To My Part of God's Country

"Howdy! I'm Aaron..."

I live in southeastern North Carolina where the "whitetail" roam. Although not the only hobby I enjoy, it is certainly one of my favorites. There's no describing the peace of quietly sitting in a trees stand observing the show nature can put on for you.

Then, when you least expect it, you hear a distant rustle that can only mean a deer is coming your way. Adrenalin pumps excitement into every fiber of your body. You struggle with yourself to remain calm. Peering thought the scope of your lifted rifle, you scan the woods until the animal appears in your crosshairs. The rack is definitely there. It's a buck!

Taking a deep breath and holding it, you squeeze off the one perfect shot! Man, there's nothing like it!

Harvested this one Thanksgiving Day 1998
from the swamps of Robeson County, North Carolina

Long may she wave!!!