Have you had to choose a life in the woods or on the saltwater?

[5MilesBack]

I could totally see Apr-Sept living in the mountains, and Oct-Mar living on the water. My wife and I have really thought about that option for some time now. But I just can't grasp leaving each home vacant 6 months out of the year, or having others using them when we aren't there.

 

[Laelkhunter]

I personally would choose the woods because I get seasick very easy. No offshore fishing for me.

 

[RC_]

I grew up in CT and spent a lot of time on the water fishing and sailing until my teens. Went to school in Mass, moved to NYC and then spent a few more years in CT. Also hunted from when I legally could.

I can’t answer your mountains vs. salt question since I often contemplate the same thing. Obviously subject to your career, but I feel like I can pretty definitively say you should leave CT. Much better fishing and hunting opportunities in other parts of New England and the east coast, in areas that are going to be cheaper and likely align with your political views better.

For reference, I’ve been able to scratch the adventure itch better while living in Washington, DC than I ever did in CT. Mountains and, to me, seemingly endless public land to hike and hunt within 2-3 hour drives. Have since moved to northern Virginia and enjoying the benefits that come from being in a more freedom loving state. Other areas of Virginia and the Carolinas you could be in the salt or mountains within a few hours either way, benefit from better gun laws, lower taxes, etc.

Career and family will likely keep me from ever heading west permanently but damn if it isn’t appealing.

 

[TexasCub]

You have to take into consideration what phase of your life you are in too. I was a die hard mountain sheep hunter in my 30’s , I could carry 100lb packs in steep treacherous terrain, etc. fast forward 25 years and multiple surgeries later and I have zero desire to do any of that type of hunting, hell I have zero desire to pack out an elk but I’m not lost from adventure. I can launch a 30ft twin engine center console by myself and fish from light to dark 3 days a week. Or fish inshore on a 22’ bay boat every day of the week. You need to match your means with your adventurous desires depending on the phase you are at in life.

 

[fatlander]

If I had unlimited funds, I’d have a place in AK that I spent enough of the year to be a resident with hangar and a super cub. Then I’d have a small place in the keys with a center console to spend the worst of the winter fishing.

If I had to pick one or the other, I’d choose hunting over fishing. Only you can decide what’s best for you and your family.


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