The Nature Hunter And The Hardcore Hunter

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Not a sound can be heard in the dark and silent black timber. The brutal terrain gradually slopes as a hunter walks out and onto the next ridge. Wind howls as it blows across the mountainside, for nothing blocks it. Monster mule deer graze on the horizon as bighorn sheep bed down on some rocks, prepared for any situation that may arise. The Rockies are not just home to mighty animals but a wide variety of people as well: The Roadhunter, The Nature Hunter, and The Hardcore Hunter.
The most recognized Rocky Mountain Hunter is The Roadhunter; a local who never steps out of their vehicle unless he spots an animal. When he locates an animal, The Roadhunter jumps out of the vehicle, grabs his weapon, and illegally shoots from the road. To legally
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The Nature Hunter is fairly kind and tends to be a nonresident. He frequently talks to locals for tips about certain areas, but when it comes to answering their questions, he always tells the other person hunting is poor and he has only seen a few animals. They show up a couple days before season to briefly scout the area and find out where the animals are hiding. The Nature Hunter likes his privacy when hunting and will distance himself from other hunters, so if somebody closes in on The Nature Hunter, he scares him away. This hunter loves the outdoors and enjoys hunting; he is satisfied with looking at God’s creations even if he does not fill his tag. It is very relaxing for The Nature Hunter to rest on the hillside and stare into the peaceful valleys. This hunter is liked amongst other hunters since he is ethical and works for every trophy he shoots. If something is not a smart decision, like shooting across a road or in a certain direction, they will not do it, especially if it endangers another hunter. Two years ago after my uncle shot a 6x6 bull elk, a group of Nature Hunters were driving the road when they noticed us struggling to put the elk in the back of my dad’s Chevrolet. They pulled over, stepped out of their vehicle and helped us. After we laid the elk in the truck, the other hunters congratulated my uncle on his bull and talked about their hunting. …show more content…
He hikes up and down the steep mountainside using his shooting stick as a walking stick. The Hardcore hunter shows up two weeks in advance to scout every square foot of land. He plots about a hundred points in his GPS, marking where he saw animals or found other animal activity. He is an extraordinary hunter and knows all the ins and outs of hunting, but will not share a thing with anyone. The Hardcore Hunter is usually a rich snob who owns every expensive piece of equipment possible, like a $2000 pair of binoculars and a $3500 gun. Even though he may not shoot, The Hardcore Hunter stalks every animal he sees in preparation for the real monster. While walking through the woods one day, my dad and I came over the top a ridge and encountered a Hardcore Hunter. This jerk immediately started swearing and told us to “get the hell away.” Simultaneously, my dad and I looked at each other and kept walking towards him, but he was a coward and kept backing up with every step we made. Finally, The Hardcore Hunter turned around and took off deeper into the black timber. My dad and I joked nonstop for a few minutes before we regained control of ourselves and return to hunting.
The magnificent scenery makes Rocky Mountain hunting such an incredible place to be. Every hunter realizes he is in God’s country with his creatures. A hunter’s heart

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