2016 Blacktail - It's on!

[shanevg]

I'm off at noon and headed into the Western WA backcountry for 5 nights of solo archery hunting for blacktail deer. This is the trip I anticipate most each year. I literally spend 10 months planning, working out, shooting my bow, refining my gear, and anticipating for this trip. Ultimately my goal is to harvest the best organic meat available to feed my family for the winter. But a successful harvest is not the determining factor of a successful trip. The part I look forward to most is the time alone in God's amazing creation where all the distractions and barriers of a busy life seem to melt away and I can feel the presence of God more than anywhere else. For it is alone in the alpine where I can truly witness "Even the mountains and the hills bursting forth into song" proclaiming the glory of God.

I've been incredibly blessed with great alpine blacktails the last 2 years.  Honestly just being out there will be enough for me but I sure won't complain if God blesses me again with a solid blacktail buck.

Good luck to everyone headed out this weekend and in the coming weeks!

[Irish_hunter93]

Good luck Shane! Hopefully you can have as much fortune as in years past.

[pd]

Good luck, Shane.  You are an inspiration to us all.

[X-Force]

Awesome! Enjoy the rain... i mean trip. I cant wait for the conclusion.

[ELKBURGER]

Good luck, Shane.  You are an inspiration to us all.

A purist! Enjoy your time on the mountain... and may God bless you greatly!

[luvmystang67]

usually, i'd be really envious.  Looking at the weather forecast... i hope youre waterproofing is strong like ox.

[kodiak 907]

Good luck. That's a familiar view👍🏻

[fishnfur]

Shoot strait!  Best of luck.  (wish I was young again  )

[jkthomps]

Good luck! Looking forward to the write up and photos!!!

[RudyP]

👍🏽 get it!


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[Gringo31]

The part I look forward to most is the time alone in God's amazing creation where all the distractions and barriers of a busy life seem to melt away and I can feel the presence of God more than anywhere else. For it is alone in the alpine where I can truly witness "Even the mountains and the hills bursting forth into song" proclaiming the glory of God.

Spot on! 

[Ridgerunner]

Looking forward to your write up when you return and the lessons He teaches you up there.


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[Lucky1]

The part I look forward to most is the time alone in God's amazing creation where all the distractions and barriers of a busy life seem to melt away and I can feel the presence of God more than anywhere else. For it is alone in the alpine where I can truly witness "Even the mountains and the hills bursting forth into song" proclaiming the glory of God.

Spot on! 

That's really cool. It's a incredible awesome beautiful majestic creation. We are blessed to be able to enjoy and take part in it. God is good! I pray blessings on your hunt.

[Wingin it]

I am envious! I recall last year's buck and it was a Dandy for sure! Enjoy your hunt and I will be looking forward to the story and pics.

[westside Elkhunter]

Good luck. Looking forward to the story after you get back

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