After about 40 yrs of hunting and fishing I've decided that's it, I'm done. I've enjoyed hunting and fishing but it's no longer worth the time, expense or energy. Anyone else feel the same? It feels weird. Getting old sux.
I'm pulling the plug
After about 40 yrs of hunting and fishing I've decided that's it, I'm done. I've enjoyed hunting and fishing but it's no longer worth the time, expense or energy. Anyone else feel the same? It feels weird. Getting old sux.
What are you gonna do instead?Originally Posted by rebel
I've occasionally felt that way about skiing especially when I'd hurt myself or fork out too much on a piece of gear but overall, the good has outweighed the bad. So far.
I think if I ever stopped I'd have to find something else (active) to do or I'd feel as tough I was going to seed.
I didnt know that feeling was possible Rebel! I sure hope I dont catch that bug!
Well, Ms. B. I was hoping to gracefully transition into an old person. I'd say with dignity but, we know that will not happen. For awhile, I'll probably enjoy cooking and crafts a little more. Then again, I could father a few children in my golden years. Because, I'm so special.
What a great idea!
That's just the thing to do if you wanna save time, expense and energy.
I'm sure Mrs. rebel is overjoyed.
Want pictures?
I haven't hunted in many years. It's gotten to the point around here, that to have land to hunt, you have to join a hunt club.....and they hunt with 15 guys and 20+ dogs at a time. That's just not my thing.
Writer of wrongs.
Honey, just cuz I talk slow doesn't mean I'm stupid. (Jake- Sweet Home Alabama)
"Stop Global Whining"
Let me pour myself a double first.
That ain't hunting, that's a lynch mob.
Well, get me one too! There might be a mirror.
Where there's a mirror there's smoke too.
Smoking already! Sh!t, I haven't started!
I was thinking smoke and mirrors here.
As far as smoking, I'd rather go blind.
Me too! Who's there?
Ah, I keep a log and today I made the 2009 end of year entry.
Hunting, once in Feb. for hogs, spent a few hours in the woods. End of March hunted turkeys and hogs, felt a pain in stomach, left woods. Next day had an emergency hernia operation.
Sept., 3 hours hunting squirrels, had so many shots and did not take one. I don't like to eat tree rats.
That is it. I question who I am if I don't hunt but looking at my log, it's been down hill more and more each year.
Did attempt 5 bows and had 3 success'.
I renewed my license in December and the lady made a mistake and I now have a two year license. So, ah........I will grab the bow and venture into the woods for walks. That's what I enjoy more anyway. Come spring trout fishing starts and I am planning to do more this year. Did none last year, did a little the year before and the year before that caught 8 or 9 on diff. trips. The stream is right across the road.
To be honest, I'd enjoy sitting on the bank with a cold one and watch you pull in a big trout.
This just seems like such a strange concept to me. Hunting is such a big part of me that the idea of just walking out of the woods, hanging up the gear and calling it quits seems impossible.
Well, it did to me too. I saw it with my pop and grand pop. Same as you, I didn't think it would happen.
Well, I wish you well in whatever takes its place!
LOL. There is only one place taker. Hopefully it'll be awhile.
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