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I think I can relate a little bit to every answer so far, but let me see if I can explain another one of my reasons in a manner that can be understood. The thrill of the hunt fills a hole in my soul that has been quenched only through combat. Stalking a deer or still hunting is just as patrolling to an objective. Setting up in a tree stand or blind is just as setting in an ambush. The thrill and adrenaline is immeasurable for me. However, that is where the similarities stop. I do not hunt out of hatred or anger for the “enemy”, plus deer do not shoot back. I do hunt to provide food for my family, the camaraderie, and the solitude of yourself and nature. At times, it is just as rewarding to become a part of the environment as it is to harvest a deer. I have had birds land on me and squirrels run over me while sitting in stand. No matter how cold it gets, it is always awesome to be out in the woods. For a combat vet, hunting and being in the woods is the most therapeutic remedy to date! Plus, deer taste way better than Al Qaeda…I’m just saying.