| The thrill of the hunt is a lifelong passion that has | | | | Expect to spend a long time stalking, crawling, hiding, |
| been passed down from ancient generations to our | | | | and waiting before finally being able to draw that |
| modern day generation often with very little changes. | | | | bowstring and release any arrow. To get to this point |
| While firearms have quickly become the desired tool | | | | requires a great deal of early preparation. |
| due to their ease of use and stopping power, a true | | | | Any bow hunter will tell you that scent is one of the |
| hunter knows his prey and doesn't need any high | | | | most important indicators to animals that alert them |
| tech weaponry to accomplish their task. The hunting | | | | to their presence. They spend a long time, and often |
| bow, the spear, and their hands are the most reliable | | | | a lot of money, trying to mask the natural smell of |
| tools and they are masters at wielding them. | | | | humans and disguise it with something the animal |
| Bow hunters are a much different breed than most | | | | won't recognize or even something that they may be |
| hunters. Their tools have to be taken into some of | | | | attracted to such as pheromones or their favorite |
| the roughest terrain and the densest brush in pursuit | | | | snack. But even this is useless if the hunter is unable |
| of their game which has a distinct advantage of | | | | to use their weapon accurately and effectively. |
| knowing the area incredibly well, and having senses | | | | Learn how to shoot a hunting bow and practice |
| that will see and smell most hunters before they | | | | regularly before ever attempting to kill a live animal. It |
| even know an animal is nearby. A lot of game will | | | | is much more difficult than every beginner thinks and |
| remain undetected to even the most astute hunter. | | | | even scoring a direct hit often doesn't kill the beast. |
| To get close enough to kill an animal with a hunting | | | | Be prepared to empty that quiver as quickly as |
| bow is a feat of disguise, patience and stalking. Don't | | | | possible because simply wounding the animal is not |
| expect a day on a four wheeler driving around until | | | | acceptable and looked down upon by hunters and |
| the prey is spotted; they will be long gone before | | | | environmentalists alike. Don't worry though, bow |
| you can get within bow range and the smell of | | | | hunting is a fun sport with many members that are |
| exhaust on your clothing will alert them to your | | | | always eager to offer support and advice for this |
| presence even if you do get a chance to get closer. | | | | ancient, yet surprisingly small group of hunters. |