I hunt by my signature. I never apologize for what I choose to shoot. I hunt for myself, self satisfaction that I was able to fool the quarry that I hunt. Not to say I never get busted. I do and that's part of the game. When I connect it's all about me and every second that I put into the entire hunt. From scouting to stand placement, slipping in and making the right move at the right time.

One thing that bristles me, makes the hackles stand up on the back of my neck is when I hear someone say...it's not bad deer for a self-bow, or a recurve, or it's not as big as "so 'n so's". Why make ANY excuse for what you've accomplished?????

I know bowhunters that have hunted for many years that would give their left nut, or both for that matter for what someone else thinks is small, or doesn't rank with the local guy/gal that scores on the big bone year after year.

Don't set your goals to what someone else has done in the past. If you do, you'll become disappointed anddisgruntled. It's not a competition. It's about the experience. Not acquired experience, but what you love to do.

Ok, off the band wagon.

Bow shoots spot on, clothes are washed and packed in the totes, and it's about 2 weeks before I can climb into my first stand...I'm NOT counting the days, nor am I overly anxious to get HUNTIN'!...I can't lie very well either. My wife tells me that all the time...wonder why...