Josh_S wrote:tell them you used the acorn cruncher and they came right in
or that used some crazy special and loud rattling sequence along with a grunt to sing Whistling Dixie! That could get fun!
Josh_S wrote:tell them you used the acorn cruncher and they came right in
Tjterry wrote:I'm just like most of you. My friends hunt but do not take it to the level I do. I've tried a time or two to explain to them how I hunt but I quickly seen I was wasting my time. It's not common to find the passion and drive that most of the guys on here seem to have. That's why I love this sight. Makes me feel good knowing there is people out there even more deer crazy than me ! Lol
Dewey wrote:When I killed my first few nice bucks they said I was "lucky". As I started seeing and killing more and more better than average bucks in the same areas they were hunting with no luck the questions started coming about what I am doing different. I just smile and say I must be the luckiest guy around.
Seriously though luck has nothing to do with it. "The harder I work the luckier I become" saying tells the story. I have no problem sharing Beast style tactics with anybody that will listen but usually just get a glazed over look when I explain the amount of work needed to hunt this way. I talked a friend of mine into buying the Marsh Bucks dvd since he hunts marshes like I do but over 2 years later he still hasn't watched the dvd. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.
These days I keep the details of my adventures to myself except sharing them here at the Beast with like minded individuals who totally understand the passion year round not just a few weeks out of the year.
perchsoup wrote:Thanks for the responses guys. One of the reasons I love hunting so much is for the friendships and stories. However, I am very driven to the challenge of these animals and it's sounding more and more like you can't have it fully both ways. Success will lead to jealousy or loosing spots or in rare occasions create some really good relationships. If I end up with success, I'll ride luck for now. I like Dewey's reference "the harder I work, the luckier I become."
perchsoup wrote:...in rare occasions create some really good relationships..."
PK_ wrote:In the beginning just ride with the 'luck' theory, it is the easy stage, just agree that it is luck. Once you have piled up enough bucks for people to really take notice,this is when you really need to stay humble, respectful and give anyone and everyone around you credit that has helped you along the way. Some may still find a way to be jealous but it will be hard for most. Never forget where you came from and who has been there for you.
Get used to finding new spots because you will likely hand some over to friends/family. But don't worry they will probably burn them out and give up on them within a couple years and then you can have them back. And if they do kill a good one there you will be very happy, trust me.
I went through a few years during the 'he is lucky' stage with a chip on my shoulder, just wanting to prove them wrong. It is the only regret so far I have had in regards to hunting. Life is too short for that crap.
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