Types of Deer Hunters

I find myself involved in a lot of hunting conversations these days. Most are fun, some are frustrating. But it's always interesting to hear how other guys hunt and their methods and why they are convinced to hunt the way they do. Have you ever been in a conversation about hunting and the hunter you're talking to us telling you how they always hunt deep inside bedding areas or they are the type that scouts the woods instead of sitting in a stand. How about the hunter that hates camouflage or scent killer, how about the guy who grunts and rattles the whole time he's in the woods, or your friend who doesn't leave home without his backpack full of bags of crinkly chips, a full thermos of coffee etc. how about the stand smoker, the guy who pees in the woods, or the guy who doesn't get out of bed till 9 and gets to his stand at 10 walking past yours on the way in. Then there's the equipment shnobs geared to the teeth with the latest and greatest, the deer stand gamer shooting big deer on his phone or watching hunting videos. Then there's the guy who always takes bad shots and you wonder what were they thinking taking that shot. Then there's the woods ninjas in their ghillie suits sitting on the ground like Rambo, don't forget about the primitive hunters who say the rest of us are ruining the sport. What about the shoot at everything that moves guy: squirrels, rabbits, turkeys watch out! After thinking about how diverse the hunting crowd really is I can't help but feel a swelling pride that we as Americans are incredibly blessed that however we choose to hunt it's HOW WE DARN WELL WANT to hunt is how we can and should hunt and enjoy ourselves. Now there are more than a few rednecks I wouldn't take to my deer woods but it takes all kinds and is a part of what makes the sport of hunting so amazing. Whether we agree with each other or not we all have one thing in common. We love deer hunting. As the days get shorter and the nights get colder I eagerly anticipate the serenity of nature on opening day. Waking up early, you put on your gear, you hear the grass and leaves crush beneath your boots on the hike into your stand. Every time you shot your bow and worked to build the habitat around you and all your preparation has led to this moment. And when that first tan bodied deer walks out cautiously within shooting range of your arrow that feeling of rushing excitement that brings a chill down the spine.. that's what hunting us all about. And If you didn't get that shot opportunity you wanted, if they didn't hear you, see you, or smell you then you weren't there at all in the deers perspective so we try again tomorrow when the wind is right. No matter what your hunting personality, do one thing this hunting season. Remember what it is to be kind and courteous to your fellow hunters. Let's enjoy this sport as men and women of character. God bless