406dn
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I made my choice a long time ago now, 42 years this August.
No state is perfect in every regard. Montana has lived up to what I hoped it would. I factored in a variety of big game hunting, trout fishing, scenic beauty, and staying within day's driving distance from family.
I did not factor in bird hunting. That is what I grew up doing, and low and behold, over time, I drifted back that direction. I would have never thought that I'd end up running pointing dogs from horseback, and field trialling with them. My idea of a really enjoyable day include a horse and pointing dogs. I have not killed a deer or pronghorn in maybe 20+ years. I still really enjoy elk hunting with my youngest brother.
My big game hunting dreams have been met, with the exception of bighorn sheep. Two moose, several nice deer, pronghorns, elk and a mountain goat provide pretty fond memories.
If I could do it all over again, it would play out more or less the same, I think, hope.
No state is perfect in every regard. Montana has lived up to what I hoped it would. I factored in a variety of big game hunting, trout fishing, scenic beauty, and staying within day's driving distance from family.
I did not factor in bird hunting. That is what I grew up doing, and low and behold, over time, I drifted back that direction. I would have never thought that I'd end up running pointing dogs from horseback, and field trialling with them. My idea of a really enjoyable day include a horse and pointing dogs. I have not killed a deer or pronghorn in maybe 20+ years. I still really enjoy elk hunting with my youngest brother.
My big game hunting dreams have been met, with the exception of bighorn sheep. Two moose, several nice deer, pronghorns, elk and a mountain goat provide pretty fond memories.
If I could do it all over again, it would play out more or less the same, I think, hope.