Woke up at sunrise to go deer hunting. We had one doe tag left to fill. Last weekend was the opener and we filled almost all of our tags right away. I have to admit that I am pretty proud of my accomplishments...1 shell, 1 shot, 1 kill. I had my buck tagged and in the truck within the first 46 minutes of the season. I was born on Annie Oakley's birthday...maybe she helped me out this once! Or maybe I was just really lucky. My big guy was a 135 pound 7 x 7 non-typical wall hanger. I thank the good Lord that it didn't take more than that as I learned this year that deer hunting is not for the semi-in shape former athlete. I have a long way to go to be ready for next season...good thing I have 360 days until then.
This morning we walked the corn and got a doe...well the Kent the bf got a doe...I just walked along. Pretty little thing - and we are thankful for the provisions nature has provided. All total we have two bucks and a doe in the freezer....good eatin'.
Once we returned to the farm it was time to help the family move cattle. We raise longhorns but the other family members have beef cattle. They are a little less well-mannered than our herd. While I am thankful it went as smoothly as it did...I'll take a big ol' longhorn cow any day!
I may be a little bruised and now reflecting back on the day I little worked over.
While we were getting the cattle moved Kent's brother informed us that the family were the proud owners of several butcher hogs that needed to be picked up and butchered this weekend.
After we got back from moving cattle we headed to Anamoose to pick up our animals. We ended up with two 900+ pound sows, 3 400+ pound sows, and 2 250+ pound sows. These ladies are massive. All total we should put 1500 plus pounds of pork in the freezer! The bonus of the day was the 90 head of piglets in the adjoining pen.
Now those of you who have known me since the early days may recall that at one time I collected pig figurines. As of this evening I have added to that collection. Five little piglets all in the barn. So cute...and so many extra chores. Not sure what I got into but can't wait to ride the pig farm wave! I'll try to put pix of the little rascals online. Looks like I will be fencing, feeding, watering and calling...listen closely can you hear my,
"Suuuueeeee!"
Gotta rest up - tomorrow is slaughtering day. Seven sows need to be hung and ready to butcher by mid-week. This may not be for the squeemish.
It was a sunny, beautiful November day in North Dakota today. 33 degrees with a covering of snow that remains from last weeks' blizzard. The sunrise this morning as we got ready for the hunt was magical - oranges and reds with just a hint of yellow. It looked like a horizontal fire warming the Winter....wait I mean Fall sky.
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SEE YOU SOON!!!! :)
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