# @mysteryranch on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/COakZ7bpLyf
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/18297101-mysteryranch-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/2be5130cb2.jpg
- **Posted:** 2021-05-03T15:03:21.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** MYSTERY RANCH (@mysteryranch) — https://gondola.cc/mysteryranch

## Caption

In our latest blog, "Remembering Your Roots, from a Third-Generation Montanan" by codyvanorden, a third-generation Montanan asks us the question 'What does hunting mean to you?'. Cody was born and raised right here in Bozeman, MT. Cody started hunting with his dad at 6-years old. His dedication continued to grow, and he leaped headfirst into teaching himself everything he could. 

His first successful elk season wasn’t until he was 18. he harvested a nice 6-point bull wearing a pair of Carhartt work boots and a black Belgrade Panthers hoodie under his hunter’s orange. It was quite possibly one of the best days of his life. Everything he had worked for and taught himself finally paid off.

This last season, he had the opportunity to start hunting with horses – something he hadn't done since he was a kid. It turned out to be one of the most challenging and rewarding seasons he has ever had. A hunt that reminded him hunting isn’t a popularity contest – it’s about taking a break from the 8 to 5 grind, getting into the mountains, and having time to yourself.

Read more on how Cody remembers his roots before the start of each hunting season. 

Link in bio ^^
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