What a great week

This deer season will go down as the one of the best ever. My son Blake took his first deer this weekend and now both boys have been officially inaugurated into the deer hunter's club by taking their first deer! Mother Nature greeted us Saturday morning with 23 degree weather. She also sent a 15 mph east wind that cut right to the bone. Then, some clouds rolled in around 8:30 and I was sure the snow was about to start any second. There was not any snow, but we did receive a light drizzle for a short period. We did see some deer that morning, however, some were not close and another little buck was just too young. The action did excite Blake and he was ready for the afternoon hunt. The deer movement started early and the first deer to come close was lucky enough to avoid a shot from Blake. There were more deer that came in the field, but they were too far and did not appear to be heading in our direction. However, as dark was approaching, more deer came from the bayou and headed our way. The deer closed the distance to around 175 yards and with light fading, I gave him the green light to shoot. A well-placed shot did it and the excitement began! I will have to say that this is the first opening day of duck season that I remember that some people had to break ice. Most of my recent memories of the duck season opener are of sweating and swatting. I guess we should be thankful for global warning or we would all freeze to death! The excitement from seeing your children enjoy the sport you love so much is unbelievable. We are fortunate to be able to hunt in a great state like Arkansas and blessed to have the opportunity to spend time in God's glorious outdoors. Now, I am ready to spend some time and try to out my tag on a deer. However that turns out, though, this season has been absolutely awesome!