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Jethro

Jethro

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As much as I hate to say this I am taking a couple of days off from hunting. I have hunted hard for the last 5 days and only been out of the stands for roughly 7.5 hours since November 8th at noon. After last night I was really frustrated and discouraged and decided on the way home that I needed to take a break. I was getting that feeling that it was starting to be more like work instead of enjoying what the main reason for being out there is. Hopefully after a few days off I will be rejuvenated and refreshed. I’m trying to keep my head up but last night I felt like a had been drug through a knot hole.
 
Keep at it! Take a morning off and get a good night sleep but then get back out there. I know what you mean when it feels like work, but all good things in life come from hard work. I am sure you dont need to be told how good it feels holding onto a big buck. Maybe hunt with a friend a couple times, that always keeps me positive.
 
I went back to work today to rest up!
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Hunting hard for 5 days got to be grueling. Don't get me wrong, I was enjoying it and was seeing good deer movement. I had some awesome encounters and experiences. I just need to take a short break to take care of a few things and recharge the batteries.
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we have spent every weekend from middle of sep to now. not worn out yet--- still shotgun and muzzleloader to go
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Like Scott I.C. said, take a morning off and get a little rest in. Consecutive long days of hunting in cold weather can really wear you down, and that starts to wear on your attitude. I also hate to miss any tree time, but sooner or later you just have to recharge the batteries as Bronc said. I was in the same boat and took the 7th and 8th off during the heat wave to save some vacation time for next year. I came back on the 9th with a refreshed attitude as well.
Good luck.
 
I know what your saying Jethro. I took the weekend off and spent some time with the family. I'm going to get out there and give it one final push this week. Good Luck!
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As much as I hate to say this I am taking a couple of days off from hunting. I have hunted hard for the last 5 days and only been out of the stands for roughly 7.5 hours since November 8th at noon. After last night I was really frustrated and discouraged and decided on the way home that I needed to take a break. I was getting that feeling that it was starting to be more like work instead of enjoying what the main reason for being out there is. Hopefully after a few days off I will be rejuvenated and refreshed. I’m trying to keep my head up but last night I felt like a had been drug through a knot hole.

[/ QUOTE ] I feel the same way! I will be back at it next weekend but a break is in order. I was in the stand Thursday through Saturday with not a lot going on. It was kind of depressing hearing about everyone having action or getting a deer while I wasn't seeing hardly anything.
 
I am getting depressed. I have been out every second I can, but hove NOT seen hardly any movement. As I was driving to school today, I saw a monster buck running across a beanfield. Figures.
 
Been there.....take a couple days off, reorganize and start fresh. On the bright side.....the years I felt most burned out were the years I ended up shooting my best bucks. Seems funny sometimes, you work so hard with many hours in, but then all it takes is a brief moment...... your tag is filled. Lots of November left, good luck.
 
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Been there.....take a couple days off, reorganize and start fresh. On the bright side.....the years I felt most burned out were the years I ended up shooting my best bucks. Seems funny sometimes, you work so hard with many hours in, but then all it takes is a brief moment...... your tag is filled. Lots of November left, good luck.

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I did that same thing two years ago. Took a few days to regroup and wound up getting my best buck to date. In addition to taking a break from hunting I am needing to spend some time with the family. Haven't seen much of the kids and wife in the last two weeks.
 
I'm in the same boat. After spending more time in the stand this year than in years past, and not having anything to show for it yet, I've gotten somewhat burned out. I hunted all day Saturday and saw on scrub buck. I decided to take Sunday off to spend with the family. I'll be back at it next weekend.
 
I know exactly what you mean, I was even about to start a thread on the same subject. I think I missed my opportunity. Friday afternoon I finally had a Booner within 25 yds. of my stand, but he seemed to have a sixth sense and never stepped into a shooting lane. He made a big circle around me and got my wind. I have spent at least 3-4 days per week for the last 3 weeks in a stand and that is the only one I would shoot. My wife doesn't think I'm a very good hunter because I haven't gotten my buck yet. I told her I could have shot 30-40 bucks in the last 3 weeks, but none that were quite big enough. I guess I need to increase the odds by lowering the standard.
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I'm in the same boat as many of you. I have only had that big boy come as close as 50 yrds so far. I took some days off last week thinking that was the best time to be out. Of course the farmer decides to pick the corn yesterday.
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Im back at work today. I can't help but think my hunting would of been so much better over picked corn. Of course I put my wife over the edge being out so much. She has spent many hours with our 4 month old daughter while I've been hunting.She has been some what understanding until this point.
A lot of my hunts have been an hour here & an hour there. Makes it kind of hard when you don't get out until the last second. I'm hoping Thanksgiving weekend wont be too late for another chance at a trophy.
 
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My wife doesn't think I'm a very good hunter because I haven't gotten my buck yet. I told her I could have shot 30-40 bucks in the last 3 weeks, but none that were quite big enough. I guess I need to increase the odds by lowering the standard.
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[/ QUOTE ] I used to have the same conversation with my wife.
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Finally after a few years she started to realize its not that easy. If it was it wouldn't be hunting.
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hey i work all week left at 2 am sat to go south for a weekend hunt. back sunday night late, drag butt all day at work take monday night off . will be back in the stand tuesday after work . my wife says im nut`s , i told her no more then you, at least i don`t rub hope in a jar i my face twice a day! i didnt get big buck this weekend but i had a 200 plus 8 point 50 yards from my stand. looked like a whitetail mule deer. anyway the thing was a monster. biggest deer i ever saw and he was a 8pt. now ill be going south more. i hope
to connect with this guy. i always wonder is the day i take off, going to be the day a big buck is going to be under my stand ,saying shoot me !
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I was feeling pretty sorry for myself Sat. evening after hunting non-stop from Thurs. noon till Sat. PM. Had plenty of frustrations on my public land sits during that time with other hunters.
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I soon remembered that I really hate whinners and I was starting to sound like one myself so I said to hell with that attitude. I started to think about why I take so much pride in looking at the bucks on my wall. BECAUSE IT'S NOT EASY AND I DON'T WANT IT TO BE. It's that challenge and struggle that makes that feeling so special when you finally get one down - whether it happens every year or every 5 years.

Good luck to all who are still pushing themselves to succeed. May your desire be endless, your determination be strong, your instincts be true, your senses be keen, your discipline be unwavering, your aim be true and your successes be that much sweeter.
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P.S. My comment about whinning was not directed towards anyone but myself. I too felt a need to take a few days off to re-energize.
 
Also I try to remind the people I'm surrounded by in the hunting community not to lower your standards either. Like "BJ" said keep working at it, it makes it that much more sweet in the end. If a buck wasn't good enough a week ago it better not be tomorrow either. In the end if all else fails put a doe in the freezer and enjoy the hunt for what it was worth.

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