It must be that time of year again. I talked to several people at work this week who have either already been hunting or had exciting trips planned. It is really great having folks to swap stories with. I think of it as my own hunting network!
I bumped into a colleague at the office who showed me pictures of the 4x3 buck he arrowed in Pennsylvania a few weeks ago. He also took a nice doe while he was there. He also had pictures of his 73 year old father's doe. He said the camp only took 4 deer total this year. Since he is local, I extended the offer to go squirrel or upland hunting.
I talked to another colleague down in Atlanta who was finishing up work so he could get an early start on the drive to Alabama. This is his 3rd season and he will be carrying a crossbow. I promised to call back when we both had some more time to chat. I really want to hear how his hunt goes and about what he thinks of the crossbow. I also suggested setting up some sort of a class here in Ohio so he has an excuse to come hunt!
Earlier this week I talked to another colleague down in Kentucky. He hasn't had time this year to do any scouting or to hang a stand. However, he is leaving the friday after next for a deer and black bear hunt up in Maine. He agreed to let me post pictures once he gets back.
I'll tell you what, I sure am itching to take up bow hunting. I have a lot that I want to learn before I start hunting with a bow. I'm thinking about picking up a bow on clearance after the season and taking the summer to practice. Whether it will be a compound or a crossbow, I haven't yet decided.
Friday, November 2, 2007
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I'm starting to consider attempting to learn to shoot a bow myself. Reading all the stories eveyrone writes about archery just makes it sound like a lot of fun.
Go with a compound. Crossbows are deceptive in that you feel like you're shooting a rifle even thought you're really shooting a bow. I have heard of far more lost deer being shot with crossbows than compounds recently (That includes one I wounded last year on my first, and last, crossbow hunt.)
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I would go with a compound for starters too. A good way to round out an afternoon is archery.
Kristine, that sounds like a great excuse to attend a B.O.W. session!
Matt and Arthur, thanks for your thoughts. I may end up with a compound bow anyway. I know Julie would prefer a crossbow, so it does make sense for me to try a compound bow. When I have an extra day off during the week, I'm sure she would let me borrow the crossbow!
which all bows you use? i love recurve bows
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