Lanse, Thats pretty cool that we are both originally from the same area, and both went to Southern. I just happen to live about 1.5 miles northwest of Ste. Marie so I do a lot of my hunting in those river bottoms. We probably know some of the same people (or possibly). My dad was originally from Stringtown so I also know that areaa little bit. We own 80 acres in the bend along the green briar road, but it is mostly tillable (which sucks). I don't know but I am ready to be out in the woods because I have been seing some nice bucks in the area. (Must be the river). I know you mentioned something earlier about dove hunting, but this year seemed to be down for some reason. There was a lot around the week before season but they seemed to disappear. Newton hasn't played Olney yet this year, but they do on October the 13. Olney better come ready to play because Newton has a very good team again this year. I don't know if you heard, but they placed 2nd in 4A last year. It was very exciting because the whole town was appreciative. Gotta love those small towns in the area. Just curious, what degree did you happen to graduate with. I'm going into mechanical engineering, and hopefully I can find a job around the area back home. Good luck on the upcoming season.