Well Jody I don't know what to tell you, I apologize if "it sets [you] a bit wrong." I think you are missingthe point here. I can understand you being upset by the people that practice for a week or even a month half heartedly, and walk into the woods. But like I said earlier, that's not who I am and that's not what I do. I'll have shot 9,000+ arrows by the time that hunt arrives. Again, you are making assumptions (and character judgements)about me and you have absolutely no idea who I am.

Out of curiosity what do you suggest I do?

Not hunt in the McAlister hunt? Oh wait because I already said I wouldn't huntif I wasn't ready.

I'm a sportsman. Not a blood thirsty, arrogant, braggin' right attaining individual. And by that I'm mean I'm capable of making my own ehtical hunting decisions and I realize there is a LOT LOT LOT LOT LOT more to bowhunting (of any type) than killing.