Participation in scholastic sports can be great for students, making a positive impact on their school careers both on the field and in the classroom. Sports can keep athletes physically
When the weather cools, the action heats up on basketball courts across the country. Basketball is a popular winter sport that has been ingrained in North American culture since its
Sonar for finding fish has progressed light years since that first ‘flasher’ unit decades ago. This Garmin Panoptix Livescope allows you to see what’s under the water in real time video. You can actually watch the fish take the bait!
When I was a youngster, I remember my Dad using an old window weight tied on a piece of rope to determine the depth below our little 12 foot wooden
Fall and winter are prime seasons for scholastic athletes. Two of the more popular sports fans can enjoy this time of year include rugby and American football.
Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Many people find that pairing a nutritious, wellbalanced diet with routine exercise is a successful formula for a long and healthy life.
After 3 decades as an outdoors writer and a lifetime of outdoor experiences, Luke has compiled some exciting memories. Here is the biggest pike of Luke’s career, a 51 incher he landed in Saskatchewan 3 years ago. Note the pike is not actually hooked. He sunk his teeth into the walleye Luke had hooked and never let go!
Back Row: Coach Fred Alexander, Coach Major McGill, Alex Chukwukelu, Connor Rohman, Major McGill, Ethan Reed, Coach Michael Reed. Middle Row: Caden Floyd, Alyssa Trammell, Malia McGill, Mason Reed. Front Row: Madison Triolet, Landry Helm
The Forney Velocity track & field team recently competed in the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation regional meet held in Commerce, TX with great success. Ten members of the team qualified
Lake Tawakoni guide Tony Pennebaker reeling in a “Fryer” size channel catfish, these great eating fish are providing non-stop action at Lake Tawakoni right now.
I was well into my twenties before I set down to a platter of catfish fillets. I was raised eating catfish either fried whole or cut into ‘steaks’. My Dad
After a successful trip to the State 7-on-7 Tournament in College Station, TX last month, it appears the North Forney football program may be back on track.
These “Trapper” hooks are revolutionizing the way many of us fish. Once a fish is hooked, he is hooked!
Did you ever see a new, innovative product or way of doing something that made you stop and think, “WOW, why didn’t I think of this?” As a lifelong outdoors
Although Harry Power and I did not get to follow the Lady Lions Softball Team in person this year, I did try to keep up with them in other ways,
Deryl Markgraf with some cured, sliced ham from a wild hog he harvested. Deryl is a big proponent of putting wild pork to good use and he removes all the wild porkers he can. What he and his family can’t eat, he gives to folks that will. Photo courtesy Deryl Markgraf
Matt Swarbrick, Certified Wealth Adviser for Thrivent Financial, had been working to help our church members and others attend a Texas Rangers game by hosting a “Thrivent Night at the Park.” Holly
Don and Vivian right before beginning the buffet.
Beltre leaves the field one last time.
Part of the crowd lining up for the bobbleheads giveaway!
Saturday, 6/8/19 (1) Feed GRANDKIDS breakfast; play games/ entertain; squeeze/hug GRANDKIDS good-bye; check day’s necessities; hit the highway to Globe Life Park in Arlington; secure “usual” parking spot; show tickets
Outdoor cooking is great fun and freshly prepared food is sure to be a hit at your next outdoor outing. Here Luke is pictured here prepping for a quick fish fry at a local fishing pond.
Through the years, I have been designated cook in camps from the wilds of Canada to south of the border. I absolutely love cooking outside and preparing meals that are
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