I'm back...

[Soldier5]

As of the 9th of November I can proudly and happily say I am back from Afghanistan and will never go back. I came home to a 6 day old baby boy, my beautiful wife, and 3 year old daughter.  Truly thankful for everything I have. But there is no time to waste, late archery season is approaching and I have a lot of time in the woods to make up.  Gong to be hunting the base for deer and the Winston for elk.  I've never hunted the Winston, but from what I can gather there's plenty of animals just have to deal with the hoards of people and get off of the roads.  It's probably going to be more of a learning experience/scouting trip for next year more than anything but hey, maybe the traditional bow gods will be smiling upon me while i'm out there.

If anyone wants to throw a tip my way about the Winston I would appreciate it, if not then I can't wait to get in there and start figuring it out for myself. 

I also would like to thank all the HuntWa members who posted pictures/stories/and any general banter on the site as it made being away from the the things I love a little easier. You guys are awesome.

[billythekidrock]

Welcome home.
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[jackelope]

Welcome home. Thank you for your service.

[elkslayer99]

Welcome home and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!

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[Snipe]

Thanks for what you do!

[The Fin]

Welcome home and Thank you for your service!  Hunted the Winston last year. Lot's of people but if you get off the roads you will be okay.  Down low seemed the place to be.  Good Luck

[Instinct]

Welcome home and good luck!

[BOWHUNTER45]

Welcome home and thanks for serving and congrats to your new born son 

[3Under]

Welcome home, and thank you for your service.  I don't know the Winston well enough to offer any advice, but I do hope the traditional archery gods smile upon you.

[Griiz]

Welcome back, good luck and thanks for serving!

[MikeWalking]

Welcome back and thank you.  Enjoying the change in the weather??

[400out]

Welcome home. Thank you for your service.

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[Cap.Silver]

Welcome back and thank you.  Enjoying the change in the weather??

[Soldier5]

Thanks all! I couldn't be happier being back home and with my family.  I love this weather and everything about the NW.  It does help that I grew up in Oregon. 

Counting down the days until the late archery opener.

[wapiti hunter2]

Welcome Home...............Thank you for all you have done to keep us safe.