It sounds like an " opportunity" to renegotiate with " the boss" . I' d try to be diplomatic, but explain it' s an important part of my life to be able to hunt, too.

From Duluth, the only big game I know of that is early in that area is black bear. As you probably know, the season opened there last Monday.

Otherwise, MEA or other long weekends to take the " kids" and " boss" with might be a possibility farther from home. But it' s tough in the summer. And even if you get a big animal in late summer, if there is a season, how would you cool it down quickly to keep it from spoiling? Good Luck!