Yoder
WKR
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- Jan 12, 2021
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I'm always blown away at the amount of money some of you guys have to hunt. I think it's awesome.
Thats what my wife says! LOLI'm always blown away at the amount of money some of you guys have to hunt.
If I structured my life differently and made it a priority, I could have done a couple of those hunts in my life. I admire people like you that have done it.Thats what my wife says! LOL
I was lucky in the beginning of my sheep/goat hunting carrier & drew a couple bighorn tags (98,99) and was hooked! Saved my money from selling hay & guiding & paid for a dall in 01 ($10,500) & stone in 2005 ($15,000). Did my first ibex hunt in 2007, mid asian in Kyrg and realized how much the rest of the world had to offer mountain hunters. Drew a Nevada desert tag in 2012 and hunted DIY. I've always been goal driven & like the quest to complete goals like the Grand, Ovis, Capra, NA 29 (currently 23). The 29 is tough! I've had some big swing & misses that hurt.
Our family businesses have been good. An outfitting business with my hunting buddy has helped as I get to travel with clients/friends also. Sometimes I hunt after they are done but mostly I just get to help make sure they are successful. Either way I get to experience some amazing countries. I feel very blessed my wife supports my passion, most of the time. There is no guarantee of tomorrow, go hunting today!