New Year's Eve Toast to 2020

The twelfth season for my Lowcountry Outdoors blog is concluded, and the thirteenth edition of sporting rituals is set to take place in 2021. Making memories on the ocean or in the field is just one part of the daily devotions of this blogger, while joining with like-minded friends and outdoor enthusiasts along the way. Those same people share their stories of good and bad experiences first on social media these days, which can make for keeping track of trends locally and from other states a little easier to achieve. And when it comes to simple observations in nature, I am glad to share my view in Field Notes. Live Well in 2021 and plan to keep one's health and reputation in mind at all times! 

Always ready for an outdoors outing!

The year 2020 brought challenges that other recent years did not, and I know that I am not the only one who tasted uncertainty. One of my media outlets for the past ten years, The Colletonian newspaper, closed their doors for good in June citing the Covid economy that crushed their small town budget. Other challenges included not being allowed to cover outdoor sports events due to Covid restrictions on media access. Not to mention the cancellation of much of the 2020 Governor's Cup Series, and any and all gatherings of conservation organizations. And travel writing will have to wait until travel is once again safe. I remain thankful for magazines that carried my byline in 2020 such as Mossy Oak Gamekeepers magazine, and will pursue additional publications in the future. 

To view top stories from 2020 click on West Tennessee Duck Hunt - Late Goose Season - Lowcountry Landowner Association - Spadefish and Tripletail Regs Change - QDMA Merger - Labor Day Dove Hunt 

Selfie with migratory ducks in Tennessee from January 2020

To view past blog entries from my New Year's Eve Toast click on 2019 - 2018- 2017- 2016 - 2015- 2014 - 2013 - 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009