gregH:

I KNOW.....speaking for ME.....that I miss opportunities on wall-hanger deer, every year (OK....the 2 I've been hunting....lol) because "I" choose to hunt these animals with a bow in lieu of a gun. I'm OK with that.

I also know that my odds of taking said animal would increase if I were to shoot traditional equipment. I may do so in the future. I've said that, too.

What I WON'T do.....is diminish YOUR accomplishments with your compound....because I need to feel superior by stating MY accomplishments (and almost accomplishments) with my traditional tackle. That smells.....and it don't smell good. I can secretly have my own thoughts (as I do when my friends boast of taking animals with a rifle).....but it's a fine line that has to be walked....or someone is offended.

I think people have a problem with Tred for this reason. Nothing more.

Jeff