Fall 2008 Was Great – What Does The New Year Hold In Store?
You may recall me writing that my daughter and I took a Hunter’s Ed class in September. You may also have seen the fantastic blog article that my daughter wrote about a trip afield we had together. That was in October.
November found my daughter grinning like a Cheshire cat when we purchased her first hunting license. We had managed to miss the spring draw; we then put in for leftover tags which were returned because we sent them in too early. We re-sent them and subsequently, we both drew tags. Early December had my daughter squealing with delight as she opened her mail and held her first official big game tag in her hand! Christmas was a big deal too – she received some camo, some targets, a shooting monopod, and a .223 rifle that fit her much better than Dad’s rifles.
Her javelina hunt is in late January, so she’s psyched for sure. Now I’m a terrible hunter; I know lots about hunting, I love to write about hunting. The proof is in the pudding though, and that’s where I falter. This is good in a way though. Most great hunters that I know agree that game on the ground is not the measure of a successful hunt. Rather, spending time with friends and/or family, enjoying the great outdoors, and the tremendous variety of sights, sounds and smells that this state has to offer. Every time I hit the field I learn something. I see something interesting. I discover something new. That’s what it is about for me.
That all being said, I really hope the kid gets a big ol pig – then she’ll be hooked for life! We’ll see…
