For a select few of us, November 15th is like a national holiday. We take time off work to go sit in the woods, enduring whatever mother nature throws at us. The cold, the heat, rain, snow or even a combination of all four in one day. But, is it really worth it? First, let me say, yes that is me in the first picture. Heading out for opening day in 2015.

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Some of us tend to get a bit carried away, not only with the cloths, scent blockers and calls but with our stands and "hides". This is one of the gun towers that my friend Jeff and I use, We call it junior. If you are wondering why...

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THIS IS SENIOR! Sitting 20 feet high in an undisclosed location overlooking a field that Jeff and I cleared, planted and cared for. Yes, we put allot of time into this deluxe hunters paradise. equipped with double pane windows, insulation, solar panels and "other amenities" that I won't mention.

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It is quite comfortable, as you can see, I could almost live in here. In fact, when the wife gets mad...

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John Mason/ TSM
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When you look at he trail cameras and see images like this, some people may call it quits because they don't want to take out Bambi's mom.

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John Mason/TSM
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But, when you see this guy wonder through...

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When all was said and done, at the end of this day in the 2015 season, I didn't have any luck but my buddy Jeff did. Congratulations Jeff and maybe I will top that this season.

Also, be sure to check all your laws with the DNR.

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