2006-2016...Ten years going trad

Michael Arnette · September 30, 2016, 10:20:00 PM

I'm planning to hunt opening day in Oklahoma tomorrow and got to thinking about how my journey with traditional equipment started 10 year ago at the age of 18 in 2006, the summer I graduated highschool. It has been a journey that has shaped my life in many ways. The frustration and joy I've had as well as the people I have met along the way cannot be replaced.
...here's to many more years with a stick and string

Some pictures for your enjoyment:
2007 I think? This was one of my first and I think it was my first buck

2009 (My first "good" buck)

Michael Arnette · September 30, 2016, 10:21:00 PM

2010 I think?

Michael Arnette · September 30, 2016, 10:27:00 PM

One of my favorite pictures of all time 2012 I think

Michael Arnette · September 30, 2016, 10:29:00 PM

2013

Michael Arnette · September 30, 2016, 10:31:00 PM

These never get old

Michael Arnette · September 30, 2016, 10:33:00 PM

2011

Michael Arnette · September 30, 2016, 10:37:00 PM

Scenery never gets old either

Michael Arnette · September 30, 2016, 10:39:00 PM

And then there are the mountains...terribly addicting!

Michael Arnette · September 30, 2016, 10:41:00 PM

And Elk...also addicting

Pine · September 30, 2016, 10:46:00 PM

Nice ride .

Benny Nganabbarru · October 01, 2016, 06:34:00 AM

Excellent, mate! Good journey, hey.

kennyb · October 01, 2016, 07:57:00 AM

Way to go Michael! Congrats on a great journey of your life! You have a lot to be thankful for!

Kenny

Cyclic-Rivers · October 01, 2016, 07:58:00 AM

Looks like you've had a good 10 years Michael!

JakeD · October 01, 2016, 08:17:00 AM

Very cool! Thanks for sharing. Seems like you've had a pretty good ride so far.

Buckeye1977 · October 01, 2016, 10:00:00 AM

Nothing like it! Special feeling when you're out in nature with a stickbow!

Nick

October 01, 2016, 10:22:00 AM

Looks like you are having fun, and that is what it is all about!

Bisch

Bowwild · October 01, 2016, 11:00:00 AM

I love the diversity of your experiences!

Sam McMichael · October 01, 2016, 11:42:00 AM

You have been busy over the last 10 years. Congratulations.

Crittergetter · October 01, 2016, 06:58:00 PM

Good going Michael. I can't wait to see what else you do this season!!

OBXarcher · October 01, 2016, 08:00:00 PM

Congrats Mike. You're lucky, you have a lot of years left in front of you. Don't take them for granted and make the most of them.