I've found myself discouraged or "down" while hunting on 3 occasions.

1) I was discouraged last year. I thoughtI was doing everything right. I scouted. I was spending the time on stand. Yet...I had nothing to show for my efforts. I ended up having a better year than I could have dreamed of.

"Success"

2) Same thing, this Spring....turkey hunting.

"Success via perseverance"

3) Lastly.....I remember looking at a tree (from my stand), last Fall....after my Lab had been diagnosed (kidney failure)....and realizing she'd never see the leaves turn green, again.

"Perspective"

This year will be "just fine".