The Deer Hunter

songs, and hear the chipmunks run aimlessly through the woods, cracking sticks every step of the way. Who knew such little animals could make so much noise! Sometimes I even thought they were bears! I never did see a bear. On multiple occasions I saw deer though! Sometimes I brought some of mom’s freshly baked cookies out in the woods with me and of course my dog would follow. She couldn’t resist the smell! Millie was my partner in crime when it came to exploring. A narrow path ran…

Within living organisms, the main objective for most seems to be survival, but there are many ways to achieve this. While some animals may choose to work alone, other, cleverer animals, have decided to work together as teams instead of individuals. Through this method, many new opportunities are opened for these animals that were not opened before. New types of hunting and gathering styles are now possible that would be dangerous or impossible for single individuals. Faster methods of…

With my arms on my knees and my head on my arms, my dad tapped my arm three times. He whispers with excitement in his voice. “Hey, hey Molly. I saw some movement.” I lift my head up and look to see if there was a deer. “Just wait.” His voice said again. A small doe started to walk in from the left. There were some trees in the way so I didn’t really see it at first. It took some slow long steps toward the bait pile. She put her head down and started eating corn. She lifted her head up to look to…

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…

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…

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…