What kind of hunter are you?

El Chivo · Post by **El Chivo** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 4:36 am

I was thinking about something I read in the past about different points of view for hunters, thought I'd put it out as a question. Which describes you?

1) Limit Hunter - primarily concerned about taking their limit of game each time out, any (legal) method is ok

2) Trophy Hunter - looking for a specific quality of game, will pass on any that doesn't measure up

3) Process Hunter - concentrates on the mechanics and methods

4) Outdoorsman - enjoys being outdoors, whether taking game or not

for example, I'm probably a process hunter, I spend a lot of time working out the details. I aspire to being an outdoorsman, but don't have that much time to spend in the field. Maybe someday.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 4:53 am

Definitely Number 4. I enjoy being in the woods or fields with a rifle or shotgun, just watching wildlife, if I get a good sporting shot at either vermin or game I'm happy.

Mich Hunter · Post by **Mich Hunter** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:22 am

FWiedner · Post by **FWiedner** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:28 am

I sit somewhere in between 3 and 4.

I spend a lot of time preparing and planning my hunts, mainly to get my money's worth, but I don't mind wandering around in the woods, or sitting on a stand without catching something. There's just so much more that goes on. Taking game starts out as the goal, but ends up being the icing on the cake.

I don't see how anyone could be disappointed by a day in the field, brush, or wood, unless perhaps they were lost.

dbateman · Post by **dbateman** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:31 am

3 and 4 like being outdoor hunting fishing and camping
but im always thinking of ways to do it better and asking people

bigbore442001 · Post by **bigbore442001** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:01 am

Mostly a combination of 1 and 3. I don't like to buy meat.

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:21 am

I am all of those, depending on how the mood strikes me and how much meat is in the freezer.

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:26 am

I can relate to all of those at times, but mostly I'm a combination of 2 and 4.

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:38 am

For me, it's turned out to have been an evolutionary process, over the last 45 years or so.

First stage - 1) Limit Hunter - primarily concerned about taking their limit of game each time out, any (legal) method is ok

Second Stage - to implement the earlier stage - 3) Process Hunter - concentrates on the mechanics and methods

Third Stage - I got bored with killing for killing's sake and/or "for the pot", since my son was then old enough to fill that household role - 2) Trophy Hunter - looking for a specific quality of game, will pass on any that doesn't measure up

Current/Last Stage - Almost exclusively, now, since I find that I enjoy the success of others as much as my own - except for the occassional trophy aminal that wants to commit suicide by venturing too close to me. I've always somewhat enjoyed this cateory, since the beginning, though. - 4) Outdoorsman - enjoys being outdoors, whether taking game or not

Malamute · Post by **Malamute** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:41 am

A #5, meat hunter. Probably a variation of #1.

I get to be an outdoorsman every day, walking the dogs in the hills every evening, Winchester 94 in hand, and up on the mountain most weekends, Browning 86 or Winchester 71 in hand. When it's "hunting" season, then the scoped 1903 Springfield comes out, and it's the first, fattest deer I see that comes home, generally a doe. For grouse and small game, it's with the Winchester or whatever is interesting at the time, and it's for the joy of being out.

Summer walking, July. 10,000 ft elevation.

eric65 · Post by **eric65** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:43 am

Gotta be #4 but woods wandering is getting difficult around here

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:47 am

3 and 4 for me with some good ole number 5

like the pic from N Wyoming

Nath.

Doc Hudson · Post by **Doc Hudson** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:04 am

A bad day in the woods or on the water beats the best day at work.

I guess I'm a #4. Considering how poor my hearing and sight have become, I guess that is a good thing.

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:27 am

#4 Not much of a hunter by any means.

Haycock · Post by **Haycock** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:33 am

#4, #3 and #1.... in that order.

Hay

Post by **Old Savage** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:49 am

I hunt with friends. I like to move and look. I have also done that alone. I do what I want and the outcome doesn't matter. I want to sit, I sit, I want to move, I move - with a loaded gun where game might be. It is stressless and enjoyable.

dr walker · Post by **dr walker** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:58 am

I am a mix of all of them. I like to research and plan. I like to dream about that BIG buck walking out of the darkness. I like to spend days out in the woods. I like to fill my freezer.

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:00 am

#4 I am just happy to get out and about and see life in action.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:01 am

Wannabe #2, without the patience; so definitely #4, with a shading toward #5, meat gatherer.

Pathfinder09 · Post by **Pathfinder09** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:25 am

I'm definate;ly a #4 and 5. I love the outdoors most of all, and I'm a meat hunter.

I don't shoot what I don't eat, except cougars. I don't eat them.

rangerider7 · Post by **rangerider7** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:29 am

I would like to be two but more often than not I'm four.

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:36 am

Mostly #4 now-a-days. #3 applies sometimes too.

I think about where I am in relation to where I will have to drag a deer to my truck or to camp or butcher an elk and pack it out to my truck or to camp. About ½ mile is the longest distance I want to drag or pack out. The heck with that drag it forever mentality. I've passed up plenty of game over the years just for this reason.

salvo · Post by **salvo** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 11:00 am

Number 4, for sure!
Been hunting Mule deer here in NV with my .54 caliber cap lock since the 80's.
My muzzle loader only has 8 notches in it stock, each one represents a trophy even if it was a forky

I finally drew a tag this year for the muzzle loader hunt in Sept. Been three years since my last tag has been drawn, but I try to go out each season just to camp and scout around.

meanc · Post by **meanc** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 11:56 am

I'm definitely #4, really like spending time doing the family things; camping, hiking, fishing, off-roading, etc... but all the others apply on occasion.

I'm not a trophy hunter by any means, mostly a meat hunter. So, I'll shoot as many does as allowed, and won't pass on a decent 6 or 8 ptr.

Lanyard Stretcher · Post by **Lanyard Stretcher** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:01 pm

A poor hunter. Not quite vegatarian

.

I fall under #4.

Just last night I missed two bunnys and located a covey of quail. A very successful hunt

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Mike

BenT · Post by **BenT** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:05 pm

#4 and #2 . I'm not a trophy hunter , but I am selective in what I shoot. Adult doe or anything bigger than an 8 point whitetail. The smaller bucks seem to be dumber than the does, I just don't get excited about shooting one. If the adrenaline is pumping then the trigger will get pulled but if it isn't then I just watch them go by. Depends on the hunt.

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:10 pm

Definitely a #4. Whether I bag what ever I'm after or not, I love being in the outdoors. Now don't get me wrong, I'd rather go home with what I'm looking for. But, if it doesn't happen I don't let it spoil my time out. I know some guys drive themselves nuts if they're not successful. Ruins the whole trip, for everyone.

505stevec · Post by **505stevec** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:34 pm

I am a process hunter that loves the outdoors(camping, hiking etc...), who dearly wants to get his limit(by whatever means necessary) and I heartily pray for a Trophy!!!

The Lewis · Post by **The Lewis** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:56 pm

I'm a 4 when I'm outdoors and a 3 when I'm not, always visualizing.
I like the Wyoming pic too...

mklwhite · Post by **mklwhite** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 1:02 pm

+1 for #4

44LVR · Post by **44LVR** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 2:16 pm

#4 and #2. Like Malamute I spend most everyday in the outdoors with a rifle in hand and a pistol on hip. I just got home from a long hike a few minutes ago and had a 44 on my hip and a 44 Marlin Cowboy in my hand

So I just enjoy being out of doors.

BUT, when I am deer hunting I tend to horn hunt first. Spending as much time outdoors as I do it is easy to be picky. Killing a big buck to me means MORE MEAT. So in that regard I am a meat hunter mostly...........

But when I am elk hunting I am hunting meat only. The first legal bull I see is going to wear my tag. I have few big bull horns simply because I want meat.

44

BruceB · Post by **BruceB** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 2:43 pm

IMNSHO, I am the world's greatest hunter......It's the finding part I have trouble with!

Old Time Hunter · Post by **Old Time Hunter** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:23 pm

I'd have to go with #3 and #4, probably lean a bit more to #4 'cause if I don't get noth'n it does not bother me as long as the experience was there.

20cows · Post by **20cows** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:34 pm

Number 6?

I'm an opportunistic hunter. I hunt while I'm out there every day checking the livestock.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:22 pm

Malamute wrote:A #5, meat hunter. Probably a variation of #1.

I get to be an outdoorsman every day, walking the dogs in the hills every evening, Winchester 94 in hand, and up on the mountain most weekends, Browning 86 or Winchester 71 in hand. When it's "hunting" season, then the scoped 1903 Springfield comes out, and it's the first, fattest deer I see that comes home, generally a doe. For grouse and small game, it's with the Winchester or whatever is interesting at the time, and it's for the joy of being out.

Also a #5, except substitute "hills" instead of "mountains" and "Marlin" instead of "Winchester"

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:42 pm

#4 for sure.

reo · Post by **reo** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:26 pm

Number 5 when I am out, number 3 in the off season. Although, I won't shoot a doe on opening day anymore but I will a cow elk.

H_Talon · Post by **H_Talon** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:36 pm

I'd have to say 4, then 1, meat is good, and I'd rather harvest it myself

Talon

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 11:34 pm

With small game, a limit is nice....Otherwise, I just like to get out and I don't worry if I don't get a deer, bear, or lion......

Peter M. Eick · Post by **Peter M. Eick** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:03 am

#4 for sure.

brucew44guns · Post by **brucew44guns** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:20 am

While living in Oregon for 20 years. I became a #4, due to the fact that I fell in with men who became very good friends. The kind of men who enjoyed fellowship, talking, eating together out in the brush, and we always helped each other with the chore of hauling an animal out of remote canyons etc. I miss the environment and friends, especially the High Cascade Mountains and the times spent in Natures finest. The meat was always secondary, but good too.

woods-walker · Post by **woods-walker** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:02 pm

I am a number 4 style hunter. I enjoy my time in the woods and fields and take game when the conditions are suitable for the conditions and equipment I have at hand.

At the end of the day I am the judge of my character.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:01 pm

Mostly #4, but with a good dollop of #1 (I guess that means I'm a #5?)

I'm the "anti-3" and #2 is somthing you step in...

(Though I won't pass on a trophy shot either...)

AndyM · Post by **AndyM** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:23 pm

let's see - I like having antlers/furs/skulls up on the wall and fresh meat on my plate. I cherish each moment I can be outdoors and love being a student to the whole process of predator/prey relationship, I love holding, shooting, or using my choice of hunting tools to cleanly and legally harvest an animal.

So I guess that makes me a number 5 - which is a little bit of all of them. If I have to pick just one - it would be outdoorsman

Mannlicher · Post by **Mannlicher** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:00 pm

If I had the time and ability, I would probably be a "limit hunter". I hunt for meat, not trophys.
That being said, I guess in reality, I hunt just to be in the outdoors. I do love guns and gear, but not as much as I love being in the woods.