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Tying your identity to externals can contribute to a divisive mindset that separates "us" from "them." How many folks fight over crossbows vs. compound, Chevy vs. Ford, or Saddle vs. Hang on Stand? It's important to remember that we are all part of the same team and to avoid limiting ourselves by such attachments.

Don’t compare yourself to others or use some famous hunting influencer as your benchmark. Being better for yourself is way more rewarding than bettering yourself for others. 

Harvesting any deer is going to have some luck involved; I don’t think we can pull it off just based on our own merit. Whether it’s through prayer or attitude, a little positivity goes a long way this time of year. Deer season will beat you down if you let it. Hunting happy will pay off more than you realize. 

Finding moments of stillness has become a rare treasure in our fast-paced world, where time seems to slip through our fingers, much like that shooter buck we had our crosshairs on. Ryan Holiday's principles from "Stillness is the Key" help shed some light on the significance of slowing down in life. What better place to embrace this than at deer camp? 

Hunting is the great connection. It has been since the beginning of time. We should use this connection for the betterment of the lifestyle and make it more attractive for those that want to join. 

All of the deer’s vitals sit inside the ribcage. The diaphragm creates a wall at the back of the last rib (just forward of the middle of the body) and everything you want to aim for sits between there and the front of the shoulder blade.

If you are interested in finding the biggest buck a piece of public land offers, you don't need to start by locating the food source. Deer and, most importantly, mature bucks spend the majority of their time wherever humans spend the minority of their time. 

Whether you're a seasoned outdoorsman, an Okayest Hunter or a newcomer to the world of hunting, documenting your harvest through photographs is a fantastic way to relive the excitement and share your achievements with friends and family.