Went for a "woods walk" in search of sheds and some Red Osier arrow shafts. We combed some pretty great looking bedding areas and there was deer sign everywhere but not a single shed to be found.
We did get a wonderful treat though with 5 Woodcock flushed at 5'-10'. My 11 year old son about filled his trousers when the first one flushed
It was great to see such healthy birds up close. I imagine they are doing their sky dance at dusk as they sort out the mating thing.
Here is a pic of a really cool tree we ran across...
This morning I got up bright and early for a solo mission on cutting and hauling some free Osage. I was out there cutting, splitting and dragging a few of the splits until just a little while ago. Sure could have used an Osage Buddy to help with the task. I am totally whipped and only managed to come home with 2 of the 12 splits. I simply ran out of go-juice so I sealed the 10 remaining splits and hopefully I can be out there again tomorrow after work to get the remaining splits.
This was a very nice tree, straight with a 18" diameter trunk. I cut up the trunk in three 74" sections and then got to the splitting.
Anyway, here are a few pics of the Osage. I'll try to remember the camera tomorrow and snap some of this Osage tree line...probably 150 yards of the stuff but most is fairly twisted.
Thanks~
