Thanks everyone. This has been an amazing season. I have only spring hunted for 3 seasons or so, never really put much time in and always used the compound or shot gun. If i took a bird I was done.
This year I decided to jump into it, like I do for deer. It was trad gear or nothing. I knew I needed better spots, so I started asking everyone I knew and sure enough, 2 people I know very well had spots for me to hunt with birds. I had plenty of ups and downs and learned a ton about hunting birds. I worked birds everyday I hunted but 1. I became a better caller, learned when not to call, when to move, when to draw. Learned to ALWAYS practice first with new masks and such.
The biggest thing I learned is to have confidence in my shooting. I shoot pretty well, but sometimes questioned myself when it came to hunting. One of my buddies was really pushing me to just go for it and hang the compound up. I was edging that way and after a few conversations with guys like Ishiwannabe and Bill Langer I finally gave in. I know I will carry this new confidence into deer season and beyond. I know this spring was a major milestone in my journey as a hunter.
Thanks to everyone nudged me forward and to everyone who shared my hunts here at TG!
-Greg
Topic: Sunffed Tom #3 (Read 737 times)
