Five decades ago my mother had no idea who she was giving birth to.  Of course, neither did I.  But as the years rolled by, we both found out we each had an eager fishing partner, and fish we did!  I don't believe there's a canal, resaca or hole in the southern Rio Grande River that didn't get a line tossed into it.  And living only minutes away from the Gulf Coast provided all the excuse we needed to see if the trout, flounder or redfish were biting.

Dad got lucky too.  He wound up with a little hunter who wanted to experience those dove, quail, geese and deer hunts he so often shared with his friends.  Not only did he enjoy teaching me how to shoot and hunt, he really appreciated my bird plucking abilities.  Talk about a win-win situation.

The outdoor experiences throughout my youth laid the foundation that I have built my life upon.  Completing college with a degree in wildlife-big game management prepared and led me into the world of writing, creating and publishing The Hunt Recorder & Notes Book, and offering my Bowhunting Property Evaluation and Consulting Services.  A lot of good things have happened since that first issue sold in 1996.  My new Pro Staff Program is just the latest adventure, and is laying the foundation for new and exciting products to come.  To my loyal customers I wish to say "Thank you" for your support.  It's my great pleasure to share in your successes.  To future friends and customers, I welcome you to join our camp.

There's an old saying that goes, "The only thing that doesn't change, is change itself."  As hard as I've tried, I've yet to prove that wrong.  I guess that's why I'm always venturing out, looking for new adventures.  And, I have to admit that my love to bow hunt central Texas whitetails, south Texas javalina and New Mexico mule deer has changed as well, it grows every time I step into the wilderness.  Best of all, I continue to learn as I hunt them, and with that comes greater enjoyment and successes afield.  What's next?  I can only imagine, and I'm looking forward to every moment of it. 

One last thing, please join and support organizations that uphold and protect our God-given Right to hunt, and the beliefs you hold close to your heart.  My memberships and contributions have supported the National Rifle Association, the Professional Bowhunters Society, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and many other fine hunting organizations.  Get involved, our future depends on it.

Zan D. Christensen

Maker of The Hunt Recorder & Notes Book