1st of all there are many people In the woods who kill stuff that I don't consider hunters (bow and gun). They are the trespassers, unethical shooters and decision makers, the people who don't give a **** about the animal, the land there on, other people, etc. I think you get my point, these people are not hunters to me all though they kill animals. Hunters are people like you Tim who are out there trying there buts off to get what there after In an ethical manner. Successful or not successful, your still hunting and there for your a hunter. I think you've learned allot this year and you've got a ton of learning ahead of you Tim, at least your trying man. Keep at It and you will get there big guy.

You are a hunter Tim through and through bud!!