Had a great hunt in the Seneca area with a classmate. Drive up early in the morning from the cabin in Chamberlain. Glorious morning, but did not see many birds. Lots of early morning deer "scouting" going on it seemed. Shot a limit by 1. Cleaned birds afterwards. Lots of afternoon time to burn, so I hopped in the truck and drove to the Hoven area. Stopped by to see a hunting property but no one was home. I've always wanted to see the Catholic Cathedral in little Hoven, so drove in there. Wow, what an incredible structure for a little prairie town!
Went to leave the church, and had no reverse. Uh oh.. Was able to drive out of the spot, and headed back to Chamberlain about 4ish.. Made it to 212, and lost overdrive. Shifted to 3rd and made it to 47, and dead in the water. No transmission. Shut it down for 15 minutes, and called classmate from Oklahoma who I hunted with earlier in the day.. Need help.
Managed to round up a car trailer to get headed south. Called another friend who was in a tree stand in Plankinton. Need help! No problem he says. Friend from Oklahoma drives south, friend from Plankinton drive north. We meet on 47, and transfer from one car trailer to another, and head back to Plank, in hopes to make it in time to still get some wings at the Plank Inn.
Make it in time for some wings, and a much needed cocktail.(or 3). Staying over night cuz it's late. Headed home in the morning with a dog that can't breathe, a dog with stitches that can't hunt, and a vehicle that won't drive. It's amazing that things worked out the way they did, and Thank God for great friends!
It's an early end to a 5 day hunt, and I had a great time! Mitchell, Chamberlain, Presho, Lower Brule, Seneca, Hoven, and last but certainly not least Plankinton again.
I love this state!
