re: What requires more skill: Bass fishing or deer hunting?

Bass fishing is tougher. But I live in Iowa, and finding deer and bass is also relatively easy here. And deer hunting here is about as easy as it gets anywhere.

Not sure about what type of trout fishing in being referred to here, but fly fishing for native freshwater trout is the most difficult outdoor sport (in my opinion, as there are a lot of moving pieces). Followed closely by bow hunting.

Edit. I should say it really doesn't matter to me if a bow hunter, a fly fisherman, a shotgun deer hunter and a trophy bass fishermen want to argue which is toughest. I''m just happy to be outside and clear my mind. It happens so rarely for me any more, I cherish each and every time.