As planned, the year ahead looks full of excitement, time afield and adventure. Of course, the key words in that sentence are “as planned” because this writer’s life rarely goes as planned, especially when it comes to trips. Still, if less than half of the adventures on this year’s agenda come to pass, I’ll be very busy indeed.

This month sees me hunting the Double C2 Ranch in Harper with country singer, possum feeder, and bane of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Rich O�...