It’s been an interesting week in this part of Sullivan County. My travels throughout the week have been eventful in unusual ways as well. It’s that time of the year when you start seeing deer at every time of the day and night, turkeys parading around in large fl ocks, and cattle grazing along the side of the road. Yes, even the cattle have been getting into trouble recently. On two different occasions, in two different areas this past week, I’ve stopped to assist in getting cows back into fi elds that have somehow managed to fi nd their way out of the confi nes of their fences. It seems the cows are looking for better grazing as well! In one case, the cows found the trail of silage that was laying along the side of the road from a farmer transporting it from the fi eld to the barn. Most of my weekend was spent at the Bowhunter’s Festival at the fairgrounds. In among the work time, I took some time to shoot some arrows, and walk around to look at the booths and vendors. I do a fair share of “people watching” as well, from my perch at the fi rst aid booth, and noticed lots of people who were there just to look around. It’s nice to have people who are curious about the festival just come and see what it’s all about. Things are calm around the county for the next couple of weeks. Archery season opens on Saturday, Sept. 29th for both antlered and antlerless deer. We’ve had our trail-cam out for the past month, looking for whatever kind of wildlife is out walking around. We know the deer are out there, we’ve seen them, but they haven’t found their way to our cameras yet. Guess it’s time to fi nd another spot to look. If you are a successful hunter, and would like me to share your story, please let me know! October 6th and 7th brings the Flaming Foliage Festival sponsored by the Craftsmen of the Endless Mountains. This show features local artisans showing the talents and wares. Some of their vendors include hand-turned bowls, hand-made articles that have been crafted by knitting, crocheting, tatting, tying, quilting, and many, many more. There will also be handtied fl ies, ceramics, jewelry, jewelry, and more jewelry, each with their own unique design and charm. There will also be other things to do along the way for children of all ages, great food to eat, and live entertainment on the outside stage. Admission and parking are free for this event. The second weekend of October, the 13th and 14th, brings the Fall Festival sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. This weekend features many outdoor competitions including the lumberjack competition, and the Mid-Atlantic National Chainsaw Carving Championship. There is also a quilt show and sale, a juried art expo, and live entertainment on the outdoor stage. And of course, there are always lots of vendors of food and crafts of every type. There will also be children’s activities and pumpkin painting. Admission for this show is $7, children 12 and under are free. Both shows are held rain or shine. Come out and support the local artisans at both of these shows! If you have an event you would like to see in this column, please let me know. I can be reached via email at bowhunters@gmail.com, or via cell phone at (570) 637-7879. Call or text, either is acceptable.