Posts by Craig James
The Blackwater Fountain Of Youth
When Ponce de Leon was first told about a mystical body of water that had the ability to restore youth, I believe those boys were onto something. However, somehow Ponce got his directions wrong and ended up somewhere down in south Florida. Little did he know that 100 or so miles to the north, there’s…
Read MoreStop Feeding The Dinosaurs
I rode by an old closed-down video store in my hometown the other day, and I couldn’t help but think of how just 10 or 15 years ago, the place was really booming. They literally had thousands of choices of movie titles, the manager was friendly and knew you by name, and the prices were…
Read MorePublic-Land Raccoons In Southeast Georgia
As I begin to type this story while sitting on my back porch, the Georgia moon is hanging brightly in the sky, and through the cold night air, I can hear a coon dog howling in the distance. It’s a southern hunting tradition like no other. One of the greatest books of all time, “Where…
Read MoreI Wish Grandpas Never Died
A stolen title for this blog from Riley Green’s hit song, “I wish Grandpas never died.” Such a simple line, but oh so true. Both of my grandpas have gone on to be with the Lord, and it’s hard not to miss them, especially right here around the holidays. They both managed to have an…
Read MoreDecember WMA Coastal Deer Hunts
December is without doubt one of my favorite times of the year. What’s not to love about Christmas lights, excited children, Santa Claus and most importantly the celebration of Christ’s birth? It truly is a magical time of year. For deer hunters though, especially those of us on the eastern side of the state, it’s…
Read MoreFor Love Of The Game, Not The Video Game
Yesterday while trout fishing down around Brunswick, I saw something that is becoming all to common, and for me, it’s down right disappointing. While working our way along a grass-lined bank, we eased past another boat. I watched the man fishing as we went past and couldn’t help but notice a child, maybe 9 or…
Read MoreDodge PFA Bass Looking For Company
If you can’t find something to shoot or catch in the state of Georgia during the month of November, then you may want to turn in the old sportsman’s license and try another hobby. Never are there so many options available to outdoorsmen as now. Deer, ducks, hogs and a host of other furry critters…
Read MoreBuck Shaming A Real Shame
Be warned, some of y’all ain’t gonna like this one, but what I’m gonna say needs to be said. What in the name of Fred Bear has happened to the hunting community? As I scroll through Facebook looking at deer pics enjoying everyone’s success, one trend is becoming more and more common, and it’s not a…
Read MoreYou Must Be Present To Win
“Hunting is a contest that you must be present to win.” Wise words from Stacy Frazier, a local taxidermist in my hometown. As a matter of fact, being present is the only way to win. I went to check a trail camera the other day and discovered I had some pictures of a nice deer…
Read MoreCopperhead Bite At Dixon Memorial WMA
Thursday, Sept. 26 started out like another typical day of bow season for Dave Johnson, of Waycross. Dave, 47, hunts as often as he can at Dixon Memorial WMA in Ware County. Little did he know that this hunt was going to be anything but typical. After sitting in the stand for a little while,…
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