In the morning, I am headed to the mountains for three days. This is a trip that has been in the making since I moved to Georgia in 2005. I had read about the Chattahoochee National Forest before moving to Georgia. I knew that there were opportunities for grouse, bear, and deer in the mountains. I have had no success with grouse in GA other than flushing one when I was hiking in Black Rock Mountain several years ago. This trip is about bears and stream fishing. About a month ago, I decided to lock in this trip for this year. I am not sure that my very understanding wife will be so understanding once the baby comes next month. I know that I will be able to hunt, but I don’t think a 3 day trip to the mountains will come with a smile next fall. The plan is to camp along the stream and bear hunt in the mornings and evenings and stream fish during the day.
Coming with me is my friend, Casey. He is trying to improve his outdoor standing. Last year, we got him involved in fishing. Now he is constantly looking for an excuse to go fishing. When he heard about this trip, he was in. Not only is he going fishing, but he bought a bow today so he can start learning the hunting side of the outdoors. He got a great deal and the set is perfect for a motivated beginner. We will get him some practice shots in this week…
Stream fishing is something that I did in KY for small-mouth bass, but trout will be a new experience. I have done my homework, but I know from everything else, nothing is better than experience…
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