Bakes, that was a very good story but perhaps a few suggestions for you in the future.

Outdoor writers have certain techniques that they follow, for instance:

Never admit to missing, writers are always the best shots in the story.

Never credit the other hunters, they should all be stupid and clumsy, only the writer is a good hunter. Always talk about the difficulty of the hunt and how your knowledge saved it from certain disaster. You should have explained that you were smarter than your mates in staying put, not that they were in better shape.

Always comment about the savage recoil of your weapon. Make it plain that only you or another writer can handle the recoil.

Always include a picture of you with the largest animal. Even if you aren't the one to shoot it.

Remind everyone how dangerous the animal is and how many people are killed or injured thinking about the particular animal.

Always pimp everything that you use or wear. You never know when some sponsor will pay you to write something. Include phone numbers and address's when appropriate.

Never affer a negative opinion about a product. If a knife blade breaks refer to the toughness of the animal, not the weakness of the design. Remember the sponsors.

I am sure there are other things to do. A very good read and obviously true.