Taking hunting too seriously?
10-09-2008 | 02:53 PM
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From: One mile east of West Podunk Tx
RE: Taking hunting too seriously?
ORIGINAL: Austin/WI
I think this is a normal thing though. There is always some hope and excitement when getting to hunt a new spot - and that can be disappointing when you go home empty handed. But on the flip side of that, I remember reading your post about those few days and remember you were quite pleased overall just because you had a great time, am I right, or am I thinking about a different post?
Burnie: Yes, frustration is normal, I know all too well about frustration. But during those hunts did you still not enjoy being out there? Can you look back at those hunts now and find something to smile about? If you can, than I don't think you fit into the type of people I'm thinking of. And the same goes to you LC.
ORIGINAL: txjourneyman
I don't know, I was pretty disappointed last week when I hunted 4 days straight mornings and evenings without seeing a deer. It was the first time I hunted a new lease. Had I seen even one doe 200 yds away I would have felt a lot better about the whole thing.
I don't know, I was pretty disappointed last week when I hunted 4 days straight mornings and evenings without seeing a deer. It was the first time I hunted a new lease. Had I seen even one doe 200 yds away I would have felt a lot better about the whole thing.
I think this is a normal thing though. There is always some hope and excitement when getting to hunt a new spot - and that can be disappointing when you go home empty handed. But on the flip side of that, I remember reading your post about those few days and remember you were quite pleased overall just because you had a great time, am I right, or am I thinking about a different post?
Burnie: Yes, frustration is normal, I know all too well about frustration. But during those hunts did you still not enjoy being out there? Can you look back at those hunts now and find something to smile about? If you can, than I don't think you fit into the type of people I'm thinking of. And the same goes to you LC.
I'll do it all again next week for 5 days. I plan to have another great trip. If I see deer well so much the better!Also, although I was disappointed I never complained about it.
10-09-2008 | 02:54 PM
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From: Portage WI/Racine WI
RE: Taking hunting too seriously?
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I almost expect to see deer every sit. I have worked hard put in food plots did all the scouting. So I do expect to see a lot of deer. When I don't see a deer on a sit I'm not upset by it because it's hunting.I doo enjoy my time in the woods but it makes it better when theres deer sightings.
I almost expect to see deer every sit. I have worked hard put in food plots did all the scouting. So I do expect to see a lot of deer. When I don't see a deer on a sit I'm not upset by it because it's hunting.I doo enjoy my time in the woods but it makes it better when theres deer sightings.
10-09-2008 | 02:55 PM
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From: One mile east of West Podunk Tx
RE: Taking hunting too seriously?
ORIGINAL: Austin/WI
I agree that seeing deer can make a hunt more enjoyable, but does it make or break a hunt for you? Do you still enjoy being out there regardless?
ORIGINAL: 130woodman
I almost expect to see deer every sit. I have worked hard put in food plots did all the scouting. So I do expect to see a lot of deer. When I don't see a deer on a sit I'm not upset by it because it's hunting.I doo enjoy my time in the woods but it makes it better when theres deer sightings.
I almost expect to see deer every sit. I have worked hard put in food plots did all the scouting. So I do expect to see a lot of deer. When I don't see a deer on a sit I'm not upset by it because it's hunting.I doo enjoy my time in the woods but it makes it better when theres deer sightings.
10-09-2008 | 02:58 PM
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From: Portage WI/Racine WI
RE: Taking hunting too seriously?
ORIGINAL: txjourneyman
You are absolutely right! I killed a hog and got to enjoy Gods creation. I was disappointed I didn't see deer though. All in all it was a great 4 days in the woods. It could have been better though!I'll do it all again next week for 5 days. I plan to have another great trip. If I see deer well so much the better!
Also, although I was disappointed I never complained about it.
You are absolutely right! I killed a hog and got to enjoy Gods creation. I was disappointed I didn't see deer though. All in all it was a great 4 days in the woods. It could have been better though!
I'll do it all again next week for 5 days. I plan to have another great trip. If I see deer well so much the better!Also, although I was disappointed I never complained about it.
10-09-2008 | 03:06 PM
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RE: Taking hunting too seriously?
ORIGINAL: Austin/WI
Wait until you are in school and have even less time to be outdoors, you'll understand perfectly. Personally, I don't want the time to go by quick. Why rush through something you truly love to do? Why be in such a hurry to do something outdoors, when Mother Nature has a pace that is naturally far slower, is that not part of the beauty of hunting?
ORIGINAL: Bowtech 360
If the goal of hunting is to shoot a deer how can you not be disappointed in not seeing a deer. (Double negative) People put a far more time in the off sesaon working so that they see deer in the season. Plus, seeing and watching deer make the time speed by and makes the hunt more enjoyable.
If the goal of hunting is to shoot a deer how can you not be disappointed in not seeing a deer. (Double negative) People put a far more time in the off sesaon working so that they see deer in the season. Plus, seeing and watching deer make the time speed by and makes the hunt more enjoyable.
10-09-2008 | 03:13 PM
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From: West Tennessee
RE: Taking hunting too seriously?
ORIGINAL: Austin/WI
My point exactly. You had a helluva time even though you didn't get to take a deer - isn't this what hunting is truly about? You bet. It's having a great time outside and getting to enjoy some time with some close friends, family, or even just getting to sit alone with your thoughts - harvesting or seeing deer should just be icing on the cake.
ORIGINAL: txjourneyman
You are absolutely right! I killed a hog and got to enjoy Gods creation. I was disappointed I didn't see deer though. All in all it was a great 4 days in the woods. It could have been better though!I'll do it all again next week for 5 days. I plan to have another great trip. If I see deer well so much the better!
Also, although I was disappointed I never complained about it.
You are absolutely right! I killed a hog and got to enjoy Gods creation. I was disappointed I didn't see deer though. All in all it was a great 4 days in the woods. It could have been better though!
I'll do it all again next week for 5 days. I plan to have another great trip. If I see deer well so much the better!Also, although I was disappointed I never complained about it.
10-09-2008 | 03:21 PM
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From: West Tennessee
RE: Taking hunting too seriously?
ORIGINAL: NY/Al
Hey, atleast you guys are hunting...[:@]
Hey, atleast you guys are hunting...[:@]
Oops... I mean[&o][&o]. Hang in there; it's almost here.....
10-09-2008 | 03:24 PM
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From: Castile N.Y.
RE: Taking hunting too seriously?
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Oh yeah, you're in NY. Sorry, my friend. Oops... I mean[&o][&o]. Hang in there; it's almost here.....
ORIGINAL: NY/Al
Hey, atleast you guys are hunting...[:@]
Hey, atleast you guys are hunting...[:@]
Oops... I mean[&o][&o]. Hang in there; it's almost here.....
10-09-2008 | 03:27 PM
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From: West Tennessee
RE: Taking hunting too seriously?
ORIGINAL: NY/Al
Im gonna start bowhunting mice in my kitchen pretty soon....
ORIGINAL: LittleChief
Oh yeah, you're in NY. Sorry, my friend. Oops... I mean[&o][&o]. Hang in there; it's almost here.....
ORIGINAL: NY/Al
Hey, atleast you guys are hunting...[:@]
Hey, atleast you guys are hunting...[:@]
Oops... I mean[&o][&o]. Hang in there; it's almost here.....