Hike to Hunt: An Oregon Success Story

In 2017, I was fat, frustrated and looking for my next excuse for a failed season. I’d hunted 20 archery seasons without killing a bull and it was never my fault. It was too hot, or too crowded or the ODFW had set the season dates too early. As long as I didn't have to take accountability for my personal shortcomings I was able to accept another season without killing a bull. Over the years the pressure of coming up short and whatever excuse I’d hung my hat on, the previous year began to ...