Well put about the range, David. I've heard many criticize him for shooting 60yds...but who is to judge those that can.

Personally, I cannot. LOL

Stealthycat,
I was not trying to make enemies here. I was just stating what I observed at the show. I really dont care. Maybe Chuck was having a bad day. Maybe I misread his actions and words. I dunno, he does in fact have many records and that is a great acheivement. But he sure did not seem to be thrilled to be talking and signing autographs for his peers at the Minnesota Deer Classic. Oh, and just because you asked, I do believe I could make some of those shots he did. I stay as cool as Ice when I am about to take a Pope and Young animal. Its after the shot I almost fall out of the tree! If I didn't then why would I love the sport so much.

Tribal - read his books ... that is EXACTLY his personality

bowhuntt is right about chuck. Hes extremely high on himself. I actually was with the same outfitter he was in Canada (Ghost river outfitters). There were 6 people in camp and he never talked to us. It was like he was the King of England.

PSEaxis1 - Maybe he's a loner ? Other than not talking too you, how was he offensive ?

BTW - did he kill the biggest buck in camp ? What did you kill ?

For those who think they could do what Chuck has done, well what's holding you back? Lack of money has never stopped anyone with real desire. All it takes is a plan, and the drive to carry through. This kind of success does not come by accident, nor does it come to just anyone with money who wants it. It only comes to those who are dedicated beyond normal. It comes to people who are obsessed with their goals. Their personality doesn't matter, but it's likely to be one that sets aside being social in hunting camp, to one who is single minded in the pursuit of their goal on that hunt. Imagine if you were constantly being judged (and written about) by your exact reaction to every situation with every person in a public. I imagine every person in the world would have some bad things written about them.

Extremely successful people are not that way, because of the breaks, their money, luck or any other tiresome cliche you hear all the time - and I mean all the time. As for ego, every superstar has a huge one. It's a by-product of the success. Some are just better at hiding it than others. So what?

The jealously is so saturated in some of these posts, it drips from them like fat off a steak on a hot fire! You know, everyone here is probably capable of walking across this country on foot. It requires no special skills and anyone with enough money can do it. How many people do you know with the dedication to accomplish this easy feat? Yes, what Chuck Adams has done, could have been done by many of you. But, it required greater than normal desire, dedication, planning, persistance and practice than anyone else has been willing to do. When I see this type of amazing feat, I respect it. When I see people trashing the accomplish and the man, I can only wonder why another hunter would do that.

Who's Chuck Adams?

BOWFANATIC - No one special really .... just the most awesome, fearsome predator on the planet today ..... the Lance Armstrong, Michael Jordan and Barry Sanders of bowhunting.

I love him

Whoa, Whoa, Whoa there. Step away from the computer screen. It's time to slow down a little and think about what you are typing[:-] I think Chuck's a swell hunter also but let's not get carried away here[&:][8D]

A good hunter is someone who takes good animals on a consistant basis in areas with low deer densities. I say there are much better hunters out there than him but they don't have the money or the location to make themselves noticeable. Guided hunts do have their place but you can't measure ones true ability when he's just the trigger man.

Anyone that deer hunts New Hampshires White Mountains knows what I'm talking about.

Is chucky the best? Maybe not. Does he have more trophy animals? Looks like it.