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Author Topic: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season  (Read 1024 times)

Offline GMMAT

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"We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« on: March 05, 2010, 08:07:00 AM »
I say "we".....because I owe almost everything to the many of you who endured my endless questions.  I've never been shy about asking, and you guys were never shy about stepping up and offering much needed (and appreciated) advice along the way.

Having come from a compound background, the inner call to "up my game" needed a push.  I got that in a VERY respectful way, when I came here inquiring (citing my apprehensions) about making the switch to full-time "trad".

If you're in the same boat I was in....the best advice I could give anyone is to locate someone near you that is well-versed in the ins and outs of traditional archery.  I got lucky.  pebowbender (Page) was close....and I went to the well, often (still do!).  A WONDERFUL friendship was borne....and I feel lucky.

Here's the results of my 1st trad. season.  Thanks, again, to all who helped along the way.  "We" had a great one!

   

   

   

   

 

Offline getstonedprimitivebowhunt

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Re: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2010, 08:09:00 AM »
...sweet !!! very nice shot too !
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Offline BowHuntingFool

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Re: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2010, 08:14:00 AM »
Told ya you'd love it brother!
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Offline Keith Karr

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Re: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2010, 08:24:00 AM »
Congratulationa Jeff! It doesn't look like giving up the compound kept you from filling the freezer. Great shooting! Thanks for posting.
Keith Karr

Offline broketooth

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Re: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2010, 08:25:00 AM »
a well deserved congrats to you jeff. i know there was a lot of work and preperation to this past season, you have all the proof in the pics and the freezer. im lookin foward to shootin with ya again regards ruddy
" you have done well to keep your hair when so many are after it"

Offline GMMAT

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Re: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2010, 08:45:00 AM »
BHF....You're one of the ones who "pushed" in all the right ways.  Thank you brother!  We have to chase a critter together, soon!

broke (Rudy)....thanks, brother...I appreciate the kind words.  Always enjoy shooting/camping with you....and I look forward to more of both in the future.  See you, soon.

My thanks to you Keith and getsone (and all).

Offline joevan125

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Re: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2010, 08:56:00 AM »
Im trying to put a all trad club together and seeing these pictures makes me want it even more.
Great job guys.
Joe Van Kilpatrick

Offline Mudd

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Re: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2010, 09:16:00 AM »
How cool is this? Way!!!!

Thanks GMMAT for sharing with us.
 
I can't think of a more fitting way of giving back or saying thanks than posting what you did.

Good job all the way around!!

God bless, Mudd
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Offline KentuckyTJ

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Re: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2010, 09:19:00 AM »
Awesome stuff Jeff, you had a great year no doubt.

T.J.
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Offline stick_string

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Re: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2010, 09:23:00 AM »
Good on ya...I went an got a compound this year becuase I got tired of getting fustrated missing deer (often at 10 - 12 yards).  I get so flippin jittery and excited I am like a kid on Christmas when a deer walks out.  Good on you for sticking with it.  I really wanted to fill the freezer so stepped back into compounds while I learn to calm myself and make a good shot.

Sometimes I feel like I am the only one who gets like this in a stand but I will start the year again with traditional tackle!!    :thumbsup:  

Great job...what a good year for you!!  Stay blessed!!
stick_string

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Offline BobCo 1965

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Re: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2010, 09:30:00 AM »
Good Job!!!   :clapper:

Offline GMMAT

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Re: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2010, 09:36:00 AM »
Quote
Nice going but whats the belt on your bow for safty harness for your bow? Or is that from the compound days?  
That's a bow sling....and I use it.

I'm a "stander" when I deer hunt (climbing stands....and I stand the great majority of the time).  Most times, I'll have my bow hanging on a bow hook.  But, sometimes I hold it.  The sling makes it easier to do the latter, for extended periods.

It's made by a danged fine archer/hunter named John Dill (anneewakee archery).  I'll always have one on a bow I'm hunting with.

Bobco....back at you, Bro....and thanks for all of your help along the way.

j

Offline reddogge

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Re: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2010, 09:54:00 AM »
Great season for sure!  You done good pilgrim.
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Offline tradtusker

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Re: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« Reply #13 on: March 05, 2010, 11:00:00 AM »
Great Season Jeff
 you put in a lot of Hard work for your rewards...its Fun hey    :wavey:
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Offline sou-pawbowhunter

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Re: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« Reply #14 on: March 05, 2010, 11:11:00 AM »
What a great season! You are definitely correct about this being a great place to learn. That's why I spend so much time reading and always gleaning more information from this site.  :notworthy:
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Offline bolong

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Re: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« Reply #15 on: March 05, 2010, 11:18:00 AM »
congrats, fine job an good shootin.
bolong

Offline Chris Shelton

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Re: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« Reply #16 on: March 05, 2010, 11:20:00 AM »
woa you got a full freezer!!!  Nice job!!!
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Offline Buckeye Trad Hunter

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Re: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« Reply #17 on: March 05, 2010, 11:27:00 AM »
Congratulations and great job!  :clapper:

Offline Manitoba Stickflinger

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Re: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« Reply #18 on: March 05, 2010, 11:44:00 AM »
Congrats! Looks like you're one of those guys just meant to shoot a stick!

Offline Jerry Wald

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Re: "We" had a great 1st all-trad season
« Reply #19 on: March 05, 2010, 01:52:00 PM »
I would say you broke yourself in just fine...WOW great season is right

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