QuoteOriginally posted by BAK:
Sure nice to see the economy is working for some folks.

I wouldn't equate people's hunting plans with the economy.  

I prefer to look at it this way...MANY guys have realized there are far better hunting opportunities in this world, than what they have available at home.  Life flys by, why not enjoy it along the way?   Since Joining the PBS (Professional Bowhunters Society), I have zero desire to chase whitetails in Michigan anymore.  Opportunities abound, just look at the diversity of people and hunts included in this thread.

For this to happen, you need to decide what is more important to you in life...Buy anything, and everything, on a whim=no money/stay at home hunting, OR figure out the cost of what you want to hunt, and be disciplined enough to meet your goal so that you can go on the hunts you want to go on.  

If you need help figuring out logistics, just ask.   There is never a shortage of good guys willing to give valuable information.

Good luck to everyone posting in here.  May your freezers be overflowing and quiver just 1 arrow shy.

Headed to Alaska in just over 7 weeks for a solo moose hunt, with up to 14 days alone in the backcountry.

QuoteOriginally posted by Kevin Dill:
Headed to Alaska in just over 7 weeks for a solo moose hunt, with up to 14 days alone in the backcountry.

I envy you!! Good luck on an awesome adventure!!

Just 5 weeks....roadtrip to Canada with my best friends to celebrate our 50th Birthdays.  We'll be tote'n our longbows and fishin rods from KS to Ontario.  Most of us...first bear hunt. Hope to see a few and if the Lords willin harvest one.  But most of all I'm looking forward to a week in the woods with three fellas that I've grew up with and remain close to.  Should be a special trip.

Wow Kevin, solo this year huh, good luck and stay safe... Let us know you've made it home okay...

Missouri chasing whitetails with my friend Kenny McKenzie. Had to pass on last season and been pretty much homebound with a serious health problem until a team of Doctors finally diagnosed me with an Auto Immune System problem. Good to go now and can't wait for November to get here!