Who's waiting for their first? Who has taken thier first this season??

[Sean B]

Just curious, who's waiting for their first trad kill?  Once you break the ice, it's an awesome feeling. I'm still just as excited about each animal I take. For those of you who are feeling frustrated and are contemplating picking up another type of weapon, hang in there, it'll happen. GOOD LUCK!!!

[ron w]

I had it happen this past June on Bear Quest #9 with a nice 147# Black bear boar.       Good thing because looks like I'm not going to be able to hunt this fall.......but that may change. Good luck to all who are out there this fall, heck it only took me 47 years to get my first......  

[Tradcat]

I've harvested 19 deer total .... 6 with a gun and 13 with a compound. Been hunting trad only now for 4 years. I've released 4 arrows and have yet to connect but feel like I'm a more accomplished hunter pursuing game with just stick and string. I'm not a purist but have made the commitment to only bow bunt trad until I do succeed ...and I will !

[3Feathers]

I,m waiting to get my first on the ground.Took 4 from treestands.Having more fun on the ground,but it is much harder than in a tree.

[bowhntineverythingnh03743]

I had my first opportunity this past Sunday on a mature doe. Shook so bad I hit her in th paunch. Searched for 9 hours and could not find her. On Tuesday I was able to find her about a half mile away and she was destroyed by coyotes. Nothing was left but hide and bones. Hoping I can connect and harvest my first this year. Went out and tweaked my stands today and feel like I'm scouting and hunting completely different then when I do with a compound. Think it's time for me to sell the compound and just go back to strictly traditional. I love hunting with my own longbows I build and I've been upping my game when it comes to crafting bows. I feel closer to my game when hunting with something I crafted from my two hands.

[Possumjon]

Still waiting on my first game besides fish and squirrels. Missed one yesterday but hoping to score tomorrow

[Yewbender]

Im on my 3rd yr of traditional archery and waiting for my first. Last season i only hunted with the bow and will do the same this season. So far i have not taken any shots. I am having a great time thus far and enjoying myself every time i go out. If it takes a while its fine with me, i will not give up and stick to my decission to only use a bow. Its a totally different feeling i get when i have a traditional bow when hunting that i never felt before. I just wish i would have made the switch a long time ago. Good luck to every one this season and stay safe....Gary

[tomsm44]

Still waiting on my first.  Hoping to do so soon.

[Archie]

I've shot a ton of small game with my trad bows, and got a button buck 10 years ago with a compound.  Lots of critters with firearms, too... but I'm still after my first big game animal with a trad bow.

[Stump73]

I killed a hog this past February with BigJim. Im hoping to get my first trad deer soon. Ive killed many deer with a compound and gun. But its just not what im into now.

[Bobtulowiecki]

First fall out there and loving the journey to get one with the longbow.  It's cool to have the opportunity after putting in the work in the off season shooting and working on execution.  I honestly feel a lot less stressed out there and enjoying it more.  That being said, I am excited at the thought of reaching my goal.  Just need one of these Western NY deer to cooperate.  Good luck to others in the same boat and thanks to the seasoned veterans for sharing their knowledge and words of encouragement.

[VA Elite]

me!

[ChuckC]

Don't give up guys.  Just get meaner and leaner.  Learn how to find em and arrange to get close enough (with enough cover to move / draw / shoot).  You can do it if you try and want it bad enough.  

After a while, it becomes the norm for you.  I wouldn't think of using a compound for hunting anymore.

ChuckC

[jmar595]

I can't wait for mine, but at the same time I can. Hard to explain but I know it will happen, until then I will just continue to enjoy the outdoors and watching the game with admirition.
 I got into archery (trad is the only thing I have ever really considered archery) about 2007 the bug hit. I found this site and someone sold me my first bow a Browning Nomad Stalker. I have also built my own self bow at Ojam in 2008. I am making a quiver now. I have made an arm guard and plan to make much more.
 Are there easier ways, sure. They are not as rewarding. When that day comes I know I will get much more from it than by other methods. I will also have given the game we all hunt a sporting chance as I think it should be.

[DXH]

Shot some small game and grouse but yet to release an arrow at anything bigger than a grouse.
This season Lord willing that will change

[mcgroundstalker]

Does "almost" count? It's been a long, long time and I wouldn't have it any other way! Stalking and still hunting with a longbow is my style so "almost" has to count for something...    ...

[Phillip Fields]

Hang in there, it'll come.

[dbd870]

2nd year with traditional gear for me. Almost had one last Saturday if it wouldn't have moved I would have had her. I've killed a bunch of deer over the years with bow, M/L and gun so I'm in no hurry. No desire at all to switch back to a wheel bow.

[Sean B]

That's great guys!!  Hey Mikey, you bet that counts!! Good luck buddy!!

[BowArkie]

Still waiting on first deer. Did manage to stick a fox squirrel in the noggin this morning though.