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There is no safe public land in Texas. Whatever there is has a sumbitch with a rifle behind every bush and tree. Good reason to not live in Texas. What part of Detroit you stay? Your family should really lay off the incest thing.
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If you have to keep a tally, you can't afford it.
The only true cost of having a dog is its death.
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Over dinner one night the wife complemented me on the $2000 per lb wild game meat we were eating. She laughed I kinda smiled in silence and changed the subject.
On the other hand many moons ago when I was prepping for an Elk hunt . She says to me ,honey you better get your self an Elk rifle as your deer rifle won't work and walks away smiling . To answer the question mucho dinero.
Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.
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I have spent thousands and it was worth every penny.
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Hunted in 18 states, Canada, Europe and 5 trips to Africa. Have taken 68 species of game. Including equipment, travel and taxidermy I've probably dropped about a half a mil in the last 40 years.
You get out of life what you are willing to accept. If you ain't happy, do something about it!
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I've spent it years ago..if I want to go hunting,fishing I open the garage door.....been there done thar..
I work harder than a ugly stripper....
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There is no safe public land in Texas. Whatever there is has a sumbitch with a rifle behind every bush and tree. Bullcrap. That may be the case in where you are in TX but I'm up in Amarillo and we have a number of public areas that don't get hunted very hard at all. I spent 3 days hunting Lake Merideth for mulies last year and never saw another hunter. I passed on 2 smallish bucks and finally took one of a co-worker's land. There are several WMAs for waterfowl and small game around me that also rarely see a hunter. Not saying that there aren't areas that are crowded in TX but I know of quite a few that ain't. Just sayin...
You get out of life what you are willing to accept. If you ain't happy, do something about it!
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There is no safe public land in Texas. Whatever there is has a sumbitch with a rifle behind every bush and tree. Bullcrap. That may be the case in where you are in TX but I'm up in Amarillo and we have a number of public areas that don't get hunted very hard at all. I spent 3 days hunting Lake Merideth for mulies last year and never saw another hunter. I passed on 2 smallish bucks and finally took one of a co-worker's land. There are several WMAs for waterfowl and small game around me that also rarely see a hunter. Not saying that there aren't areas that are crowded in TX but I know of quite a few that ain't. Just sayin... true.
God bless Texas-----------------------
Old 300
I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull
Its not how you pick the booger..
but where you put it !!
Roger V Hunter
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How much money have you all spent on boots?!
That is an expensive deal but good boots are a must. That's a rather personal question, but, just FYI........................... my wife's are all hers. God given beauties too. Geno Congratulations, but he wrote "Boots", not "Boobs" laughing Really.......... Some people, eh? Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men.
In it is contentment
In it is death and all you seek
(Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
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Hunted in 18 states, Canada, Europe and 5 trips to Africa. Have taken 68 species of game. Including equipment, travel and taxidermy I've probably dropped about a half a mil in the last 40 years. All that on a HS teachers salary? You got a side gig? Can a retired guy get in on it? I need to stretch out my fixed income due to the effects of The Corona on the economy. Honestly, pretty cool you've done all that! Geno PS do you have A/C?
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men.
In it is contentment
In it is death and all you seek
(Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
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There is no safe public land in Texas. Whatever there is has a sumbitch with a rifle behind every bush and tree. Bullcrap. That may be the case in where you are in TX but I'm up in Amarillo and we have a number of public areas that don't get hunted very hard at all. I spent 3 days hunting Lake Merideth for mulies last year and never saw another hunter. I passed on 2 smallish bucks and finally took one of a co-worker's land. There are several WMAs for waterfowl and small game around me that also rarely see a hunter. Not saying that there aren't areas that are crowded in TX but I know of quite a few that ain't. Just sayin... I’m talking East Texas, I have been quail hunting on state land in Paducha Texas. It wasn’t bad.
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Fortunately I can use a lot of my fishing business equipment for hunting and personal fishing. (Boats, etc)
I spent a ton on fishing when I was younger but it led into a great career. Probably was cheaper than a four year degee.
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Not as much as I've spent maintaining a woman for 40 years... and I hunt and fish a chitload.
Kent Does you wife know about this?
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I feel worse about money I didn't spend on hunting and fishing that I could have than I do about the money I did spend.
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Not as much as I've spent maintaining a woman for 40 years... and I hunt and fish a chitload.
Kent Does you wife know about this? ...and for a thousand CCI BR4's she won't hear about it.
These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.
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Over the last 15 yrs. or so I've spent $30K on hunting trips and reloading supplies. My wife is very supportive and has purchased plane tickets and made hunt payments, she goes to the range with me when I am preparing for a trip. Helps with the butchering and wrapping chores after the hunt.
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Bought land fifteen years ago for $100K. Monetizing it out means the deer so far were only about $4,000 each.
No way to rationally figure the answer to the question but the number is huge. Yeah but you still own the land. You can sell it and make the $100K back (or more). That's not the same as having "spent" it.
Don't blame me. I voted for Trump.
Democrats would burn this country to the ground, if they could rule over the ashes.
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You have to consider the alternatives.
I've spent well into the six figures on hunting in the West, Alaska, and Africa. But what were the alternatives? Stare at the TV and leave more money for my kids and grandkids?
Don't blame me. I voted for Trump.
Democrats would burn this country to the ground, if they could rule over the ashes.
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Not matter what it cost, it’s been worth it!
I’ve made some good deals and wasted money on others but my memories are priceless. I am now hoping my kids get to enjoy it as much as I have.
I’m sure I’ll spend plenty more.
"If I couldn't laugh I would go insane." JB
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There is a chance my wife could read this. I won’t be answering.
Sam......
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