Virginia Outdoor Show and more...

Sorry for the lack of updates lately. I've just been enjoying some family time, trying to get back in shape, busy with work, and Jessica and I are looking in to buying a house! I just wanted to let you all know that Josh Blevins and I, fellow ProStaffer and great friend, had a blast at the Greater VA Sports and Big Game Show in Harrisonburg VA! I'm going to include some photos at the end of this post. Josh and I were there helping the NRA sign up new members and resign those who were about to have their eligibility end. We had a blast talking with fellow outdoorsmen and had a great number of people sign up.

Also Just wanted to remind everyone about a great show coming up Feb 27 - Mar 1, 2009 in Fisherville VA. The show is the Western Virginia Sports Show and it's going to be great! The show features a lot of top pros such as Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland, Paul Butski, Lee and Tiffany, and much more! There will also be various members of the Mossy Oak ProStaff on hand so come on out and have a great time celebrating hunting and the outdoors with us!

Here are some pics from the Greater VA Sports Show...

Scouting November 25, 2009

On the day of Sunday November 25, 2009 I woke up feeling miserable. I was nauseous and worn out. I had started feeling really ill the night before and I wasn’t feeling much better when I woke up. The first half of my day was spent lying in bed and wallowing in my misery. However as the day went on I decided that nothing was going to keep me out of the woods when I had time to be scouting. Jessica and Harry were out visiting some family so I had the time and I decided that I was not letting anything hold me back from getting out in the woods and getting my job done. After some thought I even decided that the fresh air may help me feel better.

The shower and clean up that I did before heading out gave me a temporary pep up but I soon felt myself dragging again. I had not been able to force myself to eat much but I knew I needed some sustenance so I grabbed a bite to eat and forced it down. After getting some food down I hopped in the truck and started the 20-minute drive to the area I was going to scout.

After I finally arrived at my destination I took a deep breath, put on my backpack, and stepped out of the truck. The beautiful mountains and clear trail helped energize me a little and I started off on my journey. Knowing I didn't have very long and not being sure how long my energy boost would last I took off at the quickest pace I could manage. My body felt like it had been through the ringer but I knew if I could get myself in to my destination then I would have to find the will to get myself out. The trick would just be to force myself up the hills to get to where I needed to get go. The trail was actually a logging road and it was quite the mix of frozen icy ground where the sun didn't reach and a muddy mess where the sun did shine. My feet felt heavy but I just kept putting one foot in front of the other. About half a mile in deer sign begin sporadically appearing. It was muddy enough that I could see how they were using the road to travel but there wasn't a lot of sign. However, the further I went in the more sign appeared and the bigger and deeper the prints were. I was feeling upbeat mentally but feeling beat physically.

Despite the fact that I was seeing positive sign, a sign of a different type turned me around and heading back to the truck. About a mile in to the journey I felt like I may be nearing the end of my scouting trip. This was the first time I had traveled this trail though and I only had a guess as too how far it went. My body was reaching its ending point and I came to a hill that overlooked part of the trail ahead of me. By my best estimation I could see at least a mile more of trail with no end in sight. Normally that would excite me but in my weakened condition this day that sight turned me around. The first chance I get I will be tackling this trail again but hopefully I will be feeling better and I will be riding a bicycle. It will be a perfect scouting trip and a fun ride!

Upcoming Outdoor Shows *Updated*

I've found another great outdoor show that I, and other Mossy Oak ProStaffers, will be attending. Coming up February 20 - 22 The Greater Virginia Sports and Big Game Show is sure to be a blast! It will be at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg VA. Come out and have a great time with us!

I also want to give everyone a heads up about a great show coming up Feb 27 - Mar 1, 2009 in Fisherville VA. The show is the Western Virginia Sports Show and it's going to be great! The show features a lot of top pros such as Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland, Paul Butski, Lee and Tiffany, and much more! There will also be various members of the Mossy Oak ProStaff on hand so come on out and have a great time celebrating hunting and the outdoors with us!

Upcoming Outdoor Show in Fisherville VA

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up about a great show coming up Feb 27 - Mar 1, 2009 in Fisherville VA. The show is the Western Virginia Sports Show and it's going to be great! The show features a lot of top pros such as Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland, Paul Butski, Lee and Tiffany, and much more! There will also be various members of the Mossy Oak ProStaff on hand so come on out and have a great time celebrating hunting and the outdoors with us!

Super Bowl

The Super Bowl was properly named this year for sure! I was pulling for the Cardinals but it was a great game even so! Sorry for the lack of posting lately. I've been a little under the weather but I'll try to get crakin' again soon!