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<blockquote data-quote="fairchaser" data-source="post: 5018341" data-attributes="member: 10373"><p>I used to think I was a trophy hunter. I have some nice bucks mounted and killed a fair share of 4-5 year old bucks over the years. I love strategies for mature bucks, running cameras, scouting etc. I practice shooting more than most. But, I've concluded that I'm a mediocre deer hunter. I will not sit all day. I only hunt on nice weather days. I can't go too many trips without seeing deer which is a requirement for killing a trophy. I prefer easy access. I prefer to sit in a pretty spot versus a thick unattractive bramble. I'm not as focused on the stand as I used to be. I don't have to kill a deer to enjoy myself. I hunt a lot but I allow other priorities during deer season too. I'm not a lucky hunter either. </p><p></p><p>Also and more importantly, because I'm a member of a large club, I can compare myself to other hunters over a period of years. I'm very middle of the pack, maybe lower. </p><p></p><p>I'm ok with that. I've learned that's it's not a competition. At least not for me anyway.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fairchaser, post: 5018341, member: 10373"] I used to think I was a trophy hunter. I have some nice bucks mounted and killed a fair share of 4-5 year old bucks over the years. I love strategies for mature bucks, running cameras, scouting etc. I practice shooting more than most. But, I’ve concluded that I’m a mediocre deer hunter. I will not sit all day. I only hunt on nice weather days. I can’t go too many trips without seeing deer which is a requirement for killing a trophy. I prefer easy access. I prefer to sit in a pretty spot versus a thick unattractive bramble. I’m not as focused on the stand as I used to be. I don’t have to kill a deer to enjoy myself. I hunt a lot but I allow other priorities during deer season too. I’m not a lucky hunter either. Also and more importantly, because I’m a member of a large club, I can compare myself to other hunters over a period of years. I’m very middle of the pack, maybe lower. I’m ok with that. I’ve learned that’s it’s not a competition. At least not for me anyway. [/QUOTE]
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