Its kind of an informal custom for RJ and myself to get out for a hunt on the last day of the season with a number of other friends. This year was no different as RJ, myself, Wyllie and Russ got together for a final hunt. We started at RJ's farm and it was quite cold. I watched as the sun made its way up;
Once the sun came up there was no shortage of action around me. I glanced behind me at one point and seen 3 deer coming across the field trotting and slightly flagging. I checked the wind and knew it wasn't me causing the disturbance. As the deer crossed the field they came into my 40 yard zone but I couldn't get them to stop. I wasn't able to get any pics as I thought I might get a poke at one of them. I soon seen what had them on the defensive as a Yotey was on their trail. This was my view to the rear;
And, my view to the front;
Soon after I watched another 3 deer crossing the field in front of me and into RJ's bush;
After the morning stands we headed up to the Mt Forest area for breakfast.
This is the part that made the hair on the back of my head stand up~!
During breakfast I mentioned that I had lived and worked in Temagami (Northern Ontario). Wyllie asked me what years I was there and I told him from 1993 to 1998. Wyllie then told me that his accident was in Temagami. I recalled to him that the only serious accident I had attended while I was there was a tractor trailer hitting a van broadside killing one of the passengers and severely injured another. Wyllie's face lost expression and I know mine did when we realized that 20+ years ago him and I met under some tragic circumstances. We have seen each other off and on for 3 or so years now without ever making the connection. I couldn't believe it and have to wonder what the chances would have been. We needed a photo after we put the pieces together~!
After breakfast we headed to some local areas that RJ has permission on and did several pushes. The weather was a little bitter and raw but fun none the less.
Russ heading to a watch;
Wyllie setting up for a drive;
And another;
We headed back to RJ's for the final hunt of 2014. He sure has some nice setups on his farm;
Wyllie setting up for the final stand of 2014. RJ's thread about "things have changed" came to my mind although I have to wade through the threads I still pick up some good ideas on the forum and one of them is beside Wyllie. I purchased the "Buddy" heater for my ground blind when it becomes too cold to sit in a tree. I was taking a tree stand for my final hunt and told Wyllie to give it a try. It works great in a blind and makes little noise. It's great for me as I cant handle the cold like I could in my younger days.
Although we didn't harvest it is a hunt that I will remember as long as I am alive~!
Cheers,
Robin
Robin
