RE: how much do you hunt?
Well, that depends on what tag I draw. This year I only drew a cow muzzle loader elk tag. The season is 16 days long. I have 9 days scheduled to be in the woods, away from work, people, and the computer!! If I get a deer tag (usually rifle) the season is not longer than 3-4 weeks depending on the area I draw, so I will take a 4 day straight shot if I can, and will hunt my days off. Next year, I should be able to draw an archery antelope tag. If I do, I will probably spend every morning or evening that I have to work (depending on the schedule), and will spend all of my days off hunting, and I may throw in a couple extra days of vacation to go.