whitetailtrax Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I've hit a strange point in my life, where hunting has taken on a different feel...a different meaning. I have three sons who are developing the same passion for the outdoors as their dad - for this, I am so thankful and so very pleased. The thing is, I have little enthusiasm right now to actually pull the trigger. All I want do is teach my kids as much as I can and help them every step of the way as they become outdoorsmen. I've quit carrying a gun in the woods at times, and like this last weekend, where three of us had antelope tags, I had no intention of filling mine, but was overwhelmed with joy and pride as my two sons of hunting age each filled their tag with beautiful bucks. I so enjoy the role of father, guide, mentor and pulling the trigger myself is second fiddle right now. I suppose when they are grown and own their own, the fire will be re-lit. Can any of you parents, grandparents, etc. relate to this? I'd be curious to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyohunter Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 i had a simular stretch where i couldnt care less if i shot a deer or not, but i went out and enjoyed myself in the great outdoors anyways, i have since started squeesing that trigger again, so theres hope for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeaveragehunter Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Not the exact same, but its my girlfriends first year bowhunting. I put her in the best stand I can think of and want her to shoot anything more than I want a big buck. However, it doesn't go as far as me not interested in getting in the stand after she is set up with everything she needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 My Dad is stepping foot in the Muzzle loader woods for the first time in 20 years. Im going out with him. I dont care if I draw down on a single deer but would love to drag one out of the woods for him.... Yes, I understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I love teaching my kids to hunt and my focus is more about them getting the best spot or the big buck. However, I still love to pull the trigger, I just put my kids first now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I took my daughter this weekend, and what an awesome experience it was. She didn't get a deer, but just to be out there with her was way more pleasurable than getting one myself. She is even going back with me in Nov for our reg gun season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I feel similar to that every time I have already filled my tags. I still want to get out there and enjoy the outdoors. I love just being there and watching my friends fill their tags, and especially love it if they shoot something bigger than I already have. If I can still get involved in simple ways, like suggesting where they should sit, and just trying to help set them up for a good chance at a nice animal, it's like I'm still hunting. I love it when my buddy Ken who has a disability finally gets out there during the rut. I'd do anything (legal that is...LOL) to see that he fills his tag with something good. Sometimes I think it makes me feel better when I see him shoot something, than when I do. And I can't wait until my wife takes the course and takes her first deer, because I'll be there, to coach her along, with a camera, to catch that magic moment and memory. There's no better feeling than to see someone, whom I love, not only get involved with something that has been such a great part of my life, but also to be there when they take that first one, or in my friends case, their umpteenth one :yes: Your "Strange point in your life" as you call it, just goes to prove that there is a lot more to hunting than killing something. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Lost my desire to kill in '03 and part of '04 when I was in limbo with my 3rd and 4th rounds of cancer. At the heart of it was the fact that I just couldn't bring myself to kill. It was a pity/passion thing for the animals. Part of it was I was worried about what might happen and I just tended to brood about it while on stand, and it wasn't fun. As far as the dad thing, yeah, a little bit, but I think it's because I'm thinking "man, if Joe kills a deer, we won't have room in the freezer..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I went through the same thing when my son came of age to hunt and be the shooter. He came along with me a lot even before he was old enough to do the shooting. He had the hunting bug bad when he was young. I never carried a weapon when he was the shooter and I got more excited when he killed one than if I had killed it myself. I was the pack mule/guide/mentor/father. I'll never forget his first deer. We both got the uncontrolable shakes after he killed that deer! I sure miss those days before he started hunting on his own. He's 22 now and spends more time hunting with his buds than dear old dad. Oh well...time to give him a call to let him know I'm thinking about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I know EXACTLY how you feel. I have 3 sons of my own who too are hunters and outdoorsmen. When we are afield, I stay back with the camera and marvel as they do their thing, and things I have taught. Brings tears to my eyes. My best times ever afield, have been with my sons. I know what your feeling . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Hmm.. I don't have kids and have no problem killing anything:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungry hunter Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Yep, I did it with all three sons, now none of them hunt. But wife is starting to come around, loves to shoot tree rats and laughs at me when I come out of the house with a .32 blackpowder for em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airman312 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 haven't been there before but i hope it passes for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggunner Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I also know the feeling. I don't have a kid that is of hunting age yet, but lately I just don't care if I kill a deer or not when a few years ago it meant EVERYTHING to me to get a deer every year. Now I am happy to see deer and let them walk and I just don't feel like killing anything anymore. I don 't know whats up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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