Where's the line?

[C.Kimzey95]

Thanks to all who responded. Check my latest post!

[Tail Feathers]

Relax and enjoy the journey.
It's hunting.  Your family won't love you less if you don't get a bird.
Work on redefining your definition of hunting success.  It's not just about the kill.

[marshboy]

This has been the most enjoyable thread to follow on here in some time.
All the responses have been heartfelt and genuine.
I think at some point in time we've all felt what the OP conveyed.
I'll have to remember some of this during the upcoming season.
Greg

[Flounder]

Just found out Monday I was losing my primary hole. Trials cut and three 4 year old Longbeards waiting on me Saturday morning. These birds were leftovers from last year and have been waiting on me and my stepson all year.
I told him this afternoon we will hunt and we will have a great time somewhere.
Dead turkey or not, we will get the pleasure of awakening and walking thru the woods to enjoy God's creatures come to life.
I'm so thankful and blessed for what I have accomplished and will get to experience, opening day Saturday morning with my Stepson.

[greentag]

dont sweat it,when i first started years ago i was like that,while i love killing them,the more seasons that you get beneath your belt you come to a time to where you just simply love being out there chasing them weather you kill them or not.one thing is for sure,the guys who have all the best hot spots and tag out on a couple hot 2 year olds  in the first couple days then their season is over,will not be the hunter you will be down the road when their hot spots are gone.every day you are out there you will learn something new,weather you see it or not.you learn from your mistakes,become a better woodsman.their has been seasons when i have lost 10 pounds and didnt get my second one untill 5 in the evening on the last day of the season.those seasons taught me alot.now i never even think weather i will kill one or not and just get out there.if i do i do,but i enjoy every minute of it.since i have came to this mind set it also seems easier to kill them,and each year god seems to bless with all my tags filled.