10/05/2025
Well the first week of the Archery Season is in the books & I must say it looked a little different this year.
I know that this year is going to be rough on everyone- especially those that make a living from southeast Ohio Whitetail. Although we took in more than I expected- I’m smart enough to know that it’s opening week & Hunters are excited to get in the woods of areas not as affected by EHD. As many of you that know me also know that I always try to stay positive, it’s really all we can do when these things happen that we cannot Contol.
One thing that I enjoy most about this job- is the stories & memories that I constantly get to hear and in some small way, get to be apart of.
When I got the call from Robert to let me know he was bringing a deer in- it 100% made my day. He informed me that his son “G” went with him for the very first time & was involved from beginning to end. Now Robert, being an avid outdoorsman- has been hunting for years. But this time it hit different, the fact that his son was with him made this hunt his all time favorite. Sometimes, it’s not what they say- it’s how they say it. The love & pride
that came through his voice truly showed me just how much this meant to him. Like I’ve said a hundred times before, this right here is what it’s all about.
With all the negative effects that EHD is having on our area- I choose to look a little harder this year for the positives and to me this definitely qualifies. Hunting has always been about more than “if” you harvest a deer. It’s about being out & enjoying nature, taking time about of your busy schedules to just “unwind”, and especially about make memories & sharing your love of hunting with our younger generation.
Please don’t let EHD take these positive things from you. Still try to get outdoors & enjoy the season even if you don’t “HUNT” anything.
A huge shoutout goes out to Robert & “G”.
Thank you so much for including us in this first hunt for little man.
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