I have been to several 3d shoots ( setup for compound shooters ) in my area and each time I attend one I always have some of the shooters asking me questions about my selected gear.
I had one gentleman ask me yesterday " How many pounds is that bow?'
I answered " 61 pounds" His reply was " those limbs are so thin that I didn't think stick bows could go up that high in poundage".
After a few more targets, I had another gentleman come up and ask me..." You can actually hunt and kill something with that thing?"
I replied.."yes". He then asked me "ok, but how far can you shoot with that thing?!" My reply was "It all depends on how comfortable I am when the opportunity presents itself".
I kept thinking about what I can do to "give an education" to those who are curious and don't have an understanding about traditional archery.
After I was done shooting, I had a brat and a soda at the clubhouse. As I sat there alone I had a gentleman approach me asking more questions. I thought.."PERFECT! now is the time for me to give someone a better understanding about tradional archery".
In about an hour and a half I had about 7 guys sitting around asking questions, and myself happily answering them. Today I decided to go back to shoot and the same gentleman confronted me and I was there for 2 more hours talking with him.
After it was all said and done, He asked me "what can we do to make this coarse more friendly to traditional archers? We would like to start and make it more inviting to Traditional archers".
After I made some suggestions we shook hands and as I started walking away when he said "hey Rick, I have a friend that does a local radio show on archery and bow hunting, would you be interested in coming on to do a segment on Traditional archery to explain what its all about?"
My reply was "absolutely!". We exchanged phone numbers and as I was walking away I had a smile on my face realizing that I have been just given an opportunity to give other archers an education about Traditional archery and to tell them about joy of hunting and shooting with the simple stick and string....
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That's great! Sounds like you made the right impression on them. That's what it's all about right there.
I'd like to hear your radio broadcast when the time comes. Any way you might be able get it online somehow so we could all listen?
You handled that very well. Good luck on the radio show.
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That's great! Sounds like you made the right impression on them. That's what it's all about right there.
I'd like to hear your radio broadcast when the time comes. Any way you might be able get it online somehow so we could all listen?
I will be in contact with him and see if I can get something so I can post it
:clapper: Way to go. Sounds like there are quite a few people showing interest in your area.
Sounds like you did everything right.
good for you!
Good luck on the radio.
Sounds like you have been being very courteous.
Like you say" It's all about education"
all I'd say is to be sure to educate on what trad archery is, and how well it can work.
....not so much on "trad is better than x or cams"
I doubt you would go down that road, but it can be very easy to slip up...lol
Good luck!
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Sounds like you did everything right.
good for you!
....not so much on "trad is better than x or cams"
I doubt you would go down that road, but it can be very easy to slip up...lol
Good luck!
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Your right! I could care less about trying to "convert, or bash" someone else's chosen method of hunting. It's all about education and awareness, to me
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Fantastic! :clapper:
Handled that one perfectly!
Keep on teaching!
Bisch
Nice going..Good luck on the radio show. :thumbsup:
A fantastic chance to share our sport with others. It sounds like you have an interested audience and a chance to make some friends. Good luck with the radio show. Also, if you have an extra bow, you might let some of the wheelie bow guys try out some trad stuff.
Awesome!!!
Really cool! :thumbsup:
But, can you actually kill a deer with that bow? :)
You did that super,hope things work out with the radio programing. :thumbsup:
We had that opportunity two years ago with our local paper , had a whole page write up with pics. of us shooting and 5 of us giving info.
Some days are almost to good to be true! Way to go sir. Ric
Very well done. Who's to say how many you will touch?
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Awesome
Awesome!
Awesome Job!!! :clapper:
Smart and elegant move!
That was a ten-ring shot! :thumbsup:
Well done, Rick. That was time well spent.
I'm sure you'll do a fine job with the radio opportunity, too. Speak from the heart, and the words will take care of themselves.
Nice job! You did great as an ambassador for traditional archery!
Way to represent,Rich.Wish I could hear your radio debut.
Well done! :thumbsup: :clapper:
Thank you.
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Way to represent,Rich.Wish I could hear your radio debut.
I will see if I can get something to post. I may need help with this, I never posted something like that. We will be arranging a date.
Great job! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Thats awesome..!" Pay it forward brother..!
Great Stuff!!!
Good on you!!!
Sounds like the opportunity should be very personally rewarding as well.....fantastic! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Fantastic, Rick! :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Good stuff Rick!!!!
Sometimes I wonder about when people make cracks about our equipment, if they are just trying to open up conversation.
You handled your situation perfectly. I'm eagerly looking forward to hearing your interview.
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Good Job!
Way to go.
Love to hear/see the radio broadcast on here.