Better figure it out now. My wife is great about hunting. She even suggest days that I can go. This all started when we were dating. She doesn't like hunting but she knows I love it. She does her thing all year (antiques) and I remind her that my time is coming and she is OK with that. One of my buddies has a wife that threatens to divorce him if he goes. He begs to go once or twice a year and it tears him up because his wife gives him so much greif. If this is something you love, then she should understand that and allow you to go instead of changing you. It will only get worse after your married especially after kids come along. Better get it straight now before you say "I do" and she says "NO YOU DON'T". This is just my opinion but let me know when the wedding is and I'll make you a fair offer for your gun and gear. You won't be using them after the honeymoon. Allen