Things to work on

BillyBoB · Jul 11, 2018

As a hunter I've spent a significant amount of time analyzing my weaknesses, bad habits while in the field. Realizing certain tendencies that negatively affect my hunting seasons. Self evaluation over the past few seasons has given me a list of things that I have needed to work on as a hunter that I believe will help me be more successful in the field. To name a few:
1-allowing the presence of other hunters and bad weather to bring my confidence and motivation down.
2- not taking enough time to take care of myself like eating and drinking because I'm so focused on glassing/finding animals.
3-allowing solo hunts to impact the number of days afield .
4- allowing bad luck, failed stocks to negatively impact me to keep going.

We are creatures of habit just like the critters that we pursue. I have committed myself and have spent a lot of time working on my bad tendencies and hope that in doing so, can help me be a more successful hunter this year.
What are some of your bad tendencies/habits?
Scouting season is in full swing with my hunting season
Right around the corner. Can?t wait! Good luck to you all this season.

"Wildlife and its habitat cannot speak. So
we must and we will."
Theadore Roosevelt

DeerMadness · Jul 11, 2018

Your first one and last one have hit me. You just have to stay positive and "tune-in" to the creatures and weather etc.

muleybeast · Jul 11, 2018

Don?t forget to be physically in shape for whatever type of hunt you draw. Don?t be 100 pounds overweight going after a Dall Sheep.

Phantom Hunter · Jul 12, 2018

I have found that if I am too cold, or hungry, or tired I have a hard time maintaining focus and positive attitude. I can deal with one negative but add in another and things can go downhill. So I try to work on controlling what I can. When public land hunting one cannot control what others do, weather is out of our control anywhere. So I obtained better/warmer clothing, carry more water to stay hydrated, eat better which is not necessarily more, and make use of energy and focus type supplements. Seems to be working for me!

Founder · Jul 12, 2018

One of the things I'm always working on is remembering how lucky I am that I get to do the hunts I do. Sometimes when I don't find the buck I hope for, I get down a bit and have to quickly kick myself in the butt and remind myself how lucky I am. I'm sure lots of people have that issue.

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hossblur · Jul 12, 2018

>One of the things I'm always
>working on is remembering how
>lucky I am that I
>get to do the hunts
>I do. Sometimes when I
>don't find the buck I
>hope for, I get down
>a bit and have to
>quickly kick myself in the
>butt and remind myself how
>lucky I am. I'm sure
>lots of people have that
>issue.
>
>Brian Latturner
>MonsterMuleys.com
>@mm_founder on Instagram
>LIKE MonsterMuleys.com
>on Facebook!

+1. There are days I don't look around.

I don't take enough pics. Not of dead stuff, but of the folks I have hunted with.

From the party of HUNTIN, FISHIN, PUBLIC LAND.

BillyBoB · Jul 13, 2018

Founder....the mental battle can definitely be a daunting task. That's for sure. Hunting with a partner who can keep encouraging you is better than being solo where there's nobody but yourself to keep pushing forward.

Hoss....I definitely am always reminding myself to take in the little moments while hunting with family and friends.

"Wildlife and its habitat cannot speak. So
we must and we will."
Theadore Roosevelt

Tristate · Jul 13, 2018

Count your blessings. Don't worry about measuring them.

DeerHunter53 · Jul 13, 2018

My big thing is to hunt everyday like it is the last day of the season then I don't have time to get down I just keep on going.

ClearCreek · Jul 13, 2018

>Count your blessings. Don't worry
>about measuring them.

OOhhhhhh.......so TRUE!!

ClearCreek

littlebighorn · Jul 13, 2018

Having a great tag in my pocket amps up the pressure to be successful. I still have to work on just enjoying the experience, like Founder, Hoss Tri, and others have suggested. Despite years of waiting, or lots of money spent, pressuring myself to be successful never adds to the joy of the experience. By the fifth day of a Colorado deer hunt, that took a ton of points, I was tied in knots over passing bucks and holding out. I then realized that the pressure was ruining the hunt. So we decided to just enjoy whatever came, regardless of the outcome. My tuned up attitude made the last few days a blast and in the end I killed a buck of a lifetime .
This year I have a Utah San Juan elk tag and I'm working on just enjoying the experience, regardless of what I bring home in the back of my truck.

schoolhousegrizz · Jul 13, 2018

I have noticed in this day in age of social media and always trying to compare ourselves to others and wanting the biggest animal out there it can start to wear on you. Something I have been working on this year is just trying to keep it fun. That's why we all do it anyway, don't put so much pressure on yourself if it starts to become Less Fun.

Putm2sleep · Jul 13, 2018

Interesting thread - I am not a picture guy either / mental mostly. Glad I have a friend who likes pictures.
Analyzing yourself and circumstances is good to be successful. Know of guys who have documented everything and every moment every hunt. Turkeys to moose.
My 20 years plus of elk , Deer and antelope hunts and circumstances are engrained forever. Lost when I'm gone.
Someone stated : many guys get hung up goin get after Mr big , I agree, and time hunting is, and should be valued best , period.

feddoc · Jul 14, 2018

The only thing I regret about the past 50+ years of hunting....is not taking notes when the old timers were telling stories. One of those old timers died this past October.

I shoulda taken notes so I could keep that part of history alive just a bit longer.