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Author Topic: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad  (Read 1295 times)

Offline Michael Arnette

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2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« on: September 30, 2016, 10:20:00 PM »
I'm planning to hunt opening day in Oklahoma tomorrow and got to thinking about how my journey with traditional equipment started 10 year ago at the age of 18 in 2006, the summer I graduated highschool. It has been a journey that has shaped my life in many ways. The frustration and joy I've had as well as the people I have met along the way cannot be replaced.
...here's to many more years with a stick and string

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2007 I think? This was one of my first and I think it was my first buck
 

2009 (My first "good" buck)
   

Offline Michael Arnette

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Re: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2016, 10:21:00 PM »
2010 I think?
 

Offline Michael Arnette

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Re: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2016, 10:27:00 PM »
One of my favorite pictures of all time 2012 I think
 

Offline Michael Arnette

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Re: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2016, 10:29:00 PM »
2013
 

Offline Michael Arnette

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Re: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2016, 10:31:00 PM »
These never get old
 

Offline Michael Arnette

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Re: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2016, 10:33:00 PM »
2011
 

Offline Michael Arnette

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Re: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2016, 10:37:00 PM »
Scenery never gets old either
 

Offline Michael Arnette

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Re: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2016, 10:39:00 PM »
And then there are the mountains...terribly addicting!
 

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Re: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2016, 10:41:00 PM »
And Elk...also addicting
 

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Re: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2016, 10:46:00 PM »
Nice ride .    :archer:
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Offline Benny Nganabbarru

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Re: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2016, 06:34:00 AM »
Excellent, mate! Good journey, hey.
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Re: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2016, 07:57:00 AM »
Way to go Michael! Congrats on a great journey of your life! You have a lot to be thankful for!

Kenny    :pray:
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Re: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2016, 07:58:00 AM »
Looks like you've had a  good 10 years Michael!
Relax,

You'll live longer!

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Re: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2016, 08:17:00 AM »
Very cool! Thanks for sharing. Seems like you've had a pretty good ride so far.
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Re: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2016, 10:00:00 AM »
Nothing like it! Special feeling when you're out in nature with a stickbow!

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Re: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« Reply #15 on: October 01, 2016, 10:22:00 AM »
Looks like you are having fun, and that is what it is all about!

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Re: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« Reply #16 on: October 01, 2016, 11:00:00 AM »
I love the diversity of your experiences!

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Re: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« Reply #17 on: October 01, 2016, 11:42:00 AM »
You have been busy over the last 10 years. Congratulations.
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Re: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« Reply #18 on: October 01, 2016, 06:58:00 PM »
Good going Michael. I can't wait to see what else you do this season!!
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Re: 2006-2016...Ten years going trad
« Reply #19 on: October 01, 2016, 08:00:00 PM »
Congrats Mike. You're lucky, you have a lot of years left in front of you. Don't take them for granted and make the most of them.

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