Yes sir, my freezer is full now. I’m thankful for that buck and the meat he provided. Thanks for watching. Hope you’ve been finding some killer points these days. Be safe out there!

Yes sir, in fact, I got a batch of jerky going right now. This old buck had a lot of grey in his coat, especially around his muzzle. This was the first buck I’ve shot on opening day. I usually have the best luck the weekend before Thanksgiving, that’s when the rut is in full swing down here. I wasn’t really expecting to shoot anything that weekend, but I’m glad I did. Thanks for stopping by Laner, it’s always good hearing from ya bud!

Well said Ben. The beauty of those mountains, especially in the Fall, speaks for itself. Any words on my part would’ve been an injustice. Nature usually has plenty to say, we just need to be quiet enough to listen. I was pretty much in awe the whole time I was there. Of course, the hardest part about visiting a place like that is having to leave to go home. So glad you stopped by to check it out. Thanks for watching buddy!!

You are so right, I always hate to say goodbye when I’m in the mountains. I couldn’t have picked a better time to be there, it was absolutely beautiful. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

Glad you like them!

It was absolutely gorgeous there, especially that time of year. Yes, it was Molto Dolce in my pipe. That’s my go to tobacco, and that scenery complimented it perfectly. Thanks for watching!

Absolutely my friend.

Ben, you’re absolutely right, everything was so majestic and beautiful. I just kept saying “I can’t believe how gorgeous this is”. I’m sure my wife thought I sounded like a broken record, haha. Going at the beginning of October, we were able to catch the Aspens and Cottonwoods in all their glory. That just added another layer of beauty all in itself. Plus, being there at that time of year, the Summer crowds are gone. So we had a lot of the park to ourselves. I’m a sucker for the whole mountain man/fur trapper era, so I really enjoyed checking out the old trapper cabins and walking where the West was wild. I really hope you get to make it out there some day. Those views had me questioning, “Why do I live in Texas?” I hope to be back there at some point, there was still a lot more that I wanted to explore. Take care, buddy. Hopefully you’re getting some Fall weather and colors in your area. Thanks for watching Ben!

Yep, that is correct. That trestle is right outside the mountain town of Cloudcroft, NM. Cloudcroft sits at 9,000 feet. It’s a cool little mountain town. Before the roads were built, that railroad was the only way into town. It was a nice 3 mile hike in and out. Best part was getting in the cool mountain air and out of the Texas heat for a few days. I’d definitely go back. Thanks for stopping by Ben. It’s always good hearing from ya bud!

Yeah, I don’t make as many videos as I used to, but I’ll still post one every now and then. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoy the content. Take care!

It was absolutely beautiful there. Cloudcroft, the little mountain town where this is at, is pretty cool. It was nice to get out of the Texas heat for a couple of days. I will definitely be back. That train trestle is impressive, maybe not as impressive as the one in Letchworth park, but impressive all the same. Always good hearing from you Ken. Sure hope you’ve been able to walk the field and found some rocks this Summer. Take care buddy!!

Yes, this is just outside the mountain town of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Unfortunately we had a lot to squeeze in that day so time wasn’t on my side, but it would have been a great place to enjoy a pipe. Thanks for watching!!

It was absolutely gorgeous up in those mountains. I was definitely glad to get out of the Texas heat for a couple of days. Thanks for stopping by, glad you enjoyed the video!

You bet, thanks for watching! Always good hearing from ya.

It was a 9 hour drive to get there, but it was totally worth it. It was absolutely gorgeous. The mountains are where I feel at home the most. Best part, it got me out of the Texas heat for a couple days. Thanks for stopping by Coyote!!

Hey Ben, yeah we were able to drive to Ruidoso, New Mexico for a few days and get out of this Texas heat. It was absolutely beautiful! Any time I’m in the mountains, I feel at home. Of course now it’s heart wrenching to see the forest fire knocking on the door and the whole town having to evacuate. It’s wild to think we were just there, crazy the difference a week makes. Sure hope they get it contained. That tree I walked through must have been struck by lightning because it was split down the middle with the center burnt out and that’s the only way I could figure something like that happening. Glad you stopped by and checked out my video. Hope you’re doing well buddy, take care!

I’ve lived in Texas my whole life and I’m pretty sick of the heat. Colorado is usually my go to when I’m looking for some mountain time, but I gotta say, Ruidoso/Cloudcroft may be my new get away spots. This was my first trip there and I will definitely be going back. Enjoy that cabin, sounds like you’ve got the perfect setup. Thanks for stopping by and checking out my video. Take care!

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. Take care!

Right on! Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it. I have quite a few more pipe related videos on my channel as well, feel free to check them out. Take care!

Thanks for checking it out, I appreciate you watching!

I know what you mean, for as long as I can remember, I’ve always been fascinated with the plains Indians, mountain men, and the fur era. There’s just something about that time period that really resonates with me. Glad you enjoyed the video. I do have a couple more “longhunter” videos on my KZbin channel if you care to check them out. Thanks for the kind words!

Hey Ben, yeah this is the video I told you I was slowly working on. I think it slid under alot of people’s radar, my Longhunter videos tend to be more popular as far as views go, but this one hasn’t gained much traction. Luckily that’s not my main reason for posting videos. This is the one that’s similar to yours, where you utilize the different parts of the deer. I had some footage where I was taking the hide off but I was so focused on the task at hand that I never noticed the big shadow of my camera and tripod on everything, so I had to scrap all that. Kind of kills the early 1800’s vibe when there’s a shadow of modern technology in the middle of the scene. Oh well, that’s how it goes sometimes. Definitely glad you stopped by and saw it. You’ve played a great part in me getting involved with all the primitive and rustic stuff in the first place. Hope you’re doing well buddy. Take care!

If I remember correctly, it was either Sutliff’s Molto Dulce or Sutliff’s Spiced Rum. I realize neither of those would be considered period correct, but I figured no one would know the difference just from watching. Thanks for stopping by, glad you enjoyed it!

@@OntheTrailwithDale. I have some Sam Gawith happy bogie. Not only is it almost period correct, it’s been made with the same machinery since the early 1800s

Will do, thanks for watching!

Yep, that canister was made from a piece of mesquite. One of the prettiest woods out there. I’ve also made a few tampers out of deer antlers as well. Great minds think alike, huh? Thanks for watching, I appreciate it. I’m sure you’ve looked, but I have several other pipe smoking videos on my channel if you care to watch them as well. Take care!

Thanks for the sub! I’m glad you’re enjoying my videos. I does take a certain amount of time and effort to film and edit everything down, so it’s always nice to hear from people who appreciate it. Take care and keep your pipe full!

Hey Ben, glad you could check it out! That spot is way out in West Texas where I’ve been finding my arrowheads. There must have been several encampments on that property way back when. Not to sound too hokey, but it was pretty neat sleeping on the same ground that the Native Americans more than likely slept on. I can definitely see why that area appealed to them. I haven’t tent camped in a good while, I wasn’t sure how this 50 old body was gonna feel the next morning, but to my surprise, there wasn’t any aches or pains. I may have to do another outing like this before things get too hot down here. Take care buddy, always good hearing from you!

I got lucky and had some favorable weather that weekend. Lows in the upper 40’s and highs in the mid 60’s. It was perfect tent weather. The solitude made it all the more perfect. That spot was way out in West Texas where I hunt for arrowheads. Pretty neat camping out in the exact spot where the Native Americans camped. I’m sure they had different reasons for picking that spot but it was definitely serene. Thanks for watching Ken!!

Man, I’m glad you dig my videos. I always enjoy being out there making them. It’s typically my goal to make a relaxing video, so it’s nice to hear when people pick up on that. Thanks for watching!

Glad you enjoyed it. I really appreciate you watching. Take care!

I definitely had a blast out in the field that day. Thanks for watching, always good hearing from you!

Yeah, I’ve scoured those fields pretty good over the past couple years so having days like that are getting harder and harder. Luckily, some good rains had passed through there recently so a few new ones got washed up out of the dirt. It was a great day out in the field, memories were made for sure. Lots of Texas flint/chert in the area, I’m sure that’s why I’m stumbling across all the pre-forms. I can’t help but wonder about the person who made it and how it ended up there. I know one things for sure, I never get tired of finding them. It’s been fun seeing some of the artifacts you’ve found in your area. Hope you find more. Always good hearing from you man. Take care, buddy!

Hey Ken, yeah that place is littered with flakes. It must have been a campsite at one point. That area of west Texas was inhabited by Lipan Apaches before the Comanches arrived around 1700-1720 and pushed them further west into New Mexico and Arizona. A couple good hard rains passed through there recently so some new pieces got washed up out of the dirt. I’m sure there’s more just 3-4 inches down. I keep thinking a tractor and a big sifting screen would be fun, but having them show up naturally seems more genuine. It was a good day in the field, memories were definitely made. Always good hearing from you, hope all is good on your end. Take care!

I’ve wondered that myself. I figure they’re either Comanche or Lipan Apache. The Lipan Apache claimed that area of West Texas until around 1700-1720 when the Comanche’s came down and pushed the Lipan Apaches further west into New Mexico and Arizona. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.

I never know what I’m gonna stumble across after a few hard rains. It was definitely a great out in the field. Always good hearing from you Senor Coyote. Thanks for stopping by!

Man, I got to thank the honkin rains that just passed through there. I’ve scoured that field pretty good in the past but the rains were able to wash a few new ones out of the dirt for me. Sure hope things are good one your end Laner. Always nice hearing from ya. Take care, Buddy!

@@OntheTrailwithDale Things actually could be much worse but things have become a major challenge the last few months.Long story short ended up with a torn and detached retina in my dominant eye, under went vitrectomy surgery to remove vitreous fluid and found the issues, lasered the retina tears and the retina membrane flat to the back of the eye where it belongs and injected a silicone oil in replace of the vitreous humor and it remains until retina can reattach, and hopefully stay attached, which to remove the oil will require a second surgery and from the vitrectomy surgery it destroys the lens so going to have cateract surgery tomorrow.Have no visual acuity in the eye after the fourth week and just hoping somewhere down the road whens alls said and done I can somewhat gain some type of funtionality again in the eye.Still can do most things with one good eye, but its best described right now as a feeling of smothering without remedy of change.Depth peception is a big deal especially trying to park in a space.I have to put in park, step out and check how far off I am from hitting whats in front of me.When it appears I'm all over it,I'm usually about four foot away. God never said it would be easy.Hanging in there though.Sorry for the book, but saw no reason to just be quiet either.

Once the hide is fleshed, you just let it air dry. As long as it stays dry, it’ll keep that way until you’re ready to tan it. Once tanned, then you smoke the hide. Smoking the hide isn’t necessary, it just keeps the hide from turning hard if it ever gets wet. Smoking also gives the hide a nice color.

Yep, it sure was nice of them to play along. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate you stopping by!!

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!!

Haha, yeah the thought crossed my mind as well, but I was trying to keep the video around the 10 minute mark (which it went over, even after editing). Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate you watching! Feel free to check out my other pipe videos as well. Take care.

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the sub! Feel free to check out my other pipe videos as well

Aluminum sulfate, yeah not sure how I missed that, oh well…I’ve noticed on thin skins like squirrels and rabbits, as long as you flesh them good, all the repeated steps aren’t necessary. Leave the solution on for 48 hours and that’s done the trick for me. Thanks for watching!