Got my first hunt of the season in yesterday morning. Unsuccessful spot & stalk bear hunt. Didn't spot one, so I didn't stalk one, which means I didn't shoot one.
However I sure felt strong going up the hill into the mountain basin here in the Cascades. Even if it wasn't a "backpack" hunt - it was a good, steep, short hike and some glassing. This conditioning stuff works. Am sure I'm in better shape than last year already.
