About 20 years ago, I was at a 3D shoot when I noticed a few guys shooting traditional bows. I was intrigued so I started asking questions. It looked cool […]
Read MorePep Talk Leads to First Trad Hunting Success
It was the pity parties of pity parties. I’m not one to whine or complain. I have no patience for it from anyone else and I sure as hell don’t […]
Read MoreWhy Do Morning Hunts Suck at Horseshoe Hills?
Okay, suck might be a little strong but seriously. I’ve been hunting our Horseshoe Hills property for five seasons now and have yet to shoot a deer on a morning […]
Read MoreTrad Life Requires an Attitude Adjustment
It was a tough weekend of hunting. It wasn’t for lack of deer sightings or bad weather though. On Saturday night I saw 10 deer or so, but none within […]
Read MoreDelaware Dud
It took me a bit to come up with a title for this one and Delaware Dud kept coming to the top of my mind. Why fight it? I think […]
Read MoreDoubling Up
I had a good feeling. Despite a little frustration that started to set in that I hadn’t filled a tag yet, I had a hunch things were about to change. […]
Read MoreWhen Bucks Ruin Your Doe Hunting Plans
I was hoping to fill a doe tag or maybe even two. That was the goal. Of course, when you make shooting a doe the goal it’s almost guaranteed to […]
Read MoreThe Decision to Pass or Shoot
I could see the frosty earth twinkling in the beam of my flashlight as I crept toward my ladder stand overlooking the Gas Well Plot. It was the kind of […]
Read MoreI’m Happy I Missed
Yes, it is possible to be thankful for a miss. Let me set the stage first. It was an interesting day to say the least. I’ve been battling a cold […]
Read MoreSlow Start to the 2025 Archery Season
It was a typical slow start to an archery season for me. It seems like every year opening day is the same day as IUP Homecoming, and I’ve always prioritized […]
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