Friday, October 18, 2013

Luke Bags Four Point Mule Deer

Glen Beachy's grandson Luke Saffarek, had this hunting experence October 2013. It was on his parents property in northern British Columbia near the town of Smithers.
 
A little story of God's provision...

Since I came back to Canada 18 months ago I have been living with my parents and paying rent, but it has really been on my heart to do more. I have been wanting to help out more around the house, but with my back-issues have just not been able to.  But there was faith in my heart for the Lord to provide....

So, tonight I felt I should go and try for a deer... In the back yard.  Bear in mind I haven't shot a large animal for over 10 years!  So, I walked to the back of our property and sat in the bush for 2.5 hrs.  With all the dry Fall leaves on the ground I could hear anything that moved.  It didn't take long till I honed in on a larger animal not too far off.  I waited and listened to it walking around for 2 hours before I saw him, a nice legal Mule Deer buck. But he never gave me a decent shot.  Watched him walk off toward the house.  I said a quick prayer - "God if you want me to get a deer, you'll make it happen".  Moments after that I heard another animal coming, but much bigger.  7 minutes later I had a cow moose about 14 meters from me. She had no clue I was there, so I stood up slowly to let her know.  She initial gave me a "ready to defend" look, but as I began to slowly step away from her she calmed down then jogged about 10 meters or so before stopping and  continuing to keep an eye on me.  Pretty intimidating with their size even with my dad's 7mm Magnum rifle in my hands.

So, that was it. I had a "no-chance" on a Mule Deer Buck and had my cover blown by a cow Moose.  So, I walked back to the house.  I stopped at the edge of the sun-deck to unload the rifle.  Took the first two shells out, and dropped the third one on the ground.  As I bent down to pick it up out of the corner of my eye I saw the Buck on the edge of the yard.  I slowly crouched behind the fake well, slipped one shell back into the rifle, put the cross hairs on the mark and pulled the trigger.  The deer dropped straight down, one shot!  Thank-you Lord!

This is such a blessing and miracle for me.  This is our way of life here, it's affordable, clean, healthy meat.  
All hunting is well regulated and controlled with seasons and licensing.  It is not about killing something, but  simply about providing food for ourselves and our families.

God is so faithful to provide for us.
It has been another humbling experience for me.

Luke A. Saffarek

Owner / Guide  at Tiger Fly - Fly Fishing Adventures
Skype: luke.saf
www.tigerfly.co.bw