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Bow hunting is just so tradition will not have to end
much more fun than when I have to hang up my gun
hunting with a gun. Your fun for the last time, but it will con-
and curiosity does not end tinue on for further generations
when you hit the target. It of family.
continues to compel you as
you enjoy the relaxing
benefits of the woods.
Since that first hunt
and with
every The adventure began in November of
Colby Webb hunt there- last year when I submitted my essay to the
Senior Division Boy after, I have OK Wildlife Department essay contest. I
been able to couldn’t believe it when they called to say
become my essay won! The first thing that I got to do
Grade: 9 Teacher: Ashlie Ridenour more in was go to the SCI banquet. The food was
amazing and the people were very kind and
Age: 15 School: Stuart High tune with generous. I was thrilled to get to go to such a
nature neat event!
and my herit-
The second thing I got to do was the
Sharing the Heritage age as I step out of the hustle Texas Outdoor Camp in Hondo, Texas. It was
and bustle of life and into the
Hunting is and enjoyment as great outdoors. By bow hunting, held at the 777 Ranch and was another
well as a part of my heritage. I am involved in conservation amazing experience. It was an incredible
To be able to go hunting in the and giving wildlife a better habi- week full of fishing, fly fishing, shooting
bows, and all kinds of guns. The instructors
woods with my family is an ex- tat. Whether you want to enjoy were very helpful and knowledgeable. We
traordinary feeling. Hunting is a a good hunting trip with friends also got a tour of the beautiful ranch and saw
life changing opportunity and a or family or you are hunting for all their exotic animals.
great memory maker. For me, something to eat, you can al-
Last but not least was the ram hunt in
it’s not just about the kill. It’s most always obtain what you Stringtown, OK, at the Circle P Pogue Ranch.
about family friends and fun. need from another hunter. This The lodge was amazing, as well as the scen-
One thing I like more than rifle is part of what makes hunting ery around it. The hosts were so very kind. I
hunting with my family is bow so great and amazing. am getting my ram mounted so I can remem-
hunting. Bow hunting presents Above all, I believe my favorite ber the hunt for years to come.
more of a challenge to me. thing as a hunter is being able
I am thankful to all that helped with
With bow hunting, you have a to go hunting with my family. By the past year so I can look back on these
lot more to take in than just sharing this sport, we are able events and remember all the amazing oppor-
pulling the trigger. You have to to make memorable moments tunities I was so generously given.
take many things into consider- and connect with my heritage,
ation. For example, the wind whether in the woods or around 2017 Winner: Kellen Cansler
and types of arrows you use. the campsite. I hope this family
