Who was your hero when it comes to hunting

[DeerStalker22]

 I know that a lot of young hunters now days portray hunting as they see on TV.  Many of these younger hunters grow up believing that what they see on TV is true hunting.  I myself, being a young hunter (only 21 years old) am proud that I don't find to many of these hunters on TV as my hero's when it comes to hunting.  I know for myself that my hero is my father, who spent 7 years of his hunting to teach me so much about the woods, and not caring about what he harvested as long as I learned something each year.  He has always preached that hunting isn't about harvesting an animal, its about much more than that. Its about the experience, and the time spent with friends and family, and the time spent in the woods.   

 

[sits in trees]

It was several guys around hunting camp, my buddies dad was a big influence and then there was one guy who was a hero of sorts because of the comic relief he provided the camp. We had a couple of guys who when I look back now were also bad influences and one guy who used to come to camp and exemplified the word greed..But these were real people, and I'm glad I didn't have to look to the likes of Lee and Tiffany or some of these other Hollywood hunter loons to be my hunting heros.

[sweet old bill]

I have to say my Dad as well. Now at 71 I think back to those years with him and our hunting or fishing trips. He was a great Dad and father I sure miss him over the years pass. We also would go to a hunting camp and sure enjoyed all the guys.

[First-light]

Probably my brother and father in law. Hunted with both for so many years and learned a lot from them.

 

Before I started hunting I was hooked on a show called "American Sportsman" hosted by Curt Gowdy. Larry Zonka was featured often. This show kept the fire burning inside until I legally could hunt.

Edited April 25, 2013 by First-light

[shawnhu]

I'd probably have to say Elmo.

[Doc]

I'm going to interpret this question as asking who was most influential in forming my life in the outdoors and hunting.

 

While this may sound a bit strange, my hunting hero is someone whose name I can't even remember. When I was a youngster (maybe 8 or so), I went through a phase of reading a lot of books. I believe it was one of the Zane Grey books that was about this pioneer type character who was known for his hunting and trapping expertise on the early frontier. That guy in that book set my imagination going into wilderness fantasies and all the activities and  woodlore that that kind of lifestyle was all about. Those visions of traveling the early wilderness, caught me up in all activities involving the outdoors from camping to trapping. I learned that for me, it was all about a historical tradition and heritage of independance, self-reliance and freedom. It had very little to with killing animals even though that was part of it. A lot of that may explain why my attitudes about matters of hunting seem to come from a different direction than most. 

 

It was my enthusiasm for such things that actually got other people in our family involved in a lot of that stuff, so there was never an actual family member mentor as such. It all came from some fictional character straight out of the imagination of Zane Grey.....lol. 

[Uncle Nicky]

As a kid, I would have to say my father.

 

In my 30's, I decided to learn to turkey hunt. I met up with a retired NY DEC biologist who was a part-time guide, I also made friends with a good-old-boy from Georgia when I was hunting in Canada. Both the these guys were turkey hunting fanatics, and took me under their wing. To this day, I still get together with both of them almost every year and chase birds either in the hills of NY or the swamps in GA. I would have to say these guys are my heroes, and some day hopefully I can pass it on to someone new and enthusiastic.

[gfdeputy2]

For me My Grandfather, My father & My Uncle never really hunted with any of them (once or twice with my father)  but they are the ones who I learned a lot from

[Zag]

Althoug my dad is a hunter he never really spent alot of time teaching me the ropes as a kid, i only remember him taking me deer hunting once. My son is 4 and I've already taken him with me once. I would have to say Roger Ragglin back in the early 90 he was the pioneer of hunting video's ( atleast to me)!! I still will watch those videos on good ole VHS. The guy was so passionate about deer hunting and always had good advice.

[Elmo]

I'd probably have to say Elmo.

 

Woah!  Awesome.

[Water Rat]

Always respected Fred Bear.

[Five Seasons]

my grandfather. Korean war vet. Passed away at 81 this April. Still bowhunting at 80. Going to be a different fall this year...

[cynthiafu]

my father was and will always be . we lost him at a young age . but the time we had he was the best . i remember  coming out of the woods  with my lunch  bag and he went thur it and my sandwich  baggie was not in the bag . i had to go back in the woods and get it . if you shot a bullet you better have the shell too or you were going back for it . he  was the greatest . i still sit in the woods somethimes  thinking that he is  still there and helping me . i go to sit some where and i hear his voice  not there the wind is wrong  go over there more cover . lol he will always be with me .

[ny hunter]

My dad stopped hunting before I started so I read lots of books and magazines,I read anything John Wooters or Bill Jordan wrote.Not the Camo guy,These guys wrote for a couple of different magazines i read.

[GreeneHunter]

My son .... He sees and hears Deer that I dont , of course I'm no spring chicken anymore !

[nyantler]

 I know many excellent hunters... but my father was my hunting hero... not an excellent hunter but got me started and was always enthusiastic about hunting with me... he made it so enjoyable that I quickly fell in love... It was never about the deer and always about doing it together.

[burmjohn]

My Uncle.  Introduced me to the sport, and now I dragged my brother in.  Trying to get my old man out there, he loves doing food plots and prep, just doesnt hunt!  Eats the venison though.  The best part is our first year bow hunting was everyones first year bowhunting.  I want to say I was 15?

[fishuntrapper]

hands down, my DAD. he is the only hero i ever had, wanted or needed for anything and everything. at 79 he is not in that great of shape, but still kicking. and still my HERO!

[Paula]

My father stopped hunting long before I ever even thought I wanted to. My brother is a big hunter but lives out of state and tries to help me from there so he is in a way my hero. When I met my now husband he gave me a lot of what was needed to hunt along with a lot of knowledge so he also could be my hero. He now only helps or makes suggestions if I ask. I have learned from some of you so maybe you could be my hero. I learn on my own every time I go into woods and think I have learned something. Kill wise i have not been that successful in hunting since I have gone on my own but I have learned so much about my self that i know I am my own hero.

 

 

 

 

 

corny, right?

[growalot]

Grandpa Shepard...that man could hunt and fish...loved his beagles and was a gentle soul

Then there was  the book "My side of the mountain"...I must have read and re read that book a dozen times as a kid...and back then I hated to read...lol

[ANTLERS]

^{As I did not grow up in a big hunting family, The man who I have  respected the most is President Theodore Roosevelt. My wife is the curator of Sagamore Hill NHS in Cove Neck,Long Island. I have had the pleasure of holding T.R's rifles,wearing white gloves of course.The man was a life member of the NRA,Wrote several books on big game hunting and was instrumental in preserving millions of acres of land as National forests and parks.He helped explore  a tributary of the amazon,A trip which almost killed him and the river later named after him, The Rio Roosevelt. He was a giant in the field of conservation and hunting/gun rights.A man we could use on our side today.}

Edited April 26, 2013 by ANTLERS

[tuckersdaddy]

although his style of hunting isnt for me, Ted Nugent has had a big influence on me. Ted made millions as a musician, could have done all the things every rock star does, be he returned to his roots. hes also used his fame to promote the sport we all love. stick to your roots, defend your passions and 'leave me the hell alone' 

[apertureguy]

For me it was my brother. Not only was he a pro Bass man, but he was one heck of a hunter/trapper.

 

He could jog through the deepest leaves and brush and somehow make no sound. Always scored huge deer and did so well that he would provide meat to several old veteran homes in his area. Was a member of the black rock fish & game club and several others as well.

 

He was the best outdoorsman I ever knew and hunting without him and his great sense of humor is hard.

Edited April 29, 2013 by apertureguy

[fishuntrapper]

hands down, my DAD. he is the only hero i ever had, wanted or needed for anything and everything. at 79 he is not in that great of shape, but still kicking. and still my HERO!

well, since i posted this, my Hero has taken a turn for worst. they say he has what appears to be renal cancer. with out surgery, they give him several days to a couple of months. with surgery, with his health being so poor, he may not make it off the table. he could go home and wait for death, instead he choose to face it head-on and fight death. that's MY HERO. surgery today or tomorrow.

all prayers and positive thoughts appreciated. thank you all in advance.

[Elmo]

I with your father the best and hope for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery, fishuntrapper.