These snow-covered spruce trees are nice to look at, and for me, they certainly help to bring on the Christmas spirit - and probably the end of my hunting season. While there are yet several days remaining in the deer season, it almost seems like opening day was a long time ago....and not a snowflake in sight. And that was only two weeks ago.
6:30 a.m. November 20th, hunkered down in a beech woods.
an overhead view a few minutes later....and just a bit more light.
It wasn't that long of a wait.
As the sun began to climb I couldn't help thinking how much I enjoyed carving my initials into the smooth gray bark of beech trees when I was a young man.....in those early years I probably wouldn't have allowed a good buck to sneak in undetected like I did on this day. I missed the deer, hitting an ironwood tree instead.
This is my nephew Regan. A polite young fellow, I believe he's stifling a laugh regarding his uncle's marksmanship.
The Bartz brothers and D.J. plot a strategy for the p.m. hunt.
Most of the people in this article - myself excluded - are still hunting when time permits. And they probably will until the season ends. Mine already has. Time to think Christmas!
Another humbling yet
Another humbling yet satisfying hunting season in the books this year. Tony and i got the opportunity to strategize, hunt, and spend some time together, which of course was the highlight of the season. Cheers Jim and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Hi Ange - I'm in total
Hi Ange - I'm in total agreement...a season that was humbling, yet satisfying in so many ways and with the passage of time I'm sure it will prove memorable. Thanks and may you and the family have a blessed Christmas!