There are no guarantee’s when it comes to hunting. No-matter how much time, effort, and money you put into it, it is what it is (hunting.) You do your homework, you know your quarry, but you are still the “stranger” in the woods. Your on Natures turf, and game animals all have a
“play-book” of their own. They have survived for millennium, because they know how to adapt, and they have God given senses that are far better than ours. It’s not enough to be more intelligent than your quarry, some good fortune helps, planning is good, but as I stated there are no guarantees you will put meat in your freezer, or mount a rack for your hat!
I say all that in order to “cover” for the guys that came home empty handed. Darryl and Derek came home with only memories of “what might of been!” The three baits ,set on State land, stopped being hit, and the only bait that was “hot” was the one Justin killed his bear on. Derek hunted this bait the last two evenings, and had bear around him, but nothing presented a bow shot. That’s why its called hunting bear, not killing bear. Derek and his boys did hammer some very nice “brookies” but those “young-ins” had to get back to school, so they could grow up and be smart like their Uncle Mike.
Before they headed for home they “chucked” up two bait piles for Dean and Myself. The dog hunters are in the woods now, and that could help determine if we are successful or not. The long range forecast is calling for much cooler temps (good) but also several days of rain (bad.) No-matter I plan on having a good time with my little brother and son-in-law Tony. I still don’t have any pictures of Justin’s bear, but will post them when I do.
Mike
As disappointing as it is to come home empty handed I always try to look on the bright side of things and that is how lucky we are to be able to roam free in mother nature’s wilderness. Nothing like a bit of freash air to help you get re-focused.
Hunting is hunting, and there is definitely no guarantees. That is why I love it when all of these anti’s say we are out there slaughtering all of these animals, and that they don’t have a chance. Hah! I’ve had many a wary animal prove that I didn’t stand a chance:)