The Dog Days Dilemma, Surviving the Summer Woods

Joe’s Outdoor Living

There is a brief, magical window in late spring when the turkey woods are vibrant, the morning air is crisp, and a light jacket is all you need to stay comfortable. But as June gives way to July, the wild places we love undergo a dramatic transformation. Let’s be honest: summer in the great outdoors can be downright brutal.

The sweltering heat settles into the timber like a heav…