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I think I’m done with big game hunting

TX Trophy Hunter said:
It first crossed my mind 4 years ago on an archery deer hunt. I was 70 yards from a bedded buck I had been chasing for a week. I knew that if I took my time to get 30 yards closer and had the patience to wait him out I would most likely get him. The problem was, as I watched him sit there and chew his cud I suddenly had zero desire to put an arrow in him. I had already guided my wife on a successful deer and elk hunt that year, and had shot an aoudad a few days before this hunt. I had reached a point where I still loved hunting, but no longer felt a thrill from connecting on an animal. My only motivation for hunting was that I preferred wild game over beef. I have shot 2 deer and 2 elk since then and thoroughly enjoyed those hunts. However, last year I had a medical issue that had me reevaluate a lot of things. I have researched and experimented with many different diets and have concluded that virtually eliminating all red meat is what is right for me. I am planning on doing a lot more bird hunting and fishing from here on out. I never thought I would get to this point, but honestly it is kind of a relief given the ever decreasing opportunity for affordable quality big game hunting.
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Sorry, but that's one of the dumbest ideas I've heard in a long time...
 
Outlaw99 said:
I’m over antlers. I could honestly care less if I ever shoot one again. I get as much joy seeing my boy or my blood thirsty 72 year old mom go out and get them. I DO however still enjoy killing elk! I don’t care about horns, and I’m just as happy killing a spike or a cow, but I absolutely love elk hunting.
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How much less could you care?
 
TX Trophy Hunter said:
It first crossed my mind 4 years ago on an archery deer hunt. I was 70 yards from a bedded buck I had been chasing for a week. I knew that if I took my time to get 30 yards closer and had the patience to wait him out I would most likely get him. The problem was, as I watched him sit there and chew his cud I suddenly had zero desire to put an arrow in him. I had already guided my wife on a successful deer and elk hunt that year, and had shot an aoudad a few days before this hunt. I had reached a point where I still loved hunting, but no longer felt a thrill from connecting on an animal. My only motivation for hunting was that I preferred wild game over beef. I have shot 2 deer and 2 elk since then and thoroughly enjoyed those hunts. However, last year I had a medical issue that had me reevaluate a lot of things. I have researched and experimented with many different diets and have concluded that virtually eliminating all red meat is what is right for me. I am planning on doing a lot more bird hunting and fishing from here on out. I never thought I would get to this point, but honestly it is kind of a relief given the ever decreasing opportunity for affordable quality big game hunting.
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Three weeks ago Monday, I sold my Hoyt Carbon bow which was my last piece of big game hunting gear. Since November, I got rid of all my stands, sticks, saddle gear, tons of camo...everything that I had invested in big game. My decision was based off of getting my first pointer last year. I fell in love with upland hunting, chased grouse for the first time in Sept., got my first woodcock in Oct., and pheasant hunted for the first time on opening gun deer season. After pheasant season closed, I started ice fishing, will still pursue turkey in the spring and then on to summer fishing and getting the dog ready to go in the fall again. I have zero regrets, haven't been this excited about my outdoor pursuits in years, and am really looking forward to what this year has to offer. Best of luck with your new outdoor pursuits.
 
shrapnel said:
This site is called "Hunttalk" not "NotHunttalk" or "Quithunttalk"

You might also talk to Steve Rinella about "Vegetable eater" series
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Holy cow I have never been in the presence of a genius before! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with me. Did you read my post that you quoted or just the title of the thread? Please explain how you came to the conclusion that I am quitting hunting and becoming a vegan. Here’s part of what you quoted:

I am planning on doing a lot more bird hunting and fishing from here on out.
 
shrapnel said:
No mention of colon cancer, sorry...
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That’s ok. I am guilty of posting some questionable stuff on this site, and have been rightfully called out before. We’re all really here for the same reason: arguing with strangers on the internet is oddly addicting.
 
COEngineer said:
How much less could you care?
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I’m gonna go out on a limb and guess that you’re super smart. Probably really good with numbers in such. Always have been since you were a kid. Not the most physical specimen but super smart. Dealt with a lot of bully issues in the past? Late onset Hunter as an attempt to better get in touch with your “masculine” side. You feel great satisfaction in combing over posts on a hunting website with hopes of finding grammatical errors you can pounce on like the real keyboard cowboy you are. Before you throw the whole “drunken barstool” adage that’s always your go to when anyone responds to your little man trollisms, I’ll let you know I’ve been sober 10 years. Keep on keepin on!
 
Man it's only the beginning of February and people are running threads off the tracks...couple more months of winter and this place will be a 💣...to the OP. While I'm not exactly where you're at I do get more satisfaction out of taking others out on the adventures as I do just myself. So good like finding what keeps you going out!
 
I’ve had the same hang-it-up thoughts. Small game, upland and fishing is better and I don’t care who says different. It’s better because it’s always there and can happen no matter what a man’s work/family demands.
Then I took my son big game hunting. Then I took my son and 30-odd years sober FIL big game hunting (hunting lost for three decades because he hunted with drinking buddies). Now my daughter wants in too.
So in a way I reset through them. It’s vicarious even though I’m still the trigger man for several more years. Below freezing and windy 4AM, my kindergartener is right there with me! Meanwhile, FIL decided that he does miss quail hunting.
This excitement they get is like peeking into a window of my past. I almost feel it like I used to though I don’t lose sleep now. It’s still there and will always remain so long as we have people to introduce or reintroduce to the field.
 
Hem said:
Bad Bunny is a male entertainer from Puerto Rico. There is some animosity between him and Trump.i dont know a bunch about his music. Think Superbowl halftime.
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Go spend 30 seconds with his music.

Modern Puerto Rican Salsa with some steel drums and hot women?

Sign me up. I’m in.

Bad Bunny is not what I expected. It’s worth sampling.
 
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