Just to give you an idea of how long it took me. Last year was my 10th season with a bow. 10 long years!! Last year I finally shot a buck worthy of putting on my wall. Up until then I had only shot 1 1/2 year old bucks with 8 or so points and I didn't even get to shoot a buck until '98. That was no antlers for 7 years.
All I can say is don't give up!! Try rifle if you want, but don't give up on that bow, it will pay off. And when it does, you will be so glad you didn't give up!!

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