Before making that kill, the time in the country is full of silence, bouts of homesickness, and likely second-guessing the decision to take in such a monumental challenge. Endless hiking in rugged and unforgiving country with the sun beating down on you or the wind drying your face, cracking your lips, or maybe your fire for the hunt being literally and figuratively doused by rain, while looking for an animal, can end up producing doubts and fears inside of you. And that’s just during the day. The nights are obviously darker but can be an even greater test to the wandering mind and loneliness.
