Back from my first big game hunt

Growing up as the eldest child in a Marine Corps family meant that I was taught early the importance of conscientious hunting and providing naturally for oneself and one's family.  I have always enjoyed these days spent outside.

Texas deer, however, are a bit different than moose in Delta, Alaska!  Those in the party with 20-40+ years experience called "the most difficult they have ever been on." It was an adventure and I loved it!  Many blogs and photos coming soon..... featuring moose, wolves, falls into icy rivers, injuries, 4-hour ATV rides and wild river crossings, a medical emergency in the middle of nowhere, and more, the updates will continue for a while.

To get to the spot where this photo was taken, we hiked in 1.5 miles, crossed the Tanana by boat, completed a 10-mile ATV trek through soft forest, reached base camp, rode in another 18 very rocky miles up the river (crossing the water over a dozen times), and hiked in another 2 miles. It was a crazy, wonderful trip!