Name's Al and I'm from Southwestern PA. I'm in my mid-30's, married with two sons, former military, and work full time as a supervisor in a job I enjoy. I love the outdoors, spending time with my family, staying in shape, and most recently I got the bowhunting bug.
A good friend of mine lent me his compound bow to try out, but it wasn't really my style as I prefer the simpler things rather than a bunch of bells and whistles. Another friend of mine let me try out some of his traditional bows and I was absolutely hooked. I just picked up a Ben Pearson Cougar yesterday (45# @ 28") and this morning was my first time shooting it. Needless to say, I think I'm hooked and can't wait to go hunt with it. That's all for now, thanks for allowing me to sign up.
-Al
Welcome Al, and good luck. This is the place to learn and talk about about traditional bowhunting.
CHuckC
Hi Al. Welcome. :campfire:
Welcome aboard.
Once you are hooked,there is no getting away.
Next it will be getting those boys started.
:campfire: :archer:
Welcome to the fire! Enjoy the experience!
Johnny/JAG & Kuri, the Red Dog
Welcome!
Thanks everyone. My oldest (4) is already raring to shoot a bow. He likes to watch from the window when I'm shooting at my block target.
Welcome and enjoy
Welcome. I too am a simple man.
Welcome to the Gang!
Bisch
Welcome aboard. I, too, am a simpleton - uh, I mean a simple man. You will really enjoy Trad Gang as a place to share your enthusiasm for traditional archery/bowhunting as well as a place to pick up lots of useful information.
:wavey:
Glad your hooked, enjoy, enjoy,enjoy.
Howdy from the east end of our State, Al.
Tom
Thanks for joining us!
Welcome to the cyber campfire! :campfire:
God bless and Happy New Year! Mudd :archer:
Welcome to your new addiction!
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Welcome Great people here.
Welcome and enjoy the journey!
Welcome and happy new year to you and your family, hope to see you and your family at some of the great 3-D shoots that are held in your state.
Welcome!
Welcome!
Welcome Al, enjoy the addiction. :bigsmyl:
Welcome Al!
Welcome from California .
Wow, very warm welcome, thanks everyone!
:wavey:
Welcome aboard the best trad site on the internet!
Welcome!
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:wavey: :campfire:
Welcome from Oklahoma! Always glad to meet a fellow addict!
Welcome from Florida!
welcome
Hi Al. Welcome ,everyone on here is very helpful. Good luck and keep everyone posted!
Al
Welcome..
Joe