Grit

"Why do you like to hunt?" I ask this question out of genuine curiosity. Lately, I feel like there's something more to it. Hunting is an exercise in recurrent failure. We scout meticulously during the spring and summer, fine-tune our bows, practice shooting, and spend endless hours staring at maps trying to understand why deer do what they do. All this work for what? Almost all of the good things in my life are the result of some failure along the way. Failed hunts used to infuriate me, just like failures in other aspects of my life. I read an article a while back that described "grit" as an indispensable character trait. The author defined the term as, "a blend of optimism, creativity, and persistence, which together empower one to reappraise failure and regulate emotion - a behavior known as grit." Hunting epitomizes the ultimate test of grit. The new Grit series is the story of our 2022 deer season hunting public land in some new, unfamiliar places - a group of guys chaotically trying to get on some public land whitetails. I'm not sure if there's anything you can learn from us hunting wise, but hopefully our struggles can serve as a reminder to always have a big ole, toothy grin on your face no matter the outcome. We can't thank you enough for watching the show.

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