I remember you and to tell you the truth, I liked your "plucky" attitude; you kinda struck me as the kind of guy that could easily just "tough it out" if that was what was required. Yeah, hunting on public land versus hunting where you have property owner rights is a little different "ball game" and how people act/react is a little different given their vulernabilites (sp?) on public land. However, I have no doubts that you and your boys can hold your own "out west" especially since you already "warmed it up" on deer in the same general area (no pun intended for that 'hot season' you hunted in 2003).

On a side note, if you are in a caregiver situation for someone, then God bless you and may all go as well as possible. Blood is thicker than water for a reason.

Good Luck
EKM