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The Ridgeback’s Lament, Chapter 1: The Ritual

The Ridgeback’s Lament: Chapter One – An Audio Hunting Story by Hunting Magazine

The air is getting crisp, the leaves are turning, and the time for our first audio hunting story has finally arrived. This is a new series from Hunting Magazine, where the legends of the field and forest come alive.

In this first chapter of The Ridgeback’s Lament, we meet our narrator—a man as rooted in the Northwoods as the ancient oaks—and his loyal hound, Ridgeback. Their quarry: a mythical ten-point buck known as “The Monarch.” For three seasons, this magnificent deer has outsmarted every hunter, becoming a living ghost of the forest. He’s more than just a trophy; he’s a challenge, a riddle whispered around campfires, and a symbol of the untamed wild.

The pre-dawn ritual is complete, the old Winchester is in hand, and the hunt has begun. The cold is biting, the stars are sharp, and the silent conversation between hunter and prey has been joined.

Are you ready to listen?

Listen to the full first chapter of The Ridgeback’s Lament and join the chase.

This is just the beginning of a long journey. The Monarch’s trail is a long one, and we’ll be following it every step of the way. Tune in to Hunting Magazine next week for another chapter of The Ridgeback’s Lament. The story continues…

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