Posted by timberhawk on Nov 6, 2012 in Elk Hunting, Writing Contest Entries
Billy Bishop is an Arizona outfitter who runs Blue Wilderness Guide Services. Book a hunt with him and you won’t be sorry!
I was a very lucky person to have drawn an Arizona elk tag for 2012. It was a very special trip for me. I was able to be in bulls from the second day on, and anyone who says a bull cannot dodge an arrow is full of it. I was on my way to my tree stand on...
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Posted by timberhawk on Oct 24, 2012 in Hog Hunting, Writing Contest Entries
Fourth Place, 2012 Timber Hawk Story Contest
Congratulations, Al, and thanks for the exciting story. You won a Timber Hawk Rut Buster!
The hunt began like any other hunt in the orchard country of central California. Cool, crisp and with a slight smell of apples in the air. It was going to be a good day! The light frost overnight made the walk into the blind very crunchy, but exciting as I found...
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Posted by Mike OReilly on Oct 22, 2012 in Deer Hunting, Writing Contest Entries
Third Place, 2012 Timber Hawk Story Contest
Congratulations, Steven! You won a Timber Hawk Pack, and so did your kid!
It started out as a typical Friday before opening weekend of firearm season, 2006. Josh and I were headed to deer camp late that afternoon. It’s a good 3-hour drive from where we live to the cabin, which gave us plenty of time to plan our weekend hunting trip. It was a trip we...
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Posted by timberhawk on Oct 22, 2012 in Deer Hunting, Writing Contest Entries
Second Place, 2012 Timber Hawk Story Contest
Congratulations, Nick! You won a Timber Hawk Pack!
It was the perfect start to a perfect morning.
I woke before my 5:30 AM alarm, took a shower, had a cup of coffee, fed the dog, loaded my gear, warmed the car, and opened my rickety garage door with enough stealth to avoid waking my wife and one-year-old. For my excessive caution and ninja-esque...
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Posted by timberhawk on Oct 22, 2012 in Writing Contest Entries
First Place, 2012 Timber Hawk Story Contest
Chandler and his brother, Chase, each won a Timber Hawk Pack. Congratulations!
It was hot, really hot. Most hunters would say it was too hot to see any deer. Nevertheless I was headed to the stand, and the best part was the partner I had. My older brother, my role model and the person that got me interested in deer hunting. This hunt...
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