RE: What are you thinking?
 

I'm thinking I hope I am in the right tree.

RE: What are you thinking?
 

PT, I was not jumping down WH's throat. I used the little emoticons(Sp?) to express I was just bustin his chops.;)He came right back and so did I. No harm done. Man, you preacher types are just too sensitive. :D

Myself, I like to try and stay totally focused. Even in the dark of the morning. Yes, I do ususally say a prayer and think a little on other things, but usually it is focus, focus, focus. And I never nap in the woods unless I would be in a box blind. Too much you can miss too quick in a tree stand.

LT

RE: What are you thinking?
 

I am slowly and quietly getting everything into place, arrow nocked and on holder, face mask, hatand gloves pulled on, etc. I used to be thinking everything I heard was a big buck but it drove me nuts and got me to jittery. So now, I just relax, think about something else,and slowly start scanning the woods as soon as I can make out shapes.

RE: What are you thinking?
 

You are going to get detention from the spelling police!!!

I always think about the sounds I am hearing. I love the pre-dawn darkness. Every sound is either a monster buck or some ferocious predator, especially back home with all the wolves and bears around. I also always wonder if a porcupine is going to shimmy down the tree I'm in. The mind can run wild in that darkness!

RE: What are you thinking?
 

Just reflecting on what is happening in life at the point, anticipating the day- have been a few scary mornings - hearing strange sounds but often when I do hunt in the am - it is reflecting on things, and enjoying the moment

RE: What are you thinking?
 

Momma always called me the defender of the weak .... :D

RE: What are you thinking?
 

What everyone else said:D. Millions of things run thru my mind from the noises, to life and enjoying the moment, but they all concede to the nap. ;)

RE: What are you thinking?
 

To me this is he best part of the hunt outside of the moment of truth.

I think about how it might happen if it does, where he might come from if he comes. I think about all of the sounds that I hear. Is the wind going to change?

I also reflect and give thanks to God for the ability and opportunity to do what I love.

I almost always think that there is a monster standingabout 75 yards out.......................until the sun comes up and I realize it's a bush or a log........[:@]

RE: What are you thinking?
 

If my stink is OK and what my wife and kids are doing.

RE: What are you thinking?
 

I'm thinking that I can relax and not have to think about anything for a little while.