Getting older and wearing down

[DawgLink]

Well I used to be a compound bow hunter earlier in my life. But years on the job have worn into my ability to draw and shoot efficiently. I gave my compound to a youth hunter and bought a crossbow. Hunted a little with it the first couple years. But got after it last year and was successful with 2 does taken with it. Couple of months ago I upgraded to a nice (although used) Wicked Ridge Ten Point. I’m anxious about getting it out and dialing it in. And not embarrassed by the fact that I am using a crossbow. It allows me to continue something I love that was not able to carry on with my compound

 

[THREEJAYS]

There’s no shame in that. I used to love bow hunting but know that if you do it requires regularly practicing to be proficient. I don’t have the drive to practice like I used to so if I go it will be with a crossbow

 

[Paulio]

No shame, just started hunting with a crossbow this year. Deadly accurate (it almost feels like I'm cheating), my shoulders can't handle my compound anymore at 60. Looking forward to hunting black bear this weekend.

 

[Just Plain Bill]

63 years old and a torn rotator cuff a few years ago got me off my trusty recurve and onto a crossbow. Tried to go back to it last year but just can't do the reps needed to be confident hunting with it without disabling my shoulder for a day. Brother, we're just hunting smarter. I guarantee you that had crossbows been legal when my Grandfather was still kicking, he would have been using one! I'll do anything legal to make a clean, humane kill and extend my deer season and years of hunting!

 

[fattboyzz]

Be glad you dont have a bad back

I have not hunted in several years. Enjoy it while you can

 

[Talos]

Dudes will make anything that's easier on your body out to be shameful for some reason.

 

[jamie1475]

Them skeeters, chiggers, ticks and gnats don't care what kind of bow you carry! The heat either. At least you are trying because those 5 things caused me to quit bow hunting altogether lol

 

[dcline9163]

Went today for a shot in my shoulder, x-rays show bone on bone arthritis. Going to keep fighting with shots, eventually shoulder replacement. My shooting shoulder, which sucks.

 

[WinstonSmith]

I'm way too young to wake up feeling like I was put in a burlap sack and beaten with bats like I feel most days.

 

[dcline9163]

I'm way too young to wake up feeling like I was put in a burlap sack and beaten with bats like I feel most days.

If you live long enough, it will happen. What my Dad used to say. The key is living long enough.