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We just turned the calendar to the month of August. We have now entered the last full month of summer, and I might add it's been a good summer. In the rain gauge most areas have had adequate rain and the water temps in the streams I've fished have not exceeded 65 degrees with most being near 60. Going into August I've noticed the little changes taking place in our woodlands. The late summer flower blooms, the oaks dropping lots of acorns and the arrival of "Joe Pye". What is strange is that I have not seen any whitetail fawns, lots of does and velvet antlered bucks but no spotted fawns. Well if we can have July's weather continue in August then we will be doing just fine.
I did fish on the first of August and found willing brookies in the tails of riffles.
A reason to love summer, native zucchini. I like it breaded and fried. Folks please don't use those ready seasoned bread crumbs. Buy plain and season them yourself.
You always make me hungry Alan!
ReplyDeleteSome good looking fishing ahead. I have seen a few fawns in person and on friends Trail Cams... Hopefully the bears and yotes are not eating to many down your way! Then again, it's been so wet, that the woods are very lush... Perhaps they are staying better hidden than normal!
Oh, I took your advice and tied up some pearl and grouse soft hackles... Thanks!
Hibernation
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Will I think that the coyotes take their share. But the lack of me not seeing them is on me, bumbling-fumbling in the woods. The other day on the Farmington those flies made a good showing for themselves. Isn't food so comforting?
Sometimes we eat so much Zucchini I think I'm turning into one. Although this year we're doing "Cupcake" Squash. It's dark green like a Zucchini, but shaped like a pumpkin, a little larger than a softball. Cut it in half, scoop out the seeds and fill with your favorite sausage or you can use hamburger.Don't forget some onion and Bell Peppers in the filling.
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Mark zucchini is so versatile and will take on those wonderful flavors we cook with it.
Cupcake squash is something I'm not familiar with. Your preparation sounds delicious.
Alan, I like the summer squash and zucchini as well. Fresh out of the garden it is hard to beat. Our cucumbers have been producing in good fashion this year too. My wife has made some tasty pickles out of a good amount of them.
ReplyDeleteUnable to fish for a while, I am glad to read your recent posts of your good action. It has been a good year rain wise and I hope that continues. Your gem of a stream looks like it is flowing well.
Sam
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Sam I don't grow cukes but I do love those little pickling cukes. It has to be a great season for them for the local farm I shop has tons of them and at a fantastic price. I like sliced pickles on a ham sandwich. I had planned on a small stream today but a roadblock popped up.
That zucchini looks amazing. I agree on seasoning the bread crumbs yourself, might be blasphemy, but I like to add a little "Camp Dog" cajun seasoning. I'm addicted to the stuff. Either way, delicious!
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Mike heat and spice are always welcomed in my food. Camp Dog is that a national brand or local? I use Tony C's is that similar to Camp Dog?
I think it's local, although I bought it online, not in a store. Google "Camp Dog seasoning" and you'll find it. I'd say it's in the same neighborhood as Tony C's, just a different address. :)
DeleteMike I'll check it out.
DeleteIt's been a very good year for the fawns up here. Cutting hay has been a stressful job this year; three times I've almost run over a fawn in the tall grass; even in the face of a chattering sickle bar they won't move. I mow around them and mom comes and collects them after I leave the field.
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Those little darlings stay put. Your a good person to let them be.
In search of wild brook trout, now became in search of wild whitetail fawns.
Alan
ReplyDeleteDog days of summer, how time flies especially as we get older. I'm fond of bake squash as well as fried. Thanks for sharing
Bill Trussell
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Bill we have to find a way to slow down time...