We finally got some spring weather, so this morning was very nice. I got to a public hunting area (archery only) to watch the moon go down over the mountains...
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The sunrise was nice, and I could hear some turkeys gobbling in the distance...
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Yesterday, I had seen a group of about 30 birds, all on the wrong side of the fence, and tried to coax one of them over, but they were pretty well henned up, so I tried another area with the same results today. Guess which side of the fence the birds were on....
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The morning was far from a bust, however. I saw at least 100 deer, both whitetails and mulies, several antelope, geese and ducks out the wazoo, and scenes like this...
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I don't know if I will fill my turkey tag or not, but getting out with bow in hand is reward in and of itself. There are certainly worse places in the world to be....
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Beautiful country to play around in. Keep at it and enjoy every minute!!!!
I guess the view alone is worth the price of admission.
I always enjoy seeing your pictures. Makes feel just a little bit like I am back home.
You will get one.
Randy, I figured you thought that Cheyenne was a little slice of heaven. Could I be wrong? :eek:
Hoping to get out tomorrow. Great pics, looks like a great morning anyway.
Sweet pics, purty country for sure! Thanks for sharing!
Steve
Great looking place to clear ones mind.
Nice country! I need to get up there and see a bit of it sometime.
Bisch
Man that's some beautiful country! Birds are wierd enough that soon they'll be on your side of the wire. Good luck and thanks for sharing!
QuoteOriginally posted by centaur:
Randy, I figured you thought that Cheyenne was a little slice of heaven. Could I be wrong? :eek:
Cheyenne is tolerable but nothing like home.
Nice pics Pat!! Danged turkeys indeed!!
Great photos, that's some pretty country. :thumbsup:
Great looking place, thanks for taking us along on your hunt. :archer:
I envy you. Good luck. :campfire:
Beautiful country. Good luck with the birds.
Nothing like the beauty of Wyoming ... thanks for sharing and good luck on your gobbler