Editor-in-Chief Dan Schmidt returns to his roots of shooting what makes him happy and explains why you should have no apologies for doing the exact same thing.

Editor-in-Chief Dan Schmidt returns to his roots of shooting what makes him happy and explains why you should have no apologies for doing the exact same thing.
Certainly, our next hunt is all important, but one thing I’ve learned over 65-plus deer seasons, we don’t always kill a deer, but we do always bring home wonderful memories of some of the best times life has to offer. Many deer will get away from us each season. Do not let any of the memories get away from you!
Some of my best trophies never made it to the taxidermist, for the best memories of all did not in fact include any killing. My hunting happy factor will never be impacted at all by any outside influences. It is all just too personal for me.
In life we need to be focused on the moment at hand in order to be the best that we can be, but don’t hesitate to let the mind wander a bit occasionally, for as we relive the magic past hunting moments in time, they will bring us much positive energy and spirit as we count down the days to the opener.