Game & Fish West

TAKING A STAND

As Shane readied his rifle and gear for the opening day of deer season, his father entered his room. “Alarm’s set for 4:30.”

“Oh, I’ll be up Dad,” said Shane.

“Where do you want to sit in the morning? Ole Faithful’s always good with a north wind.”

“Ah, Dad, I was thinking about doing some still-hunting. Maybe I’ll slip along Harper’s Ridge.”

“Hmmm,” sighed his father. “Hunt as you want, but with the

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