Signs Of Fall

Fall is a great time of year for viewing wildlife along the river. As the leaves thin out much of forest that has been hidden behind a vail of green is exposed. Many animals can be seen venturing down to the rivers edge to find food and water. Today as I fished I witnessed an animal seeking the river for another reason. This doe came crashing into the water twenty yards from me in an effort to escape two bucks in there relentless pursuit. I watched this amazing chase for over ten minutes. The doe was apparently using the water as her only protection. The exhausted deer swam back and forth across the river in an effort to escape until she didn’t have the strength to swim anymore. Eventually the three deer crashed off out of sight and the river was calm like nothing had ever happened.

Drew