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Success in the Woods ~ Boom

By Mary Yonkers

Education & Training with Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate

October 26, 2013 12:28 PM

Kudos, Dave Yonkers! Every hunter's dream is to bag a deer whether early in the day or just before sundown or any time in between. The weather the last few days has not been very conducive for hunting, but a late day clearing meant Dave was off to the woods across the road from our house.

Dave Yonkers

I heard the shot while racking leaves & hoped it was Dave's. A phone call a few minutes later confirmed it and the rush was on to retrieve the deer before dark.

A long story shortened the deer is now securely hung in the barn & the hunter is happily watching the World Series.

But I know he will dream about the eight-point buck that is still roaming the woods.

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I think someone is going to have a freezer full of deer meat. It is so lean and I really like it in chili and spaghetti.

Oct 26, 2013 12:33 PM

Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

congratulations to Dave, tasty food for the family all year!

Oct 26, 2013 12:49 PM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Debbie, we can hardly wait. Yes, I plan to make chili soon. Thanks, Bob. Most of our venison from last year is gone so this will restock the freezer.

Oct 26, 2013 12:52 PM

Lisa Friedman

Great American Dream Realty - Essex, VT

35 Years of Real Estate Experience!

As much as I love animals, I could never be a vegetarian. Venison is delicious. Congrats on your take.

Oct 26, 2013 01:10 PM

Des & Spiro Kouridakis

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties - Yorba Linda, CA

- North Orange County Experts

Mary! I'm a California girl who used to know nothing about hunting. Fast forward to when I met my New York born husband. He loooooves hunting and talks about it often. I've learned alot through the years and even get excited for when he goes back east to go hunting with his family.

That's awesome that your husband can just go across the way! How convenient! Hope he gets his eight-pointer!

Oct 26, 2013 01:22 PM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Lisa, each year we look forward to putting venison in freezer to enjoy all year! Despina, Like you I grew up in the city, but now I live in the country and love it. I am glad that your husband can get back to hunt each.

Oct 26, 2013 01:29 PM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

We "could" take a deer in our yard, but we don't. We just feed them and hope they make it through the season. I'm not against hunting, lots of it in my family. But my Donald doesn't and that's fine with me too.

Oct 26, 2013 01:31 PM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I suppose it's all about the dance... as in Native Ameerican tales where they would hunt and thank and respect the animal.

Oct 26, 2013 04:58 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We will be watching for your favorite fall recipes.

Have an outstanding week.

Oct 27, 2013 12:03 AM

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Mary, Wow this they move hunting season up in Pa. I always look forward to the first Monday after Thanksgiving. Glad you have room in the freezer.

Oct 27, 2013 01:35 AM

Kwee Huset

Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL

Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Hi Mary, free organic meat for many healthy meals. Congratulations to the skill hunter.

Oct 27, 2013 06:14 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Mary, congratulations to Dave on his deer trophy! It is hunting season around here too.

Oct 27, 2013 11:33 PM

Andrew Payne Realtor® Richmond VA Homes For Sale~804-938-5257~

Piedmont Real Estate - Richmond, VA

Richmond, VA, Real Estate, SRES®, NAR Green

Approximately, 10 years ago I hit a large buck while driving my Ford Splash down a winding road. It was unavoidable and unfortunate. Maybe some more hunting in that suburban area would help thin out the population and reduce vehicular collisions!

Oct 27, 2013 11:41 PM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Tammy, Dave loves to hunt & fish, but my father did not. Fortunately I like venison and all types of fish.

Laura, I love your analogy with Native Americans. For them and the early settlers hunting was necessary for survival. Most hunters respect the wildlife.

Roy, that's a deal, however, most of my venison recipes could use beef or chicken. Venison pot roast is Dave's favorite with carrots, onions and potatoes. Sometimes I add parsnips as I love the stronger flavor of parsnips.

Will, archery season starts Oct. 1 and goes until end of year. Dave was hunting during three-day senior rifle season. Yes, he is a senior.

Kwee, love the venison, however it is not totally free as we pay a processer to cut up & freeze the meat.

Joan, Dave is one happy hunter.

Andrew, ugh! Control of the deer population for driver safety is one of the reason PA has hunting season each year. Be safe!

Oct 28, 2013 05:52 AM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Good for Dave, and hope he can find the 8 pointer. Claude killed an 8 pointer ar Snowshoe many years ago, but hasn't been hunting since.

Oct 29, 2013 12:12 PM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA