I’m off to do some dove hunting out in Western Kansas. My partner’s been saying that the dove are thick again this year, can’t wait.
We’re also going to do some scouting for the muzzleloading deer season later this month. I really can’t wait for that.
Anyone else going out this weekend?
Well the countdown begins. I’ve set up plans for the opening weekend of dove season, which I’ll also get in some scouting for muzzleloading deer season. So now the waiting begins. I’ll go over my gear, again and again. Pick up my shotgun and rifles several times to check them out. Its an obsession.
But speaking of deer season, I just got notice that my Game Glides are on their way, so look for a review on them in late September. They sound like an interesting product. They also have a contest going on so check them out. Man, that really puts the pressure on me to get my deer this year. I hope I’m not jinxing myself.
Keep your powder dry.
Jul 28
Right about now, the end of July or early August, I really start getting the itch to get out in the field. Muzzleloading deer season is barely 2 months away and I can’t hardly wait for this year. I’m looking forward to making up for the mistakes of last year. I’ve been talking to my long time hunting buddy Keith (and fellow Plains Hunter blogger) and I know he’s feeling it as well. We’re already planning opening weekend for Dove season as well as Muzzleloader opener.
It also seems that we’re not alone. Pink Camo is talking about it also. I figure most hunters start feeling the itch about now. The weather’s been really hot and we’re all looking forward to that cool crispness of fall because that mean more time outdoors for me.
How about you? Are you ready to get out and do some hunting?
Jul 15
Wow, I can’t believe that summer is half over already. All it seems I’ve done is work. I still have yet to take a vacation. I haven’t even had time to post to the blog. It’s kind of hard to post about hunting when there isn’t any hunting to be done. But that will be remedied in about 2 months when dove season starts and of course, muzzleloading deer season. So here’s what I’ve been up to this summer so far, besides working like a dog at my day job.
I went through conceal carry class and turned in my application. Forty five days and I’ll join the ranks of the CCW crowd. Don’t ask me why I wanted to take it. I don’t necessarily feel scared and need to carry a gun. I did it more for the fact that I could, since Kansas is a CCW state. And to poke my finger at the anti-gun crowd. It will keep the stats way on the positive side and make their lies all the more noticeable. I’m still trying to ultimately decide what I’m going to carry, when I do. I have a Glock model 27, or rather, the good wife does. It was her father’s duty gun, he was in law enforcement for various departments. But I’m not a huge fan of Glocks. I’m more of a revolver guy and have been drawn towards a S&W model 60 in .357. We’ll see, I have time.
Phase 1 of the Bolte Skinner
I’ve also done a bit of shooting here and there. The last time out, I went with Keith’s dad out to his gun club and watched a black powder match. I’m really considering joining the club. It’s reasonably priced, but a bit of a drive considering I live roughly 15 minutes from another range. I’d save money in the long run and could go whenever I wanted if I joined, as opposed to 2 weekends a month at the close range. Plus they have a 200 yard range and lots of different types of shooting out there including cowboy action. OK, I’ve talked myself into it.
The other project I started is making my own skinning knife. I did some reading and saw what some were doing with old hand saw blades. So I got an old saw from my dad, and here is the knife I cut out. I’ve done a little work on the edge, but still have a lot to do. I have some cabinet maple scraps that I’m going to use for a handle. I’m a little skeptical that this blade will hold any kind of edge, it seemed a little soft when I was grinding on it. But we’ll see, it might be more a proof of concept than anything. It’s been fun so far though.
So that’s what I’ve been up to this summer. I’m really looking forward to deer season this year. I have so much to make up for from last season. I also really want to get those Marlins out as well. So what have the rest of you been up to this summer? Anyone ready for hunting season to kick off?
Jack Landers, from one of my favorite hunting sites “The Locavore Hunter“, has an interview on the blog “Let Them Eat Meat“. Both Jack and the LTEM site are from ex-vegans. Jack however has taken up hunting and has some of the best pro-hunting articles I’ve ever read.
But I truly like Jack’s philosophy of hunting, so much more than the testosterone filled pages of most hunting magazines. Anyway, take a gander over to the interview and support a fellow hunter who’s ventured into the land of people who say we’re the enemy. And drop by Jack’s site, you’ll become a fan as well.
Feb 11
So, it’s mid February. I’m suffering from cabin fever. Severely.
This last year I’ve really gotten into being outdoors. I started trail running last summer. I went on a few more scouting trips than I have in the past. Did a bit more hunting than I have in previous seasons.
And now, either due to schedule and commitments, I’ve only been able to get out hunting once since December deer season. And I’m going a bit mad. I only want to do a bit of rabbit hunting. Is that too much to ask?
Anyway, I’m reading around the web, trying to cure my disease by reading some other hunting blogs. Found some interesting stuff, thought I would share a few links.
This is the first time I’ve heard of using Anise Oil for deer scent. Not that I’ve heard it all, I’ve just never heard this before.
Scott Linden Outdoors is not enjoying the stuff his dog is dragging home. Leave a good story there and you might win a Cabela’s gift certificate.
The Lavacore Hunter is talking about goose hunting, or more to the point, goose eating.
Beka scored an awesome buck muzzleloading over at Hunting Life.
Found another Kansas hunter’s blog, Deer Passion.
The Hunter’s Wife is talking about coyote hunting (I’m so jealous).
So that’s it. I hope that will help you – it didn’t me. I still need to get out. Bad. I have a free weekend (I hope) coming up in a couple of weeks. I’m hoping to get out, at least for a morning and look for some bunnies.
Keep your powder dry.
Oct 15
Oh October, how cruel you are! No hunting seasons open for me.
September teases with it’s dove and muzzleloading deer seasons. October is the month where I look back and sulk and reminisce while waiting for November and it’s quail and pheasant season.
If only I bowhunted or hunted for waterfowl, I would have an excuse to get out in the field. But alas, I sit here waiting and dreaming.
Those in the Dakotas mock me as they’re off to their pheasant camps this week.
October, you are are cruel.
