I had a good sleep. Without the mass of humanity pushing in on you from the city the nights are quiet and expansive. I feel I’m less constricted here. Free is a different word.
Woke at 7 with the alarm. I’d decided not to hunt today. If I plan to hunt I have to get up at 530 and be out at 6. The deer are moving at dawn. I’m working today virtually from this camper office with my Apple Pro and IPad Pro and iPhone. Thanks to Starlink and my Honda 3000 generator I can consult from just about anywhere. The problem has been cell coverage. Here’s it’s pretty good.
I did this once last year and remember Kevin, Anna and the God kids visitting. Kevin was on a Cariboo hunt with his friend already this year and his friend shot a bull Cariboo. It’s 4 point deer here. I’m lucky if I see a buck and rarely have I see a four point. Grouse hunting is fun.
Last night texting Laura she reminded me that it was Madigan’s birthday, Sept 14. 2020. Wow!!!!
We were up early yesterday. We travelled all the way to Smith where I stopped at my usual look see spot and had some kippers. Madigan ran about. It was a good break. Skies were threatening rain and it eventually began to spit so I headed back. I was so glad I found poncho in my pack. I’ve not looked in these packs since last year so it’s a lot of good surprises. A hoodie I found kept me warmer
Just after it began to rain I saw three grouse and was fortunate to shoot 2 of the three on the run. Madigan was ecstatic noting the fallen grouse and running on to see if he could raise more. I’m not sure what he’s up to this year. Last year he was fetching birds but this year he’s letting me get the downed birds while he looks for more.
The poncho kept me dry and warm. It’s the windchill driving on the quad. I saw some more grouse but they were gone before I could get my gun free. Back at camp I was glad for coffee and Japanese ramen noodle soup.
The rain let up so we went out again . There was drizzle but my Australian oilskin was sufficient. Right off I saw a grouse. I walked up closer to it and took a shot. It flapped so I turned and walked back to unleash Madigan from the quad. When we got back to where I shot it it was gone. Madigan wasn’t impressed. I looked with him for a while but couldn’t find it. He acted like it had flown off. It must have .
We drove up to the top of the mountain where the communication tower is. It’s very deer like up there but you’d have to be able to climb up into the bush and woods and wait. It was wet. It was slippery. I was happier just staying on the quad. I was there at the right time and it was a good ambush spot. But I’m still anxious about climbing in the bush. Don’t want to slip and fall. The quad is fun and grouse hunting is fun and safe. I actually saw two deer on the way back. I think a mother and small buck but it was getting dark, my eyes aren’t so good as they once were and I couldn’t be sure about horns. Not four. Maybe two. Still a good sighting. Exciting moments. I saw a great hawk fly down in front of me too. Love nature. Lots of squirrels.
Back at camp I made a pot of tea with the electric kettle then microwaved the big potato. I field dressed the grouse but cleaned it more before I put it on the barbecue with the steak. Steak grouse and baked potato with sour cream and butter. Madigan loved getting half a steak and half a grouse breast. Laura texted me to remind me it was his birthday Five year olds. Wow. He had a good day and good meal. What a great buddy,
I watched another episode of Person of Interest on the iPad and shared an ice cream cone with Madigan. Then sleep. A great day. A lot of exercise. I’m aching with all the activity which is really good for me.
Thank you Jesus. Thank you Creator. Thank you God!!!! Happy Birthday Madigan
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