I didn't come from a hunting family. My father had hunted Commies during the Korean War, and afterwards wanted nothing to do with guns or killing.

When I was in my early 30's, a neighbor (avid bird hunter) talked me into trying dove hunting, which I liked a lot. In the last year or so, I got more interested in big-game hunting.

I went on my first deer hunt two months ago (didn't see any). I've been on a couple of feral hog hunts, which I've enjoyed immensely.

I've still got a lot to learn about hunting, and wish I could get more experience locally (without going broke).