The elusive Whitetail buck story is a memorable highlight. It was not my day to hunt though I did have the tag with me. Tom climbed out of the vehicle to look over the hillside edge. I sat, calmly enjoying the warmth of the sun, while listening to the end of the Montana Griz/Bobcat game. Suddenly the driver’s side passenger door opened and excitedly I heard, “Teresa, get out of the vehicle!”
“But it’s not my day to hunt”, I replied a little annoyed yet wondering what in the world there was to be so excited over.
“Get out! There is a deer you can shoot over here.”
I didn’t have orange on! I quickly added the flaming fluorescent color over my coat as I quickly rushed out.
“How far away is it?” still somewhat annoyed, I asked.
“I don’t know, just get over here”, was the demand.” We’re going to try to get closer.”
Fifteen to twenty yards closer, over the rocky edge at the top of the hill, I hurriedly sat and shouldered my rifle for the longest shot I had taken, 399 yards. The shot included a downhill drop. Resisting the battle of no self confidence, I relied on these words, “You can do it.” I moved the scope, up, down left, and right as each direction was spoken. Finally, after what seemed like minutes, but I knew was only seconds, I squeezed. I never heard the whack because Tom was performing that ritualistic, exuberant dance with subsequent jubilant sounds included.
“Shh, you will scare him away”, I calmly stated as the thought of actually knocking down a symmetrical five point Whitetail buck began penetrating my thoughts.
Following the jubilant sounds Tom said in an exhilarated voice, “He ain’t going anywhere. He don’t have a heart.”
The big Whitetail turned a few circles and went down. Another heart shot meant there would be no suffering from a wound shot and I had done it again with only the help of telling me directions to move. Locating the critter was a bit more difficult because daylight was disappearing. I sat with my big buck on the side of the hidden trail as darkness settled in and the night sounds of coyotes barking and howling began. The beautiful Whitetail buck with its double bib now adorns my wall.
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A high spirited, adventure seeking female complete with total loss of sight, some use the word "courageous" to describe me. Others use "inspirational" or even "motivational". I might use "decisively determined" and ready to be challenged. Once enjoying the outdoor setting for its many natural physical rewards, I now delight in the extreme beauty offered through unseen details trapped within an abundance of sounds, textures, smells and tastes. Hunting intrigues me with its endless enchanting treasures. Humbling yet , at times, humorous, almost hypnotic experiences, hunting is but one mysterious activity I long to be a part of and hold in awe. Yes, I am blind. Yes, I hunt. give me a tag, my rifle and walk with me as I call to the animals and bring you closer to them than you might ever dream. You will not have to hold my rifle when I squeeze the trigger, just be sure you know my scope and can tell me the key words I use, "Left, right, up, down and now". For those unbelievers, I say, "Read my true stories and take me hunting with you." sight has become an over used sense in my world.
I know you can't see the flower but I thought you might enjoy the text.
The Lotus is the Flower of the month for July in some parts of the world:
Natural Facts about the Lotus & the Water Lily
Although there is a botanical distinction, the lotus and water lily are often used interchangeably in folklore and mythology. Generally lotus refers to the water lily of India or the plant depicted in sacred art and stories, while the water lily is more often used by naturalists. As an example of the confusion, the World Book actually has two entries, one for the lotus, one for the water lily, both clearly referring to the same plant and neither referring to the other entry.
The lotus of India belongs to the Nelumbo genus (Nelumbo is the Sinhalese name for the plant). It has large flowers and leaves that sometimes grow up above the water. The plant's thorny stalk discourages fish from nibbling on it. The upper cupule or fleshy capsule of the lotus dries out at maturity and separates from the plant. Floating about, it scatters seed from the many perforated holes in its surface.
In Asia, there is only one species of lotus with red and white blooms. Yet early Buddhist scriptures, referring to the seven precious lotuses, mention blue and yellow flowers. The water lily, native to Egypt, has blue flowers but the yellow-flowered water lily is native to North America. This mystery may be addressed in this Buddhist sutra:
"The lotuses of heaven can change according to people's wishes, flowering when needed. In this way they bring joy to the hearts of all. There is no need to declare one false and the other real. Both are called the wondrous lotus flower."
The water lily belongs to the Nympha genus, derived from the same word as Nymph. The Greek word nymph, besides being used to describe the feminine spirits of water and trees, also means something young and budding (like the larva of certain insects) and is the name for the labia minora. In Europe, the common white water lily, the one painted by Monet, is nympha alba while in North America, we're more familiar with nuphar lutea, the yellow water lilies, also called spatterdocks or cow lilies. The English sometimes call the plant "brandy bottle" because the flowers smell like stale wine which attracts flies, the pollinators for the plant.
According to Chelsie Vandaveer, the Amazon Water Lily (victoria amazonica) imprisons its pollinators. The pure white flowers open in the evening and release a fragrance like pineapples. Beetles attracted by the smell find their way to the pale flowers on the dark water and feast on the central petals, while the flower closes over them. Then the anthers ripen and shed their pollen all over the trapped beetles. By the second evening, the flowers have turned pink and lost their fragrance. They open again and release the pollen-covered beetles which fly off in search of more white flowers with that incredible fragrance. Thus the lily is never self-pollinated since it can only be pollinated when the flower is white and fragrant. I love this description of the flower that changes colors and fragrances overnight, all in the service of sex. No wonder it's considered a magical plant.
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Hello friend just stopped by to say hello it's been some time that I've been here. You been doing any hunting or fishing? My boys and I went pig hunting Sunday but came up dry... I guess thats why the call it hunting right... Take care and hope you have a good monday take care......
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The Lotus is the Flower of the month for July in some parts of the world:
Natural Facts about the Lotus & the Water Lily
Although there is a botanical distinction, the lotus and water lily are often used interchangeably in folklore and mythology. Generally lotus refers to the water lily of India or the plant depicted in sacred art and stories, while the water lily is more often used by naturalists. As an example of the confusion, the World Book actually has two entries, one for the lotus, one for the water lily, both clearly referring to the same plant and neither referring to the other entry.
The lotus of India belongs to the Nelumbo genus (Nelumbo is the Sinhalese name for the plant). It has large flowers and leaves that sometimes grow up above the water. The plant's thorny stalk discourages fish from nibbling on it. The upper cupule or fleshy capsule of the lotus dries out at maturity and separates from the plant. Floating about, it scatters seed from the many perforated holes in its surface.
In Asia, there is only one species of lotus with red and white blooms. Yet early Buddhist scriptures, referring to the seven precious lotuses, mention blue and yellow flowers. The water lily, native to Egypt, has blue flowers but the yellow-flowered water lily is native to North America. This mystery may be addressed in this Buddhist sutra:
"The lotuses of heaven can change according to people's wishes, flowering when needed. In this way they bring joy to the hearts of all. There is no need to declare one false and the other real. Both are called the wondrous lotus flower."
The water lily belongs to the Nympha genus, derived from the same word as Nymph. The Greek word nymph, besides being used to describe the feminine spirits of water and trees, also means something young and budding (like the larva of certain insects) and is the name for the labia minora. In Europe, the common white water lily, the one painted by Monet, is nympha alba while in North America, we're more familiar with nuphar lutea, the yellow water lilies, also called spatterdocks or cow lilies. The English sometimes call the plant "brandy bottle" because the flowers smell like stale wine which attracts flies, the pollinators for the plant.
According to Chelsie Vandaveer, the Amazon Water Lily (victoria amazonica) imprisons its pollinators. The pure white flowers open in the evening and release a fragrance like pineapples. Beetles attracted by the smell find their way to the pale flowers on the dark water and feast on the central petals, while the flower closes over them. Then the anthers ripen and shed their pollen all over the trapped beetles. By the second evening, the flowers have turned pink and lost their fragrance. They open again and release the pollen-covered beetles which fly off in search of more white flowers with that incredible fragrance. Thus the lily is never self-pollinated since it can only be pollinated when the flower is white and fragrant. I love this description of the flower that changes colors and fragrances overnight, all in the service of sex. No wonder it's considered a magical plant.
I just took this picture this evening! If it made you smile, my mission was accomplished! If you pass on your love for the outdoors to your children and grandchildren, you will have accomplished something even more amazing!
WWW.TROPHYBLEND.COM
• No spills or leaks!
• No wicks or drippers!
• Transmits NO disease!
• Wide range of attractants & covers
Products
Trophy Blend has the patented Scent Stick design which are compact all-in-one cover scents and lures that don't spill, shatter, or transmit disease. Its wide variety of scents stay fresh for years! Many uses include:
Attractant or Wick - Apply to local brush, place on rock, or hang 12 to 18 high with cap off.
Active Rub - Apply directly to rub site.
Trail - Apply to brush & bushes or use cap to leave thin shavings along the trail.
Cover Scent - Sage, pine, and other non-animal scents may be applied directly to clothing as cover.
INTERESTED? Click here to request more information!
Warning! Keep out of reach of children. Do not ingest or apply directly to skin.
PRODUCTS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----
ATTRACTANT & LURE SCENTS
Elk Blend
Available in Bull, Cow, Estrus, and Herd
Whitetail Deer Blend
Available in Buck, Doe, Estrus, and Herd
Mule Deer Blend
Available in Buck, Doe, Estrus, and Herd
Blacktail Deer Blend
Available in Buck, Doe, Estrus, and Herd
Coming soon Bear Scents!!!
Cinnamon, bacon, Anise, and vanilla
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
VARMINTS
Coyote
Fox
Bob Cat
Mt. Lion
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----
COVER SCENTS
Pine Blend, Sage Blend, Anise Blend,
Cedar Blend, Earth Blend, Vanilla Blend
Acorn Blend, Apple Blend, Corn Blend
Juniper Blend, Pig Gape Blend
"Remember It's Their Environment Blend In"
Thanks,
Mark Mason
President/CEO
Trophy Blend Scents