Why would I choose the topic of hunting? Well there are several answers to this question. One being hunting is my absolute favorite past time. Another reason is I work at a sporting goods store and I sell hunting and fishing licenses.  Not only do I personal love hunting and fishing, I also have a lot of knowledge on the topic.

                Hunting and fishing is something I was brought up too. My mom, dad, and brother all had a huge impact on why I learned to love the sport. My dad for buying and showing me how to use the guns, my mom for teaching me the proper way to dress in camouflage and all the techniques to hunting,  and my brother for always taking me out hunting with him.

                To me hunting is a way of relaxing. It’s being able to go out in the woods for hours and hours and have zero responsibilities. Listening to the sounds of nature and watching every detail that you may never have noticed before. Just being able to clear your mind from any drama that may be going on in your life is enough to keep me happy.

                I will have to admit though; my girly side does kick in when it comes to hunting. One of my favorite things about it is being able to constantly shop for new hunting gear. Even though to some it may just be camo, to me it’s like picking out diamonds at a jewelry store. My golden rule is you can never have too much. Whether it’d be clothing, boats, or pink gun and bows, I just seem to love it all endlessly.

                My favorite part of hunting though is the bond it has built between my brother and I. Hunting is something that we both share in common and we both enjoy doing together. We have had so many good and bad memories come from hunting. The happy moments when I got my first deer or my brother just shot a huge buck. Also the sad memories of “the deer that got away” or just sitting out in the woods in freezing temperatures not seeing a single deer insight. No matter what the memories may be, good or bad, I would not take them back for anything. To me hunting is not just a sport; it’s a way of living. Hunting is something I will continue to do the rest of my life and I will also teach my children one day.