35 years old. Grew up in Michigan and moved to Oregon in 2002. I grew up with rods and guns, though I'd always considered myself an angler before a hunter. I spent 12 years in the fishing industry, guiding anglers and working in sales for a rod company, donating time and money to wild fish organizations, practicing catch and release on wild salmonids. But that's not being a predator and that doesn't provide any food. I became disenchanted with catch and release, but hunting is different.
Hunting has taken over now. I began bowhunting again, then duck hunting the winter months, now I bought a .270 and will rifle hunt mule deer for the first time this fall. I'm enjoying the new immersion in a natural world that I had only floated by or hiked through while looking for fish. I'm enjoying the woodsmanship and the shooting disciplines and, holy elk, I'm enjoying the meat!
I came across Hunt Talk Radio while searching for podcasts and Randy immediately drew me in. He seemed articulate, knowledgeable and passionate, and he impressed me with his history of activism. I feel fortunate to have come across his podcast and show. I've been lurking on the forum, but now I'd like to be a part of the discussion and contribute in any way I can.
Bomber
Hunting has taken over now. I began bowhunting again, then duck hunting the winter months, now I bought a .270 and will rifle hunt mule deer for the first time this fall. I'm enjoying the new immersion in a natural world that I had only floated by or hiked through while looking for fish. I'm enjoying the woodsmanship and the shooting disciplines and, holy elk, I'm enjoying the meat!
I came across Hunt Talk Radio while searching for podcasts and Randy immediately drew me in. He seemed articulate, knowledgeable and passionate, and he impressed me with his history of activism. I feel fortunate to have come across his podcast and show. I've been lurking on the forum, but now I'd like to be a part of the discussion and contribute in any way I can.
Bomber
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