Mule deer

From oryx and coyote to deer and sheep to name a few. Also from rainbow trout to mahi mahi, fishing from the shores of little streams and mountain lakes to deep sea fishing on charter boats. They were all amazing experiences with really awesome people and have left me with more…

Courtemanche has learned to track deer and this method quickly became his favorite way to hunt. He has learned to distinguish between a male or female and the age of the track found. Mr. Courtemanche said, “I learned a lot about how to track from simply going out and doing it.” His father also knew a man who had mastered the art of tracking deer and had become widely known by many hunters across the United States for his abilities. Because…

Killing Wolves The idea of killing a wolf is a controversial issue among many Americans today. A writer and film producer, Sherry Simpson, wrote, “Killing Wolves,” published in 1996 in the Creative nonfiction website, she writes about her experience in Fairbanks, Alaska while in a two-day Wolf Trapping School and the meaning of a wolfs life being taken away. Simpson builds her credibility by giving her personal experience, other sources in her class, applying emotional appeals, and ultimately…

Chloe Cumberworth Mr.Hyler 8th Grade English October 26, 2016 The Epic Show The air was cold and crisp when I stepped outside. My dad and stepmom were already in the truck waiting for me and Derek. When I got in my plans were to sleep on the way there because I was tired since it was 4 o’clock in the morning. I couldn’t sleep on the hour long drive because the constant rumbling of the truck. When we got there it had warmed up. I hopped out of the truck. The air was still crisp and I could see…

heard from critics. These critics compare deer farms to zoos as they both take animals out of their natural habitat in the wild, and move them to an artificial habitat where humans are involved heavily in their lives. Deer farms are often times one of the best ways for hunters to get the best bucks with bigger racks and bodies. In order for deer farms to produce the best bucks, they must maintain the population below the standard number. This is so the deer are able to consume more and become…

There once was a village that lay deep in a dense forest. The village flourished, and the chief made the most use out of the village’s resources. The chief had a son who would often go to the forest outside the village to watch the birds flit from tree to tree, and would walk through it for hours on end. It was a clear, sunlit day when he was walking through the forest. As he ducked under a tree, he saw an unsettling sight. A section of the forest had been clearcut, and all that was left was a…

In “Wolf Family Values” Sharon Levy shares what she believes is the importance of the social structure of wolves. Ed Yong and Sharon Levy have opposing views over the role of wolves in an ecosystem. Levy also sheds light on the contrast of behavior between hunting and protected wolves. Sharon Levy believes that the social structure of wolves drastically changes the functions of an ecosystem. Gordon Haber was tracking a wolf pack that had been around for 40 years until his plane crashed on…

The Cherokee nation tells a story to their children about the origins of hunting. In the story, Kanati or “Fortunate Hunter,” teaches his twin sons a lesson after they comment a careless act with the animals of the forest. The story ends with Kanati telling his children that they must always be careful when dealing with nature, and they must always think before they act while in the wilderness. To the Natives, hunting was extremely labor intensive and great skill was required to bring meat back…

As I received the final approval for my project required to become an Eagle Scout, I knew I was undertaking a task that would be much greater than anything I’ve completed in the past. This would be the pinnacle of my scouting career. One can find Gleason Cemetery burrowed in a little alcove on the side of a brush lined road near Molalla, Oregon. Seldom visited, the families of those buried are either deceased or don’t care enough to pay any respects to their late ancestors. My father gave me the…

Great People Not So Great Parents Once upon a time there was a great young dragon Rider named Eragon. Much of his time traveling spent with Brom shaped him to be who he is, but few people know what happened to his parents. From the age of two to fifteen he lived with his uncle Garrow and his cousin Roran. Eragon spent most of his childhood tending to his uncle’s farm with his cousin an average life living in Carvahall. Which is why he is such a hard worker. They had very little money, which…