If you have ever talked to a hunter they will most likely talk about why they like to hunt. It might be food, the skills it takes to hunt and their successes. Some hunters will talk about funny stories that have happened to them or the actual excitement of a particular hunt. 

Every now and then something special happens with many hunters, especially new ones. New Hunters will talk about their connection to nature or the natural world. Every new hunter remembers their first time out in the woods. They remember the sights, sounds and smells. They remember sitting in a tree stand or blind or slowly moving over a hill stalking a mule deer or elk.

      Hunters develop an understanding of animal behavior, ecosystems, and the importance of conservation. We gain a sense of responsibility for not only protecting but yet preserving  the environment for the next generation of hunters.

It doesn’t matter of you grow up in a hunting family or not. We all want to have a part in conservation. We want our children to be able to see things and go to places in nature we went to.  The connection that we make is almost primal. I challenge you especially now during the “Rut” or mating season for deer to get out there. Find someone that hunts and have them take you out early in the morning. Listen to the sounds of nature.  See how deer react to each other. Just that experience will connect you to something that you have never felt before.