Now that the permit info has been posted I'll share part of my story and some more pics. Mainly some scenery pics.
About 2 weeks before season started I had the misfortune of having to tell Fanatic that there was a fire in the unit. For me, i felt like i was like having to tell him his dog died. We tried to stay positive but it was hard with pictures of huge smoke plumes, messages from others on here telling me about the fire growing, roads closing, etc. anyway. 2 other friends had this permit too and I could tell panic was setting in. All the work scouting, trail cams, learning roads, miles on trucks, all down the tubes. I'm writing all of this as a testament to sort of make a point. These guys all worked their butts off to get this hunt done and do the best they could to make it happen. I'm done flapping my gums.
A common theme. Headed down into the dark stuff.
The rainstorms sent some serious gully washers down these hillsides. A lot of the fresher sign got washed away.
Sunrises and sunsets were a common theme.
Fanatic in a common pose. Staring at the GPS.
