It's a bear... and it's coming...

by Abbé Jean-Michel Poirier

Overview

What happens when an ordinary hunter is exposed to some rather extraordinary opportunities? From the first hunt in Canada's British Columbia it's easy to see that the guides and supporting staff are the heroes of these adventures. Too often they are the unsung and tireless professionals that make or break a hunter's trip. In the end, it is their hunting prowess that makes for a successful hunt, whether or not an animal is taken. It all begins in the wilderness of British Columbia on hunts for elk, moose, caribou and mountain goat. The sheer vastness of the wilderness and rugged remoteness of the region adds an element of difficulty and danger not normally encountered in other locales. Add to that the presence of the fearless grizzly bears prowling the mountains and things can get dicey in the blink of an eye. "Some days you get the bear, and some days the bear gets you," takes on an entirely new meaning as you start the day, hoping today doesn't fall into either of those categories. From British Columbia the scene shifts to Wyoming for mule deer and turkeys followed by a whirlwind trip to South Africa for plains game. Barely back from South Africa long enough to do laundry, we headed off to Idaho on a spring black bear hunt. Two more trips to Wyoming followed for antelope and elk before heading back to South Africa for Kudu and Waterbuck. Between the last two Wyoming trips, our first grandchild was born and the second was on the way. That was the impetus for beginning to document the details of these trips. Someday, hopefully our grandchildren will be able to read about my experiences with the same interest I used to read about others' hunts when I was a boy. Then maybe, just maybe one or more of them will find their way out to where the wild things live to see, hear, smell and feel for themselves what it's like to be truly alive and free.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940158219238
Publisher:	Page Publishing, Inc.
Publication date:	05/25/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	805 KB

About the Author

Charlie Rohrbaugh, is a lifelong hunting and fishing enthusiast. His parents owned and operated an Army/Navy store in partnership with his Grandmother during his childhood. It was through this connection, along with frequent trips afield with his Dad, that cemented his love of the outdoors. He was always fascinated by stories he read of big game hunting in the far flung corners of the world. He dreamed of hunting in areas where true wilderness still existed and survival was not always a sure thing. As time passed, the responsibilities of life always seemed to be too great an obstacle to overcome in order for him to ever fulfill those dreams. One day, that all changed. His dreams became reality and his life was filled with adventure. Proof that if you dare to dream and persevere you never know what wondrous things might transpire. He and his wife are native West Virginians but they enjoy traveling throughout the western United States. Exploring the old towns and buildings that still exist there. They were married in Virginia City, Nevada which is one of their favorite stops.