Family n Friends Outdoors

Take to the woods folks ,
the seasons are ending across the country and that leaves us little to no time in the woods. Now is a good time to think about a possible hog hunt this spring to keep us in tune with our shooting skills. As well as hone new ones. A short trip to the woods with the kids in search of some squirrell hunting helps hone the shooting skills too.
Now is the time to take to the woods shed hunting. Looking for those racks you didn't manage to put on the wall during season. Pay close attention along trails, fence lines where deer cross, and in the thick bedding areas. Now is also the time to start making your list ... think of the things you would have liked to have had, or the things you needed on this years ventures. Be it a new blind, maybe some new waterproof boots, a thermacell, whatever it was .... now you have the time to plan and look for sales throughout the year. Don't wait until the last minute and have to scramble.
Now is also the time to get the scatter gun out and start preparing for spring thunder chicken. Put a few rounds through it to familiarize yourself with it again and the pattern.
Enjoy folks, and don't be afraid to be the only one at the range, or the only one shooting your bow in the backyard. What seems weird now or out of place ... will make you the 'talk of the town' come opening day. practice , practice , practice ... and if possible , try practicing in the clothes you will be wearing during hunting season ( especially gloves ), or out of a tree stand shooting at different angles for you bow hunters ( try sitting while coming to full draw versus standing ). Ive always made it a rule to have my bow weight set a tad bit light so I am able to come to full draw while sitting or kneeling. Try it , you may be surprised.
These are my words of wisdom folks , not for sale and not worth the $ I could offer them for on the Internet.