This past week, I finally took a day off and got in some hunting and fishing. I always enjoy the mixed bag scenario and employ it whenever I can.

September is one of my favorite months. I typically have all my deer hunting preparations finished and get to relax a bit. Not this year though. I’m breaking all of my own rules and continuing to work a property into September until the job is done. I haven’t had much free time lately, so a float down the Chenango for geese and fish was a much needed break. I prefer a kayak or small flat bottom canoe for such situations, but some alterations may be needed. The scenery alone is reward enough for the effort, but the prospect of a good fish or hand full of geese is icing on the cake.