Its 2:am, but I'll give it a shot. Maybe the secret to all of this, bowhunting and maybe the rest of life is;
Being prepared for the idea that our opinions, beliefs, and preferences are likely to change as we mature.
While at the same time remembering and appreciating all the "younger" stages.
I used to resent "older" people who would criticize youngsters for acting like youngsters.
Its hard to think like a 40 year old when your 18.
But it shouldn't be that hard to remember how a 18 year old is supposed to think and act when your 40 or 60 or 80.
So when I'm hunting with my 22 year old, I imagine he probably want to "kill every thing" and that's ok.
Near the end of my grandfathers long hunting career I don't think he wanted to kill anything. But he still loved being at camp with every one, and still like to carry a gun in the woods in November.
So I guess to each his own and may we all get to really enjoy all the stages.
good night, God bless,
Scott,
p.s. What a great topic. You all are greatest group of humans I've ever had the pleasure to get to know.