What are your FEAR'S when hunting

[rxhntr]

We have a lot of mountain lions and it is illegal to hunt them here.
We have a lot of drug cartel pot groves--not good to stumble onto.
wouldnt be so bad if we were allowed to carry a side arm, but that is not allowed during archery season.

[Coonbait]

I think I'm with Terry on this one. The farm I hunt on is off a busy two lane highway that people drive WAY to fast. Lots of deer are splattered along this stretch of road. I worry that in the early morning hours that a deer will run across the road and the on coming vehicle will swerve into my lane. I never relax until I turn off that darn road.
Glenn

[chinook907]

No real fears, more like concerns.  There is a saying in ultralight backpacking circles that you "pack your insecurities". In other words whatever you pack a lot of is where your concern lies.  I pack a lot of water/electrolyte fluids (3-5 quarts), food (2-3 high calorie sandwiches, 4-5 clif bars, trail mix), and a great headlamp.  So, I'm always hoping I have enough food, water, and daylight or battery life to get home.  Especially the food and water, I've found that the better the shape I'm in, I can just keep going as long as I have food and water.  Conversely, if I run out it can turn into a real forced-march type thing.

[mcgroundstalker]

"Drive-By Bandits"... Let me explain:

While black bear hunting in Central Maine our guide gave us this advice... "I'll come to pick you up after dark right here. When you see the headlights don't just jump out to the road! Bandits know where all the stands are and show up at dark and may rob you at gun point. Stay hidden, wait for us to call you by name, then come to the truck."

Interesting, don't ya think? Till this day, even hunting in my own back yard in The Catskills, I'll not get near a vehicle at night while walking back home on a dark road...      

... mike ...

[huntmaster80]

BIG FOOT!!! lol

[Uncle Buck]

my biggest fear is people who will shoot at any noise or movement they see. I got shot in the hair once(back when I had hair) It doesnt get much closer than that.

[straitera]

Cougars & bears are rare in Texas. No worries. Opposite for rattlers. Not afraid of snakes but they can make you do stuff you wouldn't ordinarily. Getting really lost freaks me out!

[MnFn]

After a days hunt and I am walking 3/4 of mile back to my camp, sometimes I think about the rare big cat, or the pack of timberwolves that is in the area. But that really is part of the spice of life to me.

Maybe because of my age, I am more fearful of a slow, painful death in a nursing home.  Having watched my mom hang on to life for years, I know I want no part of that.

Perhaps it is because I can prepare or do something about the first scenario and really not much about the second one.

[Gil Verwey]

When elk hunting in the high country, those wicked lightning storms and if still hunting deer, being shot by a hungry hunter.

[Hud]

We have wolves packs in the Cascades (Central WA), Selkirks (NE) and Blue Mtns (SE), and grizzly in the first two, but Black Bears and Cougars are more prevalent everywhere, because hunting with dogs was legislated out. Probably time to start carrying when bowhunting afield. Then there are pot growers in National Forests, and idiots breaking into vehicles at trailheads and camp sites. In SE Oregon, along the Idaho and Nevada borders, cattle rustlers are a problem.  

[Bud B.]

Releasing a bad shot and wounding an animal and then not finding it.

[old_goat2]

I hunt the mountains here in CO by myself a lot, so I worry about falling and hurting myself, bought one of those SPOT emergency beacons this year, that eases the worries a lot. Other than that, I worry a bit about my camp getting ripped off by the lazy and meth heads.

[RC]

Falling out of a tree is my biggest. I keep planning on going ground only but chicken out because we EAT MEAT.... lots of deer.

 Living down here you would`nt think it but I hate snakes. Have had a LOT of close calls. RC

[ishoot4thrills]

Not much I'm afraid of where I hunt, except falling out of a tree or tree stand. I use a safety harness but there's still always a slight chance of falling at some point or another when you're off the ground.

Also, I sometimes fear having a confrontation with a trespassing hunter that could turn violent. You just never know what kind of people you can run into. I've seen some pretty heated arguments concerning who's land is open/closed to whom for hunting.

I have no fear of snakes. Call me stupid for that one, I guess!

I would fear getting lost, especially at night, and in very cold weather, while hunting a new and vast hunting land.

Lastly, I have more than once feared going hunting with a friend into the morning darkness and blindly climbing into a tree only to notice, at first light, a bald-faced hornet's nest hanging from a branch right next to my head and it's still warm in early autumn!

[Frenchymanny]

Getting lost without enough food                

   
F-Manny

[Dax]

Lightning and high winds...don't like those at all.

[Dave1437]

I`m afraid some fool will come along and wake me up before I`m ready.

[Wudstix]

Waking up from a dream just before I shoot a P&Y buck, Mt Goat, Elk or moose.    

[Jake Diebolt]

Definitely falling out of a tree stand. I'm afraid of heights. That plus getting lost.

[Jedimaster]

Getting shot by another hunter. Happens way too often around here. My faith in God allows me to trust that whatever happens, I and my family will be alright. But ... nobody wants to be gut shot & left to die by some slob. Oh, and drowning - that's another way I'd just rather not go.