OK, since everyone is talking about government jobs and going to college to get a maters......etc......let me expound a little on my last comment and current situation.

I own and operate a fishing and bear hunting camp in NW Ontario. I don't have a degree of any sort. Hell, I barely made it through High School.....it wasn't because I wasn't smart enough, I was way too preoccupied with hunting and fishing.

I grew up in a family that owns grocery store, hardware stores, greenhouses and my father has owned other businesses such as restaurants, etc.

During my early years and all through High School I had a serious debate as to what I wanted to do for a living. I tried 4 different colleges and bombed out.....big time. Again, I was too preoccupied with hunting and fishing.....pretty common theme in my life.

Rewind....when I was 9 years old my father took me on my first fishing trip to Canada. Needless to say, I was hooked. Ever since that day, I knew what I wanted to do with my life......I just didn't know how to do it. That was until 6 years ago.

At the age of 25 I had the opportunity to buy into my current camp with my brother and another guy. I jumped at it and so did my wife. BUT, before I did, I had to decide if I wanted to make my passion my "job." I did.

I quickly realized that it was a hell of a lot more work than originally thought....but I was outdoors and doing/being around things that I love. I have a love for people and I love to see them having a good time in the outdoors.

I don't get to fish as much as I used to, but like most here hunting is my true passion. I bust my arse off for 14-16 hrs a day for5 months straight in the spring and summer and I work a ton at marketing in the winter and early spring. BUT, I have from mid-September until the end of December to virtually what ever I want......HUNT. Actually, because I guide bear hunters, my hunting season starts in late July.

There are days I wonder what the hell I'm doing.....things would be much easier working for the man and collecting my check, but not nearly as rewarding. When I have those days, I look at my other options and smile.....I'm right where I want to be.

SO.......I guess what I'm saying is, if you have the desire and an outdoor life is what you want, do it.....choose your path in life and love it. I have and so can you.