I think I can take a sampling out of a couple of catagories to descibe myself. The Above Average cat. describes how I care for my equipment. The Expert catagory describes how well I know our land. (It's easy to fall into that cat. when you have private land.) Finally, the Hunter cat. describes my shooting and hunting abilities.

-Mike

When it comes to the bow I would rate myself a Novice, in regards to hunting overall I would rate myself a Woodsman, with 35+ years of deer hunting under my belt, I consistantly scout well, my positioning of stands still needs some work for bow. This will be my third bow season and I feel this year will be the year for my first bow kill(probably more). This year unlike last year I have had much more time to scout and already have several stands in place that I know will put me well within 20 yards of at least 3 deer every afternoon during the opening week, and another that will be good throughout the day.

The Tazman aka Martin Price
Founder and President of
Virginia Disabled Outdoorsmen Club

I would rank myself as an above-average/hunter. I put quite abit of time into my prep work and I am good to go when the season roles around.

sheesh, i guess i would call myself a hunter. I plan and work toward a better "rating" each year, but havent been in the sport seriusly that long. Excellent Question. By the way, im new here and i apprieciate everyones 2 cents to help me be a better, smarter archer. HUNT SAFE

I think i'm an above average archer imo.

I would rate myself above average hunter I have been bow hunting for 10 years now and deer hunting most of my life I will turn 45 oct 1st but I don't care how long you have been hunting or how good a shot you are you will never stop learning new things about this great sport.

Novice -

Over 200 hours in the field and still have yet to fill a tag. Have learned a ton though.

This is the year.



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Would have to say woodsman/hunter/novice(always room to improve on bow skills and woodsmanship).I may not hit the 10 or 12 ring on a 3d animal but can put it in the kill zone more often than not.I know what range I am most effective at acheiving that task(25 yds and in)and wont take a low percentage shot.Since I Stalk or still hunt 90% of the time any deer that I can sneak into range on is a trophy.Ecspecially since i hunt pressured deer on public land.I may not get a deer everyyear usen this style of hunten but the knowledge and skills improve every year.when i get to where I think I know it all and can learn no more it's time to quit cause mamma nature made her babies wily and one should never feel that all is learned.

If god didn't want us to eat animals....Why did he make them outa meat?

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i'm a novice, and trying to improve each and every day.i practice every day and i'm and above average hunter. i'v been hunting for 31 years starting with my dad at 5 years old, but i'm fairly new at bow hunting[2 years].i'v never taken one with a bow, but i pass up yearlings and small bucks. i learn someting new every time i hunt or practice. and one day i will [god willing]be an expert.

tracey moore