Still amped from my Christmas Eve hunt, I was up at 6 this morning loading the truck and heading out. When I arrived at my location I noticed something that I had not the other day. First, I could hear gun shots nearby, second someone had made a makeshift bridge crossing a ditch right where I hunted the other day. The area where I usually go is a property adjacent to my wife's Grandmother's house. I have been going there for several years and have never seen anyone, which is one reason I liked the area so much. Several hundred yards behind the property construction has begun for what appears to be condos. Anyway, I was out for two hours with only the sparrows and finches to keep me company. I finally packed it up and called it a day. One thing is very apparent, I am going to have to find me a new place to hunt. I will say that it was not a complete loss. I enjoy anytime I am able to be outdoors. There is no comparison to(usually) the peace and solitude of the woods. It has a very calming effect. Besides that's the nature of hunting, some days are good and some not so good. And even though I never pulled the trigger, I could not think of any other place I would rather be on my day off.
