Guy Miner
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- Apr 6, 2006
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Dang, felt like a kid on vacation today! Turn a 60 year old jarhead loose with a rifle, a Jeep and a pair of snowshoes... It's always coyote season, and I checked with the Fish & Wildlife folks, my area is still open for cougar hunting. Off I went into the hills for the morning. Here's a few photos to share:
Snowed a little last night, couple of inches. No problem. Underneath that couple of inches of fresh stuff? ICE. Driving was a little dicey...
Bought these Sherpas about 40 years ago in the 1970's while in college. They were the latest & greatest thing in snowshoes, and replaced my wooden 10x56's, which I still have and use occasionally. Sadly, Sherpa went out of business some years ago, and I'm having a hard time keeping the harness and decking in good shape. I did re-lace them about 20 years ago when Sherpa was still in business. They were a great company. I think it's time for a new pair of snowshoes though. The decking on these broke again on me today. I'll see about patching 'em up again, and will relegate them to reserve or light - duty status. Shame.
Happy old Marine with his Glenfield! No, I didn't see a coyote or cougar to throw a bullet at today.
Doe mule deer seemed happy to have some company. Often I'll find quite a few in this area in the winter, but today, I only found her.
Pretty dramatic scenery, with lots of vertical. I use an old, gated-off dirt road to access some great country. Had a juvenile bald eagle soar over me. It was a good morning, and a mighty fine way to get a winter workout!
Guy
Snowed a little last night, couple of inches. No problem. Underneath that couple of inches of fresh stuff? ICE. Driving was a little dicey...
Bought these Sherpas about 40 years ago in the 1970's while in college. They were the latest & greatest thing in snowshoes, and replaced my wooden 10x56's, which I still have and use occasionally. Sadly, Sherpa went out of business some years ago, and I'm having a hard time keeping the harness and decking in good shape. I did re-lace them about 20 years ago when Sherpa was still in business. They were a great company. I think it's time for a new pair of snowshoes though. The decking on these broke again on me today. I'll see about patching 'em up again, and will relegate them to reserve or light - duty status. Shame.
Happy old Marine with his Glenfield! No, I didn't see a coyote or cougar to throw a bullet at today.
Doe mule deer seemed happy to have some company. Often I'll find quite a few in this area in the winter, but today, I only found her.
Pretty dramatic scenery, with lots of vertical. I use an old, gated-off dirt road to access some great country. Had a juvenile bald eagle soar over me. It was a good morning, and a mighty fine way to get a winter workout!
Guy
