He decided: she was not the one. He thought about it,
though. Oh, how his fingers lingered on the arrow that
was aimed at her chest. But she was not his, and he didn’t
want her there. With a final pinch of hesitation in passing
up the meat, he tapped his belt buckle against the pole on
his tree stand, and the CLANK was more than enough to
convince the doe that it was time to flee.
She pranced back into the brush and in less than a second, she was nothing more than a memory. Brief in time,
yet forever in heart, as he reminded himself that patience
was key. He would wait, yet with more sweat droplets, and
with more barely-breaths, and he would pierce the chest
of the perfect buck. He sat back in his chair and sighed,
then narrowed his brows and began to survey the clearing
once more.
More often than not, we forget what an important role
patience plays in our lives, from our daily routines, to those
special hunts we take pride in. Beyond practical advice, if
you’re looking to level-up in your technique, follow these
expert hunting tips for fall season, and you may just come
home with your dream tag.
58 Fall 2016 Adventure Outdoors