I'm addicted..
Its official, I'm definitely addicted to bowhunting. As some of you know this is my first year going at it with a bow, andI got my first bowkill this year. But that is not why Im addicted. In the past with a shotgun in my hands, I had a "if its brown its down" mentality, but this year I think I've grown as a hunter, and its all because I have a bow in my hands. Just having deer come in so close is a thrill in itself, just as good as harvesting an animal. Ive had deer within 30 yards atleast 5-6 times this year, and when it felt right, I took the shot. When it doesn't, I don't.
This morning at our family farmI had a less than 10 yard shot opportunity at a small six pointer, and I let him walk, just enjoyed watching him. I have never taken a buck with my bow, and even though it would have been an easy shot on a 1st bow buck, I held out. To play the hand of God with a deer is a truly amazing experience. Hopefully no one kills him this year and he grows and grows. Ive seen a nice 8 pointer twice so far this October, so he is my target. I never thought I would have a "target" deer, especially during my first year with a bow. In my opinion, there is deer hunting, and then there is Bowhunting. There is absolutley nothing like it. Have a safe and successful season everyone...
Adam Bowman