Keen-Eyed Deer Hunters Could Use Bird Guides, Too

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Few among us observe nature more carefully than deer hunters. Often they never fire a shot, but the hours they spend perched on a deer stand seldom disappoint. It's the only time some of them ever see a bear or a bobcat. The rewards of patiently watching and listening in the woods can hardly be exaggerated.

As deer hunters age, their observational skills improve. Based upon conversations with hunters of all ages, I've concluded that many hunters experience a natural process of ecological enlightenment. Until about age 35, the kill is the thing. Young hunters gauge their success by what they take from the woods.

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Keen-Eyed Deer Hunters Could Use Bird Guides, Too

Then, between the ages of 35 and 40, the importance of the kill begins to subside. It's more about the experience. Memories and images become more important than mea...

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