I'm 38. Grew up rifle hunting deer and elk with my dad and then went off to college. Never had time to hunt while trying to keep up with my schoolwork in college and then was always too busy working and raising up a family after college. A few years ago I moved from the Portland metro area to central oregon for a lifestyle change.Slower pace over here, and more familyoriented area. It's also a vacation and outdoor sports mecca, there is just tons of things to do here. I started hunting again with some friends when I moved over here and have been loving it. My buddies over here have been bowhunting for years and have really taken me under their wing and taught me a lot. I really can't imagine trying to pick up bowhunting on your own with no experience with it at all, there isjust so much to learn. This experience has brought back many great memories I had of spending time with my dad as a youngster, and I just love spending time in the woods. Whether it is scouting out a new area or setting up a new treestand, I just enjoy the hell out of it.

Last year was my first year bowhunting, andwe got into a lot of elk (4 of my buddies killed bulls!). I never got a shot opportunity last season, but the adrenaline rush from having a big ol' bull screaming at us from 50 yards away was just unbelievable. I've been counting down the days till opening weekend since last year...it's almost here!