HeadGuide Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Every year some hunters make the transition from meat hunter to trophy hunter. After years of hunting whitetails, just tagging a deer doesn't seem to be enough anymore. The hunter begins looking for something more. The transformation has begun and a trophy hunter is born. After guiding for the past 4 years I have put together a list of qualities that most of our successful trophy hunters possess -Patience is the biggest key in trophy hunting for whitetails. The successful trophy hunter must come to the realization that he will not harvest a trophy on every hunt, every week, or even every year. Being persistent in the pursuit of that trophy is what will ultimately decide the success or failure of the trophy hunter. He must possess the perseverance to continue in his quest despite failure. -Attitude is essential for success. Most hunters who are consistently successful maintain a positive attitude throughout their hunt. The ability to stay positive can be a difficult task. Hot weather, slow hunting, and few deer sightings can destroy the trophy hunter’s morale. The hunter who can overcome this and remain positive will enjoy his days a field more and stay more dedicated to his pursuit. -Confidence will keep you on the right path. The hunter that is confident in his abilities and in the deer themselves will hunt longer and more often. The trophy hunter may be on the best hunting ground in the world and still have some extremely slow hunts. He must assure himself that the trophy of a lifetime could show up at any moment. The confident hunter will always be ready at the moment of truth. -Preparation is a key element in trophy hunting. The most successful hunters in the world are the most prepared. The successful hunter prepares for everything. Inclement weather will not deter him because he has the right gear. Rain, sleet, snow or wind will not keep the prepared hunter in his pajamas. The trophy hunter practices with the same intensity that he hunts with. Practice has honed his skills and boosted his confidence. He knows his limitations and does not take chances. When the buck he desires is within range, the odds are in his favor because he is prepared mentally and physically for this moment. Some of you that are hunting with us this fall are seasoned trophy whitetail hunters and some of you have just begun your quest for a trophy buck. I can’t guarantee that all of you will kill a trophy buck. Mother Nature will put some of you to the test. You may experience bad weather or slow deer movement. Some of you will have the hunt of a lifetime and may kill that monster that you have dreamed about. What I can guarantee you is that you will be hunting some of the finest whitetail ground in the world and we will do everything in our power to make your trip enjoyable. If you are willing to hunt some tremendous bucks, stay in a beautiful lodge, and eat incredible meals with the realization that you may or may not harvest a trophy buck every year, I promise you will treasure your hunt at Heartland Lodge. Feel free to check out our web site at www.Heartlandlodge.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I think this forum is for the outdoors people,Not salesmans:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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