Memories I wouldn't have had otherwise. Hunting forced me to make time for the outdoors with friends/family I hold close. Not sure I'd have been so far from home seeing such amazing sunrises/sunsets were I not fishing/hunting.
It helped forge relationships with people I might not have ever met, and pursuing it (and fishing) meant meeting a buddy who'd become the closest friend I ever had. Lost him to pancreatic cancer a few years back and hunting has never felt the same since.
I still pursue it, I still fish, but depending on the day it can be tough to find the motivation honestly. Still feel extremely grateful to have known him.
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