I’d say 7.5.
Saw more than I believe I ever have. Killed an 8 that’s being mounted. Passed on several including a big six that was outside the ears. Had one try to run over me while I was sitting on the ground. Learned a ton about the the two areas I hunt the most. I’m excited for the possibilities for next year.

5. Struggled to get on deer early but ended up with a nice 8 point. Son got blanked. Let a 6 point walk only to have another member kill him a couple weeks later. That member tagged out on 6 points….

9, had a tough start with bow derailing after a shot and missing another decent one.

Ended up limiting out on bucks around thanksgiving, all within about 1 week. Shot my 1st and 3rd best within 3 days of eachother.

7 for me, could have killed a lot of deer but didn’t get the big ones this year for one reason or another. Should Be some whoppers next year.

8. Saw a decent amount of deer on the ponderosa, just couldn't get my boys motivated to go hunting for the last 3 weeks. Killed one doe with my flintlock on public land.

7. I learned a lot as I do every year. Chased two all year didn’t catch up with them. Shot some hogs, a coyote and a bobcat. Son bucked out. Got some that ought to be big ones next year. .

As far as actual hunting, probably a 3. I struggled to find the deer this year, and when I did I missed twice. Got my rifle fixed and was able to get one for the freezer, but that was about it.

Still love it and still learned a lot. Already ready for next year. Going to work on the land I hunt some and go shoot some squirrels, and give turkeys a shot for the first time.

Mine was a 3. We collectively had a bad year at the club. Deer sightings were down among all members of our club. I saw one shooter all year, saw a ton of messed up racks (3-4 on one side and a spike on the other).

10 just because I like hunting.

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A solid 10. Made memories at camp and my new lease was awesome.

10… I killed a decent 10 and a really nice mature 8 that was my target deer. One of my boys also killed his first one. I had almost quit going, but got back into it this year and I really enjoyed it.

Always a 10 just getting to get out and enjoy God's creation. My son and myself both shot bucks that are being mounted and he also killed 2 does. Our deer sightings were way above average with alot of young bucks seen constantly throughout the season. Most deer seen at one time, in a single field was 26. Never went and did not see deer.

I'll give it a 9, I killed a couple does, and 2 good 7ptrs. My brother in law got a 9pt, my buddy killed a mature 4pt, as weird as that sounds. And my 7 year old nephew got his 1st deer, a spike!

A 10 for sure. I hunted with my kids, hunted with some great friends, and killed the buck I was after.

I’d give it a 10.
Had a blast with my son all season. Watched him get a stud 9pt and added 2 more does for the freezer. Saw a bunch of deer and a lot of bucks that will good ones next year. Had a great buck elude is all year and can’t wait to see what he turns into.

4 for me. It would've been a lower score if just for deer sightings and deer killed, bit my first year having a lease was a big blessing. I've got some ideas for next season that I think will totally flip the deer sightings the other way.

I would say a 10. Only hunted about 10 times and killed 2 good 8pts and a doe with my bow. My son killed 2 good bucks. We stopped at two bucks a piece. Saw a lot of good young bucks for the future. I've learned to bow hunt and then stop till the seek phase of the rut starts and then start back. Keeps pressure down and keeps me more focused.

I'd say 9 for me....
Got to hunt a few more days this year than last and killed two good 8 pts and a really good 9 point in early December. The last two weeks of the season for me was the toughest, I think I saw 2 deer in about 3 weeks, full moon and warm temps kind of shut them down where I hunted in AL. I was able to hunt with my wife one time this year and she harvested a "trophy spike" her first buck and she was very happy......I was hoping to hunt more during the rut and did get some mid day hunts in during the full moon, but still didn't see any deer....

10. Freezer's full.