My Pheasant Hunting Farewell

[Labradinger]

Wow, I hope I can go out while hunting AND while retired. In my opinion, those are some extremely lucky men. Your post makes it seem that you have a better idea on the way to leave this life. Those fellas left just as I want to.

Just took the kids to two nursing homes trick or treating. We work all our lives to get a bunch of stuff and end up in a room with very little possessions. No thanks. I wanna go out without having to think about going out.

 

[Goosemaster]

I'm going to be seriously bummed out if I have to stop pheasant hunting or turkey hunting.

 

[benelli-banger]

I'm going to be seriously bummed out if I have to stop pheasant hunting or turkey hunting.

Virtual reality googles…choose location, type of dog, type of beer, mud/no mud, age of roosters, nephew or not, etc…

 

[Matt D]

Virtual reality googles…choose location, type of dog, type of beer, mud/no mud, age of roosters, nephew or not, etc…

Tho k you are on to something there BB. Might want to market that.

 

[benelli-banger]

When I’m in the nursing home I’ll shift back and forth from hunting goggles to me and Bo Derek on the beach…

 

[Dakotazeb]

I'm going to be seriously bummed out if I have to stop pheasant hunting or turkey hunting.

Your time will come.

 

[2point]

Wow,!what a great run Dakotazep! Cherish the memories and continue to share your knowledge on here for us greenhorns.

I am closing in on 65 and this year I decided to give up archery hunting after 50 years. My shoulder was having issues, where I hunted whitetails the landowners died, houses are popping up everywhere. I have my young pup that I wanted to get out for birds. Shooting my bow last spring was more of a chore than enjoyment. Archery hunting is a commitment, that I didn’t really feel I needed.

I sold all my archery equipment and it was really tough. It was like retiring it made me feel old, and a bit defeated. This fall I have concentrated on birds and am really enjoying it.

Some day it will be bird hunting. Congrats on going out on your terms. I cant help but think of all the changes you have seen.

 

[Goosemaster]

If you can get up to the Canadian, I'll call in a big gobbler for you. You won't have to do much walking.

 

[goldenboy]

Zeb, I always enjoyed your posts, stories, and advise. Just remember the line from a country song "It doesn't end in a slow ride in a hearse." Now you need to prepare for what happens next. I wish I could have gotten a day to hunt with you somewhere along the way.

 

[akersrob]

Good luck, I have seen my elders reach this point, but please stay connected. You wealth of experience to pass out is invaluable. I wish you better health, peace, and strength, and wisdom.