It has been a LONG time since I've had the pleasure of reading a story as well told as this was. I brought me back to when I was young and read through many years worth of my dads Field & Stream/Outlife magazines, which, at the time at least, seemed very rich in this kind of storytelling.
Its also incredibly refreshing to read about the level of contentment and satisfaction you express from this hunt. I think the vast majority of us here certainly appreciate that aspect of the hunt, no matter the outcome. So, I'll join the chorus of others here and express my thanks in you sharing this with us all! I look forward to when the videos make their way onto YouTube!