When a person is out deer hunting you would think he or she would want to have all abilities and senses at their height, not dulled by the buzz of booze.
I once deer hunted with a guy who carried a fifth of whatever he had, as well as a twelve pack of beer in his pockets and fanny pack.
Notice I said ONCE.
I didn’t know this guy wanted to drink while in the field deer hunting. Had I known or thought to ask prior, I would have chosen not to deer hunt with him.
We went our separate directions, although we were hunting the same land. I went the opposite direction, but in his stupor he ended up hunting the same area.
While out in field, I ran into this guy, who by 10 am was totally wasted.
He couldn’t tell if the noise he heard was a deer or what.
When I was walking through the undergrowth wearing bright orange hunting clothing and happened to come upon him, I saw him pointing the rifle in my direction saying to me, “I thought you were a deer coming at me.”
I hoofed it back to my truck and waited for him to come in. We packed it up the next morning. I never hunted with him again.
What if through his drunkenness, he had decided that I was a deer? I hate to think of what could have happened.
If you do decide to have a drink after deer hunting hours, drink responsibly. Don’t over do it.
Remember, your actions are important and matter. You are setting an example for the younger generation and represent our sport to others.
Good Luck and Great Hunting.
Marty Prokop
http://www.free-deer-hunting-tips.com
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Deer hunting expert Marty Prokop reveals closely guarded deer hunting secrets on how to get deer every time. Get his Free Deer Hunting Tips Newsletter, free deer videos and free online deer hunting game at Free Deer Hunting Tips.com
Marty Prokop has 24-years experience deer hunting, processing deer for deer hunters and venison sausage making. Marty Prokop teaches deer hunting, hunter safety, deer processing and deer sausage making classes. Marty Prokop has processed 7,805 deer, field dressed 422 deer and made over 991,990 pounds of sausage, smoked meats and jerky. Marty Prokop worked with Minnesota DNR programs. His deer hunting videos are used in statewide advanced hunter education classes. Marty Prokop is a successful speaker, outdoor writer and published author.
