Scouting this way is odd...but I'm getting stoked! I have spent more time this year knocking on doors than I have in the field. I've fixed fences, irrigation lines and smoked salmon even for the many who said "No". One of the great benefits is the fantastic people I have met, their stories of generations past and pictures of their long gone relatives. I dont know if I will ultimately put the fork in a big bull this year...but it will go down as one of the most rewarding seasons ever.
