Sweet Sorrow

This may be the last hunt for me this deer season. From the highest
highs to the lowest lows it has been one for the memory banks. Four
bucks and two does were harvested by team Walsh thus far and there can
be no grumblings from anyone. Hopefully as the years fade into the
past we can look back at this time with fondness. Time to get hunting
for the evening and with any amount of good fortune I will make yet
another entry this evening. Happy hunting!

Sweet success

This morning the stars and planets alinged, lady luck was on our side, and the boneheads were engrossed in their mating rituals. Everything came together and team Walsh put two more on the board. The buck in the top of the photo is my contribution to the winning season.

Where the boys aren't

Another sit and another full dose of estrogen. Not sure where the
boys are hiding, but one is bound to show sooner or later.

Time Marches On

Another morning hunt is almost in the books and the elusive war chief with his bony head dress has eluded me yet again. I did get the pleasure of observing some of his female counterparts and that will probably have to suffice. There is always this afternoon and then the
morning and...

Bad Juju

Well it was not sabotage that caused my issues, but technical
difficulties caused by yours truly. Made a scent drag this afternoon
an I am still in hot pursuit of the mighty DT! May luck prevail.

Sabotage

Yet again our equipment in the field has been tampered with. The rut
should be in full swing and I have only seen "Buddy" the fawn from
this year that frequents my spot. Time for repairs and a rekindling
of hope. A little lady luck would not hurt either.

One more for the books

Another opening weekend has passed and the bounty was plentiful.
Many deer were seen and a buck and a doe were harvested. A suitable
animal did not present itself to me, but the season is just beginning
and the rut is still to come.

Buck Down

A member of Team Walsh has gotten on the scoreboard this season. We
also checked the game cameras and have a droptine visiting. Hope
prevails and numerous anxious hours will tick eternally by in pursuit
of this animal. Lady luck may smile on Team Walsh yet again. Time to
soak in the solitude and savor the moment.

Gentlemen start your thundersticks!

Here it is again, Christmas morning for grown men and I have been in
the blind for two hours. I have seen 7 deer with two of them having
head gear. Not impressive at all, but adorned none the less. Seven
grey ghosts have graced my presencethis morning. It is going to be
good day!

Illinois a success

Did not get to see Mr. Freak Nasty, but did harvest the largest slick
head I have ever seen. 125 pounds dressed. On to opening rifle in
Tejas.

Return to the Promise Land

We are back in the land of giants in Illinois. This time I am armed
with the ability to take a buck if one presents itself. One six point
was spotted last evening by another in the hunting party. Fingers
crossed we will have luck on our side.

Sittin in a chair....

In my blind,
Watchin the corn go away.
2000 dollars I've blown,
Tryin to make the deer feel at home.

Sittin in a chair in my blind,
Wastin time.

Spotted

Saw 4 does traveling east to west due south of me. They did not seem
to be in any hurry but did not look to becoming my way.

First Evening

Got into the pop-up at 4:25. Saw a fawn when walking to feeder. It
is now 5:52 and the cows have decided to make camp near me. I hope
they leave soon.

Deer camp/hillbilly loveshack

Picked up our new home away from home today. Hope it keeps us dry and
warm during the season.

Pre-bow season

Watching for deer the day before the season starts.

Some More

Even More

More Small Ones

Small Ones

The Finished Product

Building a Deer Blind

Deer in Brady Scene 1

Deer in Brady Texas Scene 2