I’m not much for New Year’s resolutions, mainly because if making them were something I cared about, I’d have done it by now.
Even when it comes to deer hunting, I generally don’t have much that comes to mind in terms of a “resolution.” But this year, after a real gut-check of a deer season in 2023, I felt compelled to make a list of things I’d like to accomplish in 2024. If you feel like you’re in a deer-hunting rut, I’d encourage you to aim for some of these yourself, or make your own list of goals.
Ryan Rothstein: Set goals to make next deer season your best
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