The AR-15: Rise and controversy

The video co-produced with Cody Cresmen The AR-15 is a popular semiautomatic rifle that has seen extreme controversy for its use in mass shootings. We spoke with the owner of Tagged Out Hunting Supply in Sylva, Dustin Hayes who opened store three years ago. Hear his opinion on the rifle and learn about its popularity. […]

Coon Hunters Association will hold Youth Day Oct. 7

Originally published in The Sylva Herald, Sept. 13 edition The hills abound with folks “trying to keep the old mountain traditions alive.” The Jackson County Coon Hunters Association is joining the effort with Youth Day from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. The event, at 44 Oak Hill Drive, Sylva, will include field […]

Hunting the mourning dove

The story was updated December 2, 2013 with a multimedia at the end of the story. The sun had shifted from directly above to directly over the trees on the opposite side of the blown down corn field, leaving no space for shade except the slat right behind the trees we were standing under. We […]