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bowman
Super Moderator
Magazines......NAW and Peterson's Bowhunting
Authors.......Bill Winke...hands down. He has a unique way of writing in that he gives tips and tactics and applies them to an actual hunt when that tactic was used. Plus he's an Iowa boy.
Whitetail Videos/stars......Jay Gregory, Don Kisky, some of the H.S. boys, and the Drury Team, in that order.
Elk Videos.....Primos, there are none better than their Truth Big Bulls series. They are by far the leaders in this field.
Whitetail Information.....seriously, everyone on this site. What an awesome crew!
Bowman
Authors.......Bill Winke...hands down. He has a unique way of writing in that he gives tips and tactics and applies them to an actual hunt when that tactic was used. Plus he's an Iowa boy.
Whitetail Videos/stars......Jay Gregory, Don Kisky, some of the H.S. boys, and the Drury Team, in that order.
Elk Videos.....Primos, there are none better than their Truth Big Bulls series. They are by far the leaders in this field.
Whitetail Information.....seriously, everyone on this site. What an awesome crew!
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Kat
Guest
I didn’t have anyone teach me how to hunt, so the first few years I did read a lot of magazines and books and watched hunting shows to learn. The general knowledge stuff about deer behavior and tactics were informative, but they built up some unrealistic expectations for a newcomer, especially as far as bowhunting was concerned. When I started, there was no emphasis on shooting does and I only had one tag so I thought I ‘had’ to shoot a buck, and not just any buck, it had to be a monster or at least “respectable.â€
During those years I did have a few encounters with some truly big bucks, but made many more mistakes which I proceeded to learn from. Trial and error, heartbreaking as it can be, is a great teacher. It took five years of hunting before I got my first deer, as I was letting does and younger bucks walk. I probably could have learned quicker if I had taken some of them, instead of letting myself feel pressured by the industry into thinking that those deer would be less than a “trophy.â€
My biggest breakthrough was when I learned to trust myself and my instincts – when I don’t I’m always sorry. Like Booner said, learning by observing deer themselves is great and has given me a much deeper understanding and appreciation for them and what goes on in their daily lives. Much more than a book or television show could do. I’ve learned a lot from this site and hope to continue to tap this valuable resource. You guys are the best!
During those years I did have a few encounters with some truly big bucks, but made many more mistakes which I proceeded to learn from. Trial and error, heartbreaking as it can be, is a great teacher. It took five years of hunting before I got my first deer, as I was letting does and younger bucks walk. I probably could have learned quicker if I had taken some of them, instead of letting myself feel pressured by the industry into thinking that those deer would be less than a “trophy.â€
My biggest breakthrough was when I learned to trust myself and my instincts – when I don’t I’m always sorry. Like Booner said, learning by observing deer themselves is great and has given me a much deeper understanding and appreciation for them and what goes on in their daily lives. Much more than a book or television show could do. I’ve learned a lot from this site and hope to continue to tap this valuable resource. You guys are the best!
