The Season Begins

The hunters are out here too. William will spend all of next month cooking at an elk camp. He doesn't get paid he just loves being outdoors with the guys

William has corrected me when he camps the month of Oct. it is part deer hunting some time off and then elk hunting. The guys just don't feel they nedd to come home until it's all over I guess. I'm just glad they enjoy.

hope you share some of the stories.

Hunting Season! Memories of 4-wheeling trips in the Sierras dodging the hunters dressed in camoflauge riding shotgun on atv's who forget that the dirt road isn't just for them and look shocked when they see our caravan of 10 -15 vehicles coming through.

I grew up in awe and sadness that I had to stay home and go to school as my parents prepared for, and then left on their annual hunting trips.

When I was finally old enough to do it on my own I could hardly get enough of it. It began with the deer hunts and eventually was narrowed down to just elk hunting.

I could go on and on with fabulous stories about it all ... but then I had a spiritual awakening after which I could no longer participate in the killing of the animals ... but I still have the fond memories, and envy in a way those that can still participate.

No matter how you slice it, the fall is my favorite time of year by far ... it great part because of the being out in it during hunting. It sure brings back those wonderful memories.

And for what it is worth, probably not much, I seldom killed an animal because I was very particular about just what I would accept being as how my wife preffered beef (and so did I). I just liked to be out in nature that way, usually as high up in the mountains as I could get ... not to mention all of the challenges due to the harsh weather (deep snow) during elk season.

I heard the first gunshots the other day and made the assumption that hunting season here has begun as well.

Dave, the hunting season is on here as well. I wish all the hunters well - that is with the exception of those who trespass on our property without having the courtesy to get permission. Those that can't understand that if they open a gate that it should be closed - after they pass through - are really irksome.

I would LOVE to be there hunting OR just enjoying those beautiful Rocky Mountains! You are so luky to get to live in a place that you can watch God paint a different picture each day. Keep those beautiful pictures coming.

Tonight was the end of the first two seasons. The elk were there, the hunters were there, but nothing harvested. This evening even with a little wind blowing I could hear bull elk bugling. They get a few weeks rest untill the regular rifle seasons start.