a little testy aren't you there Red.

Seems like many assume that if you don't hunt their way (on both sides of this fence), there must be a reason why it's not possible for you b/c if it was possible, surely you would hunt like they do it. Maybe it's just a personal preference. Some guys (regardless of their income) like to do things themselves as far as the work associated with a backcountry hunt. It gives them satisfaction. Much like doin the work to restore an old classic car even if you got the money to pay someone else to do it.Others might want to be free of theencumberances that accompany a extended hunt so that they can concentrate on the beauty of their surroundings, sharing moments w/friends that they see all to infrequently, or relaxing and enjoying as much peaceful time away from the ordinary stress in their lives. sometimes there may be only one way to hunt, given a particular situation (AK). Some may have more options when it comes to hunting then others. This may come by their finanacial situation, or where they live, or their self reliance, but any person that enjoys hunting, can enjoy it however limited their own options are..that's what makes it so great. No matter what other benefits hunting brings(meat, scenery, memories, wall decorations,game population control, etc)I would bet that 99% of hunters hunt because it's fun and they enjoy it. It is this enjoyment that we should concentrate and not try to "one up" each other (which occurs often and yet is virtually impossible in the virtual society here). If the animal can get away..clean away, then it is hunting. How the rest happens is up to you. Your the one that has to live with the way you present yourself (in the real world) If people concentrated on the limited time that we all haveto enjoyoutdoors instead of if an animal is "book worthy" in the first place, there would be less division among a group already in the minority.