No one really influenced me to hunt as Dad died when I was young and Gramps didn't hunt. But living on the farm and Mom cooking anything I'd bring home got me started at a young age.

I was always one to do things the hard way, so when I could own a handgun I went out and got a 357 Max revolver and figured it would be a challenge to take game with it. I got 2 deer that fall and have been hooked ever since. I never read much on handgun hunting, or even hunting when I was younger. I guess that's why I read and collect some many books on the subject now.