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    There you go overthinking things....again! Just keep the wind in your face, your mama in a runnin car, and your x in a different unit. PM expected. ;p

    I like over thinking hunting. It's about all that I'm thinking about right now and believe I'm obsessed :) Bear with me Johnnie. I'll be better soon.

     

    And to think I have a zillion more questions in my head just waiting for answers.

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    I've always wondered about smoke and always avoided campfires during hunts well plus I'm always exhausted come night time.

     

    I like the "tea" spray idea with plants taken from where you're hunting.

     

    Ive tried those tablets years back. I didn't see a difference.

     

    Lots of good info here. Thank you :)

     

    Once in awhile I'll find a smelly plant/weed and rub my clothes with it.

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    I got this from the site.

     

    ELK ARCHERY BENEFITS

    Length of Membership Number of Hunting Days Included

    1 - 3 Years 5 Day Guide-Only

    4 - 6 Years 5 Day Fully-Outfitted or 7 Day Guide-Only

    7 - 9 Years 7 Day Fully-Outfitted or 10 Day Guide-Only

    10 - 12 Years 10 Day Fully-Outfitted or 14 Day Guide Only

    13+ Years 14 Day Fully-Outfitted

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    Patience, kindness, etc. Dont force it.

     

    My dad very strongly encouraged me (I won't quite say he forced me) to shoot prairie dogs as a kid. I didn't like it at all. I never hunted until my mid 30s.

     

    I believe its the choice of the child.

     

    I had this conversation with my 7 year old this weekend.

     

    Leah "I don't think I'll kill an animal."

    Me "OK but I think you should try it at least once before you decide."

    Leah "I think I should try it 5 times before I decide."

    Me "I agree. I think you should try it 5 times before you decide."

     

    Then last night she sat for 10 minutes with me watching my daily dose of Randy Newbergs gutless method video.

     

    Time will tell. The verdict is out on Leah but I do know she loves the outdoors.

     

    She also said this...."I dont like camping in a camper anymore. I like sleeping in a tent or the truck."

     

    That's a score for me :)

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    cool pic -story and video- just one comment - chances are this is a juvenile that was run off by it's mother

     

    mating season is generally dec-march -

     

    chances are this youngn is still calling for mommy

    You know I value your opinion but I'll politely disagree with you. I'll agree she was on the younger side but she was hardly a kitten calling for her mother.

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    I was reading up on some wildlife photographers and they say it's about impossible to photograph a mountain lion in the wild. I've seen other CWT members get good pics too. Hunters have an advantage I do believe.

     

    I submitted it to AZ Highways/G&F for their yearly calendar. I find humor that my lion pic was the only one not taken at a zoo :)

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    I think you're thinking way to far into it. You know where you're supposed to shoot an animal. Pick a spot concentrate and follow through with your shot. Shoot a ton. I think muscle memory is huge. Let your body go into auto pilot. Don't make something so simple more complicated than it is. Good luck!!

    I wish....my brain doesn't work that way. I'm a fixer.

     

    I don't think it's wise not to look at your performance and find ways to improve it, especially when there is something that keeps repeating itself.

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    If it's not this,

     

    Broadhead not tuned properly. Etc.

     

    it's some level of control as mentioned variously above.

     

    For me:

    As fluttered with butterflies and excitement as I may feel, or have imagined it, I'm taking something's life.

    I'm not thinking 'I hope this ends up well, I hope it doesn't move, oh my goodness..'

    NOPE.

    I am thinking 'I know this arrow will hit its mark, this animal is (expletive) mine..'

    Everything in my body goes numb except that little piece of working brain I have left and my trigger/release finger. For that split second, I treat that innocent critter like it murdered my family. Works for me ;)

    Confidence :)

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