RE: The Good 'Ole Days...
i am 32 and I have been pheasant hunting since I was 20. I just started deer and elk hunting 3 years ago and have been enjoying all of this with moments of frustration. Yes, those days are gone. Regretfully, for good. I have never known of those hunting conditions and wish that I had never heard of them so I wouldnt be dissapointed with what exists for the new generation of hunters. I have had to all but give up upland bird hunting because hunting is in essence a rich mans sport. Land owners that used to be friendly to hunters have now seen big dollar signs and leased all of thier land to outfitters that charge 250 or more a dayjust to hunt birds. Well, I wish them the absolute worst! I cant afford 250 a day and there isnt much WIHA or CRP available in my state. At least big game hunting still offers a good amount of BLM and national forest land. Good luck and I wish you the best! Dont quit hunting. EJ