I learned to hunt in my thirties, they were all lean tough hunting years. I spent most of my time teaching myself and chasing blacktails in the Chilliwack Valley. Hard hunting days all around, but good learning. Years went by with barely seeing animals and not even being close to shooting anything. I learned hunting is a tough game. Then I moved out to the island where deer numbers were higher and the terrain more forgiving. I was on animals regularly but I needed to be in close range. So then the education really began. These days I usually get a deer or two but mostly fill my freezer with the sheep I raise. I'd love to get out and hunt something other than blacktails in other areas of the province, but life and a young family get in the way of these adventures for now.