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WOW! What an experience. I have to admit after talking to Amanda on the phone, and trying to get my out of state license I was wondering if this was something that I really wanted to take on. I am so glad I did. Amanda took good care of me and had all the information I needed to make this adventure an adventure of a lifetime. She introduced me to Jerry and Larissa and put me in their hands. At first I was really concerned if I could keep up with the two "Billy Goats" that climbed mountains (not hills) like they didn't exist. But these two let me do it at my pace and the just kept an eye on me to help me get where we were going. I didn't get a pig until the second day, but OMG what a day. I climbed a mountain that I never would have climbed under any other circumstances. Jerry kept asking me are you sure you want to do this? I just said I will be there slow and steady and he stayed with me til we made it to the top where Larissa was sitting on a rock at the top of the world glassing for Javelina. She told Jerry the Jav were on the next ridge and once again Jerry asked me "They are over there do you want to go get them? I just kept telling him and myself slow and steady. We reached the next ridge and sure enough we got into several Jav. To bad I missed the shot, but Larissa was still on her rock telling Jerry there were more and we just kept trying to get the right shot. Jerry was so patient............I am sure he was a little frustrated about the shots he kept setting up for me and I kept telling him I can't see them. I do only stand 5 foot to his 6 foot so he just kept moving. Finally, he asked about this shot down the hill, I said "no problem" and a cloud of smoke later I had my first Javelina. Jerry laughed and said " I guess we had better get Larissa to come over and help get the Jav back up the hill. I don't think he wanted to carry me out also. This trip, took me to another level of confidence in myself and others. It has built friendships and given me a new hobby in my life. I am definitely going to try to get in on next years event. If a person wants to learn about hunting, confidence, and teamwork this event is the place to do it. Everyone is helpful, supportive, educational, and is there to support women in learning how to hunt safely. Thanks to all I never have felt this kind of accomplishment before in my life!!! Dottie