Well, gentlemen, sound like a few of us repeat spawners made a some fine memories in '24. Appreciate the vicarious adventures.

Having dallied with elk in MT and WY in years past, I'm contemplating a return to MT this fall if'n I can convince a local to share in the alpine pursuits. We'll see.

My dog days are likely past due to present life stages and other priorities. Should any of you wish for a willing witness to your upland adventures later this year, I'd be happy to contribute to the efforts and expenses. There's a sweet Italian 20-bore o/u that's appeared hereabouts that needs to have the dust blown out of the tubes. Shoot me a pm.

Wishing y'all heaps of happiness in the new year! Both the kind that makes a spontaneous appearance, and the kind that requires varying degrees of effort....