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This time of year, deer are craving salt and
other minerals. The bucks need this during
the time when their antlers are growing. And
they will literally eat the dirt if it contains
traces of these raw elements. I have also
seen huge holes dug deep in the ground
where the deer have pawed and scratched
day after day to reach any remnants that
may be left. But it all happens within a small
window of time. In fact, while they may dig for one small morsel
in the late spring and summer, they won't even smell a salt
block in the late fall and winter seasons. It's pretty remarkable
how complete the reversal really is, and it's one reason why
in many states putting out salt for deer during the season is
not illegal. It really doesn't do any good unless your season
opens in August or early September. Kentucky is one of those
seasons that do, so it is not unusual to see this scenario lived
out as you sit in a tree stand. One time I remember watching
a doe so intent to get a taste, she literally ignored anything or
anybody that was near. Her head was so far down in a hole, I
could have walked up to her and she would have never known
it. But again, this window of time is short-lived. What occurs to
me when I am reminded of this is how this short timeframe is
not due to the lack of the mineral's availability but to the deer's
lack of desire. The craving simply goes away. The desire that
was once singularly focused has now been satisfi ed - at least
for a time.
Desire is a strong emotion. It can get us in trouble or it can
become the reason for our success. It can make us dependent
and even addicted or it can keep us motivated toward great
accomplishments. And just like my deer is toward salt, desire
can be satisfi ed. Now one might say that just as the deer is
drawn to the mineral by his created design, we are drawn to our
desires the same way. That is partially true because our body
craves certain minerals at times as well. But those who believe
in the Scriptures, believe God designed man with more than
a personality (because animals have these), but with the very
essence of God Himself. He made us in His image. This means
while our bodies may desire things to fulfi ll our created design,
our spirit desires the things that fi t into our Godly one. And what
is amazing about these desires is while our physical body will
one day die because of the lack of certain things; our spiritual
one will never die. It will just be moved to another place and to
another body – one that will be perfect for the person God has
made each of us to be.
By By Gary Miller Gary Miller
Aiming
Outdoorsmen
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GARY MILLER
Gary Miller has written Outdoor Truths articles for 20 years. He has
also written five books which include compilations of his articles and
a father/son devotional. He also speaks at wild-game dinners and
men's events for churches and associations. gary@outdoortruths.org
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