For me it was my grandpa, who really isnt my grandpa (long story), i call him Duke. Anyway ive known Duke all of my life and he really got me started in the outdoors. my dad hunts and all but never forced it upon me, he also is a workaholic and doesnt hunt much, just gun season and turkey season.
anyways Duke isnt as knowledgable about the "New Way" of hunting like i am; he doesnt worry about scent or anything like that, but he has taken some good bucks and many many deer. he is by far a better woodsman but now he cant hunt much caus the cold gets to him too bad. it tears me apart because i know how much he wishes to be out there. He always says im his best hunting partner. whats worse is that he is sick and doesnt think he will make it for many more years