I got my start, which is this year, because a buddy of mine wanted me to go along with him one time last year. I didn't have my license, so I went along and sat in a stand watching. We didn't see anything that night. It was one of those nights when the leaves are so crunchy that you can hear a twig fall in the woods. I liked the idea of hunting b/c it was something I could do when it was nice out and crappy out. There are plenty of days the weather is crappy in the fall and there is nothing else to do. I got my hunter safety in the spring, got a turkey and then focused all summer long on getting everything needed for the Fall Deer season. I scouted after last season in the fall, looked for tracks in the winter and saw my first couple bucks on my property this past summer. I can't wait to see my first buck up in the stand and get a shot at my first buck! So far I haven't seen anythinggo by my stand whenI've had agun. Can't wait to seewhat goes on during the rut!!!