RE: 5 years ago? 5 years from now?
No. 1 - I've only been hunting deer for 3 yrs.....and I've tried to soak in EVERYTHING I could learn. I've been willing to try most every gadget and tool. SO....in this regard....I've gotten more and more "gadgety".
No. 2 - I see my use of these things (hunting-wise) lessening in the future. I think I see a day coming when I don't hunt with a compound for whitetails.......or turkeys. I already use my trailcams less than I used to. I won't carry a rangefinder to the woods, this year (and I'm not recommending this to anyone......I'm just stating that my 'effective range' is getting shorter and shorter.....to its' now 'no-brainer' status). I carry with me the following items to a hunt: Stand; bow; bow hook (and OK....a camera, this year).
Not commenting on anyone else's way of doing things.....I just see a trend coming in my ways. It may or not be within 5 years. Maybe sooner....maybe later.
Was wondering if anyone else felt this way. That is all.