RE: How many times?
I don't keep track, but I didn't hunt NEARLY as much this year as previous years. Last year, I set more than 60 hunts during the season, this year I bet it was only half that.
But, I shot my buck and doe early in November, and coupled w/ my van giving me fits, I just didn't get out as much. Somehow though, it was still the best season I've had. And not just because I shot a buck.