I RECENTLY READ Don Higgins’ article, “Life Changing Bucks,” in the August issue of D&DH. Truth be told, I usually read Don’s articles with the mindset of “Here goes Don again, talking about how because he shot two 200+ inch deer, he’s an expert on deer hunting …”
I still read his articles, but I perked up this time when Higgins spoke of the sacrifices of passionate deer hunting. I initially thought he would mention the sacrifices being better scouting, entry/exit routes, scent control, etc., typical stuff. But when he spoke about sacrificing family time and marriages, it hit home, because I was already minded to prioritize my family more this fall.
Coincidentally, I read his article in the morning and in the late afternoon of the same day, my…
