Crap! if I had to think about that, it could be very depressing. This year wasn't bad at approximately 24 hours. Previous years, I could sit in my stand for two weeks efore that good shot presented itself. I just have to think about it as the first couple hours in the stand are to watch the sunrise, the next couple are to thank the good Lord for another day on thie earth, the next couple is to contemplate what my non hunting peers are doing right now, then a couple for reviewing my wife's honey-do list, then a couple for general reminisence (sp?). All the time, my eyes are watching for that buck to show up. Makes the day go by and keep me occupied.