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Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: Sprung & Rusty] #6709025
12/28/19 09:10 PM
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I planned to have my house paid by the time I was 50 . I knew even I though was in pretty good physical condition that would be pushing it for me . I figured if the house was paid I could justify spending that kind of money . I came up a little short on the 50 but I still had it paid by the time I was 51 The only problem than was The company I worked for over 33 years went out of business . Now I was starting a new job with less salary and no vacation time . I should have just went because that company went out of business also and I would have been better off than and now had I never taken a job there to start with. Another go round on unemployment followed by health issues that I still deal with every day put an end to the plan I had .For all of you posting here on this subject my advice is do it as soon as you can while you can

Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: Sprung & Rusty] #6709027
12/28/19 09:11 PM
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Probably won’t top this year, getting to watch my son stick an arrow in a nice bull elk, then killing a bear off the carcass. I also killed my first elk, tho not as impressive as his. [Linked Image]
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Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: w side rd 151] #6709033
12/28/19 09:14 PM
12/28/19 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by w side rd 151
I planned to have my house paid by the time I was 50 . I knew even I though was in pretty good physical condition that would be pushing it for me . I figured if the house was paid I could justify spending that kind of money . I came up a little short on the 50 but I still had it paid by the time I was 51 The only problem than was The company I worked for over 33 years went out of business . Now I was starting a new job with less salary and no vacation time . I should have just went because that company went out of business also and I would have been better off than and now had I never taken a job there to start with. Another go round on unemployment followed by health issues that I still deal with every day put an end to the plan I had .For all of you posting here on this subject my advice is do it as soon as you can while you can

Yes sir, I can relate. I never thought I'd be a gimp in my 50's. Do what is your dreams even if you can just barely afford it. Because there may come a time when even if you have the money, your body says no.


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: Sprung & Rusty] #6709034
12/28/19 09:14 PM
12/28/19 09:14 PM
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Posts: 6,956
Northern Mn
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Posts: 6,956
Northern Mn
Mountain caribou

Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: Sprung & Rusty] #6709053
12/28/19 09:25 PM
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Archery Mule deer would be mine

Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: grumpa] #6709075
12/28/19 09:47 PM
12/28/19 09:47 PM
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Posts: 63,017
Minnesota
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Minnesota
Originally Posted by grumpa
330 or Waggler. Does his guiding business have a website or someplace with info? A BIG BEAR is on my bucket list, and I'm running out of time.

Sorry Grumpa for not answering you earlier. I was outside all day.
Mark Wagner. (Waggler on here) is the Greatest! If you PM him he could tell you about his Hunts and Guiding.... Mine was planned out for 5 years so I could Save the money.

The Hunt was my Bucket list #1. I went all in after a Stroke and recovery. Mark planned out a specialized hunt for me as I have 1 carotid artery left and couple other issues post recovery.

What w. Side rd. 151 said ^^^ IS SO- VERY TRUE!!!


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Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: Sprung & Rusty] #6709189
12/28/19 10:52 PM
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Asheville, NC
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A Boone & Crocket buck in my home state of N.C.

Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: Sprung & Rusty] #6709196
12/28/19 10:58 PM
12/28/19 10:58 PM
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SE NEBRASKA
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I did accomplish one dream hunt..... a lucky draw !! [Linked Image]


Remember "Forbidden Fruit makes many Jams"
Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: Sprung & Rusty] #6709200
12/28/19 11:00 PM
12/28/19 11:00 PM
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Posts: 6,119
Northern Wisconsin,Rhinelander
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Northern Wisconsin,Rhinelander
Nice ram!

Chris


>>In God we trust<<
Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: Sprung & Rusty] #6709213
12/28/19 11:07 PM
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Bighorn-Nice one cat man-must’ve been awesome
2nd-mountain lion with dogs

Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: NebrCatMan] #6709222
12/28/19 11:10 PM
12/28/19 11:10 PM
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Minnesota
Originally Posted by NebrCatMan
I did accomplish one dream hunt..... a lucky draw !! [Linked Image]

What a Ram!!!


NRA and NTA Life Member
www.BackroadsRevised@etsy.com




Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: Sprung & Rusty] #6709245
12/28/19 11:24 PM
12/28/19 11:24 PM
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MT (Big Sky Country)
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For me it's a tie between a musk ox , grizzly , moose and caribou but for me cancer reared its ugly head I kicked it to the curb being cancer free for 2 years now I'm going to start buying lottery tickets ha ha
Allan


Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: Sprung & Rusty] #6709247
12/28/19 11:25 PM
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Fly in moose hunt, elk somewhere.


My heart belongs to my family.
My body belongs to my work.
My soul belongs to the woods.
Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: Sprung & Rusty] #6709265
12/28/19 11:40 PM
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Canadian Black Bear with Bow
Alaskan Moose with Bow or Rifle
I may get the Black Bear Hunt but I think the Moose Hunt May be out of reach , financially

Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: Sprung & Rusty] #6709313
12/29/19 12:47 AM
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All my younger years I dreamed of hunting for big whitetail in the Midwest, when I turned 30 I got to thinking that I better start doing it now while I was still in good health and my favorite hunting partner(dad) was still able. I now hunt Illinois and Ohio, and 4 years ago me and my father bought a house in Southern Ohio. Last year I killed a 193" boone and crockett buck in Ohio and my dad was there to share it with me. So I guess I've already lived my dream hunt but we'll continue to do it for as long as we are able. Some guys give me crap about hunting in 3 states but I work hard and save my money so I can, instead of putting it back and waiting til I don't feel like it or my father isn't able. Now if I can just get my brother to join us it would be even better [Linked Image]
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Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: Sprung & Rusty] #6709318
12/29/19 12:56 AM
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Northern Wisconsin,Rhinelander
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Northern Wisconsin,Rhinelander
^^^^^Holy Goliath^^^^^^

Chris


>>In God we trust<<
Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: Sprung & Rusty] #6709367
12/29/19 01:51 AM
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Priest River, Idaho USA
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Stone sheep or African plains game most likely will never happen but I can't complain. I live in a awesome state and have shot most available game animals.


"They Say Nothing is Impossible,
But, I Do Nothing Every Day."
Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: Sprung & Rusty] #6709377
12/29/19 02:12 AM
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American In the Pyrenees; Fran...
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American In the Pyrenees; Fran...
When I moved here to France I thought I'd maybe hunt in Africa, but over the years most of Africa doesn't feel very safe anymore. South Africa doesn't appeal much for some reason.

Moose in Kamchatka would be a dream hunt for me. I've killed a Yukon, but I've heard they're even bigger in Kamchatka.



Pete

Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: Sprung & Rusty] #6709384
12/29/19 03:17 AM
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Maine, Aroostook
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Maine, Aroostook
Africa circa 1910.

Re: Big game dream hunts [Re: Posco] #6709409
12/29/19 07:32 AM
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Red stag during the rut in New Zealand

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