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Each year I try something new, something old I used to do, and might try to do better or something along those line

Last year =
New = Hunt the elk migration
old = started chas'n squirrels
Better = Crossbow, took a 10point bruiser.

This year =

New = Duck hunting, got a boat makin' blind - barely know what I'm doing
Old - Gettin' a bird dog (Brittany) it was born 2 weeks ago.
Better - Going to see if I can best that 10 point, drew a tag for a nice bow only area that has monsters it.

I only drew a deer tag this year so my goals are simple:

Hunt deer
Kill deer
Eat deer

Kill a mature buck w/my new to me 338Federal. powdr

Scouted out my old stomping grounds for elk, thought I'd go back and give it a try. Scouted up some good bulls.

Hunting with more confidence than ever that I'm doing it right, just need to put the time in.

Get my 86 year old dad in a position to shoot a doe later this month.

Steve.

Squirrels with the kids.

Deer for the freezer.

Ducks in a Arkansas.

my goal is the same every year.

Put up enough meat to feed family for the year. been pretty good at it the last 5 or so years. I think all told we've maybe bought 5 lbs of beef since then, and that was only because we knew we had no thawed venison at home so we bought it on a whim at the store whist getting groceries.

my wife and kids don't like beef, too rich tasting. unless its a roast in the crockpot thanks to one of my good friends who is a beef producer

I want to survive keeping up with my 12 y/o grandson. I'll be satisfied with that.

I forgot - I'm going to practice my "spot shooting"

I've got at least 4 flats of shotgun shells - I haven't shoot any serious skeet / trap / clays for 6-7 years so it's time to get into shape...

What type of rifle did you get a hold of ?

I had a Sako 338, but swapped out for a 260

Go hunting again.

I bought my two antler tags and eight antlerless tags earlier this week, so I hope to kill a few deer to donate to hunters helping the hungry.

I'll probably have more fun shooting squirrels, since much of deer season is spent dealing with trespassing hunters.

Teaching my daughter and son the right way to do things and for them to have a great time.

My last hunt with my 20+ year partner that is edging 70 years old since our last one hunt together. Between us we are batting near 1000 over the 20 years....

this year, my goal is to just get out to the woods and hunt. Getting harder and harder to do that.

1) Be alive and in the woods on the opener.
2) 30 degree temps, and inch of fresh snow, and the rut goin' on.
3) Be there when T-Zone's boy gets his first deer.
4) A few beautiful sunrises and sunsets shared with good friends.
5) If I even see a deer, that's just a bonus.

Enjoy being out with my long time hunting partners.
I actually enjoy packing out deer and elk...with my llamas. I love working trained animals. It doesn't matter whether it's my game or someone elses.
I have a new rifle so I'd like to break it in with an elk but I won't be disappointed if I don't.

7 of 12 tags punched so far... hoping to continue the string

New - Give grouse hunting in the mountains a try.
Old - Hit it hard this duck season. The last 2 years I've only hunted a handful of times....I would like to get back to hunting at least once a week while the season is open this year.

I've wanted to take an animal with a BPCR for years though haven't been too serious about it. Last year I shot my largest Muley to date with a Ballard, loaded with black powder and a 30:1 cast bullet. It was easily the most rewarding hunt I've experienced, so I guess I can say "goal accomplished". Moving forward this year, I'm thinking a lever action repeater of some flavor needs to spend more time afield...