March 10, 2012
Today's Photograph . . . . Don't Go It Alone (MQ) |
Bible Study Verse
Ecclesiastes 4:9
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. (NIV))
Thoughts
Blocking is an important tool for successful hunting of many kinds. In deer hunting we call it setting up a drive.
Wild pheasants and many other types of game like to run if possible. They will run through cover at the sound of approaching danger. When they think it is safe, they will escape into the air or run to safer places.
While success may be had hunting solo, it is much more productive hunting with others. Hunting partners get good return for their partnership.
(Jack M)
Action Point
Don't go it alone!!! God made us for team work. He made us to partner with Him in a personal love relationship, but sin separated us from Him. Satan entices us to sin and attempt to make it on our own. God provided forgiveness for our sin in his Son, Jesus. Jesus died, was buried, and rose again to secure the way to God (1 Corinthians 15:3, 4). We must receive Christ to establish the relationship with God that He intended. God made us to enjoy and partner with other people too.
Partners help each other and make each other more effective. It allows a multiplication of energy for success and the good of both. This is true in spiritual things as well as in hunting and recreational activities.
Sportsmen's Tip of the Day
For successful upland bird hunting, try blocking. Put hunters in the flank position--a 45 degree angle to the sides of the drivers who are in the middle of the cover or field. Post other hunters at the end of the field, then walk toward the posted hunters, into the wind if possible. Make sure safe shooting lanes have been assigned ahead of time. The hunters on the flank should stay slightly ahead of the dogs and the walking hunters. This will allow game that flushes wildly to present shots that would never be realized in other ways. This tactic is essential in wild pheasant hunting early in the season, and can make the difference in having any success at all late in the season.
