Well, I just got back from my hunting camp in the U.P. I hunted 13 days out of the 16 day season and saw a number of bucks - several of which were shootable ones. Even though it was the first time hunting with a Contender, I didn't pull the trigger. I still very much look forward to the deer season but, after 40+ years of deer hunting, I don't have the same desire to shoot a buck as I did up until a few years ago. These days I pass on most shots, telling myself I am waiting for another "big one". Truth is, I enjoy the camp life, time spent with family, the chance to spend extended time in the woods, the chance to observe nature, and the "thrill of the chase" far more than the actual kill. I especially enjoy the second week of the season when there is almost no one in the woods. It gives me a chance to do some still hunting - to me the most challenging and rewarding hunting method. Yes, I still enjoy the hunt but for different reasons these days.

Mike