What do you struggle with more as a bowhunter?
06-26-2008 | 11:18 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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What do you struggle with more as a bowhunter?
Envy, or Arrogance?
I am rarely envious of others in regard to bowhunting but I have to admit I think I have it all down pat sometimes. As a bowhunter I have had an awesome 8 years and counting. However, it does not take much to remind me of my inconsistancies and I am glad of that.
Time for some self reflection[:-]
I am rarely envious of others in regard to bowhunting but I have to admit I think I have it all down pat sometimes. As a bowhunter I have had an awesome 8 years and counting. However, it does not take much to remind me of my inconsistancies and I am glad of that.
Time for some self reflection[:-]
06-26-2008 | 11:20 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: What do you struggle with more as a bowhunter?
Actually if had to choose I would say envy.I envy hunters who live in exceptional deer hunting area's.Certainly not from any way that is bitter! It would just be excellent if I was in some of the area's of the country that were considered the best.
06-26-2008 | 11:29 AM
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RE: What do you struggle with more as a bowhunter?
I guess I shouldn't have edited so fast,I have two of my buddies agreeing with my original comment.I would never be envious of some ones success! Ijust wouldn't mind being able to regularly hunt in certain area's of the country.
06-26-2008 | 11:29 AM
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RE: What do you struggle with more as a bowhunter?
Neither.
"I" am not the one to play up OR down what I do. In fact....I say all the time how I think it's not that hard. I don't think that's arrogant. Others may disagree. I got humbled real good last year when I WAS arrogant...and/or cocky....or too sure of how my year was gonna unfold. I admit to that....as I have in the past. I won't ever do that, again.
I am envoious of no one for anything .....especially their hunting grounds. I have it REALLY good where I am.
"I" am not the one to play up OR down what I do. In fact....I say all the time how I think it's not that hard. I don't think that's arrogant. Others may disagree. I got humbled real good last year when I WAS arrogant...and/or cocky....or too sure of how my year was gonna unfold. I admit to that....as I have in the past. I won't ever do that, again.
I am envoious of no one for anything .....especially their hunting grounds. I have it REALLY good where I am.
06-26-2008 | 11:36 AM
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RE: What do you struggle with more as a bowhunter?
I do get envious of guys who killed big deer with their bows and really only bow hunt b/c it gives them some time to kill before the dogs and shotguns come out. You have to live where I live to understand this. I bowhunt b/c to me it is the peace that I seek more than anything, I do gun hunt with dogs as well, but it really is b/c around here you have too. You said be truthful so I am. As far arrogant, hell I don't have anything to be arrogant about, 20 years of bow hunting and Im still seeking advice on lots of things and learning, and that is the way I want it.
06-26-2008 | 12:33 PM
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RE: What do you struggle with more as a bowhunter?
Neither,
truthfully, i have to deal with my excitement first. This upcoming year will be my 3rd with a bow, the first was awesome, the second was less successful but i learned alot, and i cant wait for the 3rd. I am pretty envious of a lot of guys, but i know if i work at it then someday ill have a "Trophy Wall" to make people envious.
truthfully, i have to deal with my excitement first. This upcoming year will be my 3rd with a bow, the first was awesome, the second was less successful but i learned alot, and i cant wait for the 3rd. I am pretty envious of a lot of guys, but i know if i work at it then someday ill have a "Trophy Wall" to make people envious.