North American Whitetaill

[DRR324]

I used to buy every issue back when.  Last year, they ran a story about a trad hunter and the fact that "some hunters choose to handicap themselves by not using sights, and some take it further by using traditional equipment"- I don't recall the exact quote, but it got my feathers ruffled a bit.
I wrote the editor and explained that traditional bowhunters are not choosing to be handicapped- I hunt with traditional equipment for the challenge of getting closer, and the enjoyment factor of getting it done with the stick and string.  I also asked that they screen articles to put the trad guys in a more positive light in the future.
My 5 cents anyway.....Dave

[TRAP]

Just curious Ben, and please don't think I'm being critical in anyway beacause it's not my intention, but why did you choose to submit the story to NAW instead of a more "traditional" oriented media?

I think it's great and can't wait to read the article.  I have nothing against NAW and buy it occasionally.  Your story will no doubt be a breath of fresh air for the regular subscribers.  

As others have posted prior to me, I think we were all proud of and happy for you the very first day you posted pics of the great deer.   The article by a fellow TGer will just be icing on the cake.

Congrats again on a great season and on being published.  I hope you sent them pics of that genuine smile so others can get a glimpse of what it's like to accomplish things the hard way.      

Trap