The name of the game in 2020 is finding new ways to spend more time hunting and fishing. To make this happen I have come up with some new projects for 2020.

• Project Kodiak
• Project Grizzly
• Project 40
• Project R3
• Project 6.5

There are going to be a few more projects this year this is going to be the main focus.

Project Kodiak

This is my 1990 compound bow i had seen the late 90’s for most of its life it been abused and neglected this year it gets a facelift. I will tack it and my progress into the world of archery.

Project Grizzly

This is my 2008 Grizzly ATV. I have had it since new and been on few trail rides and mostly get used in the winter for ice fishing. This year I will be expanding its usefulness. In the state of South Dakota, we can drive our ATV on the roads so be on the lookout for some adventure close to home.

Project 40

This year I will turn 40 and this is the year to make big life changes. Project 40 is the embodiment of making these changes. the goal of losing 110 lb of weight over the next year and to drop bellow a size 40 waist. Progress has started and down 13 lb so far.

Project R3

R3 stands for recruitment, retention, and reactivation of hunters. This next year I plan on working with different wildlife conservation groups. To create a plan for our area to engage new hunters and to reactivate old hunters.

Project 6.5

6.5 Creedmore is a Savage Axis XP is a rifle i pickup up last year. The goal of this project is to make a hunting rifle with MOA accuracy and the ability to shot out to 600 yards. From everything I have read this should be doable and the max range in the field will be limited to around 400-500 what my range finder can do.

Check back often to see the update on my project. Thank you for your time and remember to share your time and help mentor a new hunter

Kyle Mehrer