January 10, 2011 Northwest Missouri/Squaw Creek Valley Duck Hunt |
Thank you so much for starting the WWIA foundation, and putting on these hunts. It was so awesome to get out on the water and blast away at tons of ducks, and to see all of the support from the community and all the men and women that came together to make this hunt happen. Tim was a wonderful host and did a great job on executing the mission. It was the best hunt that I’ve ever been on in my life. Doug Hayenga |
November 18-20, 2010 Northwest Missouri/Squaw Creek Valley Duck Hunt |
"John (WWIA), God bless you for your efforts with your organization. Brian, Doug and Brad had such a phenomenal operation hunting ducks here at the Squaw Creek Refuge. I am not an experienced duck hunter, but now I am hooked. Thanks again and stay in touch." Jay Houghton |
November 8, 2010 |
Thank you for a great hunt you put on and I come here being depressed about life and found out to live my dreams out and strive to do the right thing always. John, you light the fire in my belly again and to have a passion for life. Thanks. Michael Diehn So there I was deep in the forest, surrounded only by trees and the spirit of the beast who I knew was lurking nearby. One night after a long day of hunting, John decided he was going to partake in a manhunt. I decided that this was a moment I needed to seize and I asked if I could join him. Game on. This hunt was what hunters dream about packing in all your gear, climbing up a tree, placing your stand, and waiting for the monster . We hiked in, stored our gear and went to survey the area. John was on point and took me to the edge of the Beaver Pond. We crouched there under two giant pines to gaze upon a majestic Eagle flying overhead. In my eyes, this was a sign. Today was going to be a spectacular day. I picked out a spot, policed up all my gear, established a rally point with John and departed to my site. Upon arrival, I limb up the tree and place my climber. Now we play the waiting game. Forty five minutes later, along comes a small 6 point just prancing through the forest without a care in the world. I observe him for about 10 minutes before he prances off. Darkness falls and we begin our trek back to camp. That was what hunting is all about. This being my second entry, I still have some thanks to give out. Tom and Brad, thanks for introducing me to Muskie fishing on a fly rod. That was eye opening and a great day on the river. Jake, your hard work and light spirit kept camp going. Thanks for all the insight and friendship during this weekend. I'll keep in touch. Finally John and Kellie, you know the drill but its worth repeating. You are the backbone of the foundation and an inspiration to us all. Your dedication and unselfishness are monumental in the foundation and it is apparent to the Warriors. I am glad to have been able to hunt with you as well as share some thoughts and ideas. You are all truly patriots and friends. Thank you again for the experience of a lifetime and memories that will last forever. Semper Fidelis |
November 6, 2010 |
John- thank you so much for inviting me to come down and hunt with yourself, Jake, Josh, Lonnie and Michael. It has been an awesome experience being able to come to Wisconsin and try hunting outside the UP of Michigan. Camp Hackett is a special place and a sportsman’s paradise. If you ever have another opening for someone with a stick and a string to come down and hunt, be sure to give me a call. Once again, thank you so much. I am bummed that I’ll be missing out on the Chippewa River Muskie Fishing trip you guys are going on tomorrow. The best of luck to you guys. You are doing a great thing with the WWIA and I’ll be in touch with you to see how things are going. Take care and good luck hunting. SSG Derek Van Buren |
November 1, 2010 Location: Camp Hackett, WI |
John, Keep doing what you are doing. You are a torch bearer and an inspiration to all us Wounded Warriors. I hope our paths will cross again in the future. Tim and I will do whatever we can to assist you with healing brothers and sisters like us. It would be an honor to serve your cause. Once again, thank you and God bless America! SFC Robert Shaffer John- our hunt has come to a close. It was a great hunt, even with no deer. To be able to spend time outdoors with old friends, and make new friends, that is why I hunt. The "kill" is just a small part of it. You called us an inspiration and heroes. I call you an inspiration and hero. The time & money that you have taken from your family and given to us is amazing. We will stay in touch and I hope to be able to help the WWIA grow. MSG Timothy L. Spence John, the past days have been a blast. I can't tell you how much I thank you for helping our nation's combat wounded. Hunting is just a small part of what you are doing. To meet people just like us means more than you know, I would like to thank you for the chance to meet these wonderful people. We will need to stay in touch. I would love to help the WWIA grow as much as it can. SSG James Lovell John,
SGT Sophia Malone |
October 18, 2010 |
It has truly been an honor and a pleasure to serve you and the Wounded Warriors here at the Grand Ciel Lodge. Those who have served us by wearing the uniform, fight for all of us so that we can have and maintain our many freedoms. Julie and I cannot express in words the extent of our gratitude and appreciation to all who have sacrificed on our behalf. Anything we can do to assist you in your WWIA mission, please let us know. I admire your vision, your drive and your cause. You are an honorable man. I could tell that over the past year through all the calls and emails leading to the hunt. Finally meeting you last Thursday, only confirmed my initial impression. I can see God has blessed you in your life- I hope and pray He continues to bless you in the future. Brad and Julie Boisen |
October 17, 2010 |
It was truly the hunt of a lifetime. It means so much to have a brother in arms to give back so much and to have no other thought but to serve those who have served with you. With your vision of providing for your brothers and sisters only forms for me to do the same. I can't thank you enough for this great weekend and bring me and another brother together. If you ever need me for support, or whatever please call. Your brother, Scouts Out! |
September 26, 2010 |
It is the day after out Gator Hunt. I have been on trips before and regardless every time is a step into the unknown. When I arrived at the airport I immediately knew who was picking me up. Here comes this giant F-350 pickup lifted and loud. My first thought was, "oh shit, this dude is just like me. Has to be with a truck like that". We quickly rallied with the other warriors. It was like we had known each other for years. John was an inspiration to us all immediately. I think the reason this organization works is because of who John is and what he stands for. Without John and his family, this organization fails. It takes a special person to connect with warriors, to gain their trust, and ultimately inspire them. John does that. We also had the time to spend with other great patriots. Duane Wallace poured his heart & soul in to the coordination of this hunt and it showed. Without Duane, this would not have been possible. Duane is not alone, Brian, Cajun, Phil, Jerry and many others stood up and supported us 100% by helping make this event possible. So what is it to hunt a gator off an airboat? Can you even fathom that? I couldn't. First the airboats. What great examples of American ingenuity. These things are fast, loud, and can turn on a dime. I want one. Someday, I will have one. I will tag it out with lights and it will be awesome. Now onto the gators. Toothy aggressive little pricks that could take your life if you made a mistake. That's the thrill of it. I harpooned my gator right off the front of the boat after fours misses prior. I was starting to sweat it a little bit. "what if I can't throw this thing?" It is something that is definitely not natural and takes practice. So finally we get him in the boat, tape his mouth and proceed to extinguish his life with John's knife in the back of the skull into the spinal column. The pressure was off and I just took down one of America's most dangerous animals. WWIA-1, Gators-0. We continued to hunt (run&gun, balls out). Captain Phil has his own unique way of doing things which is cool. John says the reunion after the hunt is the best and I have to agree. The beer was flowing just like the war stories. These types of trips for me are spiritually cleansing. We all get so wrapped up in our own worlds that it becomes counterproductive. This trip renewed my faith in people and has helped me remember who I am and what I stand for. It also brings to the forefront the values I hold dear and why I associate with a certain breed. Better having been able to spend these last three days with my brothers in arms. Hopefully, I can grow with the WWIA in the future and become an implement to the grand plan. I am looking forward to crowning the 2011 Swamp Babe next year. I am extremely grateful for the opportunities that have been bestowed upon me. I will never be able to say "thank you" enough. Hopefully, someday, I can show the same hospitality to all the people who have offered it to me. Semper Fidelis, The day I heard about the WWIA gave me goose bumps. To find an organization like this one, who puts the Wounded Warriors before trying to use them as a news headline for their own personal needs. After getting my name to John, is when I found out exactly what this organization is about. Through many emails, I figured out exactly how much love and passion John had in his heart for Wounded Warriors. Without his dedication, drive and help of his wife, with people like Duane, wounded warriors dreams would not come true like this. I never thought in my wildest dreams after that day, I would ever hunt again, let alone hunt for Alligators. But people like John and Duane made it possible by getting a cross bow for me to hunt with. This is another example of how this organization has yet the bar from any other organization I have ever seen. I am the first Warrior who has had the honor of hunting Alligators with a crossbow. I hope the crossbow provides a great harvest for the next Warrior as it provided me. I was able to take 2 nice gators over 4' with this crossbow. I believe that it is because of the hard work of John and Duane that God has allowed me to take those two creatures. The gator hunt has been the best hunt that I have ever been a part of to date. I know people who will go their entire lives and never get to experience what I did in the past three days. Also to make it an even better experience, I was able to attend this hunt with my great friend, Bill Colwell. The experience on the swamp was exciting. The most exciting time was not the harvest, but being with my fellow Warriors. John and Duane, this organization is "top notch" and if either on e of you ever need anything, do not hesitate to ask me. I will do everything I can to give back for what you have done for me this weekend. Thank you is not enough !!! I cannot tell you how thankful I truly am. It has been a truly wonderful healing weekend. And I truly thank you , John and Duane, John's wife and everyone behind the scenes!!! RLTW! Emil A. Walsh I must say that this experience will be etched within my life forever. The tremendous people that you meet while engaging this activity is the kind of people that you want to surround yourself around, because they are brothers in arms. I got excited about the gator trip the first time I heard about it. Hands down this is a world class act and I am sure that it took so much time to prepare that I will never be able to get the right words out that mean how I feel about the hard working people that do the stuff without receiving thanks so John and every other Warrior God Bless and Godspeed. Thanks, John, Duane Merchant |
September 12, 2010 |
The burden on my heart is a lot lighter, the scars on my soul less deep. Having had to endure the disgraceful attitude of the American public toward veterans returning home from the Vietnam conflict, I finally have been able to hold my head higher. I will not allow what happened to me to happen to my fellow servicemen. I am honored to be allowed to donate time and attention to the Wounded Warriors in Action upland bird hunt. I had a fantastic experience training coaching and hunting with Wally Bishop and Tim Juliano. I watched Tim shoot his first pheasant (!) and Wally blast chukers with gusto and satisfaction. It just doesn't get any better. They are friends forever. The most wonderful experience was working with John to put this hunt together and the satisfaction we shared in watching the men interact and heal a little more. John has created an organization that is remarkable in its dedication to helping Purple Heart awardees. John, you are my HERO. With love brother, |
September 11, 2010 |
First & foremost, this trip is the best time I've had in a long time. Ever since my injury, I just find myself withdrawn from people & the things I do. This trip gave me the chance to get out & meet some amazing people. This trip is the most fun I have had in –literally years. I've never been bird hunting and this was by far, the coolest thing I've done in years, since the day I got hurt in Iraq back in 2005. Another great thing about this adventure were the amazing people. Everyone from the WWIA founder, John, the guide-Jim to the farm owner & the wives and families. These people made us wounded warriors feel as if we were members of their own families. John, thanks for setting this up and getting me away from D.C., my job & my boring life. Again this trip was so relaxing and made me feel again. This trip also let me see that people remember the wounded and really care about us. I would love to do this again. John, thanks for this trip & letting me relax. Wally John, Thank you from the bottom of my heart John, Love, |
May 21-23, 2010 Cast and Blast Central Wisconsin |
John, can't thank you and the WWIAF enough for such a great weekend in Wisconsin. The wildlife and fishing was just amazing. You have inspired me to want to do the same for my fellow veterans. Rangers really do lead the way. This experience has really left a positive outlook on my life. "Ready and forward" Nicholas Schoon
Wow, Worn out Wounded Warriors in Action! "This trip, right here, will put the string in your watch pocket"! Now, that's funny right there! But seriously though some of the absolute best times in my life were right here in just one weekend. Am I tired, hell yeah, would do it again in a New York minute. The Wounded Warriors in Action have humbled me, and showed me once again that I can be proud of what I have done, and also help us to realize that we just did our part, our part in a long line of parts. Thank you Bro. And all who came before us !
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December 18-20, 2009 Duck Hunting in CA |
Dear John, I am writing to convey my gratitude and appreciation to you and WWIA for the wonderful duck hunting experience in CA, this past Dec. 18-20. I must also thank the many people whom I never met, but know contributed so much to our success. John, I can't convey in any amount of words what the trip to CA did for me; both mentally and physically. The opportunity for a boy from western KY to pursue his life-long passion of waterfowl hunting in CA was only a story in Field & Stream; never did I think I would be "that guy"! When you called, inviting me to CA, I nearly jumped to the ceiling – And I only have one leg! A real dream-come-true was mine; all I had to do was be where I was told to be and on time. The hunting was better than I imagined and the folks I met in CA made the trip even better. I made friends that I continue to talk with and saw things that I'll never see in KY. An added bonus was getting to hunt with my friend, battle buddy, and former platoon sergeant, Derek Duplisea. I came away from the WWIA waterfowl hunting trip stronger and more independent yet. I mentioned earlier that words will not provide the feelings I want to express. WWIA allowed me to pursue a dream-hunt and further provided the therapy that no sterile Dr.'s office will ever do. Thank you, John, and WWIA! May you call on me to help your organization in any capacity! Sincerely,
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December, 2009 Deer Hunt at Hudson Farm |
A chance email and your quick response revealed your spirit and honor. As I have gotten to know you, your strength of character has also come into play. It gives me hope that there are folks like you and your wife who care about the special people who serve and are injured while serving. Our deer hunt at Hudson Farm cemented our friendship and widened our circle. God bless you for serving those who served and protected us. May your dreams become reality and I hope to play a small part. Pola Galie
I just recently started working at Hudson Farm full time. I am so glad that I was here to experience the visit from you and your wounded warriors. I feel so privileged to have met such wonderful, strong, caring people. Its not every day you meet people that were put through such challenging events and find that they came out of it with still such an amazing outlook on life. Cooney, Cesar, Mark and Victor all showed me what life is really all about. By meeting these people it showed me to really appreciate life and all God has blessed us with. Thank you for serving us and our country and thank you for making me want to be a better person. I will never forget you or your time at Hudson Farm. I hope you all come back again and we will make you all the portable breakfast sandwiches you want! Take care and God bless you. Crystal Morgan
What an experience we've had. The past three days have been some of the most memorable times here at the farm in the 10+ years I've been here. Can't say enough about everyone!!! We have just made our family that much bigger. If I had to describe the past 3 days its easy, one word - INSPIRING!
John, thank you for allowing us to experience and share so many memories with you and your group. It has been a wonderful experience to share our time and stories with your guys. I have never met a group of people with such an amazing outlook on life. It has been an honor to be with these heroes. You are an inspiration to all of us. Good luck and best wishes to all of you and your future endeavors. John Wonderlich, |
| November 3, 2009 |
"This is my final morning at Camp Hackett. The time I spent here learning to hunt and fish has been amazing. Jake has been like a good ol' buddy from way back, as if he served on my left or my right in combat. The whole experience has been a blessing to me; to be able to experience the north woods and take the most important things back "knowledge and friendship" even though I didn't harvest a deer of any sort. I have been truly honored to be part of this organization and I am forever grateful to it and the great Americans that make it possible. Thank you John, Jake, Steve, Zack and the whole Beadle family and the rest of this community of patriots." Nathan Helmuth |
September, 2009 Alligator Hunt |
As a Wounded Warrior, the opportunity to connect with great Americans like John and 2 fellow Wounded Warriors was an experience of a lifetime. I made at least 5 great friends last weekend and the experience truly was healing. I am proud to be an Army Wounded Warrior and it brings great happiness to my heart that people like John, Duane (one of our guides and a supporter of the WWIA) and emloyers like Raytheon give Wounded Warriors a chance to connect and transition to the civilian world. COL Art Kandarian (whom this email was forwarded from) was my squadron commander on my last tour in Iraq when I was severely wounded. This is the bond that perpetuates from war-time service- he still looks out for his wounded heroes to this day - I am proud to call Art and John my friends and they are two great American Heros. Derek Duplisea,
When I first met John he grabbed us off the plane in Jacksonville and we got a hotel. John was easy to talk to and very enjoyable to be around. I met the other wounded guys and we immediately became brothers. The next day we drove to Lake Lochloosa to meet the local airboat club. Before this event I had never been on an airboat. The club had speed airboats on the water along with many others. After having lunch we rode on the airboats. Our driver took us in the marshes for a tour. When we were able to drive the airboat, which blew my world! To be in control was amazing. When we came back we talked to the club members and the southern hospitality was something I've never experienced before. When I met my guides for the gator hunt they had high hopes and so did I. I used a bow to take a gator. I tried all night to take a gator over 5 feet. That was my limit. After failures all night I shot my first gator which was 6 feet long. When I used the bang stick to finish off the gator it went all over my face. I had a grin ear to ear. The whole trip was truly amazing and I would have never hunted a gator if with wasn't for the WWIA. John is an amazing person and the things he is doing for the wounded cannot fully be put into words. Thank you John and the WWIA, United Sportsmen Airboat Alliance, Lunelle, Tommy and Tommy Jr. and Duane! Brian Knapp,
First of all I would like to say thanks to LTC John McDaniel and the WWIA. I had such a great time throughout the whole weekend. Upon arriving in Jacksonville, FL, LTC McDaniel picked us up in his truck and we went to a hotel to get some rest for the next day. After waking up we loaded the truck and headed to Gainesville. Me and the other wounded soldiers immediately became good friends and by the time we arrived in Gainesville, I felt like we were all old friends and had know each other for years. Arriving in Gainesville we were immediately greeted by some people from the community and they had already been preparing for a nice cookout for us. The food was great, especially the gator tail with buffalo sauce. After eating, a couple of members from the local airboat club took us out on their hand-crafted machines. The ride was great but letting take the wheel was even better and something I will never forget! The gator hunt kicked off right at sunset and we immediately started seeing their glowing eyes through our spotlights. Derek and I started taking turns with the spear, chucking and holding the light. Derek got his first and after about an hour of hunting I had my chance. We went for about an hour without seeing anything and then all of a sudden after rounding a corner the lake came alive and we found ourselves surrounded by glowing eyes. So we chose one set and headed for it. He was a little smaller and we didn't hit him but after the throw we saw another one just ahead. So I re-geared and let it fly. I stuck it and the fight was on. He didn't like it one bit. We got it in the boat and I finished him with my knife. This trip was such a great time and I am very thankful for the friends I was so fortunate to meet while I was there. So once again, thanks to LTC McDaniel and the WWIA for the great time. SGT Robert Leonard, |
| January, 2009 | Looking forward to seeing you again and to be able to go hunting with you. Id like to be able to do more things like that more often. You and your organization have made an immensely positive impact on me as well as raise my moral and spirits. Hunting is something I've always wanted to do and fishing is something Ive always wanted to do more often. It feels so much better to be able to do such things as par of such a great cause. I definitely want to be a big part of your organization and help you spread your cause for other wounded warriors. Thank you for the opportunities you have provided for me as well as other service members. I'm thankful for the day Art introduced me to you. Take care. Ranger Vic |
| January 8-12, 2009 | These last few days have been really nice here in the Keys with John, catching a lot of different types of fish. It is great to get away from everything and having time to myself. The thing I liked most of all is having someone that I can talk to and being able to relate about the same issues. John and his foundation (WWIA) has been by far the nicest thing that has happened to me and my family. No one has done this for me since I came home. It was a privilege and an honor to be here. I hope other Purple Heart recipients can learn about this foundation. I hope that this foundation grows and helps others the way it did me. Thank you,
Sonny Mills, |
| December 21, 2008 | Well, we finished our two and half days of fishing down in Sugarloaf Keys. What a great and wonderful time. I hooked up my first tarpon on this trip, even though I did not land him. Although, we loaded up on snapper and mackerel and we had some fresh fish for dinner that evening. John hooked a beautiful snook which I hadn't seen before, in person. I also caught some barracuda other varieties of fish. I was the first person, aside John, to throw a cast net off the boat to catch bait fish. One of the best experiences was to hook a 6-7 foot lemon shark that weighed about 115 lbs. I had to work at him for about an hour and 10 minutes, this experience was great! John is a great person with lot of knowledge. I learned a ton about flats fishing, which I always wanted to learn about, but never had the opportunity to do so until now. I am going to do everything I can to help John get more people involved and get more vets like myself, who gave so much to this great nation a chance to let go. A chance to get away from the world and something new and something they love. Thank you so much John for everything you done and for sharing all your knowledge. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to come down here and do something I always wanted to. P.S see you in November up at Camp Hackett.
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| November 30, 2008 | No more deer season, today is the last day and we (John and I) didn't go out, mainly due to the fact that we hunted straight for 4 days/nights. We didn't see any deer but we did see a buck, while Kellie, myself and John were coming in for the evening, we saw the buck by the food plot about 25 yards from where we were. I'm pretty sure I saw antlers and this was a very special event for the McDaniel brothers to be together for a rifle season hunt (this is where it all began). I thoroughly enjoyed myself. John and I went out with the dogs (Grizzly and Diamond) to do some grouse hunting on the back 40. John recognized at how enthusiastic I was about his 20 gauge and so he let me use it and I was incredibly honored. What an amazing piece! On this fine outing John and I both rousted several grouse and with no excuses, we both missed a few - than five minutes later we jumped a couple more. I think I have discovered a new love! The greatest moment of our first of many grouse hunts was, not just the entire event but just as I was enjoying this moment, out of the snow pops out a rabbit and without any hesitation I took the shot. The first thing I heard, "did you get him?" I responded with a definite "yep". Diamond is only 8 months and this was her first time out, she was pretty clueless, so John told Grizzly to "fetch up" which he did. Needless to say we had rabbit for dinner! John made this trip special as he always does. He makes some pretty awesome dishes and topped himself with the rabbit stew! I am without a doubt very proud to be a part of John's events/excursion. I can tell that he is working hard to get things right. I hope to see him again soon, as well as do some more fishing and hunting. The wounded warriors of our country should be very grateful to have such a phenomenal man, my brother, to be able to look after them. This cause is mighty, this cause is noble and this cause is the way. (P.S thanks for everything John, hope to see you in this summer).
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| October 29, 2008 | This evening I was hunting in Foggy Bottom, as I was sitting there I saw a rooster pheasant about 60 yards away from me drinking from a puddle of water. Shortly after that, I saw a large timber wolf, he was very dark and kept his nose low to the ground. He moved very fast and this was the first time I have ever seen this type of a dominant creature in the wild. This was one of the many wonderful experiences here at camp Hackett. Thanks John, |
| October 2008 | Had a great time up in the sticks with John and Tim, seen a ton of deer while I was here. I cannot even begin to tell anyone the calming affect of this visit. I was able to fish, hunt for birds, as well as deer. We all cooked together and as more people hunted, there were a variety of foods to eat. Whoever can come up here, will quickly realize how relaxing this experience can be. SFC Sean Bennett, |
| October 27, 2008 | This is my last evening here at camp Hackett. I arrived here on the 21st of October and have had an absolute blast this entire week. The beginning of the week was very productive with a consistent amount of deer to hunt. And now at the end of the week, things have slowed down, perhaps due to the return of the wolves which put a chill in me, this evening, with their howling. Earlier today we put some skirting on the bottom of the rig and have gotten done many little projects around the camp. I just want to thank Kellie and John for all this, I am much honored to be here and part of such an awesome cause. Keep up the good work. Your friend, |
October 19, 2008 |
Today we end our four days and five nights at camp Hackett. John and Kellie were perfect hosts. The weather and the birds have been awesome. We flushed 61 grouse, taking 6 and we also flushed 47 woodcock, taking 12. 108 flushes in 4 days! It doesn't get any better! John's program of offering hunts to wounded warriors is an outstanding effort toward a much needed goal of treating our veterans with the honor and respect that they deserve! Thank you John and Kellie! SFC Leonard and Diana Breure |
| October 2007 | First time I saw John in many years and hunted on his beautiful land. I went into the woods, October 25, with John's dog Grizzly and this land was unbelievably beautiful. This was the first time in my life I had the opportunity to hunt Ruffed Grouse, and I shot one near the beaver pond. After I shot him, he folded into the pond and was honored to watch Grizzly retrieve the bird. I bow hunted from "The Ranger Stand" and spent most of the weekend hunting from the "Foggy Bottom" food plot. Saturday night, October 27, 2007, I experienced a lifetime sight! I had been waiting for some time and it was about 17:15 when I happened to look over at the food plot and saw the largest Deer I have ever seen in my life. He had a thick body and plenty of horn; he traveled from left to right than stopped. The massive buck then executed a right face and walked right towards me, without any notice, they stopped briefly at the food plot and then continued to come towards me. The buck had a very thick rack but not a wide one and appeared to be an older deer. He was walking hard like he owned the place; came by the stand at 20 yards then back into the woods behind me about 40 yards. I was shaking and put my arrow up for my bow and it was hard to keep still. I then watched the deer scrap hard against the ground with his rack. He then moved towards a tree, not far from me, I could barely believe he was this close! I was able to sense all these feelings, I could hear him and see him so close up. This was an incredible and unforgettable experience and I am forever grateful to John for his friendship and allowing me to share this experience. Thank you my friend and keep your nose in the wind, your eyes across the sky line! Colonel Art Kandarian, |