As the equipment you use. I've heard a buddy of mine say this numerous times. He has rifles I can only hope to have someday,topped with some of the best glass money can buy and shoots pricey ammo. And a call with every bell and whistle a person could want on one. Which is all fine and good,I'm glad he has all of that. But I can't tell that it's put an enormous amount of fur in the truck. No more than your average Joe.
I shoot a run of the mill rifle,topped with decent glass and shoot affordable ammunition if it shoots good. I run hand calls or a "lower end" call and I do a decent job getting stuff killed. Not great,not horrible but I'll say average. The difference between him and me is if I kill coyotes he chalks it up to luck. He attributes his success to the tools he has to get it done. They're good so in his mind he's good. In my mind he's got expensive things that do the same thing moderately priced things do just as well.
To a point I understand the need for using the latest and greatest. For long range applications,yes no doubt. But in the grand scheme of things I think knowing the equipment you use and the animals you're hunting is far more important.
Whether you agree or disagree I'd like to hear your opinion on the subject. Should be interesting to see what everyone's 2 cents is on this.
I shoot a run of the mill rifle,topped with decent glass and shoot affordable ammunition if it shoots good. I run hand calls or a "lower end" call and I do a decent job getting stuff killed. Not great,not horrible but I'll say average. The difference between him and me is if I kill coyotes he chalks it up to luck. He attributes his success to the tools he has to get it done. They're good so in his mind he's good. In my mind he's got expensive things that do the same thing moderately priced things do just as well.
To a point I understand the need for using the latest and greatest. For long range applications,yes no doubt. But in the grand scheme of things I think knowing the equipment you use and the animals you're hunting is far more important.
Whether you agree or disagree I'd like to hear your opinion on the subject. Should be interesting to see what everyone's 2 cents is on this.