While in CO elk hunting, we ran across other bowhunters, as well as hikers and mountain bikers. Those who commented on our longbows were very impressed. Hard Core, purists, doing it the hard way, real bowhunters were some of the comments we got. Never a negative one. I think more often than not, people are intrigued by the simplicity, and the discipline of traditional archery.
We talked with a couple on the trail, both non hunters who were really in awe that we could take up the challenge of bowhunting elk with longbows. the gentleman was really curious about our gear. He said backpacking in and hunting, especially with a traditional bow really impressed him. Made us feel pretty good. They wished us luck in our quest as they departed to continue their hike.
Met another fella, hunting muleys who was originally from MI, resides in CO. We struck up a conversation at the trailhead, and he was showing us on my topo some areas he had bumped in to a couple elk. When he saw our bows in the back of my truck he was instantly interested. We talked about trad archery, and my son put on a little demo for him. AS it were, he was also a lefty, so we let him shoot a few shots with judo's. He was lovin it. I suspect we may have recruited another into the fold. He went on and on about how simple it was, and how much fun.
We ended up sharing a campfire and a few cold drinks withhim and his wife, and he showed us several areas to hunt that may be productive.
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