I never meant this to sink to the level of people proclaiming there method of shooting is the best/only way, whiledamning all others. This thread didn't have a darn thing to do with how you shoot your bow. Why would you think that any traditional shooter would be afraid of a proficiency test? It is not fear of the test, it is if the test really does what it was designed or stated to do. If you have developed your skills, not respective of how you do it, you would not fear the test. Do you think that just because some people don't feel comfortable shooting in front of people, that they can't shoot, or they maynot be deadly with the practice of their choice? I think proficiency test, the way they are done are a slap in the face of real ethical hunter, and bowhunters of all stripes. It is as wrong for the compound shooter,who believes getting close, which is what being a hunter is what it is all about to be forced to take the test in it's current for as itis for the most dyed in the wool selfbow shooter. Many of which look down there noses at anybody shooting modern traditional tackle.

I hear people say that we need to get together, to unify in an effort to protect what others have fought so hard to get for us.In the same breath, they take cheap shots at the same people they should be embracing. I have no time for the bickering, and muck rakers. When we, God help us, if we learn to stop trying toboost ouregosat the expense of others, and live and let live, maybe this will truly be a brotherhood.I can't help to believe that it is just oregos that competitive streak in so many. Go ahead and talk that noise on the 3D course, or in the backyard with your friends, it teaches the wrong thing here. I shoot instinctive not to brag, but because I have tried other ways and I like it. It works for me, it may not be perfect to your way of thinking, but what the heck is?

Why should I care how you shoot, and why should you care how I shoot. I am not here to be bow shooters police. What I am here to do is this, encourage any and eveyone who will take the challenge, to pick up a stickbow and shoot it. To embrace the thrill, and the mystery of the feathered shaft in flight. Let themshoot as they feel, they will move to the place they feel most at peace , at the right time.

I think many things that I don't make vocal. I hold my peace, because I never want to be the negative in anyone's life. I have learned that not everyone feels the same way, or sees things the way I do. You know something, I wouldn't have it any other way.......