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I grew up hunting and fishing. My grandfather was a Forest Service agent who instilled in me and my brother a deep love for the great outdoors — a love I now hope to pass on to my own children.

As a kid, I used to look across the Gorge at Little Mountain and dream about the day I’d get to hunt there. I remember tagging along as my dad and grandpa harvested cow elk, and ever since, I’ve dreamed of my own chance at a trophy buck or bull in that country.

I’ve yet to draw a deer tag — 0 for 25 so far — but I was fortunate enough to pull an elk tag for Pine Mountain. As I glassed, drove, and hiked that country, I was overwhelmed by its bea

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