LAST EDITED ON Dec-15-17 AT 04:32AM (MST)[p]>Lee,
>Grow up and evolve. Go
>reread the hunter safety manual.
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Ya mean this part?
Edited for further information:
"It should be the goal of every responsible hunter to become a true sportsman. As a hunter gains experience and skill, studies have shown that he or she will typically pass through five distinct stages of development. Keep in mind, however, that not everyone passes through all of these stages, nor do they necessarily do it in the same order.
The five stages of hunter development are: (Note the typical order.)
-Shooting Stage:
The priority is getting off a shot, rather than patiently waiting for a good shot. This eagerness to shoot can lead to bad decisions that endanger others. A combination of target practice and mentoring helps most hunters move quickly out of this stage.
-Limiting-Out-Stage:
Success is determined by bagging the limit. In extreme cases, this need to limit also can cause hunters to take unsafe shots. Spending time with more mature hunters helps people grow out of this phase.
-Trophy Stage:
The hunter is selective and judges success by quality rather than quantity. Typically, the focus is on big game. Anything that doesn't measure up to the desired trophy is ignored.
-Method Stage:
In this stage, the process of hunting becomes the focus. A hunter may still want to limit out but places a higher priority on how it's accomplished.
-Sportsman Stage:
Success is measured by the total experience-the appreciation of the out-of-doors and animal being hunted, the process of the hunt, and the companionship of other hunters."
I've been through all those stages in the typical order and I'm now at the recommended Sportsman Stage and have been for about 54 years. Where are you?