MaineFlatlander
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I have traveled West from Maine every year for several years to hunt. I have rifle and/or bowhunted most of the western states over the years taking Bighorn Sheep, Mtn Goat, Elk, Mule Deer, Javelina, Moose, and Antelope. All of these hunts have been DIY hunts proving that some hunters from the East can do very well in the mountains.
This year will be another year of travel. I retired from law enforcement last year and now at the age of 47 work as a full time dad for my 16 month old son. Since the wife and I are expecting son #2 in about six weeks, in general, I applied for harder to draw hunts knowing my time will be limited this fall. So far I have drawn an antelope tag in Nevada and should have a real good chance at drawing antelope tags in Wyoming with two of my brothers.
We had a mild winter in Maine and an early spring. I have been taking my son on 3 mile hikes almost everyday to stay/get in shape. When you can throw a rock and hit tidal water from the house you need all the help you can get hiking at 12,000 feet!
My hunting season has started good. This is the first year hunters have been allowed to take two turkeys during the spring season in Maine. I have filled both tags with nice gobblers using archery gear.
I have traveled West from Maine every year for several years to hunt. I have rifle and/or bowhunted most of the western states over the years taking Bighorn Sheep, Mtn Goat, Elk, Mule Deer, Javelina, Moose, and Antelope. All of these hunts have been DIY hunts proving that some hunters from the East can do very well in the mountains.
This year will be another year of travel. I retired from law enforcement last year and now at the age of 47 work as a full time dad for my 16 month old son. Since the wife and I are expecting son #2 in about six weeks, in general, I applied for harder to draw hunts knowing my time will be limited this fall. So far I have drawn an antelope tag in Nevada and should have a real good chance at drawing antelope tags in Wyoming with two of my brothers.
We had a mild winter in Maine and an early spring. I have been taking my son on 3 mile hikes almost everyday to stay/get in shape. When you can throw a rock and hit tidal water from the house you need all the help you can get hiking at 12,000 feet!
My hunting season has started good. This is the first year hunters have been allowed to take two turkeys during the spring season in Maine. I have filled both tags with nice gobblers using archery gear.