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Old 12-05-2004 | 06:21 PM
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Default What has bow hunting taught you besides bow hunting?

I've become more directed and focused since taking up bow hunting. It is such a precise intricate sport that it has pushed me to become more precise in other areas of my life.
Just wondered if any of you felt this way too?
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Old 12-05-2004 | 06:26 PM
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Patience, persistance, and my fair share of humbleness.
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Old 12-05-2004 | 07:59 PM
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Patti!

I have to agree with patience and persistance,but I'd also have to add strategy on putting ourselve's in the right spot's .OH yea and keeping warm on stand LOL.

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Old 12-06-2004 | 04:56 AM
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fitness and loads more time in the woods
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Old 12-06-2004 | 06:12 AM
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Alot of PATIENCE.And a better understanding of the great outdoors.Seem to pay attention a little closer .
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Old 12-06-2004 | 06:35 AM
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There's more to life than going out with the wrong crowd and doing bad stuff, and that I love the woods more than my family will EVER know. Last but not least, the fact that I learned to be patient in getting that first deer, and I am now on my way to a successful hunting future I can someday share with my kids and grandkids.
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Old 12-06-2004 | 09:02 AM
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I learned that no matter how much dough you spend, there's always someting else you want..........I mean need.

I learned that if you forget something in the truck, you'll need it while you're out in the woods.

I learned to carry 2 flashlights, because new batteries don't fix a bad bulb.

You can never have to many pairs of boots..........or treestands.

I learned if you are very patient, sooner or later, you will get rained on. I also learned not to laugh at the guy with the camo umbrella hanging over his head. Best money he probably ever spent.

I learned that a set of electric boot dryers are an amazing thing to own when you hunt several days in a row.

I learned that a broadhead will cut your bowstring in the dark.

And lastly, the 2 most important things that I have personally learned: if you're 5 minutes late getting to your stand, there WILL be deer under it; and secondly, if you climb down 5 minutes early, deer that you didn't see will magically appear and then run away.
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Old 12-06-2004 | 09:13 AM
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I've learned that my stalking skills definitely could use some work ... [&o]
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Old 12-06-2004 | 09:15 AM
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Old 12-06-2004 | 09:16 AM
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Patience is my number 1 answer but I think deerhunter107 hit the nail on the head. Great answer.
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