Afraid? Worried?
Starting in August, I get a little worried. Happens every year.
This year, I have been more worried than before because my physical condition is worse than other years. Also, my shooting has been terrible. I could not concentrate to hit the side of a barn until my house closed at the end of July.
Once I hit this worried state, I start doing visualization of all the steps: packing, setting up camp, hunting, elk approaching, the shot, and field dressing. I do this in my head and it puts me at ease. I feel more confident.
I am now hitting the outdoor range almost daily. My shooting is getting better everyday. Not as good as last year, but still giving me a good effective distance to shoot an elk.
I have one more scouting trip and the packing to do. After those are completed, I will be less worried.
Once I am at camp, I am at peace and I no longer have any butterflies. A walk through the woods always cures me of any worries. It is my drug of choice and has never failed me.
Starting in August, I get a little worried. Happens every year.
This year, I have been more worried than before because my physical condition is worse than other years. Also, my shooting has been terrible. I could not concentrate to hit the side of a barn until my house closed at the end of July.
Once I hit this worried state, I start doing visualization of all the steps: packing, setting up camp, hunting, elk approaching, the shot, and field dressing. I do this in my head and it puts me at ease. I feel more confident.
I am now hitting the outdoor range almost daily. My shooting is getting better everyday. Not as good as last year, but still giving me a good effective distance to shoot an elk.
I have one more scouting trip and the packing to do. After those are completed, I will be less worried.
Once I am at camp, I am at peace and I no longer have any butterflies. A walk through the woods always cures me of any worries. It is my drug of choice and has never failed me.
