Traditional words!

[Herdbull]

The warming feeling that returns during my 1/2 mile walk back to the truck after sitting in a tree stand for 5 hours at 10 degrees. Mike

[kill shot]

The smell of old canvas. Daylight in the swamp.

[olddogrib]

Kirk II, Amen on the sunsets, got hundreds on my mind's "hard drive"! (actually that device has grown a bit softer with age) Don't know why this post immediately recalled a memory of one particular season, where I had to cross and wade the far side of a shallow river to get to my stand.  I would hunt as long as I could, but leave before total darkness so that I could make out the rocks of the narrow ledge below the water's surface.  On multiple hunts, when I started the 30 minute hike back to the cabin, there would be a fat raccoon perched atop a rock dining on crawdad(crayfish for non-Southerners).  I was stunned that this wild creature repeatedly let me pass within 10 feet.  He barely acknowledged my presence, save to pause for a few seconds and give me a disdainful look that said, "I've already caught my supper, see you're going home empty-handed again"! I was so amused each time all I could do was tip my hat to superior prowess and continue on my way!  Never saw him again after that season.

[Flying Dutchman]

Since one picture can say more then a 1000 words.....

[Ulysseys]

The occasional miss of a buck and the devastation that follows, which is then followed by a small smile and chuckle as he stops out of range, looks back, flicks his tail, and disappears into the woods.

[Nathan Killen]

The view down a feathered shaft at an unsuspecting animal !

[Possum Head]

The sound of a barred owl echoing through the hardwoods and the scent of a fresh gut pile!

[Mike Mecredy]

Recurve or longbow?
  Fastflight or B-50?
Is 40# enough? It might be a bit "iffy"
  2 Blade or 3 blade?
Who makes the best Quiver?
 Where do I shoot, the heart, lung or liver?

Ground blind or treestand?
    Gortex or Wool?
Should I make a cow call or  bugle for bull?
     Do it myself? or hire a guide?
Back it with sinew, boo, or rawhide?

Wood shaft or Carbon?
 How much F.O.C?
It's traditional Archery,
 How hard can it be?  
I'm just a bowyer,

 Why are you asking me?  

It's so much more simple,
 I read what they say.
So what hunting set up,
  You using today?

Recurve or Longbow,
  Fastflight or B-50.....


(I figured I'd have a little fun with it)

[centaur]

Being there, in mind, body and spirit....

[Lin Rhea]

The smell of honing oil and sounds of sons talking while waiting their turn at Dad's whetstone.

The smell of new leather on a fine knife.

The special glow of a carbide lamp leading you home after the hunt.

Oiled ground cloth folded around you and the patchwork quilt to keep the dew off.

[TRAP]

Originally posted by Ulysseys:
The occasional miss of a buck and the devastation that follows, which is then followed by a small smile and chuckle as he stops out of range, looks back, flicks his tail, and disappears into the woods.

God I love it when they do that

Trap

[TRAP]

After an uneventful evening sit and as darkness falls all around me I reluctantly give up on the day with a smile and always have a feeling that I just increased my odds just a little more for next day and I'm thankful the Good Lord gave me the opportunity to do what I love one more time.

I'm also thankful that the deer in my neck of the woods are safe for the day and that we can start the whole predator/prey thing over again tomorrow.

Trap

[nineworlds9]

saying a little thanks/prayer to your Maker for favorable winds and blessing you with all the beauty around, you among a cathedral of perfectly spaced 100 ft. swaying pines

[stillhunter]

The other morning I saw the sliver of the moon at daybreak and I always think "as the new moon returns in heaven, a bent beautiful bow, so long will the fascination of archery keep hold of the hearts of men". You men and women are a testament to this. Thanks for keeping it alive.     Job 12:7-10