Tag Archives: Mountain Man

Saving Hours of Rummaging

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

Leaves rustled. A wild turkey offered a weak gobble, muffled in the River Raisin’s bottoms. A gray squirrel materialized, bounded once and commenced digging. Leaves and pieces of leaves flew along with tiny scrapings of earth. The squirrel’s nose burrowed … Continue reading →

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Referencing the fall of 1763…

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

Fall’s melody played upon the treetops. Yellow maple leaves fluttered earthward. A single wing bone touched pursed lips. Two kissing breaths passed up the hollow tube. “Arrkk…arrkk.” Two abrupt clucks drifted on the gentle breeze of a early-November morning. Greenish-yellow … Continue reading →

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“Well Hidden”

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

Posted in Clothing & Accoutrements, Snapshot Saturday | Tagged Black powder hunting, Dennis Neely, historical trekking, Mountain Man, National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, Native captive, 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

“The Next Meal”

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

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“An Unconscious Decision”

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

Posted in Deer Hunts, Snapshot Saturday | Tagged Black powder hunting, Dennis Neely, historical trekking, Mountain Man, 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

“Slicing Fresh Squirrel”

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

Posted in Hunting Camps, Snapshot Saturday, Squirrel Hunts | Tagged Black powder hunting, Dennis Neely, French Fusil de Chasse, historical trekking, Mountain Man, 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 camping, Traditional Woodsman | Comments Off

“A Noise of Great Concern”

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

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“A Linen Hunting Shirt”

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

Posted in Clothing & Accoutrements, Snapshot Saturday, Turkey Hunts | Tagged Black powder hunting, Dennis Neely, historical trekking, Mountain Man, 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