RE: Losing my desire to hunt
What about trying small game hunting, such as hunting rabbits or squirrels with a .22? A very low investment of preparation time is usually associated with this kind of hunting. It is comparatively easy. It necessarily removes the trophy element (what would qualify as a trophy squirrel or rabbit?) and competitive macho element, if those are part of the problem. Maybe hunting something verybasic like squirrel huntingcan reawaken your love of hunting? Just an idea.