Deer Weekend

Jason and I went hunting on Saturday morning. We knew the odds were against us, but we went anyways. It had rained all week, but stopped on Thursday, clear on Friday. Then it was a full moon with little clouds which means the deer are able to run around more at night. We woke up about 4:30 and got settled into our deer blind about 6:40am. Although we didn't see anything, we know there were deer moving around because we heard them and based on what we heard from other hunters on the lease. It was enjoyable non-the-less though. We did get to hear lots of unusual birds and other creatures, some of which we had no idea what they were. The squirrels were having a fit too. As Jason says, the wild squirrels are so different than the city squirrels. (I will try to write more soon about my thoughts I had while sitting in the blind that morning.)


Jason and I made Deer Jerky this weekend too. It was real fun and tastes great! I think we are both having fun learning to process our own meat this year rather than take it somewhere. It is nice knowing you are getting the deer you shot as well! Here is a picture of Jason 'tugging' on some of our Jerky! The dogs have been begging for some this weekend. Actually, we ran next door for about 10 minutes or so today and left a piece of jerky on the dinning table and when we came back, it was gone! Jason set the jerky and a Dr. Pepper together on the table b/4 we headed next door and when we came back, the jerky was gone but the Dr. Pepper was not knocked over! We assume it was Noodles b/c Pickles is getting too fat to jump up these days. Don't' forget to visit our Basset Blog to see updates there: http://www.frenchesbassets.blogspot.com/