New from Imlay City, MI

[Dbowhunter]

Just wanted to introduce myself. I am new to the forum and reside near Imlay City, MI.

I have shot and hunted with compound equipment since I was 10, but am looking to make my first venture into the traditional archery world.

Looking to maybe find a couple local folks with some experience to meet up with and learn a few tips, tricks, and form basics before picking up my won bow, so I know what to look for.

I am a tall guy with a 31.5 draw on my compound. I am sure that has it's equipment quirks in traditional archery like it does with compounds.

I am also a happily married father of two kids under three years old and work in the railroad industry training railroad track inspectors.

Looking forward to learning a lot.

Thanks for your time.

[The Whittler]

Good to meet you but... did you read the rules. NO pics. of compound bows as this is a trad site only. Just some friendly advice.

[Gray Buffalo]

Welcome This is a good place to hang out.

[Dbowhunter]

I recall no discussion of other topics but not a specific request for no pictures. That's okay, it was easy to delete..

Thanks for the welcome and heads up.

[Onions]

Welcome from the west side of Mi.
You will find lots of good info here!

chris <><

Welcome to the Gang!

Bisch

[meatCKR]

Hi DBowhunter and Welcome!  Lot's of good information on this site (and not just in the pow wow.) Michigan is a great state to be a trad archer.  Lot's of good organizations in your state (Michigan Longbow Association).  And Michigan is home to one of the best Traditional Archery Expos in the country - the Annual Traditional Archery Expo in Kalamazoo.  The bad news is that you just missed it.  It takes place the last weekend of January each year.  This years show was fantastic. But don't worry, you'll have a year to learn and then you can go to the show and try out many of the bows you will hear about.  Again - Welcome!

Steve

[aim small...release]

Dbowhunter I sent you a pm. Welcome

[CoachBGriff]

Welcome to the gang!

[Stixbowdrew]

Welcome! From south east Michigan!!

[Jack Hoyt 75]

Welcome!  Your lucky to be from Michigan if getting into traditional archery.  Lots of it around there.  Look up the Michigan Bowman club (not sure on name) and go to Compton Traditional Bowhunter Rendezvous in June at Berrien Springs.  I bet you will love it!

Only advise I can give is don't over bow yourself with a real heavy bow, try and shoot several types to see what you like and look into some good trad books or videos for some pointers.  Welcome to the club!

[RainyDayBows]

Welcome from ca.

[Chad Orde]

Welcome from Pentwater wish I was closer I have some bows you could try! Compton will be awesome check it out. Jays has a good selection of Trad gear so that's some place to start also. Remember most trad bows are weighted at 28" draw and increase 3 lbs per inch past that maybe more of the bows is shorter because it may begin to stack if not designed to be drawn to 31.5". Call me up if you want to chat.
810-360-5872

[wooddamon1]

Welcome from western Michigan.

[Bow man]

Welcome!!!!  Look up the Lapeer bowman club several trad guys there

[Possumjon]

Welcome from mid michigan!

[longbow guy]

Welcome from the thumb of michigan.        

[Elk whisperer]

You will draw 29-30 with a stick bow

[Sam McMichael]

Welcome from Georgia.

[Rick Butler]

Welcome! Michigan has a lot of great Bowyers and if in the future you decide you want a custom build(which you eventually will) you couldn't go wrong with any of them.
  We also have a number of great Trad archery events and shoots every year that are well worth attending, and the Michigan Bunny stomp is only a few weeks away(check out the thread here on TG).