I did find a tree stand on the property that is being used - fresh climbing marks on the tree. So now I'll be hunting trespassers as well.
I'm posting this from my Kindle, as I read books while I dream/drool about sausage and meat processing techniques.
My cousin, who has about a thousand acre farm and woodland in Northern Wisconsin, has a whole collection of confiscated tree stands that she lends/donates to friends who have permission to hunt and fish her farm.
But, as I contemplate, I think we must be a sick bunch. Here I am, sitting in my "captain's chair" in my well-elevated tree-house about 30 yards above my pond. I have one bullet in my old Winchester 30-30 (I figure one round is all I need -- if I miss, I won't have time for a second shot. I do have two more rounds in my pocket if I just wound a critter).
Trespassers probably won't be shot, but I doubt they'll be back after they meet me.
What a life.
We'll sample venison pepperoni with eggs tomorrow morning (Thanksgiving day) for breakfast. I'll start smoking the venison pastrami and the brined turkey after breakfast tomorrow. The ham will go into the oven at that time. Lynda already has all of the pies baked.
We're looking forward to one more Thanksgiving with four generations of family gathered around the bounty.
