How has traditional archery changed your life?

[Mudd]

I'm almost as excited about the folks I might get to meet in the future from here as I am about the ones I've already met.

I think traditional archery has reduced my anxiety/stress levels a bunch. I use it as a salve to sooth my spirit. My wife understands when I tell her I'm going to apply some salve, it means she can find me outside flinging arrows.

I couldn't get that from my compound because I couldn't watch the arrow with it the way I can with any of my stick bows.

God bless,Mudd

[Mudd]

I'm almost as excited about the folks I might get to meet in the future from here as I am about the ones I've already met.

I think traditional archery has reduced my anxiety/stress levels a bunch. I use it as a salve to sooth my spirit. My wife understands when I tell her I'm going to apply some salve, it means she can find me outside flinging arrows.

I couldn't get that from my compound because I couldn't watch the arrow with it the way I can with any of my stick bows.

God bless,Mudd

[BowHuntingFool]

For me the biggest thing is the friendships my son and I made with some really, really great people, its like we've known them forever! Without picking up a longbow, we both would of missed out on these kind folks! I also started going to bow shoots and we both love going to these, just good clean fun! The traditional community is just full of outstanding people that have HUGE hearts! I joined an archery/bowhunting club that I otherwise never would of even thought of before! I joined Wisconsin Traditional Archers and love every aspect of it, just a top notch organization that is full of amazing folks! Also this site and the members on here are a big influence on my life! Thanks!

[Chris Shelton]

Well I can honestly say that ever since this day . . .
 
That I have become a different person.  Is that a good thing?  I would like to think so.  The main thing that has changed my life is the connection between myself and nature.  I feel like I actually know my quarry better than any rifle hunter will ever know.  And I am not trying to diss other hunters, but all of you can agree that we share this bond with the animals because WE are a selctive breed of predators, you know anyone can get within 100 yards of a animal, that is why I think rifle hunting is awesome, because almost anyone can do it and that opens the door wider for new hunters.  If you put a stick in the hands of newbie, they will get frustrated.  Not saying that you cant start by using a stick.  But anyway.  

We are select becasue we have the nohow and patience to get within that animals comfort zone, weather through stalking or doing the homework to place that stand or blind in the right spot.  We have been closer to our quarry than any rifle hunter will be because they dont have to.  If you get within a reasonable shooting distance with a gun you are gonna shoot, just makes sense.  With a tradbow, you need to get close, you need to have some skill.  And throughout all of this I have become patient.  Well most of the time.  At least I have learned that you are more successful in everything in life when you are patient . . .  And that about sums it up, lol

[Jerry Jeffer]

Trad has made me interested in Archery, not just hunting.