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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: Soldier5 on November 17, 2012, 05:15:05 AM

Title: I'm back...
Post by: Soldier5 on November 17, 2012, 05:15:05 AM: 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.
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Post by: billythekidrock on November 17, 2012, 05:35:34 AM: Welcome home.
PM sent.
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Post by: jackelope on November 17, 2012, 06:00:45 AM: Welcome home. Thank you for your service.
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Post by: elkslayer99 on November 17, 2012, 06:03:39 AM: Welcome home and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!

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Post by: Snipe on November 17, 2012, 06:54:33 AM: Thanks for what you do!
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Post by: The Fin on November 17, 2012, 09:39:17 PM: 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
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Post by: Instinct on November 18, 2012, 03:27:34 AM: Welcome home and good luck!
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 18, 2012, 06:00:12 AM: Welcome home and thanks for serving and congrats to your new born son :tup: :tup:
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Post by: 3Under on November 18, 2012, 08:26:27 AM: 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.
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Post by: Griiz on November 18, 2012, 08:41:11 AM: Welcome back, good luck and thanks for serving!
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Post by: MikeWalking on November 18, 2012, 08:59:58 AM: Welcome back and thank you. Enjoying the change in the weather??
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Post by: 400out on November 18, 2012, 09:01:38 AM: Quote from: jackelope on November 17, 2012, 06:00:45 AM
Welcome home. Thank you for your service.
:yeah: x2
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Post by: Cap.Silver on November 18, 2012, 09:17:27 AM: Quote from: MikeWalking on November 18, 2012, 08:59:58 AM
Welcome back and thank you. Enjoying the change in the weather??
:yeah:
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Post by: Soldier5 on November 18, 2012, 09:44:29 AM: 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.
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Post by: wapiti hunter2 on November 18, 2012, 10:17:43 AM: Welcome Home...............Thank you for all you have done to keep us safe.
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Post by: sakoshooter on November 18, 2012, 10:56:27 AM: Welcome back and thanx for the service.
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Post by: seansfire on November 18, 2012, 12:44:12 PM: welcome home soldier. thank you for your service.