Play money I would say. Worked at lot for the past 30+ and never had time to get into to many sports or activities so now on my time off I'm not having to pinch pennies. Also have sole access to 600 acres of private land that corners 28,000acres of limited hunt public land so that's fantastic. Problem being unlike Fritz my work season is Sept-Jan every year with only a few days off but they our much anticipated days and very much enjoyed.
Assets- Multiple tracks of private land scattered over two counties that I have solely to myself.. Self employed and flexibility in schedule on most days and can choose when I hunt Liabilities - I take too many photos of lesser deer than what I am after at times and probably spook more mature deer than I realize...and for the record, it is much easier to photograph a mature buck than to arrow one....hands down
Friends and Family is my biggest asset. I have friends that love to hunt and have taught me so much, and I have a family that supports my hobby and the time I put into it. Also, my friends and family share our hunting land for the most part. We at least take each other occasionally.
Biggest assest is that I am going to become best friends with SOTA so I can help him manage his hunting mecca! Truely my biggest assets are 1. My friends who enjoy the hunt and just want to get out in the woods as much as I do. 2. My wife who knows that I work hard and do everything I can to take care of my family so she pushes me into the woods or out on the lake even if I think there are things around the house I need to get done. 3. I am new to the sport and so I have a burning desire almost a need gain as much information as I can from anyone I can so I can understand what I am doing and why.
I will be the first to admit my spot is good fortune with a lot of luck. I bought my place 21 years ago it was a wreck my wife and I found the place by mistake while out looking at other properties. The land is in sand country and oak wilt as well. The widow that owned the land had it partially logged and the logger took the bottom 12 feet and left the tops. The land was covered with brush and poison ivy. I spent a lot of time getting it to where it is now. It isn't a big piece of land 20 acres, the lay of the land with ponds and swamps on adjacent properties makes it hunt like a bigger piece of property. I found my land by mistake and bought at the right time.
1. A lot of excellent private ground to hunt. Somewhere between 800-1000 acres total. The biggest chunk my wife and I are pretty much the only people there before gun season. 2. A loving wife that loves to bow hunt with me. 3. Great access to the majority of my stands via riverbank/boating in on ditches.
1. Being blessed and fortunate enough to hunt on a big farm. About 950 acres. 2. My father-in-law/ hunting partner 3. My willingness to never stop learning
I think my best asset as a hunter is having terrific eye sight. I pick up movement from a pretty long distance away. I sometimes wonder if other people would see some of the deer I see. I mostly hunt in big timber, I don't use binoculars. I think my eye sight also makes me a better shot. Next, I would say being mentally tough. As some of you know, it can get extremely cold on an all day sit. I do my best to stay out all day when the time is right. It can be difficult at times.
In no particular order... * seasonal businesses that wrap up around hunting season (lot of time in the woods) * drive and determination * experience * ability to "sense" and/or see deer
1. a wife that lets me have "my time" =out in the woods 2. a wife that would rather eat venison over beef 3. ability to hunt in 4 different counties since we have county bag limits
700,000 acres with limited access right out my back door... I love that most hunters won't go 50 yards off the road, advantage me! I will add following Fritz's journal. Very good information from a great hunter.
the ability to hunt God's country thanks to those who have sacrificed the supreme sacrifice and give us the opportunity to experience what freedom is. and to be able to eat what i shoot.
Adapt, Overcome, Improvise. I can very persistent. I read sign and understand critter behavior better than most. I occasionally get lucky. :D
I don't view my assets as being that valuable. I have mediocre hunting land, and not nearly as much time to hunt as I'd like to. It's more than some, not even close to others.
Patience is the main on And a job that gives me 4 weeks of random usable vacation days Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
