My feelings mirror yours somewhat, only ill be 18 in a week or two, not 40. I am going to start venturing out BEFORE I reach that accomplishment level with whitetails...I have my first buck with a bow, not too bad of one either...But that is it basically. I have alot more to do, learn, achieve, and experience before I could even dream about being an accomplished whitetail hunter....BUT, that isn't keeping me from branching out into hunting abroad. Like you, I have so many more hunting goals than just whitetails, I might as well start in on them young...My first, is to complete the NA Deer Slam. I have a plan to do it in 6 years, which will probably be shattered to pieces after just the first year, but I am going to try everything within my power to do this in 6 years. We will see....

First step, get in shape. Im not in bad shape, but a little more upper body strength would do me wonders. I have pretty stout legs, but need to amp up my cardio as well. Starting this week, I am starting in on a 8 month plan of exercise to get ready for my first excursion next August.