Tagged With: Life’s Choices
Leisure Deer Hunt
Taking My Own Advice The old truck required some repairs before I was able to go on my end of the season leisure deer hunt. With the repairs complete, I slid the gun case behind the seat and tossed my pack on the seat. Between first light and noon, I parked the truck and entered … Continue reading
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Experience the Deer Hunt and The Natural World
When an idea gets in my craw, I often turn to the keyboard and mind dump. Most of the time, I soften and mold the idea until something not quite so abrasive is ready for public consumption. A few days ago, while cruising facebook, I saw a post from a guy that said how glad … Continue reading
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Ocracoke Island for Thanksgiving
The last couple posts have been about my trip to Ocracoke Island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina over Thanksgiving. I thought I should explain a little bit about why we chose Ocracoke for our Thanksgiving vacation.
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Kayaking Pamlico Sound
An Early Morning Kayaking the Pamlico Sound There were two things I wanted to accomplish during my week on Ocracoke Island. The first was to catch a big Red Drum in the surf. The second was to shoot a few pintails and mallards in the salt marshes. In the end, I did neither. Monday evening … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving on Ocracoke Island – Part 1
The Drive to Ocracoke Island Three years have passed since the last time I visited Hatteras Beach for Thanksgiving. This year we spent Thanksgiving on Ocracoke Island. Amazing how much can change in one person’s life in such a short time. While, at the same time, much remains unchanged through time. Three years ago this … Continue reading
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Duck Hunting and Happiness
The weather man gave the good news – The first below freezing temperatures for the region of the season. In the pre-dawn darkness, I drove the empty roads of Southern Maryland. I was going duck hunting. I was attempting to use one of the first come first hunt waterfowl blind sites Maryland DNR provides for Maryland hunters … Continue reading
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Taking a Break
Where this will lead I have not a clue, but I guess I’ll continue the journey. I took a little break from things for a little while. Over a month has passed since my last post. But that does not mean things have not been happening in the Augie’s Adventure’s camp. I was able to … Continue reading
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Photographing Whitetail Deer
Spending Time with my Local Whitetail Learning From The Past I guess with age we change. The lingering summer heat has simmered my desire to sit in a treestand. Maryland archery deer season began September 5th and as of the 17th, I have yet to carry my bow into the woods. However, that will all … Continue reading
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Dove Hunting Maryland Public Lands
Time for a Dove Hunt The other evening after work, the dove fields were calling. I answered the call with my double gun and full shell bag. The gate at the end of the road was locked. I walked the half mile to the sunflower field. The heat of summer remained; even if September was … Continue reading
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Where Has The Summer Gone
So where in the world did the summer just go! I just looked at the calendar and this coming weekend begins hunting season. Oh man, I ain’t even started to get ready yet. I’ve been so busy, fishing, camping and having general summertime fun that time has totally gotten away from me.
