I might have a chance at some waterfowl here this year. Next year I would like to plan a moose hunt and maybe some caribou. There's all sorts of small game up here, like grouse, ptarmigan, squirrel, and various varmints and furbearers. Next year I will be able to get my resident license, and my tags will be a lot cheaper as well. There might be a chance at a local black bear hunt, but that will just depend on what opportunity comes up.

I got up here taking a job that was supposed to be a bit of a step down from my regular work. Funny how when folks find out what you can do they keep asking for more. Now I have to come in two weekends a month to meet deadlines, and that is going to end next February, one way or another. I am averaging about 60 hours a week, and I have done that too much of my life. Now that I am here and my kids are grown, I don't need to keep pushing such a big rock anymore.