Wow, I just stumbled upon this thread. Man, does this sound like me or what?!? Matt, I got you beat. I am now 43 years old and still relatively new to hunting. I started out shortly after the 2001 season and got into bowhunting, shotgunning, rifle hunting, etc...

My dad hunted in the 50's and 60's, as did my uncles. With me being the baby of the family - you know how this story goes - once I came of age, they had all given it up. So, all these years later, I wanted to go out and had nobody to show me.

I learned everything from the hunting education class and all the excellent advice from everyone on this board. [8D] This website is the most amazing thing I have ever been a part of and everyone offers advice, suggestions, friendship, hooking up for a hunt, etc...etc...

WELCOME ABOARD!!!!!!!!

Butch A.