Tag Archives: historical trekking

It’s All Based on Experience

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

Grayed, brittle branches offered scant cover. That red cedar tree toppled eastward many winters before; a heavy wet snow uprooted it. Back then the boughs were thick and lush and provided a formidable palisade. A few judicious whacks with a … Continue reading →

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“A Ranger’s Pause”

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

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“Walking in at Sunrise”

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

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No Need for the Hunter’s Prayer

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

Damp, melting snow pitter patted. The constant dripping sounded like a slow, steady drizzle. Hardwoods populate the lower two-thirds of the west slope of the long ridge. An unusual abundance of brown leaves remained on the branches and twigs. White … Continue reading →

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“Buffs”

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

Posted in Buffalo, Living History, Snapshot Saturday | Tagged Black powder hunting, Dennis Neely, French D Trade Gun, historical trekking, National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, North West trade gun, Northwest trade gun, trade gun, traditional black powder, traditional black powder hunting, traditional blackpowder, traditional blackpowder hunting, Traditional Woodsman | Comments Off

Thank Heaven for Time Traveling

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

Geese rose from the River Raisin. Three became nine, then fourteen. The broken string winged south, then swung east. None spoke or looked about as they flew. The bottomland, the gentle west-facing hillside and the white ash tangle held nary … Continue reading →