Barriers for new hunters? (Poll)

[Hnthrdr]

When we started white tail hunt in Michigan, my kids used to ruin the hunt because they are fed up with the waiting game, then nagging on and on to do stealth walk and hunt as we go, it was fun and 30% of the time successful, I hate to say that. now they wanna go west for an elk hunt because of ll the excitement and no wait and see.
I agree with Lytro & Vanhoorn. whitetail hunt is predictable, I know where they are, I know what tree to climb, even if i dont feel like climbing, there is always a place to sit and wait.
We'll see what the western hunt brings to the table.

If you think western hunting is non stop action you will be in for some disappointment. Folks will go days without ever seeing their intended quarry. It’s just a lot more beautiful IMO than anywhere else, but I was born here im biased. Just don’t expect giant herds of elk everywhere. A lot of guys go years without seeing one. Good luck

 

[IDVortex]

I voted other, lack of physical fitness, and fear of the unknown or what if.

To take a chance, or make a game plan, you can't allow what ifs to cloud judgement (I deal with this alone), and you have to be in shape. I feel alot of folks who come out west don't realize how hard it can be to get after animals, especially in steep mountains. And if you're not in shape, your fear of what if I get something down 500 feet off the road, how do I get out... etc.