My Partner had to catch up at work the next afternoon, so we did another short trip locally (West Side Road area).
Saw a small family group of whitetails, and a single Mulie.
Headed back to town and I suggested we have a quick look at a little area we have enjoyed success in years past...
Heck of a lot less snow in there as it is a lot lower down than our other areas.
Barely got into there and recognized some large bodies laying under a big old pine.
Sneak in and it turned out to be four of the rams that live in that spot:
One was a real Cranker, and the one behind him that is still bedded would have been too if only he had not sheared off one side fighting:
Wandered home and I spent the balance of the day seeking new chains within casting distance.
No Luck.
We called a buddy who lives by Lumby (having had some good success there historically).
Ge suggested an area we were not familiar with, but with only 3 chains we decided to give that a whirl...
Got there in the early to find sledders running everywhere.
Checked a few of our other spots, down that way.
Ended up seeing ONE whitetail that day...
Worry setting in now...