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<u>Whats Burning??</u>
What is it that draws us to the woods and water? What fans the inner flame that burns in us all? No matter how urbanized we become, that inner desire still resides somewhere in every one of us. Some are drawn to the outdoors as a social function, joining friends and family in the timeless tradition. However I’d like to believe that most of us who frequent this site have a deeper spark. It has nothing to do with being manly or macho, but what exactly is it that draws us?
Whats better than sitting next to a crackling campfire, pondering our place in Gods grand scheme. Staring skyward as our ancestors did, wishing upon the same stars. Taking a summertime stroll through he hills, crossing the next ridge top just to see what lies beyond. Eying a young fawn on wobbly legs, nervously clinging to mom, and wondering whether he is the one who might carry the big fellas genes. I don’t have the answers but I know I’ll continue to do the same when the spirit beckons!
What drives some of us to create food plots and cut browse for the same game we so eagerly seek come Fall? To spend hard earned dollars on feed, minerals and supplements to ensure a healthy herd? To plant countless thousands of seedlings in hopes of creating a better habitat for the game we pursue? What is inside of us that drives the sense of stewardship we exude?
Many of us live for the feeling of solitude we gain on that far-off mountaintop, gazing aimlessly at Mother Natures vast creation. What is it that fuels these primitive feelings that so often surface? The gobbling of a love-struck tom, the bugle of a magnificent elk or the glorious sunsets. How privileged are we to observe these daily occurrences time and time again?
Like many of you I’d rather hunt than eat , sleep, or most anything else for the matter. However it gets less and less about the kill and much more about the thrill. Summer is my time of reflection of past seasons and excited anticipation of upcoming ones. Its one thing to ride along dusty roads and view the woodland wonders but entirely different to get out there and be a part of it. Ultimately it makes us much more aware of something much greater than ourselves!!
BONZ
6-11-09
What is it that draws us to the woods and water? What fans the inner flame that burns in us all? No matter how urbanized we become, that inner desire still resides somewhere in every one of us. Some are drawn to the outdoors as a social function, joining friends and family in the timeless tradition. However I’d like to believe that most of us who frequent this site have a deeper spark. It has nothing to do with being manly or macho, but what exactly is it that draws us?
Whats better than sitting next to a crackling campfire, pondering our place in Gods grand scheme. Staring skyward as our ancestors did, wishing upon the same stars. Taking a summertime stroll through he hills, crossing the next ridge top just to see what lies beyond. Eying a young fawn on wobbly legs, nervously clinging to mom, and wondering whether he is the one who might carry the big fellas genes. I don’t have the answers but I know I’ll continue to do the same when the spirit beckons!
What drives some of us to create food plots and cut browse for the same game we so eagerly seek come Fall? To spend hard earned dollars on feed, minerals and supplements to ensure a healthy herd? To plant countless thousands of seedlings in hopes of creating a better habitat for the game we pursue? What is inside of us that drives the sense of stewardship we exude?
Many of us live for the feeling of solitude we gain on that far-off mountaintop, gazing aimlessly at Mother Natures vast creation. What is it that fuels these primitive feelings that so often surface? The gobbling of a love-struck tom, the bugle of a magnificent elk or the glorious sunsets. How privileged are we to observe these daily occurrences time and time again?
Like many of you I’d rather hunt than eat , sleep, or most anything else for the matter. However it gets less and less about the kill and much more about the thrill. Summer is my time of reflection of past seasons and excited anticipation of upcoming ones. Its one thing to ride along dusty roads and view the woodland wonders but entirely different to get out there and be a part of it. Ultimately it makes us much more aware of something much greater than ourselves!!
BONZ
6-11-09