What does Deer Hunting teach you?

[338 dude]

Sounds like the insurance companies own the state wildlife regulators!

They do !

 

[Rick Richard]

I've seen many like that or worse right around here. I've only hit six in 20 years.

This was my third collision with deer over the years, but this one was especially surprising since I was in the middle of town and it ran into the side of me. Go figure.

 

[Mark37082]

I deer hunt more for the experience than for the harvest. There is just something magical and fulfilling being out in the woods or fishing on a small river. I actually find I have a harder time sitting in one spot (tree stand or ground) in my older years. I don't think it is a patience issue. It's more of a pain tolerance issue. If I sit motionless for long periods of time, my aches and pains tell me to move.

 

[Dr. Richard Gray]

The one thing I most learned about deer hunting is; "Being in the right place at the right time".

 

[Nipper]

Sounds like the insurance companies own the state wildlife regulators!

I always say " Just Follow The Money ".

 

[3chester]

Sometimes taking a canoe downriver with a Thermos of coffee, a couple apples, a sandwich, decent rifle, enjoying the scenery, probably going to see a few deer along the way.

 

[littlebighorn]

Where I hunt, physical exertion/working hard/getting away from the crowd, lead to success.
If you look long and hard enough(glassing), you can usually find something good.
Preparation and paying attention to detail pays great dividends.

 

[SkunkedAgain]

The art of negotiating with my wife....

 

[Calvin45]

Quota is two bucks a year and three does a day in my area of Tennessee.

Holy . One deer…a year!

 

[Calvin45]

Around here I'm afraid a lot of folks were only taught how to road hunt….

 

[SmokinCrow]

Even the best laid out plan can and will turn into a cluster of fun. Embrace the experience cause even a cluster happens you can look back and laugh.

 

[mjonesvet]

Perseverance, persistence, accepting not harvesting not as defeat, but still seeing it as a success, learning it's the process, not just then end result that determines growth and success. Loving the quietness, slowness and steady progression of nature. Seeing God's hand in every little detail and appreciating the wholeness of His creation!

 

[skipglo]

All the above but I've been sitting at home for several days in a lot of pain so at this point, I will say it teaches me that I can no longer do what I used to.

Sorry to hear this my friend....6 Hot buttered Rums...2 before you get into a deep hot bath..( so you can move to get in) 2 during....( so you can move to get back out) and 2 when you get back to your easy chair! Good as new!

 

[JMB 1911]

My business and life experience has taught me that folks who shoot, hunt, fish and farm are generally a higher caliber human.

The list of life lessons gained while hunting is very long. It includes patience, drive, persistence, honesty, capitalizing limited opportunity, humility, dealing with failure, discomfort and disappointment. I could go on but probably the most important is a profound respect and appreciation of the great Creator and our natural world