un-excited

Updated: May 27, 2025

Tom knows by their actions what they think. "That's a coyote's trail," he says, "they've just crossed a deer scent, but they won't pay much attention to that." Their demeanor is self-possessed and un-excited. At last, just before dawn, we arrive on a pine-covered hillside and the dogs become more eager. This is the bear country.

Saxton Pope - Hunting with the Bow and Arrow