The forest talks but a good hunter only hears it by learning its language.

Barry Babcock
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The forest talks but a good hunter only hears it by learning its language. The forest is filled with the voices of all the animals who call out to each other, but they can’t be heard by humans. A good hunter listens to the forest with their ears and learns the language of the animals. They learn how to speak with the animals, so they can understand what is being said.

Source: Teachers In The Forest: Essays From The Last Wilderness In Mississippi Headwaters Country

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