Where I grew up, there weren't any deer to hunt. I cut my bowhunting teeth on rabbits, squirrels, coyotes, possums, raccoons and the occasional feral pig. Still got the Pearson Deadhead I took my first pig with, nearly 40 years ago.

I still have never got real dedicated to deer hunting. Small game and varmint hunting offer lots more action and I prefer wild pork over venison.

I've shot the dickens outta them compound bows. Even hunted with one a few times. But for real bowhunting enjoyment, you can't beat a good recurve or longbow. Things definitely have changed since I took up the bow, but nothing says I have to change with 'em.