Stumper's 2019/2020 Outdoor Adventures

[Greg Felty]

Glad you got to see something.

[stumper]

So the ending is simple. I sat another 2 hours and saw a couple bushy tails and a beautiful butterfly. Even heard a turkey talking in the distance. I hiked out invigorated and full of hope for future hunts. I passed on two shots that I am glad I passed on and am happy that I was able to leave with my personal convictions intact. I will say thst I am dedicating time to practicing longer shots. On the hike out I spotted a downed osage tree, which marks the first I have seen in our area. This log would have made a great bow if I had been there when it was felled. I spotted several more young osage trees on the way out. I have always loved this wma because of it's small size and friendly fellow bow hunters even though I rarely see anything. I have a couple new hunting apps and have some strategies for future hunts. The pipe line seems like the place to hunt although it is not conducive to a tree stand with how long it is. This was my first stalk on a deer and I did way better than I thought getting within 20 yards on foot. My next hunt will be on foot and I will work on putting together a minimalist setup for stalking. I have hunted this wma many times and feel like I get to know the land better each time. To boot and probably the key to my good attitude about this hunt was the fact that I did not have to contend with the mosquitos thanks to my thermacell. Even while hunting over a stagnant pool I could see the swarms of mosquitos just feet away but unable to get to me. If this device will work in the swamp lands of Louisiana I'm confident it will work just about anywhere. I also like that you can get earth scent refills that cover human scent and get rid of the bugs. Will probably get out to hutchinson again this week as it is only an hour away.

The elkseeker was a dream in the tree as usual and its shortness really helps out when stalking through the heavy brush.

[Captainkirk]

That, my friend, is my definition of a successful hunt. The game is truly secondary to the experience.

[Hill billy]

Im liking the feel of this story

[Greg Felty]

All the excitement with out all the hard work. Win Win.

[Grizzly]

I truly enjoyed that. No telling if I will get to hunt again, and you made me remember all the good times as you shared yours.....thanks

I wonder if you cut the end off of that log if there would be still good aged wood underneath ready to be split out?

I image though that the rules prohibit taking any trees out of the area. With permission???

[stumper]

The rules do prohibit it. Although, I thought about calling to ask but I had already hiked 4 miles that day and hadn't had food in 10 hours, so I didnt have any energy left to drag a log that size the last 1.25 miles back to my truck though I will be calling them soon to ask if I can pack it out on my next hunt.

Update. I just called the wma and they said I cannot take it..... oh well it was worth an ask.

[Graps]

This reminds me, several years ago I was walking a nature trail and I found a very neat small tree with lots of character.
Would make a great cane. So I cut it a little further than I would like the handle and took it home.
My wife asked me what kind of wood it was and I told her it was Blue Beach.
She wondered how I knew that?
I told her that is what it said on the sign.

[Captainkirk]

This reminds me, several years ago I was walking a nature trail and I found a very neat small tree with lots of character.
Would make a great cane. So I cut it a little further than I would like the handle and took it home.
My wife asked me what kind of wood it was and I told her it was Blue Beach.
She wondered how I knew that?
I told her that is what it said on the sign.

[Nock]

Great story. I like the sound of your new spot.