What did you learn last year?

[pdk25]

I learned to keep my bow arm stock still on the release if a hog has it's head up chewing even if it doesn't seem to be alert.  

I learned that when you are over 40, you don't bounce as much as you used to, and that the ribs are a touch more brittle.

I learned that side quivers aren't all that they are cracked up to be when you are trying to belly or knee crawl during a stalk.

I learned that my eyesight isn't very good for picking up game when moving quickly.  Wish that I could do something about that.

[Killdeer]

Move slower, Pat!
Fat chance!  

I learned that I am turning into a lazy old gal who likes a second cup of coffee in the morning.

A bear will not come sauntering past the cook shack for me every durn season.

Neither will a deer.
Killdeer

[Gil Verwey]

BDann you had me rolling with those! That is some funny stuff right there now.

[Killdeer]

See if I ever go goose hunting with a smelly old man!  

Killdeer

[misfire]

Keep my bow in my hand even after arriving at the stand and setting out scent pads. I missed out on a beautiful Buck last year cause my bow was leaning against my stand tree.

 

[BDann]

That goose hunt was one for the ages.  It's a long story, and you guys just got the tip of the iceberg.  

After I finished my hunt on the family farm last year my brother showed me a video of him setting off some explosives.  It turns out that he did that about a week before I arrived, and about 50 yards from where I normally hunt.  He said that it wouldn't bother the deer any....

[Mint]

1. Don't save your best public hunt spot for the peak of the rut since they will be filled with hunters that you only see those days.

2. Set up a stand in the thick stuff during the rut so when the woods get flooded with other hunters you can still be by yourself if needed.

3. Recalibrate your GPS after taking it on a plane ride since it will be way off when you get home.

4. It is a lot of fun seeing your friend load up your deer in your truck for you when you are recovering from major surgery.

[7 Lakes]

Here is something my wife taught me:

Men only have two faults
1.  Every single thing we say.
2.  And everything we do.

[buckeye_hunter]

Look side to side with your eyes first, then move your head! Cost me a possible shot on a nice buck last year.....

[joe ashton]

never ever put a tree step in the same hole that you used last year.... ouch! it hurts when you hit the ground

[Iowabowhunter]

To quit burning out my good spots waiting for the bucks to show up. BE MOBILE and don't get stuck in a certain area. Try out some of the public land that is nearby. WATCH THE WIND!

[Shakes.602]

1. Be  VERY  Careful  HOW  I voice My Opinion....    
3. That This is My Post Number  5,000!!!  

[23feetupandhappy]

Originally posted by Bowwild:
A. I cherish time spent in the trees.
B. I will regret putting off time spent hunting with my best friend.
C. Listen to my son when he askes, "Shouldn't we be dragging that direction?"

 

[Gil Verwey]

Bdann your brother was right, it didn't hurt the deer hunting for him. He was on the other side of the property where all your deer ran too.

[Archie]

I learned to try something new, and make things happen as best as you can.  After several seasons of disappointment in a so-so hunting area, I'm taking a 500-mile, 6-day trip to public land where I should have better chances.

By myself... yep, but I'm gonna do it.
Not very whitetail savvy... yep, but ya gotta learn sometime.