i used to be what i would call a serious hunter. researched my ass off. bought specialized calls, scents, camo's, guns, bows, etc and spent a lot of off season time practicing and reading about techniques. i hunted almost every weekend from october to february. i would get up at 4am, hike an hour or more up into the hills before daylight and be the last guy out after dark. i enjoyed that for 25 or so years but am more of a leisurely hunter these days. i've even been known to sleep in until 8 lately and leave the woods at 3. i get the same level of enjoyment out of that style of hunting.
Very well said. And some get more enjoyment helping others, especially younger relatives and friends, get their animals. Kind of a natural progression.
