When I was younger, shooting limits of chukars was important to me. I would shoot 7 birds and spend a couple of hours trying to find that elusive last bird to "fill out".
I frequently hunt areas where there are both huns and chukars available. That makes for a 16 bird limit. Even in those days when I was bloodthirsty, I couldn't fill both limits, except rarely. Having that kind of opportunity put limits largely out of reach.
Now, I am 20 years older and other things matter more than packing out a full gamebag. Don't get me wrong, because in 70+ days of hunting this season, I shot plenty of limits, but I often quit with 4 or 5 or 6 birds and didn't push to find those last birds.
I now spend more time sitting for a few minutes looking around, watching the dogs work and generally being greatful for being there than putting my head down and madly searching for the next bird.
I think that for me the years have been kind and have made me appreciative.
Marty
