i'm a grown man, and i am nervous. like public speaking nervous!

[boom]

wow, this is unexpected.

i am going elk hunting Dec 19th. Unit 34 in New Mexico. i packed all my hunt gear early, but i did realize i forgot to PACK MY BROADHEADS!! gah!

i still have to pack my "street clothes" and all the Christmas gifts for family.

i am actually nervous. its a culmination of things. it has been a decade since i drew a NM tag - this is the first time going bowhunting as a left hand shooter!, this might be the first time i hunt in snow, first time hunting unit 34.. my first bowhunt for elk!!...the list goes on.

the hunt's last day is Christmas day. my wife is very supportive, but i know she is a bit anxious spending time with my mom solo. just her and our dog with my mom for days and days. i need to buy flowers and shoes and purses and chocolates.

i hope and pray i get to come to full draw on a legal elk. my brother drew the same tag, so at least there is that.

 

[mattferg84]

You'll be settled down an hour after first light. Good luck!

 

[One-shot]

Too funny. We are the same way! So nervous for every hunt...that:
- we may not see a single animal
- that we'll suck at stalking
- miss a shot (rifle)
- wound an animal
- get skunked
- come home with nothin'
Good luck on your awesome hunt and don't worry. Rarely do all of the above happen.

 

[TBHasler]

I envy that feeling...you'll figure out how to repay the wife...maybe let her pick the next trip.
Best of luck on the trip & hunt.

 

[boom]

I envy that feeling...you'll figure out how to repay the wife...maybe let her pick the next trip.
Best of luck on the trip & hunt.

thanks everyone.

i am going to Taiwan late feb to visit my inlaws.. luckily, i get back right before the turkey opener.. haha.

 

[rino]

i'm going to buy you a shift key for christmas. good luck in new mexico !

 

[Trevor73402]

Good luck to you. Those nerves are why we keep hunting.

 

[Bubblehide]

Don't worry about your wife, she'll have the dog to protect her.

On a more serious note, best of luck!

 

[mtnbiker208]

visualize the elk naked!

 

[MuleyFever]

visualize the elk naked!

This whole time I’ve been visualizing myself naked. No wonder I’m still so nervous.

 

[Felix40]

Should be a good hunt. Dont worry about the snow...we barely have any yet.

 

[tntrker]

Sounds like a GREAT time ahead, ENJOY!!

 

[elkguide]

Jealous!

Good luck. Sounds like an amazing time.

 

[HiRidge]

Good luck and keep us updated!

 

[trophyhill]

This is a tough hunt. If snow hasn't flew yet, no reason for them to be low. The terrain isn't all that tough. Although the timber can be thick. Keep on the move and you will find them. There are plenty of elk in those hills. Good luck!

 

[jspradley]

I was in Unit 37 real close by over the past week and didn't see a single bull!

Unit 34 is target rich for elk though, you drew a heck of a tag! I've been there three times but never with a bull tag in my pocket.

Hit me up if you need some info about the area!

 

[madeinusa4]

Good Luck!

 

[JJBuck]

Following this! Good luck!!

 

[K.S.]

Good Luck!

 

[Mike 338]

The hard part is just leaving the house.