Serenity in the woods

[turkeykirk]

Things have been different in the woods for me this year. I’ve been going to reflect, think and get away from the world (even if for a few hours). I always come back refreshed. One of my favorite quotes is: “Who else goes to the woods to find peace to only discover themself in the process? I find forests unclutter the mind with each breath the forests afford me. - Michael Poelti.
As I was sitting on the edge of a pasture in a river bottom this morning I called in this hen and her two fellas. Just watched them and never even raised my gun. Sounds crazy but in my older years it felt right. Just thankful I was able to be there!

 

[The Original Rooster]

Nice post. Finding what you're looking for is really what it's all about.

 

[toolmkr20]

Well said.

 

[blood on the ground]

I am right there with you. One of the most important things to me is to see the sun rise or set. Everything in between is just a bonus.

 

[Cmp1]

Nice post. Finding what you're looking for is really what it's all about.

This right here,,,,I'm still looking for that 36 in Northern,,,,? ? ? ?

 

[280 Man]

I had solace and serenity this morning until three gobblers showed up at 25 feet, feet not yds, gobbling their heads off but like you I got some video sound of the gobbling and strutting and let um go!

I wouldn't have done that years ago!

 

[Nicodemus]

Brother Mike, I understand perfectly what you`re saying.

 

[herb mcclure]

Things have been different in the woods for me this year. I’ve been going to reflect, think and get away from the world (even if for a few hours). I always come back refreshed. One of my favorite quotes is: “Who else goes to the woods to find peace to only discover themself in the process? I find forests unclutter the mind with each breath the forests afford me. - Michael Poelti.
As I was sitting on the edge of a pasture in a river bottom this morning I called in this hen and her two fellas. Just watched them and never even raised my gun. Sounds crazy but in my older years it felt right. Just thankful I was able to be there!View attachment 1010726

Yes er, I too, like you have been there through the years enjoying the hunting of the turkeys, and now in my older days have learned that I enjoy watching and photographing the turkeys as you did today. My memories of the past world's days are superior to anything I can vision happening anymore. God knows the turkeys where I have always hunted need all the help I can contribute there to them, without killing anymore, as well as the officials in charge contributing at whatever level they are officially in.

 

[Twiggbuster]

I’m older now. In my younger days I would have probably taken that iffy shot on a bird yesterday. Or in my younger days I probably wouldn’t have that close encounter because of being impatient. I respected that ole bird and was privileged to share the same God’s little acre with him if only for a half hour.
Choot um if you want, watch um if you want.
Just respect.

 

[CroMagnum]

Things have been different in the woods for me this year. I’ve been going to reflect, think and get away from the world (even if for a few hours). I always come back refreshed. One of my favorite quotes is: “Who else goes to the woods to find peace to only discover themself in the process? I find forests unclutter the mind with each breath the forests afford me. - Michael Poelti.
As I was sitting on the edge of a pasture in a river bottom this morning I called in this hen and her two fellas. Just watched them and never even raised my gun. Sounds crazy but in my older years it felt right. Just thankful I was able to be there!View attachment 1010726

Bravo! You hit the nail on the head. As I've aged, sometimes what I'm really hunting for is the solitude and peacefulness I can always find in the woods. Although, maybe that's what I'm telling myself since that's all I've found so far this season...lol

 

[bfriendly]

At 50+, I absolutely feel the same when I’m in the woods......it’s the most important thing to me and any harvest is just a bonus to celebrate.
Y’all are my friends wether or not you know it too

 

[wooly]

Thanks for sharing that...that is what it is all about.

 

[wvdawg]

Awesome hunt! Way to go!

 

[frankwright]

I really enjoy the peace and quiet in the woods. I put out decoys on a food plot and sat in my turkey lounger chair for five hours last week.
It was peaceful. I thought.prayed and believe there might have been a nap in there also.
But at 73 if I get the chance I am shooting a turkey!