Mike--
Got it over the weekend in the mail, and despite very mild weather that called me to the woods, I couldn't help myself and read it all the way through (impressing my 2nd grade daughter that I could read that many pages!--she's quite a reader herself). Very well done, the color photos are an especially nice touch and help share the beautiful mountain views that b/w pics wouldn't do justice to. By the way, it's expensive to do a book that way; Mike spent extra money to better tell his story with the color pics and we should be grateful.
Coming from a family of hunters, I could relate to much of what Mike shared in that regard. But my favorite parts were those that because of my profession, I've still not had the good fortune to do: the deep trek solo adventures. I envy Mike's persistence and effort in those chapters, and come away from the reading very impressed.
If you like reading adventure books, you need to pony up for this one. And, as in any well-written adventure book, there is much how-to to be shared here. In fact, I would think for the elk hunter who wants to hone his game, there is MUCH to be learned here.
Mike, well done! It's already provided me with additional inspiration and motivation.
Bryce