It’s that time of year. Canadians who like to save on grocery bills are out in the woods looking to see what is wandering around that would be tasty when served.

When we were looking for ghost towns in Renfrew County a couple of weeks ago we could hear the sound of gunfire in the forest. Not wanting to be mistaken for a turkey we didn’t stray off the beaten path. But this story did come to mind.

A couple of hunters are out in the woods when one of them falls to the ground. He doesn’t seem to be breathing, and his eyes are rolled back in his head. The other guy whips out his cell phone and calls emergency services. He gasps to the operator,”My friend is dead. What can I do?” The operator says,”Just take it easy. I can help. First, let’s make sure he’s dead.” There is a silence, then a shot is heard. The guy’s voice comes back on the line. He says,”OK, now what?”