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Kelly Lake’s Randy Reed Bags a Buck!

Reluctant as he was to allow Shirley to take a photo of his 8-pointer, our neighbor, Randy Reed, finally agreed.  You see, Randy’s cousin, Kyle Benz, shot the 10-pointer I posted yesterday—no rivalry there!

Be that as it may, they can’t complain… Randy’s happy, too!  How often I remember going home without even seeing a buck, not even a doe!  Nice deer, guys!

By the way, Randy and Amanda just bought the property next door and built a cottage.  They love it here at Kelly Lake!  Great neighbors!  Roger

Kyle Benz and his 10-pointer!

Ice Covers Lake

With well-below freezing the last few nights, and daytime temp only 32 yesterday, the ice was given a chance to form and cover Kelly Lake.

Stepping outside, this cold early morning sunrise, was again evidence that the winter is setting in; winter’s grip caught me with a chill; memories came back of the years hunting; I hear neighbors up-and-about on their way to their stands as I stepped back inside out of the cold—not missing having to gear-up and head to my stand—but missing the enthusiasm and excitement of at least seeing a big buck… missing the camaraderie with other like-minded hunters; and warm thoughts of Thanksgiving and the holidays coming up… All came back to me as I stepped outside this cold early morning sunrise.

The Buck Stops Here!

Our neighbor’s cousin, Kyle Benz, got his buck this AM before 10! A beautiful 10-pointer! The hunting party is staying at neighbors Randy and Amanda Reed. No word if the rest of the crew bagged their buck.  Roger