I've been hunting out west since around 1996 DIY and just love it out there. Wish I'd started in my 20's instead of late 30's. Hunted CO, MT, and Utah thus far. Not really a trophy hunter although I'd love to take a big bull or muley. If that's the only reason I went then I'd quit. With price change in Montana my 3 brothers bowed out this year but I put in anyway. Heck, I could waste $200 on something stupid in a heartbeat. I'll go as long as I can afford to and my legs will carry me. I can still hunt deer in Montana for what Iowa charges for a non res license and I'd much rather cover ground than sit in a treestand all day!! I love every bit of the experience from researching new areas/points to scouring the topo software maps to the travel out there and the anticipation of the hunt and spending time in the woods with hunting partners. It's all good....