ORIGINAL: laxdad
So, to the heart of the matter....What makes a bowhunter a "great" or "notable" hunter. Is it the taking/killing of an animal of certain qualities, is it the methodology of the taking/kill or is it the quality of the hunt itself or tha intangible feelingof satisfaction that onehas at the end of the day, whether or not an animal was involved. For me, one ofmy most memorable days was that one in Moose Riverand I wasn't even hunting and making one a great bowhunter is recognizing those moments.
laxdad
This comes up time and time again..and not to be rude, but Honestly, who cares!!
Do you guys sit up at night and wonder how I or Shed33 or Germ or HCH (sorry guys just grabbed a few names)view your hunting prowess?? It's a self gratifying sport. You are not being judged! Lax (for example) do you want us to tell you your great cuz you hiked back in some mountains??
I don't give a hoot..does that bother you??? It shouldn't! I'm no-one to you!
Get out of it what pleases you..pass on the important stuff to your kids or "student", companions etc.. The ones you teach and associate with,are the only ones you should care about. If you are taking the time to educate them..they'll think you are great no matter whats on the wall!