Are you an ARCHER or a BOWMAN?

[bowhunterfrompast]

Killdeer always has something interesting to say.
She is a very talented individual.

[Paul WA]

Well Blackhawk next time we meet I will be wearing a 3 pc suit ( If I can find one my size at Goodwill) and spit shined shoes...PR

[Froggy]

I am what I am. I am, I am. A string stretching, arrow flinging son of a gun !!!!!!    

[3Under]

I'm either a Red-neck archer or a High-brow bowman whatever, just like to watch arrows fly!

[Lenny Stankowitz]

"With all due respect that everyone is entitled to their opinions, including this "expert", this kind of categorization is unnecessary, inaccurate and somewhat demeaning. Who is he or I or anyone else to judge who an individual is by how he/she chooses to exercise their love of this sport? If today I shoot a 3-d range does that make me a bowman, and tomorrow when I shoot paper targets am I an archer? But then only if properly attired, right? Rubbish. Ever since reading "The Witchery of Archery" by Maurice Thompson I've considered myself an Archer (who really prefers to stumpshoot wearing some kind of clothes I'm not allowed to M-F).

Dave "

Good Post Dave.  Is it just me or is there an ever increasing need by some to draw lines between this, that and the other thing?  

Can't be healthy...

Lenny

[TonyW]

Killy -

This is Michael Ansara:

 

This is not Michael Ansara:
 

archer? bowman?  Both could be ga-no-ha-li-do-hi in my tongue.

[Blackhawk]

Jeff Chandler?

[Larry Yien]

I'm definitely a BOWMAN.  I have some fine dress clothes but they don't fit me any more.

I like the definitions.

[Michael Golden]

Would she be considered an an Archer....
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXhAE_M84Lg&feature=related

[Angus]

my dear Lord...that's gotta HURT!!

[TonyW]

Lon is correct! The original Cochise from the film "Broken Arrow" inspired the TV show with Mr. Ansara.
 

[UKarcher]

Classifications of the Grand National Archery Society (Great Britain) in assending order: Third Class Archer, Second Class Archer, First Class Archer, Bowman, Master Bowman and Grand Master Bowman. They shoot at paper targets and dress for the occasion in as far as they have to wear green or white or a registered club color. Having been a member for a few years, I probably wouldn't call many of them 'fun loving rascals', so this expert had better go and rethink his next speech.
Archer, bowman, toxophilite, I don't mind what you call me, as long as we can shoot a few arrows, exchange a few kind words and share a few stories.
UKarcher - shooter of arrows
 

[Blackhawk]

Many of you have used the term "expert" when referring to this gentleman who gave the group his own definition of "Archer" and "Bowman".  He did not proclaim to be such, nor did I infer that he was an expert.  

Just like all of us, he's entitled to his opinion  and he certainly showed respect for the opinion of those who did not share his point of view.  

This was certainly not a lecture, but a light-hearted discussion.  His  main point was to convey the importance of continuing the friendship and comradeship of our sport.

[horatio1226]

"I ams what I ams and thats all that I ams."Popeye

[Killdeer]

I yam what I yam.
Cogito ergo spud.    

Killdeer

[Dave Worden]

I think I'll have to go along with Lefty.  I hunt, I shoot 3D, I shoot paper, I'm even shooting in a Field and Hunter league (more paper) starting next Thursday.  All last winter and spring Thursday was a volleyball day.  When asked if I'll be playing on Thursdays this summer I told them, "I play volleyball, I am an archer."

[longstick]

Since I done have any fine clothes I guess I consider myself a Bowman..besides, I dont take a fancy to shooting paper dots

[BANNOCK-.PT]

Finely dressed and shooting paper targets. Sounds like a horrible nightmare. If hunting was to be taken away, Ughh why even go there! Bowman for me , please.

[Rufus]

I shoot a longbow. I go to tournaments and use my longbow. I go hunting with my longbow. Whatever I am to be called for doing so, not to worry me. I be happy with what I do. By the way, Robin Hood's "bowmen" were kinda like enemies of the state were they not? Funny what a hero is to some and not to others. Not trying to be ugly.
 Go have fun and shoot well all ye merry gentlemen..

[Bender]

Making the strenous effort to create a false distinction merely strikes me as one more effort to ensure strife and dissent amongst the ranks and perpetuate some sort of B.S. elitist attitude. As my wife told me the other day, "Just shut up and shoot the damn thing!"