Hunter numbers up, reversing two decades of downward trend.

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2. I think that's part of it...

Pick up a hook 'n' bullet publication, and you would think one has to be independently wealthy to hunt; and to an extent, that is much truer now than when I was growing up. I followed my Dad's advice about hunting cheap: Always bring the hunting topic up with people; in general conversation, at parties, with strangers. After the negative fall-out, someone out there will note your interest, and you may get invited on a hunt. My two regular deer-hunting events are on private land where I am a guest.

When you get invited back, time and again, I've found it says something about you and the people extending that courtesy.