As we enter the 3^rd quarter of 2009, I can’t help but be amazed at all the incredible outdoor experiences I’ve had so far this year.  My regular job as host of Comcast’s “Outdoor GPS” TV show keeps me busy on a regular basis, but additional adventures were weaved into my calendar.

The first quarter was full of the various annual sportsmen shows.  I attended the Safari Club International convention, the SHOT Show and multiple regional outdoor shows.  In March I went hunting on the Big Island of Hawaii and shot a nice wild boar on my birthday.  It was an exciting hunt as the pig actually charged us while we stocked him in the thick forest!  We also went deep sea fishing off the Kona coast and reeled in Mahi Mahi, Aku and Ahi.  Needless to say, the BBQ grill was full that night.

Then I went spring turkey hunting in south-western Oregon with well-known outdoor writer Gary Lewis.  It was a fun, but tough hunt as the Tom’s were not very responsive that day.  We finally put our calls away and pursued the birds with a stock & spot hunt.  We had success, and smiles on our faces, at the end of the day as we bagged a gobbler.

Summer was full of other outdoor activities:  hiking and mountain biking in Breckenridge Colorado, behind the scenes visit at the Cheyenne WY Frontier Days Rodeo, a visit to Cabela’s headquarters in Sidney Nebraska and salmon fishing on Oregon’s Columbia River.

I wrapped up the summer with an annual Labor Day bear hunt in eastern Oregon.  We took 2 fat bears and also enjoyed some grouse hunting and fly fishing for trout in mountain streams.

The fall schedule is packed with additional hunting adventures;  deer, elk, upland birds and waterfowl seasons are scheduled in my calendar.  And, to top off my year, I’ll be headed to England for a traditional driven pheasant hunt in December.  Guess I need to buy some Wellie Boots and a tweed shooting jacket!

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