Hunting Season Has Begun

     Hunting season has begun and many Chadron High School students are ready for a weekend of fun. The hallways have been buzzing with talk of this year's hunting season and the plans for the weekend, The majority of students who hunt, hunt because they enjoy the outdoors and the excitement. 
    "You get to go out, explore and shoot," said Bryce Hudson. Most students seem to enjoy the feeling of being outside with a task ahead, surrounded by family and friends.
    "Hunting gives you an opportunity to be outside with a purpose," said Cody Madsen. "The best thing about hunting is the thrill when you know you have a good shot." 
     For many students, hunting has been a tradition for them and their families. Most have gone on hunting trips since they were very young. "I've been going hunting for 11 years now," said Kyle Baumann. However, for some students, hunting is something new for them or something they only do every few years.

      A large majority of students take the meat from hunting and make it into jerky themselves. "I take the meat, package it, and keep it," said Sam Sauser-Smith.

    "I make deer steaks. My favorite part of the meat is the loin," said Willy Cogdill.

    Jayden McCartney's family takes their meat to a processor because they hunt elk. Because of their size, it's much easier to take them to a processor. Sydney Blome's father is a avid hunter and her family donates their extra meat.

    This weekend, many students will be enjoying the outdoors, family, and the thrill of the hunt.