What happens when
12-03-2007, 11:40 AM
#11
Dominant Buck
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RE: What happens when
Should I not beable to do so it'll be alright. I'm about at the point in life I really don't care if I shoot any more deer.
. I honestly see the day on the horizon that it won't matter, much, to me. I think I'll be able to walk away from this with no regrets or excessive longing.
12-03-2007, 11:44 AM
#12
Giant Nontypical
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: NC
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RE: What happens when
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
I hope to be there at 64, too, David. I honestly see the day on the horizon that it won't matter, much, to me. I think I'll be able to walk away from this with no regrets or excessive longing.
Should I not beable to do so it'll be alright. I'm about at the point in life I really don't care if I shoot any more deer.
. I honestly see the day on the horizon that it won't matter, much, to me. I think I'll be able to walk away from this with no regrets or excessive longing.
If you haven't yet experienced the joy of taking someone out and having them harvest a deer or catch a nice sized fish (that you were after) then I suggest you all try it.
You know that increased heart rate when that shooter comes in at 15yds broadside? It's WAY better than that.
12-03-2007, 11:48 AM
#13
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (Buckeye= Big Bucks)
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RE: What happens when
ORIGINAL: kmunny19
its very easy for any of us to tell you to not give up on hunting and accept the crossbow. but I personally can't feel how that would feel to you. I'm guessing you feel that it will be conceding that you will never be the same again, and accepting the beginning of the end of hunting for you. that would be a totally natural way to feel, and I couldn't blame you if you felt that way. I'm a chiropractor, and see people facing descisions like yours frequently. I can tell you from many of their experiences that the ones who accept the changes and do what their body tells them they can, are usually surprised by how satisfying modifying their activities can be. I do know of some hunters who had to go to crossbow, and even though it was hard to accept, they eventually said they were glad they did. I will also say, those who continue to do all they can, usuall have better health outcomes than those who give up the activities they always loved. I hope this helps and that whatever you decide, you areas happy as possible with your choice.
its very easy for any of us to tell you to not give up on hunting and accept the crossbow. but I personally can't feel how that would feel to you. I'm guessing you feel that it will be conceding that you will never be the same again, and accepting the beginning of the end of hunting for you. that would be a totally natural way to feel, and I couldn't blame you if you felt that way. I'm a chiropractor, and see people facing descisions like yours frequently. I can tell you from many of their experiences that the ones who accept the changes and do what their body tells them they can, are usually surprised by how satisfying modifying their activities can be. I do know of some hunters who had to go to crossbow, and even though it was hard to accept, they eventually said they were glad they did. I will also say, those who continue to do all they can, usuall have better health outcomes than those who give up the activities they always loved. I hope this helps and that whatever you decide, you areas happy as possible with your choice.
12-03-2007, 11:54 AM
#14
Dominant Buck
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RE: What happens when
If you haven't yet experienced the joy of taking someone out and having them harvest a deer
I took 5 whitetails with the bow, last season. I'm sitting on 8 for this year....with 2 weeks left. I WOULD LOVE to only take 2-3, next year.....and subseuent seasons, thereafter. "Killing" isn't a major goal of mine. Managing the herd, here, as best I can.....is going to become more of a priority, FOR ME.
I would love to take 1 VERY mature doe and "maybe" "a" buck, next year. That means I need some help taking out some does. Come on over.
12-03-2007, 11:59 AM
#15
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Plum Boro, PA
Posts: 1,423
RE: What happens when
I'm 44. If something happened to me today I'd be out there with a crossbow next season because I still have this passion burning inside me. 20 years from now I might feel differently, but where I'm at right now it would be an easy decision for me.
Interesting side note story. My friend is in his 60's and pretty physically broken down from being a coal miner for over 40 years. In the last 5 years or so his trips out bowhunting became less and less because he was really struggling pulling his bow back. With his diminished physical capabilities, he practiced less and didn't feel right about going back in the woods after a deer for fear of wounding. Fast forward to this year. His boy bought him a crossbow and the doctor signed off on his slip saying he could use it. The man's fire was instantly rekindled. He spent more time out this season than the last 5 years combined I bet. He even went as far as to put in all day sits in the ladder stands we set up for him which is something he hadn't done in the recent past. He didn't get a deer, but I was extremely proud of him. He's back!
Interesting side note story. My friend is in his 60's and pretty physically broken down from being a coal miner for over 40 years. In the last 5 years or so his trips out bowhunting became less and less because he was really struggling pulling his bow back. With his diminished physical capabilities, he practiced less and didn't feel right about going back in the woods after a deer for fear of wounding. Fast forward to this year. His boy bought him a crossbow and the doctor signed off on his slip saying he could use it. The man's fire was instantly rekindled. He spent more time out this season than the last 5 years combined I bet. He even went as far as to put in all day sits in the ladder stands we set up for him which is something he hadn't done in the recent past. He didn't get a deer, but I was extremely proud of him. He's back!
12-03-2007, 12:15 PM
#16
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blossvale, New York
Posts: 21,199
RE: What happens when
Dang, I just checked your birthday. You're older than dirt.
I think you're doing great.Respect given. When the time comes 5 pounds less will give you another 5 years anyway.
I think you're doing great.Respect given. When the time comes 5 pounds less will give you another 5 years anyway.
12-03-2007, 12:20 PM
#17
Dominant Buck
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RE: What happens when
Having met Keith....I'd say this wasn't intended for him.
In my golfing days....I talked to a LOT of well-respected physicians who all pretty much agreed that the MAJOR thing wrong with most people's backs.......was their "fronts".
In my golfing days....I talked to a LOT of well-respected physicians who all pretty much agreed that the MAJOR thing wrong with most people's backs.......was their "fronts".
12-03-2007, 01:39 PM
#18
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
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RE: What happens when
ORIGINAL: davidmil
Dang GMMAT... you're setting your sights awfully low. 60's???? I'm 64 and still enjoy bowhunting. I hope to be doing it until I'm 80s.
Dang GMMAT... you're setting your sights awfully low. 60's???? I'm 64 and still enjoy bowhunting. I hope to be doing it until I'm 80s.
I only need to look to Jawshooter to know there are options and ways to overcome any obsticle. I cannot foresee myself stopping for any reason. I was in a treestand with a cast this year, I would have been in a ground blind had I not been able to climb. Where there is a will, there is a way.
