George, sounds to me you are very conscientious. All of us age differently so the call can only be made by you. I have seen older men continue to hunt long after they had lost much of their cognitive ability. And they were dangerous to be around with a gun. Doesnt sound to me you are anywhere near that though. Just the fact you are asking the question indicates you still belong in the field. Im 77 and have been blessed with pretty darned good health but I know my limitations. If anything I think Ive become an even safer hunter, being far more concerned about proper gun handling than I ever was years ago. But the time will come.....
One of the most enjoyable aspects of growing older is I no longer have any desire to fill a bag with dead birds but primary emphasis has become the social aspect of the hunt. Im no longer competing with others for bragging rights.
Last edited by Joe Wood; 11/16/18 11:16 AM.
