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Post by Decatur on Oct 16, 2006 10:29:29 GMT -5
You guys ever have a season, or a portion of a season where you just don't feel like hunting? I never have until this year. I guess it's just stress, but when I go out, I spend most of my time thinking about problems at work, with the girlfriend, money etc, etc, etc. It's really got me baffled. Usually hunting is the one thing that can cheer me up. It's not doing a very good job this year. I think I need a vacation!
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Post by hornharvester on Oct 16, 2006 10:35:08 GMT -5
Dec,
Thats what hunting is all about. When hunting you are suppose to forget about all those things and tune in to mother nature. Life is too short to worry about so many things at once. h.h.
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Post by Decatur on Oct 16, 2006 10:37:30 GMT -5
Sound advice h.h.! Thanks!!
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Post by drs on Oct 16, 2006 10:38:16 GMT -5
Yes, I have especially this Squirrel Season. My Mom passed away back in September, and I just haven't felt or had the desire to hunt Squirrels. I bet I've only been Squirrel Hunting three time this season. I am starting to get back into my normal life and actually looking forward to Deer Season.
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Post by Woody Williams on Oct 16, 2006 10:41:30 GMT -5
Worry?
Today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday.
Take a book to pass the time..and keep your mind off of your worries..
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Post by semisneak on Oct 16, 2006 10:52:04 GMT -5
Keep it fresh. Try some new tactics. Hunt from a blind, stalk thru the corn , rattle . Just some ideas. TAKE THE VACATION. Its still early in the season. I think in a couple weeks you will be gettin pumped up about hunting. As far as the problems go..............give em to god .  |
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Post by Decatur on Oct 16, 2006 11:02:47 GMT -5
Thanks alot guys, your words of advice REALLY do help. I appreciate it!
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Oct 16, 2006 11:20:09 GMT -5
Marry her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D I think we all go thru spells like you are dealing with. Hopefully you can get it together and start enjoying your hunting. Good luck & fun hunting. |
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Post by crazyboutduck on Oct 16, 2006 11:53:14 GMT -5
Think about this...It could always be worse. Granted, some days are better than others, but your time in the fields or in the woods is your time. Get away, soak up what nature has to give. Deal with the other stuff later. Your need your time - for you. It may sound selfish, but we all need to do our "thing" so we can relax & enjoy life. It can be hard at times, but try to leave work at work & home at home. Separating things like that makes it easier to sort it all out. Good luck!
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Post by shootsa410 on Oct 16, 2006 19:39:56 GMT -5
Then you'll sit at home or be in the mall shopping with her and worrying about if you'll ever get to hunt again. ;D |
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Post by steiny on Oct 16, 2006 19:59:02 GMT -5
Nobody can control your morale and attitude but you.
When you get up in the morning, it's totally up to you if you elect to go through the day with a positive attitude, or go around bummed out all day. Your choice.
If things in your life aren't presently to your liking, change something or suck it up and deal with it. Again, your choice.
Recreation and liesure time are an important part of good health and a good mental outlook on life. You have to learn to shut the door behind you and shut off work problems, etc. so you can enjoy yourself. Stuff like that will be around every day, the rest of your life. Don't let it ruin your precious fun time. People that know how to have fun on their time off are often better employees too. They work hard, and they play hard.
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Post by eelriver on Oct 16, 2006 21:17:21 GMT -5
Sounds like you need to see some different trees! We've all done it; get so stoked about the season finally getting here and you just know the bad boy will be down the trail any minute. Two weeks into the season there is a let down because the hunting isn't meeting the expectations!
Best cure is to lay out a week-end let the conditions in the woods change or better yet, find a new woods, and a different set up. You'll get "up" just knowing you are going a have a new advenutre.
Good luck
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Post by jajwrigh on Oct 16, 2006 22:58:52 GMT -5
I am kind of there with this deer season so far. I am not excited yet, like I alway have been in the past. Hopefully when the leaves fall and the weather stays cool, all of that will change.
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Post by hp on Oct 16, 2006 23:22:53 GMT -5
This is all really good advice for our fellow hunter,Decatur.But these things are easier said than done.Hunting is just apart of my life,a part I've enjoyed for 33yrs(I'm 38) But there are MUCH more important things in MY life than hunting,I took a couple yrs off from deer hunting afew yrs back( hunted birds and bunnies) Just not into it,"you'll have that" Sometimes it's hard getting through this thing called LIFE. keep your head up, it'll get better.
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Post by cambygsp on Oct 17, 2006 2:54:48 GMT -5
If your not finding it enjoyable, do something else for a while. Deer hunting should be relaxing and an enjoyment, NOT A CHORE!
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Post by daworz on Oct 17, 2006 8:33:32 GMT -5
All i can say is hang in there and work through it and take deertracks words (Marry Her), just not during deer season? if you know what i mean!!!!!!
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Post by Decatur on Oct 17, 2006 9:27:39 GMT -5
You guys are great, thanks!
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Post by huxbux on Oct 17, 2006 20:44:00 GMT -5
Yes D, I have felt as you do. It'll pass, as all things do. I've found that just catching a fleeting glimpse of a wall-hanger in the woods will wash your worries away, and put you right back into the swing of things. Good luck and good hunting!
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