Jody, here is my take on it. They all seem a little younger, and that alone contributes to their ideas. I know 15 years ago, I would definately just been about the big bucks. But somewhere along the way, I picked up a new attitude. The attitude, "I believe", alot of traditional shooters have. I maybe wrong and still am on the outside. The attitude that its something more than just the kill. Remember I have only been at traditional for 6 months. For some reason I was drawn to longbows like a moth.I still want a totally wood longbow and cedar arrows only. I am getting there. The one I shoot is clear glass backed.

And along the lines, they just like you, may or may not catch this way of life or feeling of traditional. And then they will understand your beef.

Actually dwd, seems to have my attitude for it. If it happens it happens, if it don't it don't. I figured I would have been nailin targets up to 20 yards by now. But sad fact is, I have good days and bad days.And sadly enough, I doubt I will be able to use my longbow this bow season. I desire to hit the kill zone at least 4 arrows out of 5 from any shot placement in my yard from 5 to 25 yards. Some nights I am right on. Some nights, I just can't get it right. I hate nothin more than wounding a deer and searching all day.