Guys thanks for all the responses. To be honest, I didn't really know what to expect when I started this thread. I half expected to get flamed, but that has not been the case at all. I'm intrigued about the responses pertaining to traditional archery. I'll have to do some checking around here and see if there's a shop that deals in trad equiptment and can get me started in the right direction.

Someone mentioned going back to small game hunting, and I have been thinking about that.

Nodog, I grew up in MD and now live just accross the Mason Dixon, less than an hour from where I grew up. I hunt MD just because the season is longer, the bag limits are bigger, the rules are less complicated, and I'm more familiar with the areas in MD than I am the areas in PA.

Someone mentioned depression. I've thought about that, but I'm not sure that's it, but it could be, I guess. I hunt on my grandmothers property a good bit, and always have. I would hunt there, then go in and visit with her after each hunt. I always enjoyed that. She passed away this summer, and I don't know if that has something to do with it or not. It's hard to say.

But, thanks again for all the offers to tag along, the suggestions and the well wishes. I greatly appreciate it. Good luck to everyone this season!!

Slice