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I spoke to the landowner of my favorite hunting spot the other day. I was at his home fixing his chainsaw and shooting the shit with him. Even though he's 73 and I'm 34, we always find common ground to laugh and joke around. I'm even inviting him to my wedding. I've baked his wife a pie, cut down trees, stacked wood, and helped look for a goat after his pet goat died. I have a ton of respect for this man, and I'm very grateful to hunt his land.
I've been sharing this piece with another guy who only comes around during hunting season. He never calls or offers to help with anything. He even took down my stand to make room for his in one spot. We hunt opposite ends of the farm due to "bad blood". It's a small piece, so if I pull in and see his truck there, I leave. If I'm there first he hunts anyway, cutting right through to one of his stands. He's even been bold enough to have his mistress meet him there for some mid-day romping. Apparently the landowners wife doesn't care much for this man, and asked him not to return. Although I love the fact that I have this spot to myself now, I know how easily this could have been avoided. I know how difficult it is to find a honey hole like this. Just goes to show, how a few kind gestures and gratitude can make the difference between having a spot, and NOT!
I've been sharing this piece with another guy who only comes around during hunting season. He never calls or offers to help with anything. He even took down my stand to make room for his in one spot. We hunt opposite ends of the farm due to "bad blood". It's a small piece, so if I pull in and see his truck there, I leave. If I'm there first he hunts anyway, cutting right through to one of his stands. He's even been bold enough to have his mistress meet him there for some mid-day romping. Apparently the landowners wife doesn't care much for this man, and asked him not to return. Although I love the fact that I have this spot to myself now, I know how easily this could have been avoided. I know how difficult it is to find a honey hole like this. Just goes to show, how a few kind gestures and gratitude can make the difference between having a spot, and NOT!