What does being a Beast mean to you?

[Net Guy]

Doing what others don’t. Going where others won’t.

[Jackson Marsh]

All the responses are correct.

[vtbuck]

Stanley had a good response to the question a couple of years ago:

"Beast style is mobile and moving. If you have a stand in hand and have a buck located or patterned you set up and kill him. I also think most interpretations associate beds and bucks. The hunter puts himself into a position to kill a buck rather than the buck putting himself into a position for the hunter to kill him."

That’s it in a nutshell

[tgreeno]

I am not a beast...but here's how I define beasts on this forum:

Doing whatever is necessary, to put yourself position to kill a mature buck on every sit during your season!

[jpsmith270]

Paying attention to the details, doing what others don't, making a plan and executing instead of relying on luck

Well said flingin

This is a big one for me. There is so much that goes into being able to execute (scouting, planning, preparation, etc). For so many years I did nothing but "play the lottery" every year. How frustrating.

I have heard Dan say it many times, "If you are doing the same thing everyone else is doing, then you are going to get the same results that everyone else is getting."

Execution vs playing the lottery. This is Beast style vs the normal hunter.

[JAK]

I'd say being smart and aware of all your surroundings. Going the extra mile even when every bone in your body says no u push on anyway

[creepingdeth]

Being prepared enough to be in a position to kill a buck not many others may even have a chance at. being positive it could happen any time.

[brancher147]

I don't consider myself a beast, as I was using these tactics before I found this site (and I don't like labels), and I do not do a lot of specific bed hunting. But it is great to have this site to discuss things. I think using these tactics and being a "beast" consists of basically being an accomplished woodsman (or woman) and a true sportsman, and having the drive to do it every day no matter the conditions.

[Missionshooter]

Beast Mode.....???


It's a Lifestyle bro.....

[RidgeGhost]

Paying attention to the details, doing what others don't, making a plan and executing instead of relying on luck

Doing what others don’t. Going where others won’t.

You got it. This season, when I have found myself struggling, I realized I had reverted back to pre-beast. I was doing what others were doing. Gotta snap out of it and get back the grind

[jpsmith270]

Paying attention to the details, doing what others don't, making a plan and executing instead of relying on luck

Doing what others don’t. Going where others won’t.

You got it. This season, when I have found myself struggling, I realized I had reverted back to pre-beast. I was doing what others were doing. Gotta snap out of it and get back the grind

Extremely easy trap to fall in. This forum helps me to keep my focus and also provides the confirmations that I need to stay the course.

[docwaters]

I am new to the Beast methods, but I am employing them as I learn them. My overarching belief is that now I have proven tactics that put me more in control of the hunt than ever before. Having scouted my first bed this Spring, set up on the buck using it, and then killing him, I have never felt as accomplished in the woods.

Having a plan is great. Having a plan that works is what Beast means to me.

[flinginairos]

I am new to the Beast methods, but I am employing them as I learn them. My overarching belief is that now I have proven tactics that put me more in control of the hunt than ever before. Having scouted my first bed this Spring, set up on the buck using it, and then killing him, I have never felt as accomplished in the woods.

Having a plan is great. Having a plan that works is what Beast means to me.

It is an awesome feeing isn't it?! I've killed several beast bucks now and I still find myself in disbelief when I see them do exactly what I predicted With each one I gain more and more confidence and each hunt has a plan and a purpose. The info Dan and everyone else posts on here has absolutely changed the way I hunt forever.