Col
02-10-2009, 11:47 AM
Greetings all,
I'm new here, and a new member to boot.
I was raised hunting and fishing. Bowhunting is something intimately reserved, and enthusiastically supported for those of my family who choose to pursue it. None of my family is any sort of specialist when it comes to hunting, unless you count the reading of sign and taking of game. We hunt to eat, the quality of our harvest directly affecting presents under the tree or at the birthday table. We've done this, it has been this way, for as long as I can remember.
There are no professionals among us in any category. We live simply, and simply do we live. Accuracy is measured by the number of lethal shots made and not a whit else. Our 'bull's eye' is 10-inches across at 25-yards. More than enough to take turkey or deer. Way more than necessary to scare a squirrel, rabbit, quail, or other small game, but enough to take a few nonetheless.
Some of us enjoy what I call 'Missouri Croquet' from my back deck. We shoot at softballs, making them jump, roll, or outright skewer them up to 30-yards distant. It's a fun pastime for us and our friends. While our performance wouldn't threaten any competitive shooter, it does more than enough to kindle interest among others, especially the younglings.
By no means are we 'serious' hunters. Mostly we like the 'twang-thunk' and camaraderie that comes with shooting the bare bow together. While successful hunting is something we work for constantly, mostly we just enjoy developing our competency with the bow and arrow, with no particular goal in mind beyond the shared experience of learning together.
We primarily shoot recreationally. Like some folks watch TV, go to Church functions, or play cards together, it's a family activity.
That's about it. No trophies to brag about or stories to share that haven't been heard before. We're a bunch of 2nd-6th generation Missourians with a culture and history of living alongside what the land provides...
...and being, at the least, competent with the Bow and Arrow.
We'll see y'all 'round!
I'm new here, and a new member to boot.
I was raised hunting and fishing. Bowhunting is something intimately reserved, and enthusiastically supported for those of my family who choose to pursue it. None of my family is any sort of specialist when it comes to hunting, unless you count the reading of sign and taking of game. We hunt to eat, the quality of our harvest directly affecting presents under the tree or at the birthday table. We've done this, it has been this way, for as long as I can remember.
There are no professionals among us in any category. We live simply, and simply do we live. Accuracy is measured by the number of lethal shots made and not a whit else. Our 'bull's eye' is 10-inches across at 25-yards. More than enough to take turkey or deer. Way more than necessary to scare a squirrel, rabbit, quail, or other small game, but enough to take a few nonetheless.
Some of us enjoy what I call 'Missouri Croquet' from my back deck. We shoot at softballs, making them jump, roll, or outright skewer them up to 30-yards distant. It's a fun pastime for us and our friends. While our performance wouldn't threaten any competitive shooter, it does more than enough to kindle interest among others, especially the younglings.
By no means are we 'serious' hunters. Mostly we like the 'twang-thunk' and camaraderie that comes with shooting the bare bow together. While successful hunting is something we work for constantly, mostly we just enjoy developing our competency with the bow and arrow, with no particular goal in mind beyond the shared experience of learning together.
We primarily shoot recreationally. Like some folks watch TV, go to Church functions, or play cards together, it's a family activity.
That's about it. No trophies to brag about or stories to share that haven't been heard before. We're a bunch of 2nd-6th generation Missourians with a culture and history of living alongside what the land provides...
...and being, at the least, competent with the Bow and Arrow.
We'll see y'all 'round!