Hello, I am elkbelch also known as Shawn. I live in West Central Missouri.
I have been hunting since childhood, 8year old with a pocket full of 28 ga shells and his early 1900s trusty Iver Johnson, by his self on the farm. Way to "politicly incorrect" these days. Since my youth I have aspired to hunt large game in other states as well as my home state of Missouri. I handload and bow hunt. I enjoy the rifle and bow, but have always had a special place in my heart for side arms. I have taken deer with my pistol but would like to harvest an elk. I have taken elk with a muzzle loader, three of them to be precise.
I am glad I have found a place where others share my intrests.

Shawn

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Roosevelt 1913