I was hoping this was about what deer to shoot. No Cougar your fine on both equipment and your choice of deer. You hunt what you like.

Maybe that too.....haven't shot a buck the last two seasons.

Same here CM, I usually have to special order items...but that's alright, I'm prepared for that each time. One reason I became self sufficient. I usually order extra everything and why I own a bow press, chronograph, bow scale, arrow jig, string jig, serving jig and everything else I need to be my own shop.....

I agree that most serious bowhunters, probably all, are very picky about what they use. We do research in magazines, on line, by talking with our friends, etc and then we figure out what we want. If we have to buy it online then we have to buy it online. Greg/MO had a good point though, if your local shop doesn't carry it, let them know what you are looking for, how much it would cost you to buy online (with shipping) and see if they can get it to you for around the same price. I live in a very small town in the Adirondack Mountains in New York and I do this with not only hunting items, but also every day hardware store itemsat our local hardware store. Even if it is a little more money, keeping business local is what keeps small towns and small businesses alive.

No!

Your not too picky ,because I do the same .If I can't get what I want at my local shop ,then I'll go directly to where I know carries it such as the company who's product you want and buy .First I'll search the internet ,such as ebay or AT and if I can't find it there then I go directly to the source who produce's it .I'm sure most of us do the same ,unless your new to the sport.

nubo

we're all that picky man, it's just with different things. Best of luck getting what you need though.

I am also as picky, this has become a gr8 place for new info for me, i also use magazine articles and to some extent the tube for new or different products. If I see it in one I look all aver the others to get more info. Then try to do my best with questions here or for myself, but if I need to order direct from the manufacturer online I will do it in a heart beat.

I THINK IT'S JUST THE WAY WE ARE..

HEY!!! I MADE SPIKE....

No you are not being picky. That's what you should do. You get what you think is best for you, then if something screws up what or who is to blame? Not the equiptment, usually!

nope you are good. I will drive all over helland hit every shop I can find to get the gear I want. I like the set up I shoot. I am comfy with it and that just helps me shoot better knowingI dont have to worry about mygear.