1. 53

2. 47

3. Yes.

4. 43 years with firearms. I was allowed to hunt small game with my bow long before my parents let me shoot a rifle or shotgun. But it's been about 20 years since the last time I hunted deer with a rifle.

5. No. As pointed out, it's farming. Nor am I in favor of trophy hunting. Natural predators mostly take the very young, very old and sick/wounded, leaving the prime, healthy animals and strengthening the herd. Trophy hunters only take prime animals. Not exactly nature's plan.

6. I would like to see more bucks, period. Slickheads running everywhere but few bucks.

7. Not really. I'd like to go out of state, or to a different part of my state, to see new woods and have new experiences, but not just for hoping to get a bigger animal.

8. Years back, I thought I had to kill something to have a successful season. I was disappointed when I had a real good stalk going and got busted just before taking the shot. Then I realized most of my charge was from the hunt itself, the meat I brought home was just icing on the cake. As long as I enjoy my time in the woods (which I get very little of, any more) I've had a successful season.

9. See #8.

10. I guess, going by your definition, I am a casual hunter. Unlike most guys who 'hardcore' any hobby, I have a life.