I don't think you are born a hunter or not.

I do think that every human has the cognitive ability to become a good hunter - however some people learn better than others.

It was funny - I've been taking my 12 year old hunting quite a bit this year - and the thing I notice the Most (other than the inablity to sit for long periods) is how noisy he is when he walks. Its not his fault, he has nothing to compare it to. And no matter how many times I show him how to walk quitely - he "just thinks he is" -
I think he'll learn eventually, because he really seems to like hunting - but - it just goes to show you that you can "learn" to be a better hunter. The more you do it the better you get.

After re-reading your post though - I must say that I know a few of these guys too - that no matter how "into it" they are - they don't grasp what it takes, - at all. Yet, they hunt every year - and sometimes take deer. So, while it might seem "odd" - they are happy - and so am I for them.

FH