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Plus, the shooting helps keep the bears and wolves away from the cabin...
Plus, its fun!
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Plus, it doesn't kick much.
Minus, it is louder than snot!
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We were aiming for the dark spot in the center... the one with Dad's mark right next to it...
So who shot best? Mom, of course!
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Again, we didn't see any evidence of elk or deer... other than bones.
Hope the shooting keeps the predators off for a while!