nyantler

I often think of how different it was when you didn't have the safety net of being able to return to civilization if the life got too hard. There was no one to call to come save you if you got into trouble. No planes flying in provisions or carrying you to a hospital if you got sick. Much different when it is a choice and not the reality of life. Still an impressive feat if you can do it.

I'm a terrible hunter!!

Not really interested in trail cameras for hunting. But, it is fun sometimes having someone show you a pic of your live buck after you've killed it. I've always been one to find a more challenging way to hunt rather than an eaiser way. In my opinion cameras are stretching the definition of "fair chase". But, to each his own as long as it's legal.

Not just fewer hunters, but less mobile hunters. Not many hunters get out of their tree stands these days and move around in the woods like years past. Most hunting accidents these days are treestand related

Being a competitive person, the me vs. whitetail has always been a thing. But, I do love the outdoors and being in the woods. Over the years I must admit I am not as motivated some days as years ago, but still get pretty excited to be out chasing big bucks and spending time with old hunting buddies. I think what I miss most though are those days in the woods with my Dad when I was growing up... because the truth is that he was the beginning of it all for me.

It's easy to tell you're under 40... bro

Ok so you don't understand... sorry thought this was going to be an intelligent debate... nevermind

"A Massive Fraud of this type and magnitude allows for the termination of all rules, regulations, and articles, even those found in the Constitution" This is the quote we're talking about that was misinterpreted by Trump haters and media outlets. What he was saying, if you read the entire context of the statement, is that if we are willing to allow a massive fraud of this type then we will also be willing to allow for the termination of all other rules, regulations and articles... even those in the Constitution. Trump is NOT and has never called for the termination of the Constitution... SMH

I have found that there are way more idiots out there than I had ever thought... the world is full of them... and getting worse every day. Life is not really so complicated in my opinion... the idiots make it more complicated than it has to be.

Absolutely... the idea of managing for big bucks was how QDM was sold to the hunting public... back then the idea of antler restrictions and killing does was hotly contested by the hunting community... but hunting shows loved the idea because it brought about a plethora of new hunting related products... food plot products, blinds, treestands, cameras, calls, scents, scent eliminating products, etc. etc. New fodder for their hunting shows... and yes, hunters bought in hook , line and sinker

Of course there are some young hunters that have the fever, but in general I don't think that is true. Not as many would hunt on their own without coaxing from the old timers... and I'm not sure that many will carry on the tradition in the same way when those old timers are gone. My sons are excited about the hunt too, but only because Dad is... on their own... not so much. They and their friends are not nearly as avid about hunting as me and my generation.

I even notice that the enthusiasm of younger hunters isn't close to what I had as a young hunter. In my opinion hunting has become too sterile... you and I grew up without all the fancy clothing, boots and other doo-dads available today... yet we were so excited about the hunt that we toughed out the bitter cold on our uninsilated feet and other uncomfortable conditions... I remember the night before opening day of gun season being like Christmas eve at my house with the same lack of sleep because of the anticipation... Even my mom would be up early to make a hearty breakfast for us before we ventured out into the woods. Just a different time I guess.

I agree... it's probably here to stay... like I always say, If it keeps people hunting I suppose I can live with it

One of my big regrets is having helped to bring much of the "educated and scientific" ie. QDM to New York State. It became the Mr. Hyde to the Dr. Jekyl of hunting. I believed I was introducing a great management program to the state... when, in fact, it just became a trophy buck farming program... utilizing food plots, cameras and selfish hunting practices to produce a hit list of whitetail bucks with little regard for the true management of healthy whitetail deer populations in general.

Okay.... I'm going with what you said I don't think it is necessarilly as deep as some get about it... it is just something that seems to be in our blood.