The Western Hunter

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I'm 28, I own a horse farm in eastern Kansas, and am an avid big game hunter with bow, muzzle loader and rifle. From about age 16-25 I guided hunts all over the country, including working for outfitters in Alaska, Colorado and Kansas. Now that I have started a family, I stick closer to home instead of leaving for months at a time. I have hunted and taken the majority of the 27 big game species in North America and am looking forward to completing my super slam of North American game in the next 15 years or so. Many of the hunts I do are back pack hunts in the wild country with nothing but food, water and a weapon. Several times a year, I take my horses out on a rifle hunt for whitetails and deeply enjoy riding through the plains and filling my doe tags. Horse packing is one of the many skills I have developed in order to extend my hunting opportunities. For me, the less technology involved, the greater my sense of accomplishment afterwards. Technology has it's pace, but I appreciate the greater level of skill it takes to live on this earth without it. I write a blog called The Western Hunter. In that, I highlight aspects about hunting the Rocky Mountain States and give advice about trophy potential, tactics and especially the tools of the trade. My adventure seeking nature has driven me to all the corners of North America in pursuit of both adrenaline and game. Being the best drives me; always learning, always practicing for the moments that I can push myself to succeed where others fail. As a hunter this means that I will hunt harder, work harder and learn more, faster. This competitive nature in me has been a blessing to me and my family. Every day, I thank the Lord that He made me what I am. The apex predator on this earth.