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“This is one I didn’t count…”

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

Two blue jays flew across the trail. The first perched high in a red oak, the second lower on a cedar bough. Wool-line moccasins paused. “Swip-it…swip-it…swip-it,” the birds bantered back and forth, in a contented tone. “Kee-honk, kee-honk, yonk, yonk…” … Continue reading →

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Outlining a Hunter Hero’s Daily Life

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

Lines and creases crisscrossed black ice. God’s artistry drew attention to the fragile, frozen skin covering the water that filled the huckleberry swamp. A light touch of snow dampened brittle oak leaves, hushing the noise of each footfall. “Tu-Tu-Tu-Tu…” an … Continue reading →

A Requiem for the Unfortunate Hen

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

Sparrows chirped. Cool mist tickled bare skin. A lone crow cawed beyond the hogback ridge. Silver orbs clung to the tips of drooping cedar boughs. Droplets scattered, dislodged by the incidental contact of short cautious steps. Two cardinals bantered, somewhere … Continue reading →

He is Risen!

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body … Continue reading →

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A Good Day

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

Dear readers, It seems good to once again post to the Traditional Black Powder Hunting site! Thank you for your patience during the last two years. There are still many obstacles ahead for our family, but for now, I’m trying … Continue reading →

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