Hello from England

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  1. DukesArcher

    DukesArcher Weekend Warrior

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    Dear all,

    I'm an avid archer and hunter from England, though sadly the law here doesn't permit the two to be combined. I hunt deer and other game with a rifle, though I've always wanted to bow hunt. I first encountered the sport on a trip to Canada a while back, and since I love archery and hunting I want to get involved, even if it involved travelling abroad. I currently shoot traditional recurve and English longbow.

    Josh
     
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    recurvestalker Weekend Warrior

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    Welcome to the forum! I was surprised and dissappointed to just recently learn that bowhunting was illegal in the UK. It would be a dream to stalk red stag in the highlands! But you will also make lots of connections here with bowhunters around the world.
    Happy hunting!
    Dan
     
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    Welcome to the forum. BOWHUNTING ILLEGAL?? Wow... I would have believed that using a bow should to hunt should be legal every where.
     
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    Even shooting a rat with a bow would be illegal here.
     
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    jfergus7 Legendary Woodsman

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    Welcome to the site! That sucks that you can't hunt. Hopefully someday that will change.
     
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    Welcome to the forum Josh!
     
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    Where at in England? I am stationed at RAF Lakenheath.

    Josh
     
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    Welcome to the forums!!!
     
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    Bow String Depot Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Welcome to the forum!!!


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    Glad you found us, Josh. If you ever make it to New Mexico, let me know and I'll tell you where to hunt. Good luck.
     
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