Real talk. Family talk. Life decision talk.

[WildBoose]

Thanks for all the replies, helpful and non.
It’s turning into a dumpster fire due to some bada$$ WKR.
Peace Out

 

[Poser]

Anyone on Rokslide that is going to try and talk you out of moving West most likely is a supporter of selling public lands. And we do have a few of those....

 

[Shortschaf]

Move. You can always move back

 

[cnelk]

Move.
Just be sure to be prepared for winter lasting a looong time compared to Kentucky.

This pic was taken March 2nd this year at my Wyoming place.

 

[WildBoose]

Move.
Just be sure to be prepared for winter lasting a looong time compared to Kentucky.

This pic was taken March 2nd this year at my Wyoming place.


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Wife is originally from Colorado and I’m a self proclaimed mountain man lol….the winters are actually one of the draws for us

 

[The Truth]

Dude, GO. You’ll never regret chasing your dream. Plus you have the support of your wife, which is huge. I wish I could go west. I live as far east as you can possibly get and own property in Kansas. I want to go live there so bad to fully enjoy my passion. But my wife is a beach girl and just couldn’t leave. Once we retire, I’ll go spend the fall/winter there. But that’s 20 years from now. I wish I was in your shoes

 

[Jimmy]

Aren't most of life's biggest regrets are when we DONT try something? Mine are.

 

[Blacktocomm]

Do it. Like others have said you can always move back.

On top of all the other benefits of outdoors and fewer people there is also no income tax in Wyoming. That could probably cover any costs for a really nice vacation back to Kentucky if you ever miss it.

 

[Mojave]

Or use the search function and see that his has been discussed ten thousand times.

 

[WildBoose]

Or use the search function and see that his has been discussed ten thousand times.

Thanks for your valuable input. If you have any more, do us all a favor......and refrain.

 

[S.Clancy]

Wife is originally from Colorado and I’m a self proclaimed mountain man lol….the winters are actually one of the draws for us

In fairness, CO winter isn't WY winter.

 

[cnelk]

In fairness, CO winter isn't WY winter.

Bingo

 

[WBT]

My vote is to move. I doubt it'll get any easier as your little girl gets older.

 

[WildBoose]

In fairness, CO winter isn't WY winter.

In fairness, CO winter isn't WY winter.

Indeed. But as a waterfowl guide that works 58-62 days strait in all weather conditions....I feel as though I am somewhat prepared. Not to mention, I grew up spitting firewood lol

 

[IDVortex]

Why WY? Commit and go to AK for a few years, go on a few MT Goat hunts, Sheep hunts and moose. Then move back to the lower western states.

 

[Hnthrdr]

Wife is originally from Colorado and I’m a self proclaimed mountain man lol….the winters are actually one of the draws for us

Co winters and nothing compared to Wyo, MT, ID. Is your wife an RN or does she have a specialty? Just know that any desirable areas in the west, access to decent schools, amenities, the home prices are insane. Basically doubled, starter homes close to 500k is the norm. Not sure what a guide makes in Wyo? but I would guess if you don’t own the outfit it’s not great pay, would love if some guide here could probably chime in. I would do it but I wouldn’t necessarily leave family, a support system, or do something that I know my wife isn’t 100% on board. I’m going to potentially be in the opposite position of you. My wife have voiced wanting to leave Co to maybe take over her family’s ranch in N. AZ in the not so distant future, while I like it there alright, my roots, family, and career are not there and there is a lot of hesitation on my part that when it was an abstract I told her yeah that would be cool, but when rubber meets the road, I’m not so sure that’s what I really want, at least not right now…

 

[cnelk]

I used to spit firewood too.

 

[dylanvb]

Like someone else said, move if you find out it’s not for you then move back.

A supportive wife helps which it sounds like you have but what are her reasons to stay?

I was in your position 3 years ago and my wife agrees it’s been the best thing for our relationship and for us to further our goals and dreams together. She was hesitant because her family stayed back and all her friends are back home as well. It worked out for us though.

 

[IDVortex]

Wherever you decide, if your wife is more of a city girl, dont move her to BFE, if my wife was on board on moving to a new state for me to chase my dreams, I wouldnt make it completely miserable for her. It could turn into a place of regret for her, which isn't good for your marriage

 

[cnelk]

Cool story bro. Next time, add more zombies

Hey. You’re the one who said spitting firewood.