A gift that will continue to give.
This week I was blessed with what I will call a Conquer Hunger Hunt. My good friend Chad Hymas introduced me to Brandon Clawson, an incredibly generous man who gifted me the opportunity to hunt on his ranch. This was a first for me in this type of setting and I received it with gratitude and respect.
Our freezers are mostly full at home, so from the beginning I knew what I wanted to do. Harvest this animal with purpose and share the meat with someone who needs it. What a blessing to be part of feeding another family.
The terrain was steep, thick, and beautiful. I spotted the bull close to a mile away, watched him disappear into the trees, and over an hour later he stepped into the open. A 700+ yard shot ended with gratitude, reverence, and a moment to reflect on the gift of life giving life.
The men I was with made the day even more meaningful. A guide full of life, a professor from Utah State, and men deeply rooted in hunting and conservation. ...