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What animal is in your dream hunt?
PAHunter:
Is there an ultimate animal you dream of hunting?
Crouched behind some trees I hear the unmistakable splash of a large animal cross the stream 40 yards in front of me. As I stare across the small grassy meadow the source of those sounds has not yet emerged from the thick brush. My heart races in excitement and anxiety preparing my body for the confrontation that is about to occur. The feelings are familiar but far more intense than ever before because this time there is uncertainty over who will be the victor in this confrontation. My ears are now super human and hone in on the location of the steps. My eyes confirm as great brown bear steps out to survey the field with head held high. My left hand adjusts into an all too familiar position on my bow grip as my right hand grasps the string. Other than that there is no movement in my body or mind. As I focus the world fades into nonexistence and all I see is my prey, no, I see one out of place hair on my prey that sits just behind its front shoulder. The great beast slowly walks through the meadow. 20 yards, 15 yards, I slowly raise my bow, 10 yard, I slowly draw, 8 yards, I exhale, 6 yards, my grip relaxes as the string slides forward and my arrow takes flight propelled by my handmade bow and dream…
Well that’s how my dream hunt may go. Hopefully it ends with the great brown bear lying on the ground instead of me becoming his lunch. Haha I took my wife and daughter to the museum today and they had to pull me along as I stared at each exhibit in the North American game section, as my mind ran through endless fantasies of possible encounters with the amazing animals I saw. This brown bear was my favorite as hunting one is my ultimate dream hunt. Though being close to this guy almost made me reconsider this goal and my sanity.
My ultimate goal with hunting is to create great adventures and memories for me and my family. But dreams of encounters with the great game species of North America sure gets my blood pumping! So what animal is at the top of your bucket list?
Pat B:
Last time that question was asked here on PA got me two trips to the San Juan Mountains of Colorado on elk hunts with Little John(Kenneth) and an open invitation to come back. Unfortunately no one told the elk about the hunts. Maybe my next trip will be the one. ;)
PAHunter:
@Pat: Nice! As an old elk hunting friend of mine said when I questioned where all the elk were, "oh the elk are out there, they are there". That trip I saw 3 elk in the distance, 10 muel deer, and 5 moose. I'm still drooling to get back out there. I fired no shots but it was a perfect hunt all the same. Good luck next time, hopefully the elk will be there for us!
koan:
For me it will be hog huntin, followed close by a monster alligator gar hunt... Brian
killir duck:
i want to hunt BIG muleys, where i live a big muley is 25"-28" wide 150"-165" b&c score, and it takes alot of work to get one, especialy with a bow, i want to hunt those 30"+ monsters
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