compound that difficulty with a weapon that is most effective within twenty yards and requires significantly more movement to fire than a rifle. For these reasons, bowhunting may seem like masochistic behavior to the outsider. We know what we are getting ourselves into every season, but we do it anyway. Whether or not we succeed in the field is irrelevant. We hunt harder and better every year regardless. Why? Because we know that all of the preparation in the world does not always equate to success. While this is immensely frustrating at times, this uncertainty keeps us coming back for more. Bowhunting is our heritage and our responsibility
Hunters like Saxton Pope, Art Young, Howard Hill, Glenn St. Charles, and Fred Bear understood this. They did not need to hunt with a bow; they chose to hunt with one. They recognized how important the bow and arrow is to our society and made every effort to preserve it. Not because it is practical, but because the adventurous nature of bowhunting is good for the body and spirit. They knew that lifeâ€&#x;s greatest lessons and experiences are obtained in the struggle of overcoming adversity. They gave the advantage back to their prey in order to preserve the spirit of the hunt and put meaning back into the kill. This concept resonated deeply within me, and is now the core of my
bowhunting principles. I continue to hunt with traditional gear for this reason. I understand hunting this way is not for everyone, but someone has to do it. Someone has to keep the heritage alive. I choose to be one of these people. Before you reach for the next big „advancementâ€&#x;, remember why you chose to hunt with a bow in the first place. Remember the intangible trophies of the hunt, as these are what separate the hunters from the killers and gives us are identity. They are what define us. They are what define me. When I look into the mirror, a bowhunter is what I see. BA
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