As a whole, I feel like I haven't had a very good year in 2024. Mostly, it's all been related to a general feeling of burnout in my work life. Unfortunately, that rippled through a lot of the rest of my life.
On the bright side, looking back my year in the outdoors has been very good. Bright spots that have definitely kept me going.
In January, I had a great goose hunt with a couple of buddies. On of whom is unfortunately moving away in a couple of weeks.
I had a great turkey hunt with my lady in April. In the end, she got her first dose of what is feels like to miss...
In May, I killed a gobbler in a new-to-me spot. Later that month I got to catch a bunch of cool fish with my dad. He's largely ended his hunting career, but now, he loves to fish.
In late August, I missed a great pronghorn buck with my bow. Then, again, I missed another solid buck...
I took a sabbatical from work in September and spent nearly the entire month archery elk hunting in a great unit. It ended with a very bittersweet note but I did kill my personal best bull. Overall, it was a much needed break from everyday life obligations.
October found me helping my buddy with another elk hunt. He was able to tag his fourth elk, all of which I have been fortunate to be present for.
Towards the end of November, I was able to add another cow elk to my freezer.
Cheers to 2025!
