dan wrote:Although it's fun to rant about haters
I would much rather focus this post on the positives about the challenge.
Absolutely agree!
Outside of a few here at the Beast and a few on the Beast FB page, I really haven't heard any hating or ranting? I think John gets bashed far more than any one else on the team? I am sure his straight forward opinions kind of draw some of that - but then again most all of us have straight forward opinions.
Just like Dan, John has his way of getting things done, and he has offered a ton of help and solid advice throughout the years. I don't subscribe to all of them, but he was way ahead of a lot of the current trending things like saddle hunting, rut hunting, first time sits, cover, not using scents, etc.... And I really don't get where folks say he does not have full understanding of Beast tactics or bed hunting???? The guy has talked for decades about getting in thick OVERLOOKED cover in relation to bedding and destination spots (i.e. eliminating most of the non productive areas and 100% fair chase on public or knock on door)….. sounds pretty "beasty" to me?
I truthfully don't see much difference between where he would go on a piece of property versus most beast members. I don't subscribe to the scent lock 100% forget the wind - but do I think it works for him - absolutely something he is doing is getting it done..... Consistently, in MI (as well as several other states, and 100% with a bow). If I am not mistaken he is into his late 60s early 70s? Stop and think about that for a minute.... more than half of those criticizing him probably wont be able to feed themselves at that age much less drag deer out of the woods.
I am absolutely looking forward to listening to all the participants and I assure you I will have a note pad and pen handy as I think they all will offer up some good tips/advise. I wish them all success.