I'm sitting in the Tucson Airport, flying home after the final trip of what was an interesting season, to say the least. Lots to reflect on and lots to learn from.
This was a year of experiments, some of which we will not be trying again and some of which we hope to replicate in future years.
As with all businesses, 2020 was a rather trying time behind the scenes. Virus added a lot of cost and complication to what we do, but so far none of us got sick and we only canceled three hunts.
It was also our hardest year in the field. Not sure if it was a function of the days or locations, but this was the windiest year I've ever hunted. Wind adds a lot of complications to what we do, compromising audio and make it hard to stabilize footage that is very far off.
We had some great guests, some great stories, and some great hunts. I made my share of mistakes and my selectivity might draw criticism from some who expect me to tag any animals that present a chance.
I've been only an occasional poster here on Hunt Talk, with Kim running the operation most of the season. Not sure what the fee will be for her unpaid services, but I'll gladly pay it.
Time to get caught up here on Hunt Talk and reply to the mountains of PMs and other messages. Not sure I'll ever find the fortitude to tackle the pile of emails that await.
This was our 13th season. It was a ton of fun, as were the prior 12. I look forward to implementing what we learned in 2020 as we plan 2021, a planning process we are already working on.
Rifle Coues deer, a banner hatch of Gambel's quail, time with family and long-time friends, and some amazing weather made for one hell of a way to end this crazy season. By now I'm usually dragging my butt and needing a month of rest. This last week was a great battery recharge to get me excited for what 2021 might be.
Thanks for all of you here. Hope to be more of a presence in the coming months.
This was a year of experiments, some of which we will not be trying again and some of which we hope to replicate in future years.
As with all businesses, 2020 was a rather trying time behind the scenes. Virus added a lot of cost and complication to what we do, but so far none of us got sick and we only canceled three hunts.
It was also our hardest year in the field. Not sure if it was a function of the days or locations, but this was the windiest year I've ever hunted. Wind adds a lot of complications to what we do, compromising audio and make it hard to stabilize footage that is very far off.
We had some great guests, some great stories, and some great hunts. I made my share of mistakes and my selectivity might draw criticism from some who expect me to tag any animals that present a chance.
I've been only an occasional poster here on Hunt Talk, with Kim running the operation most of the season. Not sure what the fee will be for her unpaid services, but I'll gladly pay it.
Time to get caught up here on Hunt Talk and reply to the mountains of PMs and other messages. Not sure I'll ever find the fortitude to tackle the pile of emails that await.
This was our 13th season. It was a ton of fun, as were the prior 12. I look forward to implementing what we learned in 2020 as we plan 2021, a planning process we are already working on.
Rifle Coues deer, a banner hatch of Gambel's quail, time with family and long-time friends, and some amazing weather made for one hell of a way to end this crazy season. By now I'm usually dragging my butt and needing a month of rest. This last week was a great battery recharge to get me excited for what 2021 might be.
Thanks for all of you here. Hope to be more of a presence in the coming months.
