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that's the most important time to. to pray for and give thanks to the deer for giving its life up so you and your family can extend theirs, and to thank god for it as well.

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well said. I too think and pray better in the woods. It seems so much more peacefull to me.

BTW guys don't get so wrapped up in killing something that you forget to experience the hunt. I know in the past I have slipped into this mode after going a season without a deer. I hunt because I love it. I like getting close and I like having the meat too. But mostly it is because I'm out there in a place that man has had so little of an effect on compaired to every other place I go. It feels close to God for me.

To more directly answer the question. I probably have prayed for a shot or to get a deer. I try to never bargan. However I know I have asked to see animals. I always want his will to be what happens and I make that clear when I pray.

As for if it is selfish to pray for an animal or to see them. You bet it is. But I believe God desires for us to be open and comunicate with him. I mean think about it. Do I realy need to pray for Jane who has cancer for God to know he should help her through it. He already knows that. Is it selfish to pray for that situation. Yes I think in a way it is. We don't want Jane to suffer or to be in pain. But ultimately it is his plan and his will. I think he wants us to pray and comunicate with him to increase our faith in him. So pray on. I think you find he answers them even when you don't think he's listening. Or when you don't get your desired outcome.

Just my 2 cents.

God Bless.

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Proud to say I pray when I'm hunting, and when I'm doing just about everything else. When you are surrounded by all his creations how could you not pay respect to the Lord? Evolution, I don't think so.

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Good thread, good posts. I agree with many of the others. I pray, but I never ask for a deer. I pray that I'll be able to make my best effort, not suffer, and enjoy and appreciate the hunt.

I honestly feel that if you are humble and worthy, connect with the land in a respectful way, a deer will be given up for you. Every deer is a gift. If you think it is because of your great hunting prowess or effort that you get a deer, you are mistaken. The deer has to make a mistake, and that doesn't happen by mistake. Deer are prey animals. They arehere to feed others. That is their job. Your job as a hunter is to accept the gift. I always give thanks by offering tobacco.

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I PREY FOR A SAFT HUNT AND I PRAY FOR A BIG ONE TO COME UP ON MY FOOD PLOT

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yes!!! prayer is always good. we need to just be thankful for the opportunity to be out htere.

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No I have not prayed for deer, seemed kinda selfish. But haven't seen any in awhile. So maybe I should start.

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I like to pray for a safe hunt for me and my family and for us to get our deer. In my opion pray always helps in any sitution. I also try to thank the Lord for the deer he has given me. They are his.

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I dont really pray for deer but I do pray before each hunt thanking God for giving me the ability to hunt and to keep me safe during each hunt.

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Pray to Arvins before every hunt. Especially if you're a bow hunter.