I pretty much stay to myself. And hunt by myself except when rarely invited or invite a person I know I can put on a deer and they appreciate it. I do go with a small group of dog hunting fellas and gals time to time and am mercyless picking on them, but all in fun.

One morning I was headed out, stopped at the country store for something. At the counter a fella asked if I was going for the big buck today. An individual sitting at a table with his back to us says, "Oh your going to take your big gun out and hide somewhere and shoot a defenseless animal".....and on and on for a few minutes till I turned around and says, "Well sir. When I'm not enjoying time in the woods, enjoying a dinner of fresh taken meat, making a vest from deerhide and such, I get frustrated and start jacking up equipment repair bills. Have a good day sir." The guy about passed out when he turned and realised I'm the one that repairs his lawn and garden equipment. Then he got a real sense of humor. "Well, Mr. C, I wish you success today." And out the door he went.

I later gave him a discount on a repair and invited him to a venison roast. We understand each others position on hunting, are now on good terms and discuss the subject like adults.