"Locals" And "Natives" And A Request

Local, but not a native. This wild brown trout came to hand this morning. In only a few hours several more of his friends joined in, along with a native who was not ready for camera action and dropped the fly as the camera focused in on his wild beauty.

Now this is native, and local. I have two farms that within a few miles of home. Sweet corn is available at both of them. These will be steamed and served with butter for supper tonight.

Native tomatoes are a super favorite of mine. They are awesome in salads but they are equally as good as a sandwich. I like them sliced thin and piled high on a poppy seed roll.

Native blueberries. These were picked this morning. Some for breakfast and some for desert tonight.

And now the request. For the last 20 or so years my son and I have had access to a parcel of private land on which we were allowed to hunt deer. Two years ago the landowner passed on and we no longer are able to hunt the land. What I'm asking is that anyone who has a parcel of land of at least 20 acres and would allow hunting to contact me. I would like permission to hunt deer on your land. We are ethical hunters and respect all that surrounds the deer hunt. If you have or know of someone who would be willing to allow my son and I to hunt, please contact me Alan..at uppahdam@aol.com. Thanks in advance.