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ViLLain · September 13, 2002, 04:49 PM

Been bow hunting eight mornings now and have tangled with bull elk five time. Each time due to my being nervous and inexperienced with the equipment, the bull has walked away as the victor. I'm not talking long shot either, I'm a well seasoned hunter and my average contacts are inside 30 feet.

Just this morning had a bull walk under my tree stand, somewhere about 25 feet away. I drew the bow and the arrow fell out of the nock. Elk ran off, probably laughing and saying "rookie"!

When is it time to call it quits and go back to some traditional methods. I'm so frustrated and angry right now. Don't know whether my equipment is cursed or I just was not cut out to bow hunt.

September 13, 2002, 04:49 PM	#1
ViLLain Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2001 Location: Out West Posts: 431	when is it time to admit that you suck? Been bow hunting eight mornings now and have tangled with bull elk five time. Each time due to my being nervous and inexperienced with the equipment, the bull has walked away as the victor. I'm not talking long shot either, I'm a well seasoned hunter and my average contacts are inside 30 feet. Just this morning had a bull walk under my tree stand, somewhere about 25 feet away. I drew the bow and the arrow fell out of the nock. Elk ran off, probably laughing and saying "rookie"! When is it time to call it quits and go back to some traditional methods. I'm so frustrated and angry right now. Don't know whether my equipment is cursed or I just was not cut out to bow hunt.