kevin, good advice I will ask around to as many people as I can. In the pasttwo monthsIhave askedjust acouple ofserious elk hunters that use traditional equipment. They have been in the 60 to 65 pound range. Also from working at the shop this past winter I have found out that actually quite a few guys do own traditional bows around here insoutheast Idaho.But to my surprisefew actually go elk hunting with them, instead they pull out thier compound when elk season rolls around. Now I don't plan on giving up componds, I like 3-D shooting too much with compounds. In a few years when my kids are older and I have more time, I plan on trying to compeate. But I sure do see myself elk hunting with a traditional bow, this last season I passed on several smallbulls that were under 20 yards with some just under 10. I have only killed one 6x6 (295-300 class)bull elk with my bow so far.I realy want a big 6x6, that will never happen is if I shoot small bulls, but with a traditional bow I don't think I would care how big it is. I bet that would be a rush no matter the size of the bull.And whos to sayI couldn'tkill a bigger bullwith mytraditional bow. In my 16 years of bowhunting the biggest bull Iever called into me was 17 yards away, never did have a good shot angle but dang that was fun seeing him so close.Ok one question that justpopped into my mind how far is too far with a traditional bow? If a archer can shoot good groupsat 30 yards should that be the limit for elk? Or should it be closer like 25 or 20? I know at first my limit will be no more than 20 yards, maybe 15?