My 2009 javelina season comes in like a lamb
Well, anybody who knows me knows that I’m not a very good hunter. Out of all the critters though, I think I’m best at not being good at hunting javelina. I think this is season number 4 or 5. Thus far, no success. Now granted, I have limited myself to archery, and units close to home.
Don’t get me wrong – I can show you where to hunt them, and chances are you’ll be successful. I can tell other people about their traits and habits, and am pretty good at spotting and reading sign. I can find them when it isn’t pig season. When I head afield with bow and tag in hand, though – *poof* – they are gone.
Doesn’t decrease my enjoyment any, though. I love getting out there. I’m always learning, always finding something new, always enjoying the sights,smells and sounds of the desert. Friends say “Don’t worry – this will be your year!” Know what though? I don’t really care. If I get one good, if I don’t – oh well. My daughter has her first tag this year – it would be awesome if she got one though!
So, here I sit, on January 1st – swilling coffee, blogging, catching up on honey-do’s. My tag is good from today until the 22nd. Normally I would be out today, but as they say – life happens. I’m in between bows – I want to use my new one, but I’m not done sighting it in. That is my plan for this afternoon. If I run into problems, I’ll have to utilize my old bow. It’s good to go.
I get asked a lot about the meat. I can’t say if I like it, as – I have never gotten one (see above). If/when I do – chorizo or summer sausage seems to be the way to go. I’ll keep you posted.
