ORIGINAL: GMMAT
I find myself looking for ways to ADD challenge to my hunting with the bow. I don't see this as a "stage" (just a teaser in the thread header).....and not even a "progression". Just something I find intriguing.
I'll head into the woods with a longbow for deer this year.......and "possibly" for turkeys, too. I know if I take a bird with the compound this year.....it'll likely be my last with the wheelie bow....OR.....my last from a blind w/ the compound. I also see a day when my compoud bow sees little action......if any.
I still see the taking of a whitetail deer......as a huge challenge and accomplishment....and this isn't meant to diminish that feat.
With all the technology flooding our passtime (bowhunting)......who is lookingat new endeavors/challenges/etc.... and explain them.....and "why"?
Jeff, when it comes to the traditional/tech viewpoints of hunting, I'm torn. I'm a technology freak even outside of archery, and always have been. I'm a TECH ED teacher for crying out loud
I truly respect those who head to the woods with nothing but stick and string, and even more so if they do that and get it done year in and year out. There's something to be said for those who take on the "primitive" approach to hunting especially in today's world of high-tech gadgetry. However, I don't love all the technology of compounds and their accessories for the "hopefull" advantage they might bring in the field, I just love to tinker, and learn about bow technology. I'm still at the point in my hunting career where bowhunting with a compound is very challenging for me. However, I'm with you on the lack of turkey blind (never hunted with one, nor have I even taken a bird yet), but if/when I do, it will be without a blind...not so much because I'm against it, I'm just too cheap to buy one