I always talked about going elk hunting with my dad, we talked about it until he died at 63. I bought a 7mm Remington Magnum in 1977 as my first rifle purchase so that my deer gun could be my elk gun. That rifle didn't get to chase elk until 23 years later because there was always something more important to spend the money on and things to do with the time. All i can say is that i wasted 23 years dreaming and talking.
Now there is elk hunting money first - then everything else lower down the budget scale after the mortgage, other vacation time goes on the calendar after the elk hunt.
If you want to go don't wait - tell the wife and kids you are going this season or next and don't wait for a premium tag drawing, get on the computer take up the generous offers you'll receive in person or via pm and get off the couch and start taking brisk walks or runs with a pack on loaded with water.
