We are all born with a small amount of knowledge. Instinctive knowledge such as threat assessment and predatory abilities given we are predators by nature. The problem is, evolution has buried many of those natural instincts so deeply it takes a monster backhoe to dig them out.

OP, glad you decided to come back and post. And with an EXCELLENT post no doubt! Good luck in your ventures and never be afraid to ask questions here. Granted SOME of us have a tendency to be a little gruff, but for the most part, this forum is populated by some very skilled outdoorsmen who have been living the life for many decades.