Rubbing Steel

If you think you can hear something rubbing steel, stop worrying now. It's just me sharpening my hunting knife, getting ready for the next hunting season. It wasn't really dull anyway because I didn't manage to get that awesome 10 point whitetail buck I was chasing last hunting season. That fine German steel knife didn't have to come out of it's cradle. Well ok, I cut up an apple to try to mask my scent one windy day when the buck circled around me watching the doe browse.

Did you ever get to smell the tarsal glands from a live whitetail deer while hunting? If that doesn't get your adrenaline pumping, you are probably sleeping or in a coma. Most hunters I know said they cannot smell this, but I'm telling you something, if you do, you are in very close proximity to a rutting whitetail buck.

It's only February and I'm already homesick for my favorite spot in the woods. I have never hunted black bear, so my hunting expeditions are moose or whitetail hunting. The deer hunting season in New Brunswick starts on the 4th Monday in October. My knife should be pretty sharp by then.

I missed blogging for a little bit. House renovations has a way to suck up whatever free time a person has. It even takes your mind away from hunting and the outdoors, other than the trip to the hardware store. At least there are still hunting supplies displayed where I buy my lumber and supplies. I usually sneak a peek at what hunting supplies may be discounted or discontinued. This is the perfect time to get those good deals for that Gortex jacket or boots.

Pardon me, I was just rambling, taking 15 minutes off my painting schedule to vent out. I could hear the sizzling from the barbecue when I got home from work. My wife was cooking the last begged deer steak I received from my brother in law. Yeah, her brother is really rubbing it in.

I really hope you guys got lucky last fall and I hope you get lucky again next deer hunting season.

Stay tuned for the next whitetail deer antidote right here!