My cow elk hunt concluded yesterday, and the elk won. I hunted for over two weeks with a few days off for my knee surgery. We had a great deal of snow and that made it tough. Snow in the high country and mud in the low. Saw elk only twice and both times it was not physically feasible for me to go after them.

That said, the hunt was wonderful. The Ponderosa forest in white is beautiful, and each day started with the anticipation of success. That's what makes this hunting activity of ours so wonderful. Enjoying the outdoors, becoming a part of it so to speak,
and the pure joy of being able to be out there.

May all of your 2008 hunts be as good as my last one, with the bonus of some meat for the table at the end of it. I wish you all the very best for the New Year.

Happy New Year!!!!!!.....

Cheers and I'll second that.