I was able to get up to the cabin a few times this Fall. These trips were more about fun than work on the cabin. On the opening weekend of duck hunting season, Chris and I tried our luck with ducks and grouse. We saw ducks and some beautiful sunrises, but the ringbills proved to be too fast for us. Grouse hunting was more successful, and Chris managed to bag his first grouse ever.

The following weekend Dad came out to visit. He bought us a few windows, and we were able to install them. We also fished a nearby lake. Of course, as usual, he outfished me. His 23" walleye was a real beauty.

A few weeks later it was deer season. I was lucky enough to be able to take a doe on the first morning. It is a game-changing experience to take a deer on my own property because I realize I can now manage the property to enhance those hunting opportunities.