Author: huntressmama
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Better Late than Never
The last few weeks have been quiet. I haven’t had much to report. In my non hunting life, my work responsibilities have changed rather significantly and I am working on getting up to speed with those changes. I am happy with the changes, it’s just going to take some time getting used to. We also… Read more
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Bad News on the Hunting front
As a hunting community we have all watched the progression of the African Swine Fever virus (ASPFV as it has progressed. We have all known that it is not a question of If it will get here but more the question of when. This weekend we got shocking news that we have a confirmed case… Read more
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June 9 – Hunting Journal
Decided to take a look from another stand tonight, and picked a ladder near the rail road tracks. The highlights of my evening were the beautiful patch of Foxglove on the way to my stand. The rest of the night was completely uneventful Nothing moving in the woods, but it was a nice night out. Read more
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May 31, June 1 and June 2 – Hunting Journal
It’s been a bit busy and I didn’t get around to posting much last week. Truth be told, I was hunting with a friend in a different area than my usual hunting location. The weather was great but the grass unusually high for this time of year. 3 evenings of hunting in 2 different locations… Read more
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Waste not, Want not!
Venison Broth is on the menu today Waste not, Want not! it’s an adage we have all heard. And although I think most of us have the best of intentions it’s a skill that usually needs some practice for most of us. When we harvest animals I want to make the most of what we… Read more
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What’s a good Hunter anyway
One of my followers on my Facebook page asked me how long it takes to be a good hunter. It got me thinking What is a good hunter anyway. I suppose before I can decide how long it takes we first have to define the characteristics required. So let’s start with the easiest to learn,… Read more
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May 26 – Hunting Journal
Headed back to the same field as Friday today. This time hubby went somewhere else and I took the ladder with more view of the field. There’s plenty of signs of animals here. It had been a bit drizzly this morning and early afternoon so I was hoping that the Roe deer would come to… Read more
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May 24 – Hunting Journal
This evening we decided to pick a seat which offers in theory a good opportunity for pigs. We don’t have to be up super early in the morning tomorrow so we decided to sit a little longer. The wind was good and everything seemed good for for the hunt. As is sometimes the case, it… Read more
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Wild Diseases
As a hunter my primary goal is food product. Sure the trophy’s are cool. I hope to share my preparation and finished product in the next week or so. The main goal however is the food product that we wish to eat. In order to ensure that the food I harvest is suitable for consumption… Read more
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May 19 – Hunting Journal
Well today was full of excitement. Plenty to celebrate today. It was my beagle’s Birthday! Happy 8th Birthday Gambit! He’s my super loyal tracking dog. He’s actually a rescue from the animal shelter but does his job like a champ. We were out of the neighborhood Friday and Saturday, visiting a friend and celebrating his… Read more