Not every hunt ends in "success”. They're left with close calls and almosts; not getting close enough to close the deal, they can leave you tired and battered. But by the end of it, you're looking around, realizing how grateful for how lucky you are–for the people you're with, for the places you go, the experiences and lessons learned, for creating the new traditions and honoring the old traditions. And the best part about traditions is knowing there is always next year. ___ Blog: Good Luck Bucks by paul_kemper Hunters: wdkrings, fireguyak81, paul_kemper #buiiltforthemission #tradition #hunting #huntingtradition #bowhunting #alaska #alskahunting #sitkablacktails #traditionalbowhunting #mysteryranch