We have been long-time fans of Jim Stenson’s emagazines which include The Contemporary Wingshooter as well as The Contemporary Sportsman  published by Integrated Digital Publishing.

As Managing Editor and Publisher, Jim has invited us to contribute our thoughts on the array of field sport opportunities available to rural landowners and outdoor enthusiasts for planning their dream sporting retreats.

“In the Field” is a quarterly column and will bring together examples of our past work, analyses of financing strategies, designing for the preservation of wildlife habitat and anecdotes from our favorite outings.  We look forward to hearing your thoughts on our first article which is available now; and we would certainly welcome any ideas you might have for future columns!

Readers of The Virginia Sportsman should keep an eye out for the article on one of our favorite projects, The Fork Farm & Stables.  The Fork is a spectacular equestrian and shooting resort that played host to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Equestrian Team’s three-day eventing trials.  Featuring the work of two of our nationally recognized affiliates, McKee Carson and John Higgins, The Fork is certainly one of our prouder efforts.  McKee Carson has been active with The Fork since the early stages, contributing the initial feasibility study as well as on-going land planning services.  John Higgins played a central role in designing and developing The Fork’s world-renowned trap shooting courses.