As usual, thanks for a great post and great pictures.

This type of experience is the direct opposite of that noted in Jabali's post on the pen-raised critters, and those that have experienced what you have here can probably agree that lots of hunting seems like "pen-shooting" in comparison! Such an exprience like yours here is one that sticks with a man for life.

I spent 6 weeks in the Congo 30 years ago and will never forget it. Very little game shot, but the experience of Africa in all its reality, dirt, sweat, tears and laughter was a thing that changed me for life.

Here out the front door we can hike, ski or drive for hours upon hours and never see a soul. That is a deep enjoyment of Creation that equals any "supermarket" hunt I've ever been on.

Thanks for a great thread!