Almost Gypsy Soul

I've been around hunting as long as I can remember and I enjoyed it. Not so much the kill part always, as I'm my own worst critic and am always concerned with making good, ethical shots. I like to take my time and sometimes that makes it very hard for me to come away with meat in the freezer. I went through a couple of years of not pulling the trigger because I wasn't confident in myself to make the good shot. The part of hunting that I enjoy most is not pulling the trigger, rather I look forward to being outdoors with the people I choose to go with me. I like the feel of the crisp air on my face, followed by sunshine. I like watching wildlife. I like having wild game in the freezer to eat all year long. I even enjoy processing the game meat to fill the freezer. This year, I met a boy who loves to hunt and he drug me out to remind me how much I enjoyed it as well. I made some good shots this year, renewing my confidence in myself. Coyote then Antelope. Most people don...

Last week was the week, I headed to hunting camp. As much as I enjoy a good week-long camping out/elk hunting trip, antelope hunting has inched higher and higher on my list of favorite gun activities. And here's why It's warm More likely to tag something Easier on the out-of-shape-factor It's warm Hunting camp includes mattresses and pillows...at my house It's warm Because I'm a procrastinator, I waited until the weekend before hunting season opened to make sure my gun was still sighted in....and it wasn't. 6 shots and I wasn't even on paper, in the next 6 I got it dialed in and my arm felt like it was going to fall off. I decided to take a break and come back the next day. We were right on track! Only to find out that it was no longer sighted in on opening day. :( It was a hunting disaster, I had a couple of shots which I proceeded to miss quite big. I was so upset with myself, thinking it was just me. We headed back to the range and sure e...