How old were you?

[wayoutwest]

I was 16, went to stick when I was 18. I'm now 24 I've only hunted with a compound about 3 or 4 times.

[Shaun]

50 years ago, seems like I should be a better shot by now...

[Michael Arnette]

I got the bug at 18, after doing some tinkering with training wheels. Although i have considered going back since I haven't had as much time to give to it lately.

[Schultzy]

Originally posted by Jack Ripper:
My Grandmother and Grandfather my fathers parents always had bows in the house. I don't even remember shooting a bow the first time. I was prob around 5 or 6. My Grandmother would actually coach me and my Grandfather showed me how to make arrows. They were wonderful Grandparents and I miss them very much. They were part of the greatest generation and just incredible people. I wish I could of learned from them longer.

Excellent post!!! Respect.

At 3 years old my dad got me a little longbow. Shot a bunch of them (mostly recurves as I got older) till dad bought me a compound at 11 years old to deer hunt with. I used a compound for 9 years. I'm 38 now but at 21 years old I made the switch to a recurve. 17 years straight now I've been hunting souly with a recurve, the same recurve actually. Haven't owned a compound since. I've recently gotten tendinitis In my bow arm very bad. My traditional days are numbered. It sucks but It Is what It Is. The bad thing Is 6 months ago I ordered a Schafer Silvertip TD recurve. Not sure how long I'm going to get to enjoy shooting that bow. Some day I'll have to buy a compound again. It will be shot with fingers and no range finder for this guy. Can't stand releases and range finders. Not bow hunting enough to me.