Thursday, November 17, 2011

2011 Hunters Guide, Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio Page 5

30 Years, Three Generations ... Hes Still Hunting

Randy Dillon is an avid deer hunter. Around the age of 10, his father and mother bought him a gun. He started squirrel hunting. His love for hunting grew. He began deer hunting. He killed his first buck in December 1980. Its not always about the kill. My dad loves to share his hobby with family and friends, said Liza (Dillon) Spence. They bond while reminiscing about past deer season and previous hunting buddies. There are stories after stories. Dillons grandson Graham, age three, cant wait until he can go hunting with Pap. Dillon is a lifelong resident of Jerusalem, where he lives with his wife of 37 years, Sharon (Phillips) Dillon. They raised three children, Amy, Liza and Travis and have seven grandchildren: Jasmine, Aidan, Callan, Jami, Tyler, Graham and Mallory.

Randy Dillon, an avid hunter, is shown in 1980 with his daughter Liza (Dillon) Spence and his first buck.

Graham Spence holds on to the rack of the large buck taken in 2010 by his grandfather Randy Dillon.

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Randy Dillon shares his hobby with family and friends. They bond while reminiscing about past deer seasons and previous hunting buddies. He not only has three generations of hunters in his family but he shares the memories of the third generation of his dear friend Bill, his son Tim and grandson T.J. Shown, from left, front: Travis Dillon (son), Bill Weber (brother-in-law), Tyler Spence (grandson); back: Troy Caldwell (son-in-law), Nancy Morris (sister), Corey Penneton (friend), Gene Penneton (friend), Randy Dillon, Tim Knight (friend) and Brian Spence (son-in-law).

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Have a Safe and Successful Hunting Season

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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Here are some safety tips for the turkey hunter: Readying your hunting gear, scouting your hunting spots and practicing your calling are all part of the excitement of hunting. But as you prepare for opening day, and any day you plan to hunt, don't forget the most important part of your hunting plan: safety. Safety is a key element when you're in the woods calling in a wild turkey. A safe turkey hunter is much like a safe driver: you must be defensive minded. Also, a safe hunter is an effective hunter. Think safety; hunt safely!

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Here are some tips from the NWTF to consider when you're in the woods this fall: Know your state's hunting regulations and follow them. Keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction, and leave the safety on until you are ready to shoot. Positively identify your target, and know what is beyond your target before you shoot. Avoid wearing white, red, black or blue since these are the colors of a gobbler's head and body. This includes handkerchiefs, socks, T-shirts and even items such as candy wrappers and insect repellant. Select a spot that is in open timber rather than thick brush. Eliminating movement

Turkey Hunting Tips

and camouflage is more critical to success than heavy cover. Sit against a large stump, blow-down, tree trunk or rock that is wider than your shoulders and higher than your head when calling wild turkeys. If you imitate the sound of a gobbling turkey, you could call in other hunters. You should always be cautious, but especially when hunting public land. If decoys are legal and you use them, place them off to one side and make sure you can see anyone approaching your decoys before the other hunter is within range.

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Leave the area if you suspect there's another hunter already working the same bird. If another hunter enters your hunting area, never move, wave or make turkey sounds to alert the other hunter. Remain still and call out to them in a loud, clear voice to get his or her attention. Ensure your decoy is not visible when you are transporting it. Stash the decoy in your vest or a bag and make sure the head is not sticking out. If you harvest a wild turkey during your hunting trip, you also should cover the bird's head and body when carrying it out from your hunting spot.

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2011 Hunters Guide, Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio Page 7

Deer Can Read

From Page 2
The silence is shattered by a blast that vibrates in my ears. The billow of smoke just a few feet ahead and the sound of pellets going through the leaves caused my heart to pound at an alarming rate. What you up to Buck? Oh, ah, well, I was just hunting over in the north pasture and decided to slip over and see how your nut crop was doing Barney. Well, Buck, Ive been sitting here all evening, trying to catch the guy who has been shooting my squirrels and leaving his empties lying around. Buck, is it you? Here is one of those cases where the temptation to lie is at its height. My dad never tolerated lying and would whip the tar out of me if he found out that I lied to Barney. Well, ah, oh well, several wounded squirrels slipped off our place and I just came over to finish them off. Now Buck, that is the lamest excuse I ever heard. No one would believe a cock and bull story like that! Ive half a notion to tell your Dad. I begged Barney not to tell Dad, assuring him that Dad would whip the tar out of me for hunting on his posted property. Barney agreed to let me off the hook, but only because he liked me. The warning was loud and clear, Dont let it happen again. This chapter in a young hunters life leaves a lasting impression about posted property. It was years before I ever set foot on posted property again. This was due in part to the fact that very little property was posted. But just like Adam and Eve, the temptation to slip onto posted ground is ever present with me. When hunting is slow and you are not seeing any game, there is always that nagging thought that just over the fence on posted ground is a paradise laden with game. Along with those visions of a paradise teaming with wildlife is the ever present remembrance of how easily old Barney caught me years ago. You never know if the next proprietor will be as easy and forgiving as old Barney. In all my years of hunting, only one posted property posed not the slightest temptation for me to sneak in for a little hunt. The sign on this property read: Positively No Deer Hunting. This Means You. Violators Will Be Shot. Survivors Will Be Prosecuted. There is one positive side to this article. Some folks develop their land for wildlife by planting food crops. This is labor intensive, costly, and it draws other hunters. May I suggest buying a few No Hunting signs to carry on your person. Find a good hunting location and simply hang the signs in a circle around your chosen spot. Every deer that reads the sign will immediately flood into the area for safety. Once you harvest your deer, take the signs back home for use next season. It is just that easy folks. Now my hope is that once the DNR reads this article they will outlaw the use of No Hunting signs in an effort to help the deer have at least a sporting chance.

would reciprocate should necessity find me on his posted property to finish off a wounded squirrel. We had a beautiful stand of oak woods in the north pasture that generally drew some squirrels. Barneys woods bordered ours and he had a magnificent hickory tree just on the edge of his field. Line fence trees are generally large and spreading. Being next to a field they drink in more sunshine and nutrients than trees in the deep woods and usually fruit profusely. This tree was like a magnet that drew squirrels from all around until the last nut was cut. My strategy was to look up the road to see if Barneys big 1 1/2 ton dual wheel Chevy flat bed was parked at the old rusty gate. If the coast was clear my intention was to make a bee-line for the north pasture woods. I would hunt along the line fence to within eye and ear shot of the majestic old hickory, tuning my senses to detect the rustling of branches or any of those sounds that give away the presence of old bushy tail. The theory in a young mind is as follows: No truck parked at the gate, squirrels in the hickory, no shots fired, Barney must be at home. I would sneak into shooting range and bag my limit right here this evening. Making a silent stalk and using all available cover, everything was falling into place. Old Buck is totally alone. It is just me and the prey.

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Thursday, November 17, 2011

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