Tag Archives: traditional black powder hunting

No Present Danger

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

A doe’s ear twitched. She shook her head, then dropped it to the trail. Her shiny black nose sniffed side to side. With a start, her head rose up. She looked to the south, then took two steps forward. Her … Continue reading →

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“Hauling Lodge Poles”

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

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“Msko-waagosh ndizhnikaas”

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

Snowflakes cling to the trade blanket’s crimson nap. The woolen shell is more white than red. The black stripe is a pale gray, a nothingness hue that matches the firmament. The Northwest gun’s lock nestles against my right elbow, tucked … Continue reading →

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Trees Don’t Grow Bigger…

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

Darkness ebbed to an overcast calm. Wool-lined winter moccasins stepped and paused eastward—the object of that crisp November morning’s still-hunt was the nasty thicket in hopes of bringing fresh venison to the pot. Thanksgiving of 1795 was a week off. … Continue reading →

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“A Sudden Noise”

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

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A Rough and Tumble Woodsman

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

The ax bit hard. Red cedar chips scattered. Sweat spattered. The thud echoed. A quick upward jerk on the straight hickory handle dislodged the silver-edged blade. With a steady stroke, the single-bitted ax drew back, then for an instant, perched … Continue reading →

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A Dubious Claim to Fame

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

The Northwest gun’s front sight found a British soldier’s neck. As the death messenger crossed the clearing it would drop, and if true, would strike the Redcoat mid-chest. The black flint lunged. Sparks streamed. Gunpowder flashed. A brilliant yellow tongue … Continue reading →