Need some Advice PLEASE!!!!!

[FishlakeElkHunter]

OK, So I have been trying to get motivated to lose the extra 40lbs I have been carrying around the last few years. I do good for a while and then get back to my old habits. I really want to do something about it. I travel for a living and it is especially hard.

Well my wife and I were discussing this and she told me that if I can get to my goal weight by July and do a Sprint Triathlon with her, that she will buy me a $5000 hunt for whatever I want.

SOOOOO....I think that is pretty good motivation!

Now here is where I need some advice from all you loudmouths (I mean professionals) haha

If you had $5000 to go spend on a hunt.....what would you do and why?????????

 

[kawboy]

Canada mule deer hunt! I would take a mule deer over any other species. You might even be able to kill a wolf while your there.



Rub some dirt on it, ya sissy!

 

[inline]

Caribou. Although you might run a little over budget.

For loosing your 40 pounds try Crossfit.com

Take out more than you brought in!

 

[Feleno]

LAST EDITED ON Jan-31-10 AT 04:51PM (MST)[p]Africa. if you'be been there it needs no explanation.

 

[FishlakeElkHunter]

Feleno....that is more than my $5000 budget! But that is for sure on my list!!!!

 

[eelgrass]

FLEH, $125 per pound....that's what I call motivation!

I would do a Sitka blacktail hunt in Alaska.

Good luck to you on the diet!

Eel

Know guns, know peace, know safety. No guns, no peace, no safety.

 

[BeanMan]

Go for it, fat boy!

 

[buncoboy]

Mexico muley !!!

 

[dwalton]

A quality aoudad hunt in the Davis Mtns in Texas.

 

[HKShooter]

Don't take it the wrong way, but I love your wife....seriously though what a gal to motivate you like that. You're a real loser if you don't kick arss and get r done. Check out Adventure Races also...kinda like a sprint tri but more fun IMO. If I had the 5K thrown my way I would seperate into 2 or 3 DIY type drop camps for the critters I love hunting the most. For me it's elk in the middle of nowhere. Good luck gettin' r done. Let us know if you're a real loser.


HK

 

[FishlakeElkHunter]

HK....Thanks man! I think I have the greatest wife in the world too! She just said she wants me to be healthier and if that is what it takes to motivate me then ok!

I read to her what you wrote and she really laughed!!! She said I need to be a loser and lose the weight!! Gotta love her!

Right now I am thinking about a Caribou hunt. I think you can do one in Canada and maybe shoot two of them for the 5k? I guess I need to get my butt busy before I start spending the money though huh!!!

 

[HKShooter]

Man you better get ur fat arss in shape to chase Caribou across that barren landscape. That's on my list one day too. Good luck with whatever you choose.

HK

 

[Wiszard]

40 lbs in 6 months.....that's gonna be a tough one. The first 2o will probably come off no problem....it's the last 20 that will be difficult. I wish you luck.

Have you thought of a cool fishing trip? Maybe down to Costa Rica for tarpon....or Peacock Bass......what about Mexico for big largemouth bass? Just a thought...

Steve

 

[mntman]

Papa Bear adventures, Moose hunt. You can do it for $5k from door to door, including shipping your antlers and some meat back.
Seriously don't go on a hunt for everyone on this website though, go on a hunt for yourself and what you want to harvest/see.
Mntman

"Hunting is where you prove yourself"

 

[Iowan]

PM sent.

 

[stinkystomper]

Namibia in africa has the cheapest safaris. The accomodations aren't the 12 star resorts of South Africa but it feels just like home with showers and all. For 5 grand you should be able to have a fully guided hunt for 7 days and kill about 7 animals which would include a cape kude, an oryx, springbok and other animals. airfare is ab out 900 so i would say africa

 

[MuddyBoots]

Sounds kinda like your counting your chickens before they hatch. Worry about getting into the best shape of your life first. A marathon is no small task. I second the recommendation on Crossfit. I lost over 30 lbs in just a few months, increased strength, and aerobic capacity significantly. Look for a Crossfit affiliate near you and "drink the Kool-Aid" as I like to say. Some people think its expensive but I don't think you can afford not to do it.

Now for a hunt...I would keep an eye open for a conservation tag here in Utah. There were some pretty good deals last year relatively speaking. I would much rather buy an awesome tag and go DIY than some of the forementioned ideas.

 

[FishlakeElkHunter]

Thanks for all the ideas guys. I knew I could count on some great ideas and some real smart ass ideas! I counted on it.

My wife is being really supportive and I know the 40 lbs is going to be difficult. More than anything I just want to get back in fighting shape and be a LOT more healthy than I am right now.

And just for clarification, I am NOT running a marathon. I would rather die. What we signed up to do is a Sprint Triathlon. It is here in Richfield and is just made for some fun. It is a 1/4 miles swim..in a pool. Then a 13 mile bike ride and a 3 mile run. I am not worried about how fast I finish, just that I DO finish. It will be something fun to train for to spend time with my wife....and yes...she will kick my butt!!!

Thanks for all the Hunt ideas. I almost booked an Africa hunt for this July, but backed out and a friend took his Dad instead. It is for sure on my list though!! I just want to go on a really fun hunt. I am open to all kinds of animals and my wish list is HUGE and LONG!!!!! I am even thinking of a Wing Shooting trip to MX or Argentina.

I got some of the emails that were sent and will be sending replys! Thanks guys!