Author Archives for Greg
Return of a Bear
While out hunting one afternoon, I came upon a very large Black bear. I went quickly to find Scott and brought him back to the spot in hopes he could see it too. We went right back to the place where I had last seen it. As we walked over to the spot I had [...]
An Unexpected Night in the Woods
Yesterday, Thanksgiving Day, with snow on the ground I went for a walk in the woods shortly after dark. I was greatly enjoying myself when I encountered the tracks of a hunter who had trespassed earlier in the day. I heard a gun shot and followed the tracks for a while to see if he [...]
An Orphan Bear Cub
A few weeks ago I took my wife for a walk up the mountain. Its a place I visit often, but it was the first time anyone in my family had seen it. Shortly after arriving on top of the mountain, I heard a large animal coming down a tree quickly. I assumed I had [...]
Fire makes the Difference
The other day on my way home I decided I would walk up to the of the mountain nearby. I got to the foot of the mountain about an hour and a half after dark. There was about 5 inches of snow on the ground, which was the main reason I wanted to go up [...]
Hanging out with Bears
A friend of mine just came back from the Peace Corps for a visit. All of his friends were invited to visit him at his parents house this weekend. They are almost all outdoor educators and so hold me in very high esteem. Before dinner, the last night we were there somebody called to me [...]
Does in Heat
Yesterday I had a wonderful experience, and decided to pass it along. I was asked to put some new Windows in an old log cabin. It was an old and in Berryville, built in 1752. The grandfather of the person I was working for bought it in 1950 and used it to build a great [...]
A Valenties Card in the Snow
A short time after I finished high school, I received a call from someone who used to work for our canoe business. He was driving a tractor trailer and wondered if I’d like to travel with him for a while. I told him there was no way I could leave, but I’d be glad to [...]
The Copperhead Story
A few days ago, I put in a long day at Austin’s. What happened a little ways after dark is probably a good story to add to my journal. I had the miter saw set up on the driveway, but light was a little limited. I wanted to make a difficult cut, which required using [...]
Consider Me Native
This is an essay that my son wrote for his application to Dartmouth College. Enjoy “So, what tribe are you from?” “I’m not from any tribe.” “Well, you’re an American Indian, right?” “No, I just study how they lived.” “No, you’re definitely an American Indian, and I should know.” I watched this exchange with mild [...]
The Grouse
This is the story to accompany these pictures. I first heard about this bird when I was talking to the person I’ve been working for currently. We were on the phone one day, and he said there was a hawk in his yard. And then he said wait, I think it’s a chicken. As soon [...]
