Outdoor Truths: Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ Dec 31, 2015
All hunters should admit there are certain fears that come along with our sport. In my part of the country the list of creepy creatures is growing. Bears are becoming more numerous as well as mountain cats and plenty of rattlesnakes and copperheads. And I have to admit that in some of these places I tend to look over my shoulder when going in and out of the woods. I've also had the opportunity to hunt in other states as well. Most of the time I give little thought to anything but the game I'm after, but on some trips I'm well aware of what might be lurking. I can remember on several occasions being in the Deep South and keeping a watchful eye for alligators and those pesky but poisonous cottonmouths. And the North West has too many grizzlies for me to be completely comfortable. I know of some hunters who are almost paranoid when it comes to being in the woods after dark. Some refuse to go and others will only go if they are with someone else. It's all about fear. Some fear is healthy - even smart. It keeps us in check, causes us to be better prepared, and keeps us from bad decisions. But fear is also a great hindrance. Even though I don't like the possibility of encountering an unwanted animal, I'm not going to let it keep me from enjoying hunting. And fear must not be the deciding factor in other areas of my life as well. gary@outdoortruths.org ~ www.outdoortruths.org
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