By Lynn Burkhead, OutdoorChannel.com
Interested in living your own Western big game hunting dreams? Then know that such dreams actually start and finish with the first step of acquiring a valid tag for the species you want to hunt.
In my early days, I knew little about the process of researching units and their draw odds, applying for tags in various state drawings and what to do if I actually drew.
But over time, I learned the ropes and acquired a garage full of lightweight camping equipment and hunting gear helping me turn dreams into adventures.
Along the way I asked questions and listened to the hard-earned advice of such Western big game hunters as Jim Welles of New Mexico, Mike Barron and Orvie...