Daily Archives: 04/03/2013
A buck for the ages
By Jim Shupe
For the Courier
Outfitter Bob O’Connell and I had been after this legendary buck for days. He was rarely seen, and bedded up in heavy cover for most of the day. Bob’s guides would get glimpses of him from time to time, but the reclusive buck was much too wary to move during daylight hours.
For two days I had been hunting over a water hole and game trails through heavy cover. Although I had seen some really good bucks, the one they called “Stickers” was in a class by himself. He was reported to have more than 60 points and an inside spread of more than 30 inches, which is pretty unheard of for a whitetail buck.
The morning of day three found my guide and I sitting over yet another game trail that meandered through a thicket of pine scrub and small brush. We watched a huge eight-point feed on acorns, and I was sorely tempted to take this buck, but visions of Stickers kept me focused on my quest for the elusive giant.
Caution: turkey hunting can be highly addictive
Turkey Hunting
By Dennis Chastain
For The Courier
They ought to put warning labels on turkey calls, three-inch magnum shotgun shells and spring-pattern camouflage. Turkey hunting can be highly addictive — even more addictive than chocolate kisses, boiled peanuts or Krispy Kreme doughnuts. As few as one trip into the spring woods in pursuit of the Eastern Wild Turkey can lead to a lifelong addiction.
Turkey season is here
Turkey Season is here!
By John Garner
For The Courier
Another year has come and gone. The seemingly long winter is coming to an end, and the weather is finally turning. It’s time for the trees to start blooming, the grass to start growing and for people to start stirring.
But for the outdoorsman, there is also a big event on the horizon, and that’s turkey season! Nothing brings in the spring like the start of turkey season.
This year brings with it many changes from last season, socially and politically, but the one thing that remains the same for the outdoorsman is the start of the spring turkey season.
Don’t let allergies keep you indoors
Pharmacist Todd Morris of The Corner Drug in Pickens says many people who come into the pharmacy during springtime need allergy medication, although they ask for cough and cold medicine. Emily Wright/Courier
By Olivia Fowler
Courier Staff
If you suffer from allergies every spring, you are not alone. More and more people seem to have the same problem.
Pharmacist Todd Morris of The Corner Drug in Pickens says pollen is likely the culprit.
“During the last three to four years, pollen counts have been astronomical,” Morris said. “We have had people coming in with allergies who have never been bothered with it before.”
Incredible insects
Incredible Insects
By Scott Stegenga
For the Courier
Early spring is a major transition time in nature. As the days lengthen and warm up, new life begins to emerge and stir everywhere.
One of the most notable changes is the increase in insect activity. Insects exist by the trillions. If we had a dollar for every insect in our country, our national debt would be wiped out with money to spare!
Courier Obits 4-3-13
JOYCE R. SUMMERALL
EASLEY — Mrs. Joyce Robinson Summerall, 73, wife of the late Billy Joe Summerall, Sr., died Sunday, March 24, 2013 at her home.
Born in Pickens County, the daughter of the late Clifton William and Addie Mae Garrett Robinson, Mrs. Summerall was a retired Accountant and of the Pentecostal faith.
Surviving are a son, Billy Joe Summerall, Jr., of Easley; two daughters, Cynthia Thomason (Jeff) of Liberty, and Teresa M. Clark (Bob) of Easley; three brothers, Leroy F. Robinson (June), the Rev. Gerald W. Robinson (Carleen), and Anthony Robinson (Lena); 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were 4 p.m. Thursday, March 28 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.
Courier Classifieds 4-3-13
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