Jim Mize - Outdoor Humor

05/29/2026

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The clock is ticking on our 2026 Youth Outdoor Writing Competition with the upcoming deadline of June 16. Make sure any high school students who enjoy the outdoors and writing about it get their entries in.

SCOPE 2026 Youth Writing Competition South Carolina Outdoor Press Association Sponsors Youth Writing Competition The South Carolina Outdoor Press Association (SCOPE) is partnering with the Hampton Wildlife Fund and SC Wildlife Magazine to sponsor the second annual SC Youth Outdoor Writing Competitio...

05/22/2026

The Haunted Outhouse just broke into the top 100 books in Amazon's Fishing and Hunting Humor category. Considering it's only been out for two months, maybe not so bad. Autographed copies available at www.acreektricklesthroughit.com

05/21/2026

Thinking about a Father's Day gift that will give Dad a chuckle? The Haunted Outhouse is now available on Amazon or you can order autographed copies at www.acreektricklesthroughit.com

05/15/2026

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With only one month until the deadline for the 2026 Youth Outdoor Writing Competition, we encourage high school students to submit their entries. Information and the entry form are on the SCOPE website attached. Great prizes and the awards will be presented at the SCOPE banquet this fall.

SCOPE 2026 Youth Writing Competition South Carolina Outdoor Press Association Sponsors Youth Writing Competition The South Carolina Outdoor Press Association (SCOPE) is partnering with the Hampton Wildlife Fund and SC Wildlife Magazine to sponsor the second annual SC Youth Outdoor Writing Competitio...

05/07/2026

Still a few weeks until the deadline for entries in the 2026 Youth Outdoor Writing Competition. If you know a high school student who like to write or teacher who might want a good class assignment, please forward this website to them. The rules and entry form are posted there.

SCOPE 2026 Youth Writing Competition South Carolina Outdoor Press Association Sponsors Youth Writing Competition The South Carolina Outdoor Press Association (SCOPE) is partnering with the Hampton Wildlife Fund and SC Wildlife Magazine to sponsor the second annual SC Youth Outdoor Writing Competitio...

05/05/2026

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The University of South Carolina Press is holding their Spring Sale, which means you can get books at a 40% discount, including this one. Also, The Winter of Our Discount Tent is also available. Time to buy Father's Day presents?

Delightful tales of hunting and fishing, family, friends, dogs, and precious time well spent. Nationally recognized and award-winning writer Jim Mize captures the true essence of sport…

04/23/2026

Don't forget about the Youth Outdoor Writing Competition! It's open to students in grades 9-12 with great awards and recognition for the winners. This is a great opportunity for teachers to have their students finish up the year with a rewarding assignment.
For rules, deadlines, and details, go to the link below:

SCOPE 2026 Youth Writing Competition South Carolina Outdoor Press Association Sponsors Youth Writing Competition The South Carolina Outdoor Press Association (SCOPE) is partnering with the Hampton Wildlife Fund and SC Wildlife Magazine to sponsor the second annual SC Youth Outdoor Writing Competitio...

04/11/2026

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Just a reminder, the 2026 Youth Outdoor Writing Competition is now open for entries. If you know a student in grades 9-12, please shared this website with them. The rules and entry form are on the website. Did I mention the awards increased this year?

SCOPE 2026 Youth Writing Competition South Carolina Outdoor Press Association Sponsors Youth Writing Competition The South Carolina Outdoor Press Association (SCOPE) is partnering with the Hampton Wildlife Fund and SC Wildlife Magazine to sponsor the second annual SC Youth Outdoor Writing Competitio...

04/06/2026

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The South Carolina Youth Writing Competition is now open for entries. If you know a student in grades 9-12, nudge them to write a story about the outdoors. Rules and entry form are at the link above.

SCOPE 2026 Youth Writing Competition South Carolina Outdoor Press Association Sponsors Youth Writing Competition The South Carolina Outdoor Press Association (SCOPE) is partnering with the Hampton Wildlife Fund and SC Wildlife Magazine to sponsor the second annual SC Youth Outdoor Writing Competitio...

03/31/2026

https://udayton.edu/blogs/erma/2026/03/haunted-outhouse.php

I once attended the Erma Bombeck humor-writing conference at the University of Dayton. I highly recommend it.

Storytelling has long been a staple of the outdoor literature, though in recent years these stories seem fewer and harder to find.