Deer & Deer Hunting

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Archery season is only a few days old, yet I already find myself lulled into that familiar hypnotic trance that goes hand in hand with stand-hunting during the early part of the season.

I’ve been at this for more than two decades, and I know a lot of tricks. I’ve tried everything through the years, from reading on stand, to writing, playing video games and, more recently, even surfing the Internet on my cell phone when the lack of deer activity is overwhelming. I don’t recommend any of those activities, and I usually just watch the woods because there’s plenty to keep my interest.

Sometimes, though, no matter what you do, boredom wins. Today is one of those days. I managed to sneak

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