What do you consider an accomplished......
07-01-2007, 02:35 PM
#31
Nontypical Buck
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RE: What do you consider an accomplished......
Yep!
ORIGINAL: IL-Cornfed
I'm curious to know how many here would consider themselves "accomplished" ??? Some of the definitions above would make it pretty easy to make the claim.
I'm curious to know how many here would consider themselves "accomplished" ??? Some of the definitions above would make it pretty easy to make the claim.
07-01-2007, 03:31 PM
#32
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2006
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RE: What do you consider an accomplished......
ORIGINAL: txjourneyman
Me. I've killed 6 deer and a bunch of hogs in 2.5 years of bowhunting. I enjoy myself. That is my goal. That simple. I set out for recreation and enjoyment. If I meet those goals I am accomplished. If I kill something it is a bonus. If I ever kill a booner or a P&Y, well just that much greater a bonus. I don't need anyone's yardstick but my own to determine if I am "accomplished".
ORIGINAL: IL-Cornfed
I'm curious to know how many here would consider themselves "accomplished" ??? Some of the definitions above would make it pretty easy to make the claim.
I'm curious to know how many here would consider themselves "accomplished" ??? Some of the definitions above would make it pretty easy to make the claim.
Il ..... you need to move to a place that doesn't have booners roaming everywhere and you are limited by time, money, and other priorities .. I mean no offense to you, and I respect and enjoy reading your posts, but you are different than many on here ..... subjective allows for different subjects, or people, to feel and act as they feel ..... just because your definition doesn't match someone else's, that doesn't make them wrong ...
07-01-2007, 03:36 PM
#33
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: moore oklahoma USA,right now in Korea
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RE: What do you consider an accomplished......
im' a successful hunter but not yet an accomplished hunter.
with many years in the woods, i have yet to hunta couple ofanimals that i would like to hunt,(elk,pig and bear)when i accomplish that then i'm considering myself an accomplished hunter.
with many years in the woods, i have yet to hunta couple ofanimals that i would like to hunt,(elk,pig and bear)when i accomplish that then i'm considering myself an accomplished hunter.
07-01-2007, 03:49 PM
#34
Join Date: Aug 2006
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RE: What do you consider an accomplished......
I agree with the general response of people which seems to have been pretty close, but I also want to add that to be accomplished you should enjoy every moment in the outdoors and not only strive for the times when you kill an animal but love every moment of it and respect everything around you.
07-01-2007, 05:36 PM
#35
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Oregon
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RE: What do you consider an accomplished......
ORIGINAL: mobowhuntr
Dude, that's a mighty good question. It's very subjective as everyone's goals are different. I think being accomplished means putting yourself in position to shoot deer, and always learning.
If I had to put an absolute definition on it, I would say taking 2 or more deer w/ archery tackle (as that shows consitency) and always improving.
Dude, that's a mighty good question. It's very subjective as everyone's goals are different. I think being accomplished means putting yourself in position to shoot deer, and always learning.
If I had to put an absolute definition on it, I would say taking 2 or more deer w/ archery tackle (as that shows consitency) and always improving.
07-01-2007, 06:25 PM
#36
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Erie, Colorado
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RE: What do you consider an accomplished......
To me, the accomplished hunters are those whom put in more than they take. They are willing to go the extra mile, look over the next hill, etc. They are still hunting while the rest are sitting back in camp. They are willing to take the game to any court-disregarding what is familiar. For them, hunting is easy. Getting close is the challenge, it’s what drives them. It’s the experience-a game of connecting the dots. One dot leads to another, and they know this. The dots comprise their “bag of tricks”. It is a satchel they draw from again and again. They’re very willing to share what they have gathered! Size is second to conservation (an accomplished hunter does what is best for wildlife). They are experts at the game of recognition, tactics, and anticipation. For them, execution is subliminal. Accomplished hunters do not count the numbers (per se-one good wildlife photo out of 77 is darn good). They establish a goal (an endless process) and achieve it (i.e. “accomplished”). They weigh, they measure, and in the end, they go home and thank their family for the good fortune bestowed upon them. They look skyward and say… THANK YOU!
Did someone say something about killing?
Did someone say something about killing?
07-01-2007, 06:46 PM
#37
Dominant Buck
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RE: What do you consider an accomplished......
I also know some people who I would consider to be "accomplished" hunters. Thing is, though.....they're miserable human beings.
1st and foremost is not letting your hunting get in the way of being a responsible adult/dad/mom/brother/sister/son/daughter/citizen. I think everyone likely knows someone like this.
1st and foremost is not letting your hunting get in the way of being a responsible adult/dad/mom/brother/sister/son/daughter/citizen. I think everyone likely knows someone like this.
07-02-2007, 07:01 AM
#38
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2006
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RE: What do you consider an accomplished......
ORIGINAL: iamyourhuckleberry
To me, the accomplished hunters are those whom put in more than they take. They are willing to go the extra mile, look over the next hill, etc. They are still hunting while the rest are sitting back in camp. They are willing to take the game to any court-disregarding what is familiar. For them, hunting is easy. Getting close is the challenge, it’s what drives them. It’s the experience-a game of connecting the dots. One dot leads to another, and they know this. The dots comprise their “bag of tricks”. It is a satchel they draw from again and again. They’re very willing to share what they have gathered! Size is second to conservation (an accomplished hunter does what is best for wildlife). They are experts at the game of recognition, tactics, and anticipation. For them, execution is subliminal. Accomplished hunters do not count the numbers (per se-one good wildlife photo out of 77 is darn good). They establish a goal (an endless process) and achieve it (i.e. “accomplished”). They weigh, they measure, and in the end, they go home and thank their family for the good fortune bestowed upon them. They look skyward and say… THANK YOU!
Did someone say something about killing?
To me, the accomplished hunters are those whom put in more than they take. They are willing to go the extra mile, look over the next hill, etc. They are still hunting while the rest are sitting back in camp. They are willing to take the game to any court-disregarding what is familiar. For them, hunting is easy. Getting close is the challenge, it’s what drives them. It’s the experience-a game of connecting the dots. One dot leads to another, and they know this. The dots comprise their “bag of tricks”. It is a satchel they draw from again and again. They’re very willing to share what they have gathered! Size is second to conservation (an accomplished hunter does what is best for wildlife). They are experts at the game of recognition, tactics, and anticipation. For them, execution is subliminal. Accomplished hunters do not count the numbers (per se-one good wildlife photo out of 77 is darn good). They establish a goal (an endless process) and achieve it (i.e. “accomplished”). They weigh, they measure, and in the end, they go home and thank their family for the good fortune bestowed upon them. They look skyward and say… THANK YOU!
Did someone say something about killing?
Great post! William ...where have you been?????? Your posts have been missed, friend ......
07-02-2007, 08:27 AM
#39
Site Buck Guru
Join Date: Dec 2005
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RE: What do you consider an accomplished......
ORIGINAL: IL-Cornfed
I'm curious to know how many here would consider themselves "accomplished" ??? Some of the definitions above would make it pretty easy to make the claim.
I'm curious to know how many here would consider themselves "accomplished" ??? Some of the definitions above would make it pretty easy to make the claim.
Actually, I'm at the black belt level of it....... and that's respect![:-]
07-02-2007, 08:34 AM
#40
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Michigan/Ohio
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RE: What do you consider an accomplished......
ORIGINAL: GregH
I am an accomplished bowhunter of whitetail deer.
Actually, I'm at the black belt level of it....... and that's respect![:-]
ORIGINAL: IL-Cornfed
I'm curious to know how many here would consider themselves "accomplished" ??? Some of the definitions above would make it pretty easy to make the claim.
I'm curious to know how many here would consider themselves "accomplished" ??? Some of the definitions above would make it pretty easy to make the claim.
Actually, I'm at the black belt level of it....... and that's respect![:-]
I am just love to hunt and enjoy good company with you guys. If you killed 50 P & Y animals or 50 does I would love to have you in camp. Fact that you love the sport and RESPECT it is good enough for me
