Vol. 12 Num. 3

April-May 2024 Edition  Spring is in the air, and summer will soon be upon us. With these realities in mind, we assembled some light reads that offer both escape and refreshment. If we have to wait until bird season starts again, we might as well do so comfortably, with drink in hand and hammock swaying in the breeze—or your favorite chair in the den. That works, too. In this issue of Covey Rise, Andrew Bogan brings us dreams for the future and visions of the past. African bird hunting is something that many of us aspire to, and he tells the tale of his family’s adventure with his characteristic precision and humor. Separately, Bogan weaves a story about the history of shotgunning and target shooting that will leave you glassy-eyed in disbelief. We take technological advancements for granted until we look back at what we used to do. Stacy Lyn Harris gets her family involved in the hunting and cooking, and the resulting plates are comfort for the soul. Our piece on Sea Island Forge reco