I grew up in an old southern coal mining and farm town with a population of about 300 in a good year. I became involved in fishing and hunting at a very young age, but I didn't shoot my first flintlock muzzleloader until the year 1997. I was hooked from day one! Having always been a history buff, my new found love for flintlock muzzleloaders made me become a student of 18th century history. I decided to expand my love of history and became involved in living history interpretation and historical trekking. Even though I primarily attend French & Indian War...more