Hunting Sense

For the longest time I practiced shooting my bow in the backyard at a home-made Will Stop type target. Shooting at a stuffed bag got the job done as far as practice went, but it was more fun when shooting against someone else. It was also something largely determined by the type of weather as to when and how long I actually practiced. Then I discovered one of my local archery shops had an indoor 3D video range, a TechnoHunt Archery Simulation system.

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Coon hunting can be addictive. It can also be tiring. There’s nothing like the thrill of hearing the bawl of the hounds echo across the darkened countryside as they give chase to ol’ Mr. Ringtail. But staying out the better part of the night when you have to work the next day can definitely take its toll on a person. One night is bad enough, but an entire month of not missing a night of hunting? That leads to a state of exhilaration you’re almost too tired to enjoy.

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It’s no secret that I believe schools should offer a gun safety course of some kind to our children so they have the proper exposure and training in handling firearms. I’ve written many times about it here at Hunting Sense as many of you may already know. Well, today I stumbled across an article that touches on one such program.

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Since I’ve stolen Cliff’s computer this morning, he shouted from the other room, “If you’re going to be on there, write a post, would ya!” So, here goes…with all 13 seconds of thought about what to write under my belt.

Yesterday, we were on our way to my mother’s to do a little work for her. The drive there is pleasant, passing through, and by, some nice country scenery. I’ve gotten used to the slight swerves of the car as Cliff readjusts the wheel due to scanning the treelines off in the distance for deer–I no longer clutch the dashboard or the car door, a feat unto itself, I think! I’ve even caught myself looking for deer as we travel. But during yesterday’s drive, he treated me to something new…and slightly more…yucky.

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