Wyatt Earp's buffalo hunting approach was very different then that of "old timers". The "old timers" had a standard way of going about there hunt. The hunter would provide five four-horse wagons, and enough supplies to last several months. They would also bring along a driver, a stocktender, a camp watchmen, a cook, and four skinners. Part of the buffalo hunter's code forbade a hunter from skinning his own kill, so a top-notch buffalo hunter as well as anyone above a skinner would never do something below his level of dignity. The weapon that most hunters choose to use was a Sharp's "Fifty" rifle. The rifle had a long shooting range but had a high cost for ammunition, was heavy, and had to be cleaned every few shots to keep its accuracy…
In this deadly dessert, the border lines are observed, inspected and secured by the border patrol. The border line is divided into sectors known as Tucson and Yuma. Urrea’s view of the border patrol is not so much as negative or positive. He describes it…
“Maggs, pack some food and grains in the saddle bags! Dan and I are going to the Wombat Ranges.”…
When I started coon hunting I at the age of 14, the person that got me into coon hunting was my dad. The reason why I stared going is that I seen him going a lot by himself, and I felt that it must be pretty lonely out there in the dark by yourself. had a year under my belt of just pleasure hunting, getting know my dogs voice, and learning the rules of competition coon hunting My dad ask me if I would like to get in competition coon hunting. The first thing that came to mind was heck yes! little did he know that this would become into a life long interest The next day were packing bags and heading to Kentucky for competition coon hunt. It was a 3 hour drive there and when we got there, we saw all sorts of people there just for a coon hunt.…
Mid evening on that October night. It was a chilly night, low forties maybe, and a little breezy. My dad and I set off for my grandfather’s property in Marshall at three in the afternoon. We were getting ready to hunt.…
¨There is no season like deer season¨Deer season is one of the best times I get to spend time with my Dad and plenty more memories with my Dad.…
I’ve always wanted to be good at something. Writing isn’t one of them. Hiking however, let’s say I’m confident that I hover somewhere above the line of Intermediate. Good enough to survive high elevation glacier treks and overnighters at least. As a hobby or extracurricular activity, it’s probably my biggest passion. So much that I found that writing of them is like having the opportunity to do each one over again. Once upon a time I set forth a book project, a story telling, you might say, of all my treks including the ascent of five mountains. However, I lacked the confidence of presenting a way to share my stories of me being the key subject. Eventually the project lost steam and fell to the wayside. Even so, I enjoyed reliving each one while writing of them, and, I continued to set goals and hike. Putting myself out there in high open meadows or deep forest of the Cascades has given me a fresh perspective of my everyday world. Forget about football, baseball or sports in general. Forget about housework, yard work or for that matter work itself. Actually, my accommodating career generously facilitated this hobby that at times takes ample time and expense. Therefore, we can’t forget about work. Nonetheless, the introduction to hiking has gotten me off the couch and into the…
The time something unexpected happened to me was last deer season; it just happened out of nowhere. It was the scaires thing that ever happen to me in the woods. This unexpected event happen to a couple of people I know.…
I was 10 years old and It was Sunday at 5:00 AM in the morning. I woke up and went and hopped in the shower then I got done and walked out into my room and put my clothes on but, not just any ordinary clothes these clothes were washed in “no scent” which says what it does. it is a company that makes a liquid and that liquid can be sprayed used a laundry detergent or anything. Then I went into the living room where my dad was; and he had already completed these steps that I have completed. Next we got the 308 rifle and the 30-6 rifle out of the car and bring the guns into the living room. Next I made sure I had the right bullets because a long time ago before I could hunt with a gun and would just have…
“Son, I’ve told you to get up, we’re going to miss the deer!” It’s not that I don't like to hunt I love hunting, I just don't wake up at 4 o'clock in the morning.”Dad, why can’t the deer wake up at 9 or 10 in the morning?” “Quit being a baby come on and get a shower and your clothes on.” I got out of bed and got ready, before my dad like always, we were going to the ole back woods were the deer think they are safe, and they are just not from us. We load up our crossbows,rifles, and shotguns all in the old pick-up truck we have decked out for hunting, it’s a camo chevy with orange trims a tail cover to keep our gear and soon to be trophy dry from weather. As we ride my dad gets hopeful for a 12 point stud, but as for me I wouldn’t mind getting…
The last couple miles were hard and thankfully I young man was out cutting firewood for his family about 2 miles out of anchorage. I spotted he and offered to help me. I was very thankful. The boy was scared of the wolf but I told him there was nothing to be afraid of.…
And so the journey began, I crossed the border by car. The border patrol asked to see proof of citizenship, and then asked me, “How are you?” I sat there quiet, not understanding what he had just said to me. Being so naïve never did it come to mind that I was about to begin a whole new journey, with many challenges heading my direction. I was standing in an environment with people speaking an unfamiliar language.…
After my dad set the deer sent around the trees, now all we had to do was wait.…
“Indeed,” he replied. He was silent for a few minutes while his body temperature normalized. I offered him a soda from the cooler I’d packed for my…
They arrived in Snowshoe, West Virginia at 7 at night that January. Immediately they unloaded Deidre’s shiny black Ford Focus, and headed to their hotel suite. Once they were inside they all picked out a room, and went to get a nights rest. Allison woke up before anyone else, so she went to make coffee. As the smell of the strong, coffee filled the suite, everyone began to awake. Dillon looked like half awaken zombie as he made his way to the kitchen. Allison poured everyone a cup of coffee, and turned on the TV just as the breath taking image of snow fell across the screen. It seemed to be the weather forecast for that very day. They all began to listen carefully as the weather man described the windy, wet, and snowy day that was ahead of them. They couldn’t help but cringe. Weather conditions like that make for a harsh day on the side of the mountain.…