"NO LIMITS" ACEOA OWU STREAMLIGHT SPONSOR HUNT

    
 The shadows of the moonlight broke through the canopy of the marsh. The break of dawn was moving in as    Angie, Ricky and Becky traveled the backroads to the meet Rusty and Jason. Driving into the hunting camp the aroma of fresh brewed coffee lured us to a warm welcome from our hosts.  As we talked with Rusty and Jason, the anticipation of the hunt was soaring; we were ready to take to the swamp.  Rusty explained the rules of safety and coordinated our assigned tree stands.  This was to be a hunt of a lifetime for Angie and Becky...First time to hunt "The Swamp."

As we maneuvered across the field, the dawn began to crest and penetrate into the marsh.  Time was critical. We began to feel the coolness of the morning dew. Quietly moving with a quickness to our step, we separated and walked to our stands.  Settled in, the wakening of nature begins to sound....echoes in the swamp will bring a chill to any hunter...Let the challenge begin!

The morning hunt was a great success for Becky.  She harvested a doe.  A buck would have been grand...but hunting this area for the first time and harvesting a white tail deer....well, it was a hunt of a lifetime. Angie saw deer, however, did not attempt due to the long distance of their location. Good thinking, Angie.  After gathering at our central location, we headed back to camp for lunch. We were starved!!! Kenneth Jackson, member and "chef", prepared an awesome feast.  We were greatly appreciative to have a home cooked meal.  After lunch, we made preparations for the afternoon hunt.

The day had warmed a bit.  Limited movement was inevitable.  Rusty relocated Angie.  We made our walk, climbed our stands and prepared for a great afternoon hunt.  Shadows began to fall over the afternoon horizon...dusk would soon by our fate.  No sounds of harvest by any of the hunters. However, as I began to climb down and head out to our central location, I heard a faint sound in the open fields leading into the swamp. Keeping my focus on tree stand safety, I continued to climb down.  Dusk was approaching quickly.  I placed my Streamlight Stylus on my hat, and began to follow the creek.  As I walked the sounds became louder. . .coyotes.  Running fierce. . .in pursuit. . .of what??? I remained still. . .suddenly. . .like a streak of lightening. . .a pack chasing a rabbit. . .hit the small bridge over the creek. . .Sounds of thunder as they raced across. . . Was my heart racing. . .what a fantastic adventure. . .to witness nature at its best.  

After returning to the hunting camp, Angie explained she heard crack of branches....excitement was on....but no site of deer. She knew the weather had made a difference her chances of a productive hunt.  However, she was very excited to have the opportunity and appreciated the unified supportive efforts of ACEOA/OWU/Streamlight and Buckmasters.

**Women are making a difference in the field of hunting. Rusty Morrow, President (ACEOA) and Outdoor Women Unlimited Exec. Director, Rebecca Wood, and Streamlight sponsored a white tail deer hunt for an OWU female member.  In recognition of the OWU educational outdoor program, the hunt was donated by Rusty Morrow as a fundraising constituent at the OWU 2006 Fall Classic located at Bennett's Archery in Wetumpka, Alabama.  The Fall Classic hosted over 20 different outdoor classes.  The activities included archery, pistols, archery, hatchet throw, turkey call/total hunt, self defense, trailer backing, compass orienteering, fly fishing, fishing sticks to staff, firearm safety and gun cleaning, ATV training, canoe/kayak and more!!! Highlights included door prizes, silent auction and sponsor hunts.

The ACEOA/OWU/STREAMLIGHT sponsored hunt was awarded to Angie Roberts.  The white tail deer hunt was hosted by Rusty Morrow located in the magnificent swamplands of Lowndes County, Alabama.  Those attending were Rusty Morrow, Rebecca Wood, Angie Roberts, Ricky Roberts (Angie's husband), Jason Little and Kenneth Jackson.