What have you learned??
 

What is the single best thing that you have learned since being on these message boards. It may be a certain tip that someone gave that you remembered and helped you one day. It may be gear. It may be a style of hunting. It may be a philosophy of some kind. It may not be hunting related at all. But I was wondering what your #1 single thing you have taken from these message boards. You only get one so make it count.
Myself in the short time I've been here have figured out that my hunting philosophies and styles are not the Holy Grail!! Yeah I admit I was on a bit of a high horse in my beliefs and needed a kick. I learned to open my eyes to different styles and beliefs. Whether I agree or disagree just don't discard it as idiotic until you research it and view it with an open mind. Heck you may learn something!! It did stem from a certain post by a certain individual. Thanks Tazman. What was that quote about walking in someone elses shoes?? That was good. Thats what stuck in my mind.

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That their are alot of opinionated people who bring up a lot of good points in different areas of the message board and have made some good friends on the board and hntingrl needs to become a standup comic with her jokes. There is a lot of patriotism and a great comraderie the folks here are A1 in my book....

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That I - not Sweatwater - am the Greatest Whitetail hunter in the World.

The more I talk to you guys the more I know its true:D:D

:eek::eek::eek:

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For me this board is not so much about learning (don't get me wrong I've learned plenty here) but more about being able to discuss one of my greatest passions. I have no friends who bow hunt anymore. Some have moved away and other gave it up with family life but I'm still in the woods and have no one to share this with. I hunt firearm with my father which I love but it isn't the same as bow hunting to me. I consider the people on the site friends and vaule the insight that they provide. I know this isn't exactly what you're asking but for me it is the comradeship of the members of this community.
Thank you all:)

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There is not one thing, but all the tips led to one thing. I shoot my bow a lot better now.

Thanks guys.

Also I figured out that if it's hunting these guys are serious, otherwise they are all full of....;)

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maybe that asat is the best camo out there...i dont know i cant get any!!!im ready to try it out!!

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The main thing i have learned is that bowhunting is the ONLY way to hunt!!

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Make sure you read your state regulations before hunting. AHHHHHHHHHHH lol.

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:) I have enjoyed this so much during my short tenure on the forum. I have learned that no matter how tough life can get at times there is always a place to unload, discuss, educate, philosophy, etc. with fellow enthusiast. I thank you all for your stories, insight and just plain ol' friendliness.

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lmao charlie I thought that may be coming!!

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That you dont need the most exspensive bow and gear to be a good hunter,
what you feel comfortable with is more important.

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I've learned, at others' expense, to not post anything about wounding and not finding an animal. Surest way to make yourself feel about 2" tall and that you're the dumbest, dirtiest hunter alive.;)

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The signle most significant thing that I learned is that I don't have to pay a zillion dollars for scent free products when I can use peroxide and make my own home brew. Thanks T.R.!!!!

Also, there are a lot of great guys on this site and I am glad to be a part of it.

TBO

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Fisrt there is a lot of great advice in here. To narrow it down to just one, I would probably have to go with the "Can Call Secret" post. I was just getting ready to throw mine away because sometimes it didn't sound realistic at all (it would stick or hesitate when I flipped it).

I never would have thought to blow through the hole!!

Awesome idea and thanks for catching me before I tossed it!

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Very interesting to learn how people hunt, think and prepare in different parts of the country.

Have discovered that their are many levels of dedication and desire towards bowhunting, and that I fall somewhere in the middle...but moving my way up every year.

Tips on tracking, stands (Summit), what to eat, what not to eat, arrows, broadheads, scent-control methods...and the list goes on and on.

The one thing that I have been curious about is the before mentioned ASAT camo. You got me...I'll be buying some after Christmas...assuming there is still an inventory.

It's just nice to come to a place and read about hunts (good or bad) and learning from others experiences. You guys (and gals) have taught me a lot and always look forward to stealing a few minutes from work to come onto the message board.

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The most important thing I learned is that different places of the country hunt differently. its not good or bad just different.

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I learned that I can give up smokes and replace it with my addiction for this place. :D

And that if I posted a pic (which I still don't know how) of a scrubby buck that most of you would congratulate me and make me feel even better than I already would.

Also, that "Ethics" topics can make for some interesting discussion.

Good Hunting

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What was the best thing that I learned?

That is easy......

I learned a new found respect for whitetail deer

I learned it from the greatest guy out there....... Cardeer

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i have learned that we are all part of something speacial, a family, we all have walked different paths in life and share that with one another to make us better people, to make us better hunters. I thank everyone of you guys and gals.

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The best thing i learned is that if you have a garmin gps and us it with their topo mapsource that you need to change the map dalrum to NAD27contus.
Thanks to whoever posted that a short while back!
Dan

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I realized that Rack-attack is the greatest whitetail hunter in the world! :D:D

I can't narrow it down to one single thing, or even a single category. But I have learned some new ideas, techniques, etc. that I've added to my 20+ years experience. You can learn something new from most everyone.

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I've been hunting for over thirty years,and it's just great to learn something new.It could be a different tactic,approach,or opinion.But for the love of the outdoors that we all share,has to be the greatest reward I recieve from all the guys and gals on this site.Thanks again,and Happy Holidays to all!...Bob

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I've learned that this is the best site around! and to stay put in the field .I thought the weather was bad and went for a walk last night and when I came back a nice buck was 15yrd's in front of my ground blind. Needless to say he spotted me and was gone . Another thing is that deer will move in all kind's of weather so don't let the weather be a factor to wether you go out or not ,just get out there. You can't fill the freezer sitting by the fireplace.

nubo

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I learned not to start a subject that Arthur does not agree with... because he's going to write a novel of a response and Ill be up all night reading his posts...;):):D Just kiddin Arthur....

I have learned that basically we all share a lot of the things that I have sat and thought about while hunting..... a passion that is bowhunting...... as well as a lot of the same experiances such as missed opportunities, mistakes we make, etc.... and it always helps to read those things on here and realize that we all hunt the elusive whitetail, and a deer is a deer wether its in Texas or Illinois... its tough everywhere..... thats what I have learned/

The best thing I learned as a direct result here - ASAT Camo is awesome...... Thats something I may have never seen had I not been on this site

Thanks guys......

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I've learned so many things here that I could write a book!:)
I would say the most useful information is to be as scent-free as possible and as still as possible. And... that no matter what you think you have learned about whitetail they will prove you haven't learned anything at all!;)

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What wimp said.

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Dave said it all:D

This is a great site with some great folks. If you come with an open mind, you can always pick up a tip here and there. Keep up the good work folks :)

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Been bowhunting since 1977 and I have learned that............I am still learning!