Off-season prep or total break?

[Alan]

I am curious how this group approaches the off-season. Are you the type who's practicing calls and scouting all year? Or do you completely disconnect and focus on other things? There's no wrong answer here, I just want to see where everyone falls on the spectrum

 

[Darkmode]

Even when it's not hunting season, I still keep up with things a little. I scout around when I go hiking and do some shooting now and then. But I also try to take a mental break so that hunting feels new and exciting when the season rolls around again.

 

[Alan]

That sounds like a great balance, staying engaged enough to improve but still allowing yourself a mental reset for excitement.