Yesterday I went duck hunting with Danny and Caleb. A week before I saw Rachel and Julia head out to hunt pronghorn antelope. Our girls had a very successful hunt.
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I remember years ago observing my Dad, Tige, an avid hunter and a very capable one at that... transition to being willing to watch and drive. We thought something was wrong with him. Was he getting old?
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Yesterday as I watched Danny and Caleb walking through the falling snow toward the water's edge... I felt a tinge of pride... an element of gratefulness... a sense of awe. I was pleased that the boys downed four ducks.
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I love the hunt... I very much enjoy the outdoors... We sure enjoy wildlife on the ranch... However, I don't pull the trigger very often anymore. You know... I think I am starting to understand my Dad.
