Trad Bowhunter Hero....with a TWIST....

[amar911]

I don't know that I would necessarily pick the word "hero", but I have to say that I greatly admire quite a few guys here on TradGang who are at least 10 years younger than I am. Terry Green, Andy Ivy, Skyler Wilson, Randy Burtis, Jeff Berberick, Gregg Dudley, Gregg Coffey, Curt Cabrera, Joe Coots, Chris Surtees (who can be considered a hero in many respects and will always be in my mind), and many additional young people. There are others who are both younger and older than I am whom I hold in the highest esteem. Ron LaClair is one of the "older" guys here who has been mentioned and is worthy of great admiration, and there are many whose names would have to be on the list of wonderful folks here. It is hard to fail mentioning wonderful men like Doug Campbell, Jeff "Tippit" Springer, Paul Kimbol, David Knipes, Larry Surtees, Rob DiStefino, and many additional men and women (too numerous to mention) who constantly contribute their time, money and assets to help others. Leaving out the names of so many of the great people on TradGang who set examples in their lives for us to try to live up to actually causes me pain. But I could type for hours and not put down the names of all of them. People like Charlie Lamb, Ray Hammond, the Wenzels, the Rowans, the Scukanecs, Walt Francis, Bob Morrison, Claudia Eisenmann, Kathy Collister, Katie Gilbert, and all the other well-recognized and not so well-recognized people on this site, are too numerous to list. I am very thankful that there are so many wonderful folks here on TradGang that make up the traditional archery community. Thanks to all of you for being here.

Warning: The listing of specific names is not complete, and the fact that I did not name someone is in no way indicative of me not holding them in the highest regard. I intentionally left out many people who are friends of mine and easily worthy of the highest praise and recognition. The people I did list were, in part, named because of being widely known to so many people on this site, and they thus serve as good examples of the quality of the membership on this site. My best to all.

Allan

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Since I don't have any Family Members Younger then Me that I know of that Bow hunts. I would have to say... Everyone that Hunts with a Bow (Trad Archery) that Servers in the US Military, Fire/EMS Department, Police department and in the Medical Field...


My Hats off to all of them. They go out of their way to Help keep US all Safe and Healthy.

[scedvm]

I don't know if "hero" would be the word for me as I have not met either of these two and know nothing of them other than what I have read on this site.  That being said as an avid elk and muley hunter, I am more than impressed by the accomplishments of Randy Burtis and Tracy Villwok.  Of course I am only 42 so I don't know if I've got those guys by 10 years or not!

[Mike Bolin]

Mark Baker's boys, Kory and Boone stand out to me. Skyler, Jen, Tyler  and many more that I can't recall right now deserve mention as well. I guess it is really that these fine young folks parents are to be commended for the time they spend with there kids and the examples they set. Gives us hope for the future of traditional bowhunting in particular and hunting in general.

[Terry Green]

[leatherneck]

I would have to say my daughter Marissa. Although she cant draw a legal hunting weight bow yet,her accomplishments have been awesome. Who knows,she may never climb that perch with a bow in hand. But the memories we've shared during her hunts are priceless. Not to mention the boys at school drool at her pics when she gets one.lol Shes a smart hunter and an excellent shot. I'm very proud of her.
Hero, well, she wants to be a doctor and help people. Need I say more.

As far as accomplishments go with a stickbow,I will have to say young Skyler. Although I've never met him,I've followed his hunts on here. He has shown what dedication to our sport can do. He appears to be mature beyond his years. I look forward to his adventures for years to come.

I'd also like to mention my nephew Hayden. I never had anybody to show me how to hunt growing up and now he has 2 of us. He's growing fast and will soon be flinging arrows at game. Regardless of the animals he harvests in the future,my favorite will ALWAYS be his first. I had the pleasure to sit a stand with him that day. Remember,it has been,and always will be about the hunt,not the harvest.

Nice thread T.

[Talondale]

Not "heroes" but hunters I admire and enjoy reading about:
Andy
Skyler
Randy
Cade

[graybark uk]

mines gota be andy ivy  

[hunt it]

Missed this one. Having spent pretty close to a month in total sharing camp and hunting with Andy Ivy he has my vote. There are very few young guys, if any at Andy's age that have had the field time Andy has had. His love for the hunt and our traditional ways are second to none. Lots of other great young guys here as well but they are a few steps behind Andy, as are most of the old guys as well for that matter. Life is good to be foot loose and free with trad bow in hand.

[tim roberts]

Mason Roskelly, Firstarrow's son.  A great kid to have in camp, always positive and upbeat!
Great post Terry!!!
Thanks,

[Larry Surtees]

Skyler Wilson because of his great upbringing in a loving and caring family!