As has been eluded to, challenges in bowhunting or any other sport can be pursued in different ways. For bowhunting purposes, changing equipment (i.e., compound vs. trad) is of course an option, but there are other ways to challenge yourself.

What aboutplanning a DIY out-of-state hunt in the mountains in December, with nothing more than your gear and maybe a horse. That is tough to do, but worth it if you are successful.

Another challenge would be to do all your own work on your bows and arrows. That takes alot of determination, but it is rewarding when you do it right.

Try leaving the treestands at home and spot and stalk or use natural blinds. Tough, but it can be done.

The options are endless if one continues to push the envelope and if that is what a man chooses to do then good for him but keep it in perspective, it is hunting afterall.