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...

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...

In an industry and community dominated by men, we often overlook the women around us. I didn’t grow up with any role models of women in...

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” –Rachel Carson During...

Managing habitat is a never-ending cycle. The seasons are a familiar pattern, each with its own needs for us to meet. Though expected,...

Often at the beginning of a new year, we take a moment to reflect on where we’ve been and look ahead to where we’re going. Our journey as...

In 2015, one of the largest outdoor retailers in the country decided to take a stand against the consumer mania of Black Friday. For the...

Every hunter, regardless of the game or season that draws them to the field, engages in some type of preparation for their pursuit....

If you’ve followed anything Nature’s Eye for any length of time, you most likely have heard mention of the Showcase Farm.  It has been...

I know some hunters who feel like they would rather just skip through summer, and as soon as turkey season is over, they’d arrive right...

As summer approaches, outdoorsmen and women begin feeling a magnetic pull towards any body of water in their general vicinity. As they...

For many, the month of April has become synonymous with increased environmental awareness and activism. This of course began with Earth...

Year after year, we find ourselves being drawn back to the same wild places. Our senses are awakened with the smells, sounds, and sights...

Author: Emily Courtney Recently, I found an old copy of Emerson’s Essays. I began my writing about Nature’s Eye inspired by a quote from...

We have a saying at Nature’s Eye to “grow where you’re planted.” It’s a guiding principle that harkens back to our roots in a literal...

Author: Emily Courtney I remember one of the first times I had a deep philosophical debate with myself about the land ethic. It was...

Author: Emily Courtney Facebook shared a memory with me the other day. It was a photo of me with three of my best friends from college,...

Author: Emily Courtney I hate bowhunting. It’s difficult. And when there’s a much easier way to achieve the same end, I find it...

Author: Emily Courtney “What could be more democratic than owning together the most magnificent places on your continent? …In America,...

Author:  Emily Courtney Throughout our years of experience managing habitat, serving landowners, and furthering conservation, we have...