Author: Philip Hunt The Tryon Daily Bulletin

Opinion

I’m a fishing failure

I’ve got a confession to make. I’m a fishing failure. When I say failure, I don’t mean I have only caught a couple the last ... Read more

by Philip Hunt, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 11:50 am

Opinion

Sunrises

Duck hunting allows plenty of time for reflection. On some fast action hunts, my retrievers are happy. Other days, the early flurry of ducks flying ... Read more

by Philip Hunt, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 12:29 pm

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Hot tub therapy

When I was growing up, the middle of March meant two things: March Madness and snow skiing.  More often than not, during my high school ... Read more

by Philip Hunt, Tuesday, March 18, 2025 9:21 am

Opinion

Every dog needs a job

Dogs need a job. Especially dogs that were bred for a working or sporting purpose. I always joke that I am not smart enough to ... Read more

by Philip Hunt, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 11:50 am

Opinion

Rainy day reminiscing

Cold, wet weather surrounded us this past weekend. While I am no stranger to dropping temperatures and increasing rainfall, I tend to enjoy them from ... Read more

by Philip Hunt, Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:11 pm

Opinion

Fossil hunting

Have you ever had an activity described to you and immediately thought, “I’m going to be so good at this”?  Being 6’5” tall, most activities ... Read more

by Philip Hunt, Tuesday, February 4, 2025 12:44 pm

Opinion

Red Dog Revival

Our Golden Retriever, Sage, goes by many names: Sage, Good Boy, Bad Dog, Worst Dog, and Red Dog. Over the past fourteen years, he has ... Read more

by Philip Hunt, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 1:14 pm

Opinion

A birthday buck

The cold, damp December air immediately chilled us as we walked away from the truck. My wife walked to hunt by herself in a cold ... Read more

by Philip Hunt, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 11:40 am

Opinion

Time to trade

A few weeks ago, my wife and I went to Highlands, NC, for our wedding anniversary. After being spoiled at a spa and eating a ... Read more

by Philip Hunt, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12:25 pm

Columnists

Adventure napping

In the outdoor industry, companies are looking for the next big craze. In the backpacking world, “ultralight gear” drives an industry to make gear so ... Read more

by Philip Hunt, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 8:54 am

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