Posts by Steve Burch

In John Grisham’s excellent novel The Pelican Brief, powerful organizations acted to change the make-up of the Supreme Court of the United States. The reasoning was that the existing court would rule against those organizations, but new and different members of the Court would rule in favor of those organizations to make what those forces…

This fall is going to be a dangerous season for sportsmen and for the country as a whole. Between now and the November mid-term elections, two very important paths will be decided in this country. The choices made this fall will have a tremendous impact on everything in this country, including hunting and fishing. What…

I want you to come see me, and I want to come see you. Sound good? Sound like fun? Good. So, what are we going to do? That part in a minute, But first, a little set-up. I remember thinking once that if I couldn’t do this job, the other job I would like was…

Things on the political scene are about to get amazingly interesting in Georgia. If you thought the run-up to primary day was fun, “Jest you wait, boy. You ain’t seen nothin’ yet!” I am going to begin with something that is important to many Georgia sportsmen—and as contentious as a hen turkey fighting a coon…

Today’s word is “Prescient.” To me this word means smart, aware, able to accurately see what may happen in the future, and to be able to prepare for it. I would like to be able to describe myself with such a word. But the fact is, I have been on sort of a loosing streak…

There are several things that are on my mind today that may have a practical impact on us sportsmen this fall, and beyond. The first item is hunting deer over feed with no distance restriction statewide. Currently, half the state allows it, while the other half does not. Many of you will recall that I…

February is a very interesting month. It is the shortest month, and for me, it is the most difficult month to both spell and pronounce correctly. It’s the “ru” part that my tongue struggles to get right. And I think I am in the majority. These are common points about this special month. On a…

The Georgia Legislature will again be in session beginning Jan. 8. For the 40 “legislative working days” that will last until the end of March, I don’t expect much to come from this year’s legislative session. There are upcoming elections for members of the House, the Senate and for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. When elections…