Category Archives: Hunting

One of the Bestest Days of the Many Best Days of My Life, a.k.a. "Just Another Day with Barb"

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Wint

Some of you regular readers may know the esteem in which I hold my brother Barb. While you may have heard a disparaging word from me from time to time when referencing him in past stories, you know he is … Continue reading →

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Opening Morning 2013

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Wint

No moon, cold, no wind, perfect conditions for opening morning. Gun shooting straight, nothing missing from my pack. On stand well before day break, prime time. It is now 9:20 and I have seen no game. Not even a crow. … Continue reading →

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Should have pulled the trigger

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Wint

Hunting Cindy’s stand on the pipeline … I had a mature buck and doe at 230 yards and expected them to feed towards me. They did not and I had 30 minutes to shoot. Should have I reckon. The buck … Continue reading →

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The 2012 deer season is under way!

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Wint

Last weekend marked the opening of deer season for folks hunting MLD managed land and bow hunters. The only animal taken on our place was an exotic. My brother’s boy shot a nice fallow buck. This exotic deer must have … Continue reading →

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One week from today …

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Wint

I’ll be in the field bustin’ my limits of dove.  Breast, jalapeno, cream cheese, bacon wrapped … hm, hm good!  Does life get any better?

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Red wasp packs a wallop!

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Wint

I was reminded of something this weekend … nonchalance and red wasps do not produce desirable results. In preparation of the upcoming whitetail hunting season a close friend and I undertook the annual stand cleaning and maintenance routine at our … Continue reading →

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2011 Hunting Update

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Wint

We are well on track to shooting our does but woefully behind on bucks.  The acorn crop seems to be a bumper year, despite the Texas drought, and seems to have kept the deer snuggled deep in the woods.  We … Continue reading →

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2011 Hunting Update

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Wint

We are well on track to shooting our does but woefully behind on bucks.  The acorn crop seems to be a bumper year, despite the Texas drought, and seems to have kept the deer snuggled deep in the woods.  We … Continue reading →

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Dry Bean October 29, 2011

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Wint

George and I hunting this weekend. got this text from George at 9:30: “I have a doe that has “sausage” branded on her ass. You want I should harvest her?” I replied in the affirmative. I’m on Elise”s stand and … Continue reading →

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Whitetail Opening Weekend Report

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Wint

Great weather for opening weekend. Saw lots of deer, owl, bobcats and sunrises. Check out the deer below.

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