Nancy Lake Descriptive Writing

Nnneeaoowww. The small bush plane started up with ease as we pulled out from the the small cove on Nancy Lake. The plane bounced up and down, attempting to to get enough lift to take off on the water runway. Slowly gaining altitude, I felt my ears pop uncomfortably and adjust to the new altitude. Cutting through the air like a hot knife through butter, we began our short flight to Chelatna lake.
The skilled pilot landed the plane perfectly despite the slight breeze and steady rain. We quickly unpacked the plane,trying to stay dry. We piled 0ur gear in the warm small cabin really only built for sleeping. Finally out of the rain, my dad, my brother, Sam and I were able to relax and talk to Bert, the cabin owner and the host of our trip. Soon we drifted off to sleep to be well rested for the hunt. …show more content…
Upon landing, we spooked a flock of grouse sitting on the bank. Unable to find a convenient game trail, we hiked up a mile of thick alders, blocking my view from every angle. After what semed like forever, we stumbled across a large stretch of swamp. Looking perfect for moose habitation. We set up a little blind in the trees and called for an hour. Not hearing or seeing movement, we decided to walk farther and find a higher spot to sit. We found a large swamp with a big beaver pond in the center with plenty of hills to look down from. My 11 years old brother was on his first big game hunt. He began to call for our prey. Within five minutes of using the makeshift call a moose was spotted walking into sight. Quietly my father and I set up for the shot. Click. My father knelt looking down, frustrated and confused. Without hesitation he unloaded the misfire. Together we agilely moved along the ridge of the hill to regain sight of the bull moose. Ready at his side, my dad pulled the trigger once more to take the