A great benefit of retirement is that you can hunt public land when most of the public is busy punching a clock, staring at a computer screen for hours. I did that for 50 years, and now I enjoy the benefit of time, as long as God allows it. On this two-day mid-week hunt, we encountered few other hunters, and the ones we did meet were super nice and in a great mood. They must be retired as well!
Fence line point.
Henry lit in the afternoon sun. The weather was perfect for this hunt.
Cow
I have never been colder that shivering in a tree stand waiting for the big buck to wander by. No dogs, no covey flushes, no wandering through the country – no thanks! Guys will do about anything for a big rack.
Limestone fenceposts mark the Santa Fe trail.
Vacuum sealed quail breasts.
Fried quail, mashed potatoes with peppery cream gravy and soft rolls. This is some good eating!
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