Virginia Squirrel Hunt 2010 photos.

[clintopher]

Here's the best of my batch...still trying to figure out this new fandangled camera contraption.  As always, I had a great time with an even better group of people.


The Group:



The Table Fare:



The Swamp:



The Woods:



And last but not least,

The most productive part of the hunt:



Clint

[frassettor]

Nice pictures..Did you fellas get any squirrels?

[split arrow]

Those are really nice pics. What kind of camera are you using?

[J. Adams]

That looks like a great way to spend time.
Thanks for sharing.

[clintopher]

Originally posted by frassettor:
Nice pictures..Did you fellas get any squirrels?

Once again, the squirrels were safe.

Originally posted by split arrow:
Those are really nice pics. What kind of camera are you using?

Thanks, it's a Nikon D90 with 18-105 kit lens. The wife and I gave it to each other for Christmas since we've got a little one on the way.  It's got so many doodads it'll be a while before I learn them all.

[fixer]

Looks like tasty lunch.  

[mcgroundstalker]

You have the eye for fine photos my friend. Keep at it.

... mike ...

[RightWing]

Congrats on a sucesful outing, even if the Squirrels didn't co-operate you still had a great day.

BTW, Shame on you for showing that food cooking... I'm Starving.


Keep'em Sharp, God Bless and Good Hunting.....

[far rider]

No matter the bag, looks like you guys enjoyed things all around! Nice day.

[hardtimes]

Nice pics, looks like loads of fun.

[Tom]

Beginning to think that PETA is a sponsor for our January outings. But at least the company is first rate.

[Killdeer]

As we drove to the hunting ground, I saw the hardwoods give way to tall pines. What?? Not again!
My fears were for naught, though, as hidden behind the pines were beech, white and red oaks, holly and cedar and poplar.

While the guys discussed a squirrel drive, I meandered off looking for solitary adventure. That is when I discovered the hidden riches of these woods. Doomed woods. Instead of being celebrated for the rich ecosystem that they are, they have been measured to the half-inch and metered out into real estate properties, assets, money. But there is a tender loam of decayed leaves and wood laying on its breast, sandy base and rippling water coming filtered from the heads of the gentle ridges. I immediately scared somethings off, and sat for a while at the head of a stream. I thought the stream was one of the boundaries, which made the other side look oh so divine. I was good, though, and meandered down my side. There was a lot of open, so I could see, and enough trunk and holly to keep me feeling skulky.

Quiet, except for a few birds. Hardly any breeze. Mild temps. I had not slept much the night before, and the drive down in the dark had tired me even more. I decided I would see what was over the next hillock and then try to catch a nap. Over the hillock, up the next, some old scrapes, pawings... maybe this is a good place to settle down.

I can never sleep out there. I might miss something.

Killdeer

[Firstarrow]

Yes! Great pros!    

Very nice photos as well!

[Killdeer]

It was quiet, it was comfy, and all the woods took a nap.
Except for me. It finally seemed like 11:00, so I turned on my cell phone and checked. 11:30. Ooops, again.

I trundled back to the trucks, smelling a fresh-lit grill on my way and pausing to admire a bent-over juniper with a big rub on it.

Gotta get busy here.
Killdeer

[Killdeer]

Just to tide you over. I gotta get the dog out and hopefully take The Magic Bow out for the last time.

Killdeer

[Brent Rudolph]

Soooooo......ahhhhhhhh......I sure hope the backstraps on that grill weren't off the local squirrels!!!!!!!!!! Got to make this hunt next year. Looks like a great time. Thanks for sharing.

[Tom]

Brent,
The burgers were ranched bison and the backstraps were from my nephews first big 8. You were there in absentia as one of your bows was brought along by Clint. Shot very nicely,I might add. Next year in person would be fine as well.

[Stone Knife]

Looks like you all had a good time, I like to nap in the woods on a warm day  

[Killdeer]

Josh and his dad load up...and let fly!



Josh spots for Jeremy



Missed, Jeremy.   :p  



Killdeer

[Killdeer]

Clint is determined that something WILL be shot on this hunt. Yeah, the squirrels won again.



More of the afternoon's frivolity;







Tom gives the Shaman a stretch



Lots of bow and lie swapping, as is natural. Eventually we got our fill of hitting the bottle      and headed out for more hunting.

Killdeer