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The Sense of Hunting
Walking out to my stand—crisp leaves crunch under my feet, dry corn stalks
rub against each other in the wind, and leaves fall from the trees.
The brisk fall breeze brushes my face, as squirrels run, and tweety
birds fly past.
Approaching my stand—my walk slows and I focus on
where I place my feet. Fewer leaves crunch. I notice
every movement and sound. I set my sight on the ladder
and focus on being as swift as possible.
In my stand—the leaves blow and the squirrels crack the
dry crisp leaves littered on the ground. Then, the very pronounced,
broken stick, from the footstep of a deer, echos through
the woods. Every other sound is tuned out and I focus on the deer.
A deer is spotted—I realize how fortunate I am
to see nature's true beauty—fall colors, animals, and sounds.
Hunting is not about the killing. It is about the appreciation for
nature and animals.
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