A Harvest for the Soul

I'm not sure there is a better time of year throughout the South, than late November through mid December.  This time of year around my stomping grounds, the Ducks start getting thick, the Pheasant are starting to poke around, the Geese are flying overhead, and you just know that soon they'll be landing out in that stand of winter-wheat you've been working on.

All year long we've been prepping for this time of year and once it hits, it hits hard and it hits fast.  There is a ton of fun to be had out in the field this time of year, but most importantly to me there is a lot of time to be spent with friends and family.

Leading up to these hunting seasons, the work has been hard.  The daily grind has been all-consuming, and honestly, you haven't had that much to time to share with anyone else besides your immediate family.   When you reach this time of year though, things start to make a change for the better.  Old traditions begin to renew all over again.   Plans are made, gear is checked and rigs are outfitted to get back out there one more time.  Whether it's in a duck blind by your favorite hole, or walking a beautifully managed stand of Plains Bluestem, this is the time of year when you realize what is important .... when you realize again, just how good this time of year is for your heart and for your soul.

I truly believe that the Good Lord has graciously provided all of this for us .... a harvest of unlimited facets.  A harvest of game.  A harvest of time spent with the ones you love.  A harvest of knowledge.  A harvest of memories .... and most importantly, a harvest of blessings.

Get out there.... it's time to bring 'em in.

Ryon Atwood
Panhandle Prep
www.panhandleprep.com
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