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<blockquote data-quote="Jim R" data-source="post: 3283" data-attributes="member: 211"><p><strong>Re: Thinkin\'</strong></p><p></p><p>After not posting here for some time, I will chime in on this topic. </p><p></p><p>We instituted a QDM program on my family farm with 10 of my hunting buddies. So far we have been very succesful. I wont't even go into the fellowship we experince at the cabin every weekend. Either you understand why we love the experience so much or you don't. It cannot be explained to the unlearned.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, on opening day, a nice 8 point came in on me and bedded down within 20 yards of my stand. With no shot and at a "prepared to draw" position with my bow, I sat and watched this specimen for almost an hour breathing the same air as I was. It was one of the most amazing hours I ever spent in my life. He eventually stood up and cautiously walked directly into my shooting lane. At 25 yards, I placed the arrow perfectly. The animal jumped, and walked about 10 yards before stopping to try and figure out what just happened. I witnessed this deer begin to wobble and then fall to the ground after about 5 mintues. He thrashed until he slid to within 10 yards of the base of my tree before he died. I thanked God for the whole experience and realized that instead of feeling pumped up about the whole thing, I actually felt remorse. Guilty even. </p><p></p><p>I have often heard people tell stories of getting off on watching a deer die after shooting it. For me, it is the worst part. </p><p></p><p>Don't get me wrong, I am out there to kill deer, but anyone that can watch the life leave such a majestic animal as a mature buck deer without feeling some remorse for the action isn't hunting for the right reasons. I have killed almost 30 deer in my life before this year, but none of them made me respect the act as much as I do now as a result of the last one I killed. </p><p></p><p>Winning 1st place in a bass tournament doesn't do it for me anymore. Golf doesn't do it for me anymore. A long day hanging in a tree watching deer walk underneath me and letting them walk.......that is the most powerful feeling in the world to me, next to being a father. </p><p></p><p>Jim R</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jim R, post: 3283, member: 211"] [b]Re: Thinkin\'[/b] After not posting here for some time, I will chime in on this topic. We instituted a QDM program on my family farm with 10 of my hunting buddies. So far we have been very succesful. I wont't even go into the fellowship we experince at the cabin every weekend. Either you understand why we love the experience so much or you don't. It cannot be explained to the unlearned. Anyway, on opening day, a nice 8 point came in on me and bedded down within 20 yards of my stand. With no shot and at a "prepared to draw" position with my bow, I sat and watched this specimen for almost an hour breathing the same air as I was. It was one of the most amazing hours I ever spent in my life. He eventually stood up and cautiously walked directly into my shooting lane. At 25 yards, I placed the arrow perfectly. The animal jumped, and walked about 10 yards before stopping to try and figure out what just happened. I witnessed this deer begin to wobble and then fall to the ground after about 5 mintues. He thrashed until he slid to within 10 yards of the base of my tree before he died. I thanked God for the whole experience and realized that instead of feeling pumped up about the whole thing, I actually felt remorse. Guilty even. I have often heard people tell stories of getting off on watching a deer die after shooting it. For me, it is the worst part. Don't get me wrong, I am out there to kill deer, but anyone that can watch the life leave such a majestic animal as a mature buck deer without feeling some remorse for the action isn't hunting for the right reasons. I have killed almost 30 deer in my life before this year, but none of them made me respect the act as much as I do now as a result of the last one I killed. Winning 1st place in a bass tournament doesn't do it for me anymore. Golf doesn't do it for me anymore. A long day hanging in a tree watching deer walk underneath me and letting them walk.......that is the most powerful feeling in the world to me, next to being a father. Jim R [/QUOTE]
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