I was 23 in 1983 and killed an 8PT with my Remington 700 30-06 and my reloads.
I've been hooked every since. I hunted in every season, archery, muzzleloader and rifle. Heck, if there had been an either sex with a ball bat season, I would have been out there with an Easton alum trying to flail ones head. I love it!!!
Wayne