THE ADVENTURE

Hunting and camping have been passed down for many generations in my husband’s family and we continue the tradition with our daughters.

Written by Kathy Porter

We have passed down a great appreciation for the outdoors along with the discipline of hard work and patience that leads to the satisfaction of not only a mount on the wall, but delicious meat in the freezer for our family.

We have taught our children to replace the disappointment of an unfilled hunting tag with gratitude for the adventure and lasting memories with family and friends.

These lasting memories are moments created by days of searching and hiking, lunch time around small campfires on cold, wet days, naps on the side of a mountain and tasty snacks stored in backpacks.

e adventure is created in conquering the steep mountain, outsmarting the wild animal and always the “short cut” back that turns out to be even steeper and more treacherous than the “long way” in.

Hunting usually begins with great expectations of a trophy animal but oen ends with tired, sore muscles, and great memories of time spent with friends and family. e adventure is in the searching, the exploring and if things turn out right, the stalk. e mountainous terrain, and unpredictable weather provide great beauty and unexpected challenges.

God’s creation keeps us in awe and wonder.

All of this culminates in a peace found on the mountain that cannot be found anywhere else. is peace, far from cell phones and the many distractions of the world, draws us to the Creator.

e beauty and mystery of creation leads to deep gratitude for all life and quality time with our loved ones. is peace clears the mind and heals the soul.

Experiencing the raw outdoors firsthand through the time-honored tradition of hunting is part of our family’s heritage.

e mount on the wall and even the unfilled tag in the drawer links our past to the present and to future generations and has priceless value that cannot be purchased or found anywhere else.

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