I had a commitment this day so I didn’t even get started to hunt turkeys until 1:50. I thought hunting on the hillside where I had found the turkey scratchings on Wednesday would make for a great starting point. I walked, and I walked, and I walked some more and I didn’t find any turkeys. 
The day was very warm and very breezy. I called periodically as I walked and if any turkeys answered my calls the wind cancelled their vocalizations out.
I saw a lot of squirrels. They are very busy gathering acorns and hickory nuts. Ya know winter is coming!
I did see some deer. One time I spotted two deer very close. The doe was cleaning her fawn. They were about 15 yards away.
I had one great experience this day as I was heading back to the jeep. I heard some rustling of leaves only to see a Ruffed Grouse sneaking along. I managed about six photos, but most were blurry due to all the limbs and vegetation. However, I managed to get two decent shots.
My aches and pains in my knee and leg areas constantly remind me that I am no longer twenty five years of age. I crossed two pipes along a gas line. These pipes cross over a creek. Once I reach the end I usually just leap the twelve or fifteen inches to the ground surface. Today, something happened and my legs gave out allowing me to slide into two feet of water. Sad! 
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