I never gave bow hunting the respect it deserves....

[nyantler]

Welcome to one of the greatest challenges there is IMO......

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I take I you never tried tracking a big buck in the big woods of the Adirondacks with a flintlock rifle? But I will agree, taking a mature buck with archery equipment at close range anywhere is a tough endeavor

[wildcat junkie]

Once I really started getting serious about bow hunting I found myself within spitting distances of unalrmed deer under my stand that more often than not didn't provide a shot.

 

I found that Bow hunting usually provides more heart pounding thrills than gun hunting even when a shot doesn't present itself.

[Taylormike]

First off, Kudos to whom ever picked this post back up and replied.

 

Apex,  You don't sound like a newbie to archery, you sound experienced.  The numerous things you've mentioned and how you responded usually takes a veteran bow hunter.  You are definitely on the right path to success.  You had several opportunities and you can only get out Sunday morning.  If possible, schedule yourself 2 or 3 long weekends during archery, you'll find yourself harvesting your first rather quickly!

 

Keep up the good work!  Archery is just phenomenal!

[L. I. Yankee]

I take I you never tried tracking a big buck in the big woods of the Adirondacks with a flintlock rifle? But I will agree, taking a mature buck with archery equipment at close range anywhere is a tough endeavor

I hunted the area around Elk Lake f o r years with a muzzleloader....not a Flintlock a nd yes it's a challenge as well as stalking the north Maine woods with my 45/70. Still bowhunting is what drives me

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[nyantler]

I hunted the area around Elk Lake f o r years with a muzzleloader....not a Flintlock a nd yes it's a challenge as well as stalking the north Maine woods with my 45/70. Still bowhunting is what drives me

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Yes... Maine can be some tough hunting... I have taken a few bucks there... tough terrain

[L. I. Yankee]

I'm O for deer in Maine .....took a good bear a few years ago

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[moog5050]

I started bow hunting before gun and enjoy it much more than gun. In fact, hunting with the bow right now. You will get your first soon Apexer. Good luck!

[ncountry]

I started bow hunting probably 5 years after starting gun hunting. I definitely enjoy it more.. If I had to choose one over the other it would be the bow.

 

 

I also like the fact that I can shoot a deer and within moment other deer keep on coming through. They aren't scared out of the neighborhood.

Edited December 6, 2014 by ncountry