Hunting is just like climbing a mountain. Sometimes a person just needs to stop and catch their breath. As I get older, I've realized that additional stops are needed throughout the many hunting seasons.
In my younger years, it was 1000% full steam ahead. I'd jump from state to state soaking in...
Well?
As a guy that just loves hunting goats and loves being in the country that they call home, that's disappointing.
Did you ever get a chance to see a goat?
Hope that you and your family have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
PS: On the bright side, you did change HT forever with the...
There you go! Make as many long hikes as you can before the snow gets in the way. You'll probably run into other tag holders that are in the same boat as far as the access is concerned. GH gave you a solid, there WILL be goats there, you just have to take the time to find them. Hopefully you can...
Marshian,
Your MT Goat post reminds me why I produced a thread on this forum a few years back. Beating the odds and drawing any of the "Big Three" tags is very special. Unfortunately, there are those hunters that do not know what will be needed of them once the tag/permit is in their hands...
Congrats, I remember when the Steens were full of deer and sheep and the elk had just started to populate the southwest canyons. From your recap, times have changed!
Sorry, nothing tougher in life then watching your loved one wither away. Focus on ALL the great memories!
PS: I remember commenting on your "Bob" sled adventure when you first posted it.....R.I.P. to your life's adventure partner.
I've been busy with work but received this email today.
Then checked my FWP account, just to see if the email was legit.
A nice surprise and looking forward to crossing the river a few more times.
Gun Shows? Love'em!
@thomas89, With S&W dropping T/C and then T/C then dropping the Encore line, the days of picking up a cheap barrel are in the rear view mirror. Anything Encore or Contender related will now command a premium price. I've bought a pile of barrels off of Ebay over the years...