As you know this old shaman does not make very many product recommendations. When I do, you can bet I’m not being compensated for it. Mind you, I’d love to be a complete advertising whore and throw my legs up for compensation, but no one ever offers. This is one of those times that I … Continue reading
SuperCore came down to try out his new ride, an Arctic Cat ATV that he will be using to get to the blind this coming season. It’s 4WD with an automatic transmission. This breaks a 15-year moratorium on the farm regarding ATV riding. When Dad and I got the place back in 2001, he gave … Continue reading
SuperCore left today before lunch. Angus had to go home for school Sunday afternoon. That left me here at camp to watch the wall of rain roll over the ridge followed by a 35 MPH gust front. When it hit, it was like a bucket of water had been thrown at me. That send me … Continue reading
We have new hunting venues at camp this year. I thought you would like to see some pictures. S10: SuperCore had open heart surgery over the summer, so he’s not quite ready for the long treks out to the Jagendehutte. I remedied the situation by building a blind out of 2X4 and the cap off … Continue reading
Some of my deer friends over the line in Indiana are taking me to task for my support of the new centerfire rifle rules. In particular, they would question the issue of safety. To them, I offer this: Study: Shotguns not safer for deer hunting Ballistics tests, prompted by accidental shooting of Valley woman, … Continue reading
This is an experiment. I’ve had this idea rolling around in my head for 25 years or more. Back in the 90’s I started playing with the idea of simulating acorns dropping from trees as an attractant to deer. Deer hear acorns falling, and the go to investigate, right? My first experiments were with acorns … Continue reading
I have tried to answer the question “How Smart are Deer?” for most of my hunting career. I know they can’t be THAT smart. However, the thought has been rolling around in my head since I did that last piece about Ken Nordberg. I was on my way to work this morning, and I saw … Continue reading
Last year, Lorelei never showed up. I guess this is as good a time to write her farewell. This all started back in 2010, and lasted until 2012. I’m still a little hazy on the start of it. I do remember spooking a doe early in 2010 on my way to my stand. She came … Continue reading
I look back now on that nice 10-pointer I had standing broadside to me in October and I have to wonder. If I knew I would be sitting here today with no tags filled at the end of season, would I have shot? Was there something more I could have done during season? Did I … Continue reading
I was out last weekend pestering the turkeys and I came upon a herd of 5 deer camped out under one of my stands, worrying my salt lick. It reminded me that now– I MEAN NOW!!! — is the time to start making or rejuvenating salt licks. There was enough salt in mine, leftover from … Continue reading
