(Read the Spring Turkey Zone 1 Part 1 here.)

The alarm goes off at 4:30am.

The sound of it shrills through me like a lightning bolt.  I open my eyes and in a mere second my eyes adjust to the darkness and I can make out the outline of the deer mounts hanging above me.  A small shot of adrenaline courses through me as I think about getting up and going hunting, the same feeling I get before every hunt.  That thrill of anticipation, nervousness and excitement.

I nudge my husband lying next to me and he acknowledges me with a rather unamused grunt.

We get up and are ready in a flash.  Teeth brushed, hair in a ponytail, makeup on, dressed in dark camo, day bag packed, ready to roll in 15 minutes. Continue reading Zone 1 Spring Turkey Hunt Part 2 – Dead Bird Walking – 2012 Turkey #1 →

When you think of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, images of huge record book whitetail deer come to mind, of outfitters with their nose in the air because they know they have huge bucks and can demand large sums of money for the privilege of chasing one of these grandiose beasts.

This was a “slow year”!!

Bluff Country Outfitters, owned by Tom and Laurie Indrebo are certainly not the normal Buffalo County Outfitters.  Willing to bend over backwards to make sure your time spent is enjoyable, their prices are reasonable and comprehensive and the lodging, meals and guide service; simply top notch.  Their house is filled with antler sheds and deer mounts equaling those of the rich and famous. Continue reading Zone 1 Spring Turkey Hunt Part 1 – Dead Bird Walking – 2012 Turkey #1 →