Yes I believe it was a kit. I think he bought it already assembled actually, but has since changed the engine twice, lengthened the fuselage, built new wings that are longer and wider, re-skinned and painted the whole plane including wings. New prop, little tundra tires, tail dragger wheel...
I didn't draw this year, but should be back next year. I love hunting these little critters! The last one was with the Muzzle loader. Might try the pistol next year. Mostly just a great time to get out of the weather here at home and enjoy the desert!
This is as close to self built as I'm going in :) . My brother-in-law has built and re-built most of this plane. I'm amazed at his work every time we go out! A little off topic, but it is a pretty cool plane to me!
Bear makes excellent breakfast sausage. I make at least 1 bear into it a year. Just keep it simple with whatever seasoning you prefer for breakfast patties. My whole family loves it browned with eggs and cheese for breakfast burritos. My wife and my step-sons didn't grow up around hunting and...
That's really cool that you got yours with archery gear! We actually were a little let down at first about not having any pack out really, but looking back we'll take luck when we get it :)
No packing to speak of (just by chance and an old two track). It still took us quite awhile to get him back to camp, with trying to keep everything clean and wanting to save the cape and the robe. We got all the quarters off and bagged along with the huge backstraps and an amazing amount of meat...