Outdoor

Confessions of a Hunter

Published

3 years ago

October 30, 2021

NTFR

By Andy Anderson

Since the first domesticated dog was documented, their role was to aid in hunting. Dogs have since been bred and trained for a wide range of use and most importantly, companionship. I have had working dogs most of my life, mainly for working livestock such as sheep or cattle. They are a huge asset to the farmer and/or rancher. As a police officer, I was fortunate to be a K9 handler and worked a Belgian Malinois for drug and apprehension. With all of my training and experience handling and training dogs for various uses, none prepared me for the best experience and understanding of what a properly trained dog will do for you and the family it is a part of.

Dove season 2020, my son, Clay and I were hunting in Electra over some harvested fields. Clay had been dove hunting with me several times over the years, but had not gotten his first bird until that day in Electra. We were in a huge field with several other hunters, the birds were thick, flying all over and around us. Clay lines up and takes his first dove. Bam! He nailed it and was overcome with excitement and sense of accomplishment. Clay hurried into the field to claim his prize and quickly realized they disappeared in the vegetation and while looking for his dove, many, many more were flying by that he didn’t get to shoot at. After finding his bird, he returned to his seat to continue his hunt.

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Parting Shot

Published

3 weeks ago

October 31, 2024

NTFR

By: Jelly Cocanougher

Delicate microbes buried just beneath the surface. We walk by them, unbeknownst to us. Spores, spawn, and sclerotia, each with distinct characteristics. It is said that these fungi are all connected, speaking to one another as they populate the earth. The interconnectedness of all living things and the decaying world, such beauty lies within these otherworldly alien organisms.

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Varietal Honey

Published

4 weeks ago

October 28, 2024

NTFR

By: Landon Moore

Landon Moore is the Wise County 4-H President and a member of the Wise County 4-H County Council. He is involved in beekeeping, as well as raising rabbits and poultry.

This essay was one that he wrote, and it was named the champion for both the Texas and National chapters of the Foundation For The Preservation of Honey Bees.

Varietal honey is honey that comes from a single source.

This honey has a flavor derived from the source flower and can even have a similar scent. In general, lighter colored honeys have a more subtle taste and dark honeys are more intense. Varietal honey has been compared to wine, in that honeys produced in different years can be distinguished, even if they come from the same flower and location.

This phenomenon is called terroir and is responsible for the individual taste of each honey harvest.

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The Garden Guy: America’s Sweetheart

Published

4 weeks ago

October 27, 2024

NTFR

By: Norman Winter | Horticulturist, Author, Speaker

Early in the summer, I was sent a press release that caused one of those holy wow moments. The headline said it all, “Proven Winners ColorChoice Expands Catalog with the Addition of Hollywood Hibiscus.”

I had already become familiar with the Hollywood Hibiscus series and was thrilled that the Proven Winners was adding this to their lineup.

This flower is nothing short of beautiful and exhibits prolific flower production. The flowers show three distinct colors, deep red in the very center, then the majority which is a rich rose pink with lighter pink to white along the margins.

To read more, pick up a copy of the October edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.