Another take on the "stages" of a hunter....
04-08-2008, 06:54 AM
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RE: Another take on the "stages" of a hunter....
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Rob and I have talked about this, Chris. To an extent.....you are 100% correct. If you're proficient from 20yds.......you're proficient.....regardless of the tackle.
The difference (for ME) lies in the level of work required to become proficient with each. Hence the allure (again, for ME).
Stage 2.......by default in lieu of by design. I accept that.
If your proficient with with the long stick, whats the difference? If your not than hunting with it shouldn't be considered. You will figure that out when you get past stage two.
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The difference (for ME) lies in the level of work required to become proficient with each. Hence the allure (again, for ME).
Stage 2.......by default in lieu of by design. I accept that.
04-08-2008, 06:59 AM
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RE: Another take on the "stages" of a hunter....
You've bought more bows in 4 years than I've owned in a life time.
I'm on the second kind of broad head I've ever used, I own 5 of the same summit tree stands.
Maybe the idea of getting one buck tag per year has put a greater sense of accomplishment in that single success than the unlimited opportunities that you enjoy.
Success comes to each of us in many different times,forms & places.
Good Luck in your adventures, Jim
Life is not about conquering challenges alone Jeff.
04-08-2008, 07:14 AM
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RE: Another take on the "stages" of a hunter....
Agreed, it takes alot more practice to get good with the long bow, much much more. But once your there, your there.
That maybe true for about 3-5%. I wish I was one of them.
It's a lifelong challenge for most.
04-08-2008, 07:31 AM
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RE: Another take on the "stages" of a hunter....
I am taking up the challenge of groundhog hunting with my bow. I figure most of the shots will be fairly long and the target is fairly small......I am also going to try fox hunting from a treestand with my bow. There areall kinds of challenges out there that can be addressed with any kind of bow.
04-08-2008, 07:34 AM
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RE: Another take on the "stages" of a hunter....
I am taking up the challenge of groundhog hunting with my bow. I figure most of the shots will be fairly long and the target is fairly small......I am also going to try fox hunting from a treestand with my bow. There areall kinds of challenges out there that can be addressed with any kind of bow.
04-08-2008, 07:38 AM
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RE: Another take on the "stages" of a hunter....
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I am taking up the challenge of groundhog hunting with my bow. I figure most of the shots will be fairly long and the target is fairly small......I am also going to try fox hunting from a treestand with my bow. There areall kinds of challenges out there that can be addressed with any kind of bow.
I am taking up the challenge of groundhog hunting with my bow. I figure most of the shots will be fairly long and the target is fairly small......I am also going to try fox hunting from a treestand with my bow. There areall kinds of challenges out there that can be addressed with any kind of bow.
I did learn last year not to shoot them with a field tip. I pegged one at distance when I was out shooting and watched as my arrow ran acrossed the field and into a hole! Got some old style mechanicals I may try out on few!
04-08-2008, 07:43 AM
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RE: Another take on the "stages" of a hunter....
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Me too out of neccesity! Them little buggers from the empty lot destroy my Garden and dig under my shed! The neigbor dogs that chase them everytime they are let out make the ground pigs super cautious!
I did learn last year not to shoot them with a field tip. I pegged one at distance when I was out shooting and watched as my arrow ran acrossed the field and into a hole! Got some old style mechanicals I may try out on few!
Me too out of neccesity! Them little buggers from the empty lot destroy my Garden and dig under my shed! The neigbor dogs that chase them everytime they are let out make the ground pigs super cautious!
I did learn last year not to shoot them with a field tip. I pegged one at distance when I was out shooting and watched as my arrow ran acrossed the field and into a hole! Got some old style mechanicals I may try out on few!
for the arrow to pass through and "pin" the GH to the ground. Then, if still alive when I get to him, a .22 short.
04-08-2008, 08:58 AM
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RE: Another take on the "stages" of a hunter....
LT....we're all motivated in different ways. I'm not wired to say...."I think I'll go hunting, tomorrow". I wish I was, sometimes. that's the approach I take to Ping Pong.
Watch out Jeff. They do have professional Ping Pong Players. Please don't go that route too.[8D]
04-08-2008, 09:13 AM
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RE: Another take on the "stages" of a hunter....
Instead of refering to changes in your hunting as stages, why not call it what it really is. MATURING
I don't see theshift from compound to trad as "maturing".....or even a progression. It's just somewhere I wanna go.