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I miss the old days, just like everyone else. But…I really prefer my new sub-moa bolt action rifle to a 30-30 lever gun I really prefer my Kenetreks to wet tennis shoesI really prefer Kuiu, Sitka and Kryptek to damp flannel and jeansI really like using my spotting scope and binoculars to spot and stalk (instead of Dad sending me on a death march through a draw while he watches to see what I scare out of it)I seem to get lost a lot less now that I have a GPSMy Eberlestock daypack makes my rifle a lot easier to carry than a leather slingI haven’t been chased off anyone’s private property since I started using OnXMy sleeping bag is light enough that I will actually carry it on a hunt nowYou would have to beat me with a 2X4 to get me to carry binoculars on a strap around my neck againMy backpack doesn’t rub little holes in the small of my back like my Army surplus pack didI haven’t had to hitchhike out of the woods since I started buying new trucksSo… like you guys, I really miss the old days. I’d go back if I could… but I’d really like to bring all my gear with me .(Dang. I miss my mullet though..)
Good old number 11
So sad, bigmacc your right, at least we got to see it when it was good!
Its all these memories that make me say how sad it is what has happened to the Methow as far as hunting goes. Ive said many times, that in its day, I would have put it up against anywhere or any state as far as quantity and quality goes for top shelf mule deer hunting. What this state and its Dept of Wildlife has let happen to this herd is just plain horrible. Sorry, I know a lot of folks are to young to know what I'm talking about and I know there are some in positions of power that can't wait until folks like me are not around to tell these stories of the great hunting there was in this state, the abundance of quality animals and the great opportunity that was available right here in our own backyard.