Patrick Durkin: Hunting camp’s legends, memories live on

When walking around a dead man’s hunting camp, each glance and every step seems to stir up old stories, memories, and unasked questions from decades-long friendships.
When the day ends and you’re back at camp with those who knew him longer, you hear new tales and tributes while sipping scotch and eating bratwursts. Some such accounts answer years-old questions, while others expose assumed “secrets” as common knowledge among some crew members.