Five Seasons

that was the point. You know it'd never have become a big deal if you and your buddy let off a little with the copy and past conspiracy links. I can go to zerohedge and prisonplanet too. I don't need it to be reposted here.

No, just because that's what we were talking about. My dad is 60 and my cousin 28. He was more than happy for her. But I have missed shots, been busted, hunted the wrong stands. Yes it's all just deer hunting but I believe it's totally fine to reminisce and kick yourself every now and then for the one that got away. It's not dwelling, it's learning and growing and adding to the collection of stories. I do believe that time is valuable. We all have a finite amount of it. To spend hours of your time and thousands of dollars (which you worked hard with your time for) and then just shrug off a disappointing season is truly fascinating to me. If you hunt for meat, there are alternatives. If you enjoy nature there are alternatives. If you're a hunter I'm assuming you aim to harvest an animal. That goes for deer big and small, old and young. Whatever your goals are. If you don't make them I find zero fault with being upset or frustrated over it. Seeing someone else have success can rub salt in those wounds. If you handle that poorly then I agree with Phade that you're not a guy I want to be around. But your own private thoughts and feelings I believe are normal.

I don't disagree with your point, but open plains and hardwoods at 100 yards are pretty different situations

Swirling winds and 76 in Mississippi but I'm in the deer woods and I'm happy. Don't care if I see a hair

like I first said, there are too many variables. a young kid, a new hunter, a guy on hard times or with limited time. if you have this imagine of me fighting with or pissing in someone's cheerios about them shooting a big buck then again you're misunderstanding me. Big hugs, beers and great times were had opening day where that picture was posted above. My cousin who shot the wide rack 10 was in a stand I turned down believing i was in the right spot. I hold nothing against her, i was super happy for her (btw, the buck was finished off by my father), but I would be a liar if I hadn't told you the thought didn't cross my mind "dang I should have hunted that stand". Never vocalized other than a grin and a smile that she also thought was funny and later brought up. If that makes me or anyone else a "bad guy" then call me guilty I guess.

i have had directv for 2 years and been without the outdoor channel the whole time. we do have pursuit and sportsman so it's not a loss. the only way to talk is with your wallet. I remember several years back when timewarner didn't renew cbs and they had to give out free antennas so we wouldn't all miss the bills game. i think cbs came back that monday haha.

I agree that the attacks are wrong. I do believe there are good lessons learned from them though. I'd rather new hunters read the stories to learn what is the best approach. For example, not chasing after a wounded deer and letting him sit.

What is up your ass this morning? Are you seriously telling me you're so great and mighty you've never once had a tinge of jealousy? you've never once seen a nice car or house and wished you had that? Never once seen a lottery winner and wished it were you? Good lord man, all I'm saying is that hunters are not immune to it and you go off like I'm some dirt bag hunter who doesn't deserve to hunt with my own family? Hope your day gets better. I'm headed to the woods this afternoon and that's all that matters to me right now.

not to nit pick, but not every deer has to be a trophy. The trophy is absolutely determined by the hunter and not his peers. But I woulnd't say the doe I shot 2 years ago with my mz was a trophy. She was intended for the freezer and I was still happy as a clam to shoot her. But it was a private land and a doe i had seen at least a dozen times already. The doe I shot last year with a mz on public land may be the biggest personal trophy deer I've ever shot. I just dont agree that every harvest is equal.

I think you're both totally missing my point. And that was only that it's possible and likely in many groups and within neighbors... and to just pretend it doesn't exist is silly. I have great personal friends and small army of a family I hunt with and we do just fine. good natured ribbing, dragging and recovering as a team.

as do I. But I know most do not. heck a few hear have even mentioned they dont even pull the bow out until opening day.

why even practice when the good lord will guide your arrows straight anyhow?

that's kind of where I'm at when I use my climber.

It's clearly Obama's fault.

Your kindle right? just saying not to give others a hard time when it's hard to follow you sometimes.

Do you really question this happening? There's too many variables in play to go back and forth online here. A good campfire and a beer discussion though. Let me make it clear that my hunting relatives/party are not in this bunch. We love to see each other successful. I do generally believe it mostly stems from frustration. If you've had a good few years then maybe it's no big deal (you being the finishing kill). If you've had a rough season or 2 and the hunter who took it (the wounder) has to build a new room for his mounts? It's jealousy and deer hunters aren't immune to it. Lets not kid that we are.

just when my oldest was potty trained we went and had another. it's horrifying. But I will say, there's always a sink, towels and soap nearby. Cant say the same in the deer woods.

pics of fiance to judge just how impressive.

i haven't read any of the 9 pages, but I can imagine we have some internet robin hoods in here. Shooting at a live, not perfectly still animal while standing on a small platform in a tree, layered in clothes and sometimes cold as hell, knees knocking and no practice shots? I wont shoot over 35 even though i can hit the target just fine at 40... on the ground, relaxed in a t-shirt. It's just not worth it.

mine was 185. strangely it's 3rd on the rack list.

you haven't seen darrly carry his extra bolts, saw, jig and extra fletchings? It's in one of the compartments on his bike

you'll be fine. it is best to try and do any major work when you know it's going to rain, but rarely will it impact your season.

man some of you guys really like your comfort haha

when my grandfather passed it was really pretty sad to see some of the arguments.

there is a lack of understanding by many people on how economics work. businesses are here to make money and maintain margin. with growing taxes and labor cost the business will look to save costs somewhere and unfortunately it usually means the decline of the company if they choose safety or quality. It's much more prevalent in large corporations who do not have the flexibility to maneuver and adapt as well as smaller companies. when your worker wants $30+ an hour to do a job that can be done for 1/2 that without all the taxes down south, you're eventually going to lose.