Heart breaking end to a disappointing season...

[longstevo]

So, in that light, our hunt was unsuccessful, but enjoyable nonetheless.  

Enjoyable, yet unsuccessful. That seems to sum up most of my muzzleloader adventures. Just keep in mind, though, that you were successful at gaining some good experience that might help you the next time you chase that big boy around.

Oh, true that.  That also sums up most of my own muzzie adventures.  As unsuccessful as I am, I always find myself back out there next year.