Winter Prep

 It's been cold already but I got most of the machines started.  The one exception was the small (old) Ranger.  Probably need a new battery.

 So I got the maintainers on the machines that I don't run every week.

 I've learned that it is a losing proposition if I don't do this.

 Looks like winter - doesn't it?

This field of radishes, turnips, and sugar beets still has food available,

They're working on both the greens and the roots.

 As always, the pine trees are under attack.  This is a pretty substantial rub.

 I usually have good intentions about burying the gut pile from cleaning the deer.  There were four gut piles here a couple weeks ago.  Not a trace anymore.

 I think this coyote is carrying part of it away.

 On my drive out, I encountered some wildlife on the road.

 Do you think that it is an invasive species?

Interesting trailcam capture.  I'm not sure what type of birds these are.

 I recognize these - turkeys.

 Not sure if this is a fight or courtship.

 Same couple?

 Lots of coyote photos this week.

 Also some fox.

 So the antler drop has already started.

 There are always a few early ones.

But most hold on to them until about Feb/Mar.

 Buck on the left of this shot.

 Crab claw.

 Lots of does about.

 Winter.

 Joan ordering the pruning of her holiday greenery.

I've picked up all the meat from the various butchers.  We won't starve this winter.  Had my first backstrap Friday night.