Panfried venison is a weekly staple for us, and normally we utilize (2) deer/yr...but with the boy away at college we can squeak by with one in the freezer, as no out-of-State tags were drawn this year.

Speaking of the boy, he came home for T-day and then we went out Friday to see if we could rustle up some more Hun's. (Of course, I had to go "scout" Thanksgiving morning, and the dog and I were able stuff another 6-pack of 'em quickly in the bird vest and be back for dinner ). We hunted a few different areas, and while our shooting started off quite poor, we rallied as the day continued and fortunately we had a 12-pack of Hun's in the truck by mid-afternoon. We actually saw a couple of wild roosters too, tucked safely within the confines of the farmer's corral...but that was a positive sign.

Not much to see with the new 28ga (and I don't believe I've ever posted a pic on PP in 25 years, come to think of it, lol)...It's just a Wingmaster from the early 2000's, with choke tubes, and decent wood. I had just bought a Sporting Clay 1100-28ga also, and while it was sitting in Insleaz's jail waiting to "cool off" for 10 BUSINESS DAYS (so I didn't cause hate & discontent with it), the 870 popped up for sale out of State..so I drove there and bought it, and drove home in the same day and shot quail on the return trip...FU Insleaze! (just like folks will be doing with new/used diesel-RV rigs starting in 2025...)

I continue to be amazed at the local Hun hatch! I've heard the pheasant hunters have been doing well S. of Spokane too, but haven't made the journey yet. Going to Orofino next weekend with a buddy to fish the Clearwater...haven't done that in a couple of decades. Still haven't chased the local Upper Columbia (worn-out) summer runs yet, as hunting season has been too fun. I figure I'll pester those slimers when it gets really cold, and then fish the main stem in my boat. It's something to do, but I seldom keep one unless a guest wants one.

May shoot some skeet this morning (the HORROR, lol) as I just got my 20ga Diana back from having the wood refinished, or shoot the 28ga-1100 as I haven't shot it yet. I told myself I'd give the pup a day off to rest her tender feet...but maybe we'll just go for a drive in the afternoon...options are nice to have this time of ear. Hope everyone is enjoying the Season!