The test will weed out a lot of people both trad and compound shooters. I worked at a nuke site that allowed us to bow hunt but we had to to qualify though a shooting test. Around 65 guys showed up to the preseason meeting and when they heard about the test over 30 guys dropped out. A lot of people are afraid of being tested and can't shoot under pressure.

I agree with Mark's comment, 30 is a bit long but doable. 2/3 at 20 very reasonable. I have no problem with doing what they request. Still think it should apply for all hunters and weapons though.

I really don't understand what the shooting test is supposed to do, besides exclude a lot of hunters. IMO poor shooting skills is not the main reason game is wounded and not recovered with a gun or a bow, taking risky shots is. Like I said before, you can't regulate or enforce ethics.

Just because I can shoot lights out, everytime, at 30 yds under pressure or not, doesn't mean I won't fling arrows at 75 yds or take shots at running game, or maybe get buck fever so bad I shake like a leaf. It seems to me that some of the best shots take the riskiest shots, if you know your not worth a crap past 20 yds you are more apt to watch your range and shots.

I admit, I probably can't pass the test with my recurve, I also know I have no problem out to 20 yds. That's why I have a very nice, expensive, Bushnell laser range finder to make sure I stay within my personal limits. Chris

I'm still trying to correct this but I wanted to attach a link to email complaints. I hope everyone will take the time to ask Fort Stewart to reconsider their new policy.

https://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=card&sp=5486&s=85&dep=*DoD&sc=15