In my opinion the true test of a +++ hunter better than average is being able to take a mature buck consistantly year after year on public land and "managing" the does.....not slaughtering them for self gratis.
It obviously isn't the above OP "hunter"...........if that's what you call him.
i agree 100%
killing a mature buck period on public land in the south is very hard to do it requires skill and discipline
btw i have never said I was a great hunter I am just in the woods all the time and have a good ability to kill deer with various loads (rifle and ml) and various weapons
hell this thread was before i killed a 180 inch deer which was dumb luck that it came in when it did
the deer was not baited however i am 100% for baiting where legal
If you cant hang'em on the wall Hang'em between your teeth!!!