I'll say a little more...and post some more scenery stand pics in the AM....but here's a little for now.
Didn't mean to get broadside earlier....but I'm human.
This hunt is a lot more than folks realize...there were 18 of us hunting and there's a LOT going on. More than usual for a group hunt due to several reasons.
Lots of hunters....
Target rich environment...
Lots of stories being shared with those in your truck, and then those in the other 3 trucks....
Animals being tracked after late breakfast, and after dinner...
Photo shoots going on all the time....
Stand moving due to changing wind....
Riding the ranch mid day to have a look see of activity at other stands and enjoy the beauty of the land.
Strategizing with the guides on who is best for what stand...
Strategizing on what stand for the next hunts wind...
Eating Jim Simpson's gourmet meals...including 2nds and 3rds most of the time....
Re-prepping for the next hunt...
Mid day target practice....
Taking care of game...gutting, skinning, quartering and capping.
Late night camaraderie....
Listening to stories after all is settled in the evening from others you missed and entertaining stories from our guides....these are all priceless.
I'm sure I left out something...or a few more somethings.
This ranch, its staff, its land, and this hunt is really something special....that's why I've been going back year after year since before TradGang was started. Soon as you leave the ranch, its calling you back in a deep way.
If you haven't ever been, its IMPOSSIBLE to understand.