We got off to a late start this duck season, starting out the season on the trip in the previous post. The following Sunday afternoon, Caleb and I set out on a local scouting trip to find some ducks. We left in plenty of time and I even brought a truck gun just in case we saw a pheasant, as it was opening pheasant hunting weekend as well.  We started in an area we knew pretty well. Checking a new spot we drove past in the spring and a few other spots we have hunted in the pas

I wasn’t sure how to start this post, so I am going to try something new. “And he said to all: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” Luke 9:23. This is something I struggle with from time to time and this is one of those instants.  South Dakota non-resident waterfowl licenses are not the easiest thing to obtain. If you are not a resident you have to apply for a lottery drawing with several options for different zones

There aren't many adventures I would like to do on my own, I'm very content going on adventures with/for the kids.  But, when the opportunity for a lifelong childhood dream presented itself, I had to take it! With much encouragement from Kevin and a major boost from my guardian angel (getting hurt would not be convenient), I asked our horse riding instructor if she would take the challenge of teaching me to ride. Our horse instructor has really taken our family under her wing