Yes indeed the days are getting closer! As a matter of fact the little rodents are starting to show themselves already here and there. As hard as it is to do, I resist going out until early March simply because I would like to give a few of them a chance go get to know each other and make a few ground squirrels for next year's shooting. I know that some folks go out and start popping them as soon as a few start scurrying around but I just don't feel right doing so this early. Besides, my bones like the warmer days of March and later. Don't mind wearing a jacket while I am out there but a winter coat along with hat and gloves seems a bit silly for a few whistlepigs.
I need to go to the range and make sure that all of my guns are ready to go. Most of them haven't been shot since last June was I was on my annual prairie dog hunt with partner Dave. I hope to hit the range in a few days weather permitting. Then in a few more weeks I hope to be trying out some of the ammo that I have loaded this winter. As always, cabin fever has way of getting me out to the fields and I am hoping for a real good year. I am always hoping for a good year. And if I deplete some of the .22 ammo that I have been hording then so be it.
