English longbow for hunting?

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  1. DukesArcher

    DukesArcher Weekend Warrior

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    Does anyone hunt with a true English longbow?
     
    DukesArcher, Feb 20, 2014
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    Never hunted with an ELB but I do hunt with a 70" American longbow
     
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    I'd like to possibly try it sometime. I've never seen a picture or video of someone hunting with an ELB. Maube they just arn't that popular outside of England.
     
    DukesArcher, Feb 22, 2014
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    Lots of guys on tradgang do.
     
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    This^
    Lots of people do.


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    These are some of my longbows...all Hill's or Hill-styles that range from 62"-70". My favorite length is 66"
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