DD,

Thanks for the kind words!

No I don't have a TV show. Is that your criteria for a knowledgeable hunter? Because I've watched quite a few of those shows. And Its rare to see anything remotely resembling what I would call a "good hunter"! I see a lot of rich guys paying a lot of money to hunt in "private" areas or behind fences so that they can Kill a "MONSTER BUCK" to promote their show.

No need to run anything by me. I'm just a dumb ole country boy who has hunted all his life. I believe in hard work, honor, & ethics. (not saying that you don't). I'm sorry if I've come on too strong. I've been in camps with fellars who complained like you done in starting this thread. I've also seen that they where just as much to blame if not more than anyone. There are too many holes in your story. I see too many things that make me say "hummm?" Now, this is from you're own words. Maybe the guide was a prick, Maybe he didn't work hard enough. But, I see instances that some of your bad luck was of your own doing.

And my comment about common sense was directly related to the use of a borrowed weapon in canada. There is a definate lincense that must be applied for to be legal. Now, Maybe you done all the paperwork, or Maybe your guide figured no one would be the wiser. Either way I don't care, But you can't dismiss it as someone bullying you either.

Listen I'm neither Politically correct, nor refrained. I often run off at the mouth when I would be better served putting a cork in it. But, I call an Ace and Ace. I don't mence words. Maybe you're a stand up guy. Maybe, I miss judged you alltogether. I certainly hope so. Because my impressions where certainly not flattering. I apologize for any pain I may have caused you. For those of you who think poorly of me due to my responses on this thread, I am truely ashamed.