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<blockquote data-quote="ColoradoElkHunter" data-source="post: 2362805" data-attributes="member: 116731"><p>Hard to believe I've now been hunting solo for almost 50 years. That seems insane. Not the solo part but that it's been 50 years. If I had waited to just hunt when uncles and friends could/would also hunt with me I would have spent about 20 days in the woods and fields during the last 50 years. Be smart. Take precautions. Learn about yourself and how to take care of yourself. But, make sure you go every chance you get. There is really no describing a morning sunrise as you sit alone on a ridge top. Both the view and the feelings can't truly be expressed to another but you WILL always remember. Hunt elk in the high mountains and have a calf elk appear out of nowhere and decide to bed 15 feet from you. It's these miracles that touch your soul and also open your heart & mind.</p><p></p><p>You'll spend more time thinking about your loved ones and those that are gone but touched your life. Sometimes the only way to find your way back to your loved ones is to get away from all of life's distractions. Best of all, hunting solo is the best ego check in the world. I have never met a solo hunter who spent one minute asking me about my bow, my rifle, or my pack. We have shared hours talking about what we've seen.</p><p></p><p>I've been telling my family for decades that if I don't call or arrive as scheduled to wait two weeks so my body bloating will be gone. Of course this has always disturbed them. But, they finally understand after watching and praying for family and friends who have been eaten by cancer, or became debilitated by disease, or accidents occurring while safe at home. </p><p></p><p>Technology today means we can keep our loved ones connected to us better. Do it. They deserve their peace of mind. Keep going solo. It's what we all do every day of our lives. One day all too soon we won't have these days and nights of joy, tension, fear, excitement, special moments, and peace. I wish you just "one more solo hunt" and all of the equipment manufacturers will keep our equipment debates alive forever!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ColoradoElkHunter, post: 2362805, member: 116731"] Hard to believe I've now been hunting solo for almost 50 years. That seems insane. Not the solo part but that it's been 50 years. If I had waited to just hunt when uncles and friends could/would also hunt with me I would have spent about 20 days in the woods and fields during the last 50 years. Be smart. Take precautions. Learn about yourself and how to take care of yourself. But, make sure you go every chance you get. There is really no describing a morning sunrise as you sit alone on a ridge top. Both the view and the feelings can't truly be expressed to another but you WILL always remember. Hunt elk in the high mountains and have a calf elk appear out of nowhere and decide to bed 15 feet from you. It's these miracles that touch your soul and also open your heart & mind. You'll spend more time thinking about your loved ones and those that are gone but touched your life. Sometimes the only way to find your way back to your loved ones is to get away from all of life's distractions. Best of all, hunting solo is the best ego check in the world. I have never met a solo hunter who spent one minute asking me about my bow, my rifle, or my pack. We have shared hours talking about what we've seen. I've been telling my family for decades that if I don't call or arrive as scheduled to wait two weeks so my body bloating will be gone. Of course this has always disturbed them. But, they finally understand after watching and praying for family and friends who have been eaten by cancer, or became debilitated by disease, or accidents occurring while safe at home. Technology today means we can keep our loved ones connected to us better. Do it. They deserve their peace of mind. Keep going solo. It's what we all do every day of our lives. One day all too soon we won't have these days and nights of joy, tension, fear, excitement, special moments, and peace. I wish you just "one more solo hunt" and all of the equipment manufacturers will keep our equipment debates alive forever! [/QUOTE]
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