Looking back at 2013! Full of memories, and lessons!

WesternBounty

Lil-Rokslider
Joined
Dec 12, 2012
Location
Rozet, Wyoming
2013 was a big year for me. I moved to Wyoming in 2012 and had to wait a full year to gain my residency requirements to hunt my great state as a resident. It felt like the longest wait of my life! Aside from the long wait I definitely found myself here in this beautiful state, I couldn't imagine being any happier! The mountains are calling my name constantly, I am very blessed to live fairly close to the Cloud Peak Wilderness were I spend most of my time. With just an hours drive I can be surrounded by the beauty of the Bighorns aka Cloud Peak Wilderness! There is no better cure to pass time than to do it in the mountains! We Started off the winter right with some cross country skiing. I learned that its not only full of great view and sights, but its definitely an awesome workout!

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Shed hunting is a blast! I have never really been shed hunting before, and I'm a cold heart shed huntin' addict now! This trip opened my eyes as to how impressive the KUIU Chugach Rain Gear is! We backpacked into our shed hunting area that was about 5miles in and spring storms were upon us, but we weren't about to let that stop us. On this trip I learned you aren't just walking around and come upon a beautiful set of antlers! No, No, No, these antlers were earned! I also learned how important fitness is not only shed hunting but climbing and hiking to the top of any mountain. Some days were full of rain and sleet and others the sun was shining! We took the opportunity to not only shed hunt but to do some fishing to cook over the fire.

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I do like to prepare for hunting season throughout the year by taking advantage of shooting my bow. Outdoor 3D shoots are SO FUN! I enjoy going to 3D shoots because you are surrounded by people who love bowhunting and enjoy the outdoors just as much as you! It’s always on the calendar to hit up some outdoor 3D shoots!

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We all love when that summertime rolls around! I really enjoy summer because I LOVE SCOUNTING! It’s one of my favorite things to do to prepare for hunting season. Sometimes it’s a serious trip and sometimes someone has to be the funny guy! You can tell that I have a hard time being serious sometimes… Oh well I still enjoy it! When I’m not hunting, I’m scouting. Surrounding myself with wildlife and being able to observe and watch them is one of the best feelings out there aside from harvesting! I take pride and joy in just watching an elk feed, or on the move. I feel like it’s a way for me to connect with wildlife and understand them. 2013 was full of scouting and big bulls- to bad they didn’t stick around for hunting season ;)

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And of course you will never forget those memorable hunts, even if they weren’t successful. As my favorite hunter and conservationist once said, “Hardships are quickly forgotten. Intense heat, bitter cold, rain and snow, fatigue, and luckless hunting fade quickly into memories of great fellowship, thoughts of beautiful country, pleasant camps, and happy campfires.”

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Thanks for sharing! Awesome pics and good for you. Im sure 2014 will be rewarding for you.
 
What wonderful photos and memories! Looks like you are having a great start and really enjoying your new home. I look forward to see what adventures await you in 2014.

Steve
 
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