Monthly Archives: May 2014

“Squirrel & Grouse Camp”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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Perhaps Jonathan Alder was Right

Wood ducks whistled. The pair winged straight up, flared to the east, dipped low over the maple point, then glided out of sight over the huckleberry swamp. In less than a minute they circled back, sashayed between the oaks, then … Continue reading

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“Unleashing the Death Sphere”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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“Final Approach”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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Old Lady Gray’s Student

A weak gobble drew hopeful glances. A dozen moccasin steps later, my wife thought she heard a second utterance; older ears failed to discern the joyous sound. Regardless, the tom was well off to the west; somewhere out in the … Continue reading

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“Recording the Memories”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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An Unfortunate Disaster

Anticipation danced about the glade. The still-hunt progressed tree to tree, bush to bush. Trail-worn buffalo hide moccasins depressed damp, winter-weathered oak leaves. Not too distant, a blue jay paid little mind. Autumn olive branches, bedecked with mouse-ear-sized greenery tugged … Continue reading

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“Watching a Black Squirrel”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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