Saved the money and went on a Kodiak deer hunt. Worth every penny. I paid for everything I could in advance and a good thing because some financial setbacks happened a couple of months before the trip, I was beginning to regret the money I had spent but I was committed… Glad I did this once in a lifetime trip and the other money issues worked anyway. Go while you can. By God's grace I am blessed
Well said Randy. We all know about raising a family and the ups and downs with hunting. God knows we love what we do. I have never thought it as a sacrifice but rather a blessing
You are so right Randy. After overcoming some adversity and setbacks in my life I have been able to travel and hunt and looking forward to more. Life is not perfect but time outdoors and hunting is as close as it gets. Thanks for all that you do for conservation and the hunting lifestyle.
You are so right. It helps when your decisions in the things you need in life are the best quality and so pay for themselves. Like the outdoor gear you use, and yes even the vehicle you are driving. I tip my hat to all of you in the crew.
Randy, you're inspirational, no doubt about that. However, theres many factors that have worked in your favor throughout your adult life that have afforded you opportunities that are being depleted for the average person. You being a CPA should know that putting money into a savings account will actually loose people money (albiet not as much as a checking account) because inflation out performs the interest on a savings account. If anyone truly wants a shot in the future of doing these things on a normal wage/salary, then they need to invest their money which has its risks. Otherwise youre basically giving people false hope.
Get started on your plan now folks, time and a little compound interest go a long way! Randy’s right, most people in an instant gratification society just don’t want to make a sacrifice now for the pay off years down the road.
I’ve always appreciated your advice videos and loved the content you all make and share with us. My bonus dad really enjoys watching you all as well. I have a 6 year old son that is my best friend and loves our adventures in the great outdoors. I’m saving so that when he gets a bit older we can hunt together. I work when I don’t have him so we can live our lives to the fullest when we are together. Ain’t a dang this better than being with my son.
I have been saving for a long time to go on a specific hunt but in the last 10 years that hunt has quadrupled in price. I just can't justify spending that kind that money now on a hunt.
I need to get out of debt to be able to save. I can’t save shit. I’m working my ass off and I can’t even save a dime. I wish I could go back in time and never get in debt. Living paycheck to paycheck is stressful and fucking sucks.
I thank God my company gives retention bonuses every year. 1k for each year locked at 5 years. I'm saving starting next year for a bike 2 years I'll have 12k roughly then about 2 or maybe 3 after I'm building me a custom 7prc and going on an elk hunt. I've put everyone else ahead of myself for too long
I've had the same mindset for 25 years… I started doing dream hunts in 1998. My first hunt was a backpack Elk/Mule deer hunt in the Frank Church Wilderness area. Since then I've been to Alaska twice, Africa three times, and numerous hunting out west over the years! My first trip was a total failure but a lot of fun and a learning experience. I work for a living and earn an hourly wage. I'm not a rich man but I'm also not a wasteful person. Most guys I know all have habits like smoking, chewing, dipping, or drinking. Which to me is a complete waste of money! Thinking about the money u waste on things like that over a year. If you buy a pack of cigarettes for roughly $5 a day for a year you'll spend over $1800 just on a wasteful habit. If that same person drinks $20 to $30 in beer or alcohol per week over a year…. that's another $1000 to $1500 per year… so you can easily save $3000 to $3500 by avoiding habits.. So over a 25-year period of time that adds up to roughly $75,000 to $90,000…. Money that I took and went hunting!!
What's nice he made a plan stuck to it worked like a dog to get what he has Congratulations to him and the best partner he could have his wife. Together they fulfilled a dream
My health didn't hold out. I would love to go,but a walker doesn't work. I would never come home just abandon me in the mountains. When I was ten through my teens I hunted every day I could. Leave early and come back after dark. I walked hundreds of miles in my youth. I was blessed to live in Arkansas a very rural place. We had no close neighbors. The closest was grandparents half mile away. So I had many hundreds of acres to hunt. I didn't kill unless it was to eat. I just like being alone deep in the woods. No noise but wind and wild life. I really miss it today. Ten years ago one fall and I am done. You are truly blessed as I was in my youth.
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Great advice
Saved the money and went on a Kodiak deer hunt. Worth every penny. I paid for everything I could in advance and a good thing because some financial setbacks happened a couple of months before the trip, I was beginning to regret the money I had spent but I was committed… Glad I did this once in a lifetime trip and the other money issues worked anyway. Go while you can. By God's grace I am blessed
Absolutely spot on. The American dream goes like this…work your ass off for anything you want. That's how it works
Sad you have to explain yourself to all these haters lol
Love this!
Well said Randy. We all know about raising a family and the ups and downs with hunting. God knows we love what we do. I have never thought it as a sacrifice but rather a blessing
Bless you, Randy! Your courage and honesty shine!
Well said Randy!
You are so right Randy. After overcoming some adversity and setbacks in my life I have been able to travel and hunt and looking forward to more. Life is not perfect but time outdoors and hunting is as close as it gets. Thanks for all that you do for conservation and the hunting lifestyle.
Very well put randy!
You are so right. It helps when your decisions in the things you need in life are the best quality and so pay for themselves. Like the outdoor gear you use, and yes even the vehicle you are driving. I tip my hat to all of you in the crew.
Randy, you're inspirational, no doubt about that. However, theres many factors that have worked in your favor throughout your adult life that have afforded you opportunities that are being depleted for the average person. You being a CPA should know that putting money into a savings account will actually loose people money (albiet not as much as a checking account) because inflation out performs the interest on a savings account. If anyone truly wants a shot in the future of doing these things on a normal wage/salary, then they need to invest their money which has its risks. Otherwise youre basically giving people false hope.
Just realized Randy was a CPA! What a stud
Thank you for sharing your life stories they are very important to all of us. Keep up the great videos
Cammmmmmon supertag 🤞🏼
Now, on the other side of a couple rough years in/out of the hospital, this planning mindset is where I am finally getting back to.
This series (Yukon) came at the perfect time. I can finally dream/plan again.
I feel like I’m always thanking you, but once again, thank you. 🙏
Get started on your plan now folks, time and a little compound interest go a long way! Randy’s right, most people in an instant gratification society just don’t want to make a sacrifice now for the pay off years down the road.
Your a good guy Randy. Wish you the best and thanks for all the videos over the years.
Solid advice. Many people dream but they don’t lay out a plan.
I’ve always appreciated your advice videos and loved the content you all make and share with us. My bonus dad really enjoys watching you all as well. I have a 6 year old son that is my best friend and loves our adventures in the great outdoors. I’m saving so that when he gets a bit older we can hunt together. I work when I don’t have him so we can live our lives to the fullest when we are together. Ain’t a dang this better than being with my son.
I have been saving for a long time to go on a specific hunt but in the last 10 years that hunt has quadrupled in price. I just can't justify spending that kind that money now on a hunt.
I need to get out of debt to be able to save. I can’t save shit. I’m working my ass off and I can’t even save a dime. I wish I could go back in time and never get in debt. Living paycheck to paycheck is stressful and fucking sucks.
Spot on! I’ve done the same thing. I’m now retired and hunt anytime I want spending time in CO, MT, NM and WY. MAKE A PLAN & WORK YOUR PLAN.
I thank God my company gives retention bonuses every year. 1k for each year locked at 5 years. I'm saving starting next year for a bike 2 years I'll have 12k roughly then about 2 or maybe 3 after I'm building me a custom 7prc and going on an elk hunt. I've put everyone else ahead of myself for too long
Well said! Many folks say “I can’t afford it” yet have a $50,000 truck and 5,000 square foot home. It’s all about prioritizing.
I've had the same mindset for 25 years… I started doing dream hunts in 1998. My first hunt was a backpack Elk/Mule deer hunt in the Frank Church Wilderness area. Since then I've been to Alaska twice, Africa three times, and numerous hunting out west over the years! My first trip was a total failure but a lot of fun and a learning experience. I work for a living and earn an hourly wage. I'm not a rich man but I'm also not a wasteful person. Most guys I know all have habits like smoking, chewing, dipping, or drinking. Which to me is a complete waste of money! Thinking about the money u waste on things like that over a year. If you buy a pack of cigarettes for roughly $5 a day for a year you'll spend over $1800 just on a wasteful habit. If that same person drinks $20 to $30 in beer or alcohol per week over a year…. that's another $1000 to $1500 per year… so you can easily save $3000 to $3500 by avoiding habits.. So over a 25-year period of time that adds up to roughly $75,000 to $90,000…. Money that I took and went hunting!!
What's nice he made a plan stuck to it worked like a dog to get what he has Congratulations to him and the best partner he could have his wife. Together they fulfilled a dream
My health didn't hold out. I would love to go,but a walker doesn't work. I would never come home just abandon me in the mountains. When I was ten through my teens I hunted every day I could. Leave early and come back after dark. I walked hundreds of miles in my youth. I was blessed to live in Arkansas a very rural place. We had no close neighbors. The closest was grandparents half mile away. So I had many hundreds of acres to hunt. I didn't kill unless it was to eat. I just like being alone deep in the woods. No noise but wind and wild life. I really miss it today. Ten years ago one fall and I am done. You are truly blessed as I was in my youth.
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