Fall Back

I just got back from a long trip to Colorado. It's always amazing for me to see the Rockies. From awe inspiring to sheer terror in just a few miles. We went out for my niece's wedding and were part of a beautiful experience from the church to the reception. The lodge we stayed at and attended the reception at has a view of Long's Peak, one of Colorado's 50+ 14,000 foot and higher peaks. My BIL, Dan and I climbed this beast 40 years ago so the sight of old Diamond Face brought back a lot of memories.
We took Trail Ridge Road thru Rocky Mountain National Park and were entertained by the sights.
What a beautiful place to visit.

On the way home I met up with Jay Wolf from Illinois that bagged a nice 5x5 elk with Hubbard Creek Outfitters out of Hotchkiss, CO. Jay had a great hunt and his guide got him to 125 yards so the muzzleloader could get the job done. Shoot me an email Jay with all the details if you read this.
We stopped on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River to get some Kum and Go gas and saw this trio.
So it's time for fall and time to get back in the hunting mode. That means target practice weather its bow and arrow, or shotgun, or rifle get out and put your time in. Bow and arrow practice can be had at the local Gander Mountain, the Lincoln Bowman's range and Wayne County Sportsman's Club. Shotgun at Wayne County Sportsman's Club with non-members paying a little extra for skeet shooting. Rifle practice can be had at Western Wayne County Conservation Association. Get out early.

Hopefully you've consulted my calendar during my hiatus. Maybe you saw a kettle of raptors at Hawkfest, or heard the Championship duck caller at the Point Moullie Waterfowl Festival.

Get Outdoors Downriver.