The Cottonwood Journey
We always knew that the Cottonwood project would be something special. Our work on this property has served as a lens through which we...
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Nature’s Eye
- Apr 22
- 1 min
An Epic Earth Day Project
While everyday is Earth Day at Nature’s Eye, this past year included extraordinary projects that will leave a lifetime legacy on the...
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Nature’s Eye
- Feb 22
- 2 min
Duck Camp Perfected
Sometimes, things in life just work out. When a greater purpose is at play, a situation can seem almost perfect. Achieving perfection is...
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Nature’s Eye
- Nov 1, 2023
- 1 min
The Cottonwood Classic
We have a long-standing tradition within the Nature’s Eye family of hosting a dove hunt during the opening weekend of dove season each...
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Nature’s Eye
- Aug 15, 2023
- 2 min
Development Season
After two waterfowl seasons at Cottonwood, we’ve learned a lot about the property, the habitat, and the ducks that use it. We’ve been...
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Nature’s Eye
- Jun 1, 2023
- 3 min
A Decade of Nature’s Eye
Today marks the 10 Year Anniversary of Nature’s Eye. It has been an incredible journey, and our company has taken a path we could not...
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Nature’s Eye
- Mar 7, 2023
- 1 min
The Grove
Flushing quail amongst old growth live oaks. The feel of a well worn walnut stock. The faint waft of gunpowder and waxed canvas. ...
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Nature’s Eye
- Jan 19, 2023
- 1 min
Cottonwood Captures
Moments that make up a great duck season. Another incredible duck season at Cottonwood is coming to a close. Each season is made up of...
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Nature’s Eye
- May 26, 2022
- 3 min
A Common Treasure
Originally published August 25, 2016 “What could be more democratic than owning together the most magnificent places on your continent?...
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Nature’s Eye
- Mar 15, 2022
- 1 min
Spring in the Turkey Woods
There’s nothing like Spring in the turkey woods. Each season, the first thunderous gobble brings rushing back every memory; every...
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Nature’s Eye
- Feb 1, 2022
- 1 min
A Season to Remember
This duck season will always hold a special place in our memory. We were fortunate to share the duck holes at Cottonwood with some great...
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Nature’s Eye
- Oct 21, 2021
- 2 min
More Than We Take
Hunting is often seen as a one-sided activity, especially from a non-hunter’s perspective. It’s all take and no give. A greedy, shallow...
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Nature’s Eye
- Aug 2, 2021
- 2 min
Cottonwood
Some places are just made for ducks. Since the late 1800’s, the name Bois d’arc island has been revered as legendary by waterfowl hunters...
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Nature’s Eye
- Jun 29, 2021
- 1 min
Summer Blues
Every summer about this time, duck hunters everywhere reach a level of withdrawal that threatens their sanity. The inherent sanity of...
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Nature’s Eye
- Jun 1, 2021
- 2 min
Even a Better Land
“Of all the questions which can come before this nation, short of the actual preservation of its existence in a great war, there is none...
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Nature’s Eye
- May 3, 2021
- 2 min
Development
“Conservation means development as much as it does protection…” -Theodore Roosevelt Development can be a tricky word to use in the...
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Nature’s Eye
- Mar 24, 2021
- 1 min
From Winter to Spring
Each seasonal change carries it’s own beauty and meaningfulness, but the period of transition from Winter to Spring outshines them all....
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Nature’s Eye
- Feb 25, 2021
- 1 min
A Walk with Tradition
This time of year is a sprint, as we scramble to accomplish as much habitat enhancement as possible between the end of deer season and...
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Nature’s Eye
- Jan 18, 2021
- 2 min
Reflections
2020 was a year of challenges. We all battled difficult obstacles and faced many common struggles. As a business, we were challenged in...
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Nature’s Eye
- Dec 1, 2020
- 1 min
Gratitude of the Hunter
There is no deeper gratitude than that felt by hunters for their prey. This truth has held since the very first hunter knelt beside...
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