Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[sean donato]

Took a small respite from hunting and ran into town for some lunch. Walking out an old guy was dragging a little doe, and struggling quite a bit. Stopped and offered to drag it the rest of the way, old guy said "thanks, but if I can't do this then it's time for me to stop hunting." I was going to argue with him, (still had at least a 1/4 mile to the closest parking area.) But decided against it. Asked him if he was out with anyone else, and he said nope, none of his kids like hunting, just him and once he's done he may as well sell off all his guns and hunting stuff. Really made me feel bad for him.
I asked the old man if he was sure he didn't want me to drag it to his truck? And he said nope, I'm good, thank you. I made it back to the truck, out to town and back. the old guy showed up just as I was finished eating my Arby's. (I know, I know...) I hopped out said. At least let me help you get it in your truck. He didn't argue one but with me. Chatted with him a bit more and he left. I really enjoy hunting with my dad and brothers, I can't imagine how it would be to live to do something and just get too old to do it. Hopefully my kids like to hunt. I'd be miserable if I had to hunt by myself all the time.

 

[BeatCJ]

I stopped hunting when I didn't have anyone that wanted to go with me. Then got a stepson that wanted to hunt, so I took it up again. And now he's 26 and is overwhelmed by work. He hunts on weekends, though. I have a 13 year old granddaughter that enjoys it. She's really busy, so I don't know how that's going to work out, long term. I do have a buddy to hunt with, but he's having back problems, says he's not sure how much longer he's going to hunt. He's 15 years younger than I am...

 

[EchovsStihl63]

I stopped hunting when I didn't have anyone that wanted to go with me. Then got a stepson that wanted to hunt, so I took it up again. And now he's 26 and is overwhelmed by work. He hunts on weekends, though. I have a 13 year old granddaughter that enjoys it. She's really busy, so I don't know how that's going to work out, long term. I do have a buddy to hunt with, but he's having back problems, says he's not sure how much longer he's going to hunt. He's 15 years younger than I am...

Don't feel bad, I have not shot anything since I was 20 and still living at home. Adult life is mean to your hobbies sometimes when you've got large goals to focus on. I turned 30 this year and thought surely that I would take time to snag a deer to put in the freezer, but still have not had time to dedicate to it. Been getting the house ready for the little one to arrive and in the middle of all of that I recently lost power to my shop because something got in the old fuse panel, built a nest and shorted it out, so I had to start over with a new panel, which still is not done. Seems like there is always something like that that pops up this time of year to keep me away.

 

[sean donato]

Don't feel bad, I have not shot anything since I was 20 and still living at home. Adult life is mean to your hobbies sometimes when you've got large goals to focus on. I turned 30 this year and thought surely that I would take time to snag a deer to put in the freezer, but still have not had time to dedicate to it. Been getting the house ready for the little one to arrive and in the middle of all of that I recently lost power to my shop because something got in the old fuse panel, built a nest and shorted it out, so I had to start over with a new panel, which still is not done. Seems like there is always something like that that pops up this time of year to keep me away.

I hear that, I should be at home finishing the shop, or one of another 100000000 things I need to get done, but at the end of the day if I don't set aside time to hunt, I'd never hunt. Didn't really hunt for several years because I was too busy. Just as busy this year, but I took off so I'm out in the woods..... where the deer apparently arnt (again) today.

 

[sean donato]

Here's my view and the rock pile I'm sitting on top of. This is the first "claw" of turkey hollow. I usually sit up at the foot, about 1/2 mile away, but my older brother wanted to sit over there today. All good. Wish the evening crowd would show up and push some deer around, I'm bored beyond belief.

 

[farmer steve]

Deer were hiding here today also. Figured I might as well make some money. Split some HVBW for my 80 year old Pyro lady.

 

[BeatCJ]

Don't feel bad, I have not shot anything since I was 20 and still living at home. Adult life is mean to your hobbies sometimes when you've got large goals to focus on. I turned 30 this year and thought surely that I would take time to snag a deer to put in the freezer, but still have not had time to dedicate to it. Been getting the house ready for the little one to arrive and in the middle of all of that I recently lost power to my shop because something got in the old fuse panel, built a nest and shorted it out, so I had to start over with a new panel, which still is not done. Seems like there is always something like that that pops up this time of year to keep me away.

I don't feel bad at all. I'll be 63 in a couple of weeks, and plan on finding someone to go with me for another 20 years. It's just that life is always changing. I've taken 2 bucks in the last 10 years, both are bigger than any of the others the guys I hunt with. I have carried a lot of deer. It's a matter of setting the bar. All I care about is enjoying the time out there.

 

[Marley5]

Always loved this time year, deer hunting and wood cutting.
Killed my deer the 1st week over a mile hike from the cabin into national Forest.
Estimated weight 170lbs
I'm to old to drag it that far so quartered it up.