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

Fishing Trip

This past January I went to the White River in Arkansas for our annual fishing trip with my Uncles and some friends. This year we kept it small and had a great time. I caught a 20 inch Brown trout and recieved my first "Lunker" pin for releasing the fish.

Cowboys can still tame Colts

Well the boys did it. They tamed the Colts and I was there to see it. We had an awsome time and enjoyed the game. My brother did take a lot of ribbing after the game for his Manning jersey, but it was well worth it. Go Cowboys!

Harvest Success

There is always something magical about the harvesting of a buck. I am not sure what it is or why it exists, but it goes back to Indian lore and the cave paintings of old. The buck deer symbolizes power, agility and wariness. To overcome the natural instincts of such an animal and successfully harvest one is one of the greatest accomplishments a hunter can obtain.

Deer Season, Cold weather, and Football

The best time of the year is upon us. The weather is changing, they days are getting shorter and Football is in full effect. The fall is a great time to get outside and enjoy what God has created. The animals seem to feel it as well.

The other great thing about fall is that it is the beginning of deer season. Sitting in a blnd watching the sun come up and seeing the woods come alive, is there anything better? I can think of a few things, but not many. Opening day of rifle season in Texas is like Christmas morning was when you were a little ankle biter. You can't sleep the night before and the anticipation is almost overwhelming. I look foward to this time of year and hopefully you do too.

Get Outside!

9 Days to Go!

There are only 9 days until dove season!! On September 1st there will be lead flying and birds dodging and weaving. For many this is the beginning of another hunting season and marks the end of a long summer of anticipation. I look foward to this time every year as a time to get out in the woods and have fun with my family and friends. This will be the first time I have hunted dove in Young County so we will see how it goes. Wish me and my friends luck! Here are some pictures to identify the two main types of doves that we are likely to see:

White Wing Dove


Mourning Dove

Dove Season

Dove season is quickly approaching and I am busying myself with creating decoy stands. I got this idea from a product that I saw at Cabela's that retailed for $79.99. I used PVC pipe, u-bolts, a steel pipe and 4 plastic dove decoys. The total price for this build was $12.98. We will try it out in a month or so!