My plan is to dust off the cobwebs and get back at it after 15 years off. Absorbing everything I can. So as not to go all wild with huge dreams I would like to stick to the local area and get back into the groove, figure out my gear situation, find areas, etc. Going to shoot for D16 or D19. Havent decided if I want to go rifle or archery. Archery being what I did years ago and loved it, BUT odds are better with rifle. Either way I will be buying a deer rifle or a bow soon.
With the D16 and D19 success rates, I will be doing some weekend scout trips and getting to know the area little better. Been doing some coyote hunting lately and paying attention signs of other animals in the area as well. But for the first season back at it, I think I would feel better if I wasn't successful and just losing a day or weekend locally here and there than being unsuccessful after a big long multi day trip to a new area. Being realistic with my goals here...haha.
plans are to get out, meet some new good folks, and try and pick up where I left off in 2004 back in Utah.....just in California.....with more rules. lol