kaiviti
Member
- Location
- Calgary, Alberta
I joined this site about a year and a half ago as I was directed by someone in the know. Hung around while I thought about it and thought about it. Read a lot on here just for information. Yesterday I finally sent in the forms for my PAL/RPAL. I'm primarily interested in shooting sports for the hunting (even though I've never been) aspect. I only applied for my RPAL as the instructor I took the course from said it was important to apply for as a way of guaranteeing our rights.
I grew up in the city living in Surrey pretty near all my life and became really became interested in the outdoors about 16 years of age when I took up rock climbing. This sport took my on all kinds of amazing adventures doing a lot of minimillist camping which I still love to do but since the kids havent been able to get out at all. This summer looks promising for it though.
I'm interested in hunting because I'm a meat eater. This may sound silly but I feel that's a privledge and not neccesarily a right. I think it's important to actually hunt and field dress as a way of earning that privledge and of showing respect to the animal's that died.
Anyways a little over a year ago I moved to Cochrane Alberta. I see wildlife almost every single day and figure I'm finally in a position to get my firearms.
I'm hoping once my PAL is approved to maybe meet up with some of the old time shooters for some much needed experience. Also if their is anyone who does a lot of hiking/camping with just what fits on their back I'd love to pick your brain as I'm not that experienced with dealing with exposure and such at this altitude. Most of my trips were based up or down the coast.
Anywho it's good to finally be actually posting here. Hope it goes well.
I grew up in the city living in Surrey pretty near all my life and became really became interested in the outdoors about 16 years of age when I took up rock climbing. This sport took my on all kinds of amazing adventures doing a lot of minimillist camping which I still love to do but since the kids havent been able to get out at all. This summer looks promising for it though.
I'm interested in hunting because I'm a meat eater. This may sound silly but I feel that's a privledge and not neccesarily a right. I think it's important to actually hunt and field dress as a way of earning that privledge and of showing respect to the animal's that died.
Anyways a little over a year ago I moved to Cochrane Alberta. I see wildlife almost every single day and figure I'm finally in a position to get my firearms.
I'm hoping once my PAL is approved to maybe meet up with some of the old time shooters for some much needed experience. Also if their is anyone who does a lot of hiking/camping with just what fits on their back I'd love to pick your brain as I'm not that experienced with dealing with exposure and such at this altitude. Most of my trips were based up or down the coast.
Anywho it's good to finally be actually posting here. Hope it goes well.
