I suppose becoming vegetarian for my health cuts down on the fanaticism/self righteousness. I do care about animals but my health is my primary concern. Plus, I've been around those and hate to be that type of person. I'd hate to say to a starving rural family, it's better to eat cardboard tomatoes than to hunt fresh meat :(
Besides the obvious safety aspects which MUST first be mastered, other "skills" are required. Marksmanship, stealth, patience, determination, just to name a few, and did I mention patience? Most of my appreciation of nature comes from having been taught to hunt at a young age.
Spending quality time with family and friends is also priceless. Most Freepers would view my childhood as somewhere between "poor" and "middle class". I consider myself very blessed to have those wooded streams and swamps to roam in as a kid.