Gundeck

I like it because of the humble *BOWHUNTERS RULE* opinions of the simple *COMPOUNDS RULE* hunters out there with the most basic *2008 MODELS NOW OUT* equipment. The great discussions about ancient *RANGEFINDERS RULE* tools and *CLIMBERS RULE* techniques.

Just kidding. I have learned a ton in the months I have been here and I think I become a better hunter every day because of it. I also think I have suffered irreparable damage to my social skills.

Dr Andy

They gotta write about something or they'd be out of work!

Lubricious

I learn something new almost daily and if youwant an honest opinion on something, youll get it here!The other days I just like to argue.

Arrowmaster

For me its hearing others opinions and learning. I like reading the smack talk and the good natured ribbing. To be honest a lot of the drama hasnt been going on much lately and I like it that way. I enjoy reading the storys and looking at the pictures. Seeing what everyone looks like. So I guess I like everything about this site...

beprepn8

I've just come back after about 4 years away. I think there has been progress on the board. 4 years ago if you said that a heavier arrow tends to give better penetration, you'd get run off the board.

Today you'll hear, "yeah, but who cares how many deer I can go through, I only have to pass through one!"

PreacherTony

..... all that and the incredible amount of real info here..... not like that TV CROWD .... at least most of 'em

ultra man

I'm a fairly solitary hunter, well, other than when I can get my 15 yr old to go out with me. He's at the age of discovering the fairer sex, and he's into dirt bikes, so I wouldn't ever force him to go. He goes when he likes, and he's taken a few nice deer. I did take my buddies 14yr old to hunters ed class a couple ofyears ago. I'm sure to get him in the woods each year, as his dad doesn't hunt,and it paid off this season, as he killed a nice 8 point from the ground for his first deer, with a single shot frommy son's 20 ga.The look on that kids face, and the amount of pride and accomplishment he radiatedwas worth a million bucks.Most of the guys I use to deer hunt with have their own thing going now, with clubs consisting of family members, or one club of guys on the eastern shore consists of mainly bachelors, or guys with no kids. Let's just say that, while they're all pretty good guys, I don't want my kids around them when they get to carrying on. I took my son with me to the shore when he was just 10 years old, and when I asked to President of the club to tone down his intoxicated outbursts, his reply was something to the effect of "Don't bring the boy here if you don't want him to hear it!" The guy has never had any kids, and it's probably a good thing. Some people just don't get it. Anyway, what I'm getting at, is I don't have a digital camera,sowhile I don't often contribute to these threads, I'm here, every day, listening to what GMATT or Frailey or Rob PA saw that day, or what Davidmil's doingat his newhome in NY. After a few years, It seems like I know some of you guys better than the guys I use to hunt with, and you're all a bunch of class acts. Not just as hunters, but as real people, as you share the ups and downs of your lives on these threads. I'll leave this site many nights laughing my butt off, and some nights with a tear in my eye.I'm thankful for this site, and to be able to come here "to deer camp," and listen to the goings-on. Sorry for being so long winded, but that's why I come here.

davidmil

With all the ... and all the and all the ... maybe we should call it "Survivor HNI". LOL

my7pointmonster

I enjoy the drama and i have nothing better to do really...

Ryan

GregH

In over 40+ years of being addicted to hunting whitetails, I've probably read a million articles on hunting deer. All it takes is for one guy to explain what others have explained countless times before, in a manner that makes something click to me, then I have learned something usefully. That's why I keep reading and coming back to this site.