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Can I acquire the skill? is it worth it
I'm sure you can acquire the skill you'll need to take deer with the bow. It's not that hard at least it wasn't for me. Takes some dedication that's for sure, but it's not like your joing a buddist temple to learn Kung fu.
Isit worth it? Sure is , most pure form of hunting there is. You've already been hunting for years so you proably know your way around the woods.
Learning all that should be known about archery and archery equipment, and hunting large game with a bow, is not an easy task that can be accomplished in a short period of time if a person is to be a fully competent archer, shooter, and bowhunter. It just does not work that way.
Oh Master may I leave the temple now.lol.