Like I said fall colors are hard to catch this year in my neck of the Northern Virginia. So here is a nice photo of someone who may be invited to a few dinners around these parts in about a week or two. Weather has been way to warm though for hunting, so my neighbor did not come out today for what is left of muzzle loading season. Fuji X-H2 with a 100-400mm. Just a few meters into my neighbor's property.

He was making his way around to my pasture...just heading towards the stream.

Our herds are getting out of control, and less healthy. So I hope the hunters have a good season. It really does make sure the remaining animals are healthy, and our fields and forests are also healthier. FWIW, signs of good health include big strong does and bucks with large racks. When the herds don't have predators or get harvested they become smaller, racks look more like baskets than displays, more invasive and unhealthy.

-ehw