It was a good day in Western South Dakota.

I am thankful to my God for allowing the privilege to hunt in His amazing Creation and for the opportunity to harvest and be stewards OF His Creation.

There’s so much more to Hunting than the pictures at the end of a successful hunt.

I enjoyed every single minute of the last 2 weeks. The memories made and the lessons learned. The sunrises and the sunsets. Crisp November nights with the full moon coming up. The stalks and the scopes from the top of the breaks. And the cinnamon rolls and coffee mom made for us when we got home.

Most of all it’s the people.

Family. Friends. Camaraderie.

The sparkle in the eyes and the hushed whispers. The patience perfected and the prayers of faith answered. The quiet talks with God in the waiting. And the rush of emotion and the gratitude at the end.

It’s respect and it’s appreciation.

I’m thankful. It’s a good day to be alive in Western South Dakota.

5X6 South Dakota Mule Deer