The Death of a Hunter

[DanO]

Hard to say much, Mike. Very well written and it certainly makes it clear as to why we hunt. Tradition and the people that are part of that tradition. Non-hunters don't seem to understand how the sport brings us all together. Your writing should be published. Thanks.

Dan O.

[Fishn-Hunter]

That was difficult to read Mike as I also am very close to my father. Truely it was a great tribute to him, thank you for sharing it. I am sure it was difficult to write. You realy have a great gift in writing.
Fishn-Hunter

[wabi]

Well written.
Brings back memories of my father for me. He was also an avid hunter.
I can remember the daily winter routine clearly. My mother was a school teacher and my father was a blacksmith. Of a winter morning he would open his shop and build a fire in the old "Warm Morning" stove. As soon as mother's car was out of sight he'd hang a "be back soon" sign on the door (back then it was not necessary to lock the doors), grab his rifle, and head out for a couple hours.
I finally learned from his teachings! Today I'm self-employed and my wife works a full-time job.

[dick195252]

Thank you for shareing Those special memories with us. My Father has passed allso not a day goes by that i do not miss him but i allso have those special memories of him that will never fade away

[Partikle]

It was as if he only had one thing left to do, and that of course was that huge buck.

Wonderful story Mike. That buck is a great memorial to what your dad enjoyed doing in life, hunting whitetails with the ones he loved.

[TNXBow]

Mike,
Some of my best times have been deer hunting with my dad, thanks for sharing your memories. I always appreciate your postings. Your blessed with many talents, not the least of which is your ability as a wordsmith.