Quote from: Russell Southerland on October 01, 2023, 07:15:37 PM
Fabulous read!!! Thanks for taking us along.  I can definitely see the *adventure* part of this story in your writings.  Well done. 

Russell, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for reading. Strategizing about getting back over there and trying again.

So sorry for the delay in posting here!  I had to catch up after our 4 day hunt, and then I had two speaking engagements and an alumni event the next weekend, dealing with some doc/prescription issues and some tech issues with Rob.....

Anyway, I really enjoyed the St Jude Bear hunt with Jimmy. What a great guy to hang out with!  He was a real trooper and hung in there till the very end.

Yes, is certainly was another Cohutta Adventure that started out and ended with lots of anticipation.  I know full well how he felt during every still hunt through an area and sit, with sometimes a 'riveting' feeling at times.  Not sure if Jimmy has every been 'on point' like his last to sits or not, but he sure the heck was, and I know the fog heightened that to a new level as well.

It was a strange year to say the least.  There were some people we talked to that had been camping for two weeks, hanging stands and scouting for a few days before the season, then hunting for a week before we got there and their group of 6-8 had only seen one bear since they had been there. 

Jimmy also was a great leaf killer during our 2nd day at lunch, the boy can shoot. 

The drive up and down the mountain everyday allowed Jimmy and I to get to know each other really well, and solve all the worlds problems. 

I'd like to thank Jimmy for bidding on this hunt and sharing it with me.  And, I was so tickled to hear about his son Jet's enthusiasm and determination after watching the DVD.

Thanks for every thing Jimmy, it was a pleasure Sir. 

Outstanding read all the way around.  It sounds like you two really enjoyed the hunt and hunted very hard, even under those tough conditions.