I tore my meniscus about 3-weeks prior to my son’s first bull elk hunt. While I was laid up in camp recovering from surgery, my wife and brother-in-law took him out early on opening day. Around 10:30 am I see them returning to camp in my brother-in-law’s truck and start to wonder what happened...
How do you know these former athletes/celebrities have “little to no actual hunting experience” and “lack the credentials as an outdoorsman”? At what point does someone obtain sufficient experience and credentials to participate in a hunting channel or podcast?
I've done it both ways with various animals over the years. It is never easy whichever approach one takes.
Also, using a vet does not always result in a peaceful experience. I had a vet absolutely botch euthanizing a horse a couple years ago. He was a young, inexperienced guy. I felt terrible...
As a WKR, you'll be expected to solo pack out your entire elk in one trip from 17 miles in (because that's the only place you'll find elk). If you're fatigued after 25 pages, I'm sorry to say you may never make WKR status. Come on man...push through!
We’ve home-educated our three children for the past 10 years. My oldest daughter just completed her first year of college, my son just completed his junior year in high school, and my youngest daughter just completed her freshman year in high school.
Home-educating requires a substantial...
I have a Gravelly that is ok, but not great. It is a lower end model, however. I think their higher end commercial units are rated highly. Both my BIL's have Scags and love them. My parents have JD and love it. Toro, Ariens, Hustler, and Bad Boy all have decent commercial mowers.