Since the advent of internet and social media...The world has entered our living rooms and dens.
If there is one thing I've noticed...people certainly are not all alike.
I have honestly shot a lot of deer and turkeys. As far as deer honestly I think in all my years of hunting there is only 1 year I didn't get at least 1 deer. I think I was 14...I'm 55 now. That sounds like bragging...it isn't.
If there is one thing I learned there is rarely ever a sure thing.
That trail you found that is beaten into the side of the mt seems like a sure thing. But how many times have you posted by one only to go home empty handed ?
And that gobbler you roosted?..lol..funny I've snuck back in the pre dawn, set up thinking sure thing...and walked out without a gobbler slung over my shoulder.
And now we have trail cams...that's easy right? just pattern that big buck with a camera then slip in and kill him. Maybe that works on managed property with food plots...but it sure often don't work that way in the mts of PA on public land.
And how about deer sightings? I sort of envy the guys seeing deer every time they hunt, because I sit a lot of days without seeing a deer! Maybe I'm not the hunter I think I am eh? could be.
And then the public land thing...I hear soooo many people say its hard hunted. But then I hike in climb in my stand sit all day, hike out, and think....where is everybody? I think it depends on where your hunting I guess.
And what equipment do you need to kill a deer? That's one that will raise a discussion. I'll leave you in on a little secret I've learned....it don't take much...ssshhh The manufacturer's don't like guys like me...I often make it my self, or wear it till its wore out. Them tattered cuffs on the bottoms of your outdated camo really won't hurt your kill percentage...you just won't look as good.
And what bow is best?....hmmm, well it really should have a string on it.. and be strong enough to penetrate the vitals..
And arrows?...well ya want them flying straight.
And broadheads?...well needs to be sharp.
The best answer?...time and patience, cause everything else....just depends.