Legend has it that the tale goes back to the 1880s when settlers passed around stories of a giant pheasant, a bird so big that its footprints in the soft ground made creeks and river valleys.
Taking the kids of today into the outdoors, who have grown up with most of their lives revolving around screens, is even trickier than it was when I was a kid.
For those of us who are not of the bow and arrow, or those who are and also hunt by burning powder, this weekend is one of the most anticipated times of the year.
As with any activity involving firearms, the number one goal is to get home at the end of the day without any new holes in your body. While actual hunting accidents can happen, many can be prevented very simply.