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If your wife woke up tomorrow, and said "Honey, I wanna start bowhunting."

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by quiksilver, Sep 19, 2011.

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If your wife wanted to learn to bowhunt - how would you react?

  1. No way. My bow season would be ruined if I had to drag her along.

    12 vote(s)
    15.4%

  2. She would only be allowed to go on days when I wasn't hunting with the boys.

    3 vote(s)
    3.8%

  3. I would be thrilled! It would be a dream come true.

    45 vote(s)
    57.7%

  4. I'm sure this will be a waste of $1500. New Ladies Bow, Stand, Camo - all gonna be dust collectors.

    21 vote(s)
    26.9%
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  1. Zach Denmeade

    Zach Denmeade Team Root

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    See it would really be awesome, but I could never take mine hunting since she would feel bad and scare the deer away, she loves to eat them just doesn't like them being harvested. But would be awesome; plus if I am with my buddies it's really the only chance I can get.
     
    Zach Denmeade, Sep 19, 2011
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  3. gutone4me

    gutone4me Grizzled Veteran

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    This is our 19th season hunting together :D

    It definitely has it's ups and downs !
     
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  4. MNpurple

    MNpurple Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I've been in relationships that enjoyed hunting and wanted me to bring her with everytime. Now I am married and my wife has absolutely zero interest in hunting. It sounds odd, but I like the fact that she has no interest. My time is still my time and she'll listen to stories and enjoy eating the harvest, but as far as participating, she doesnt want to. After experiencing both, my wifes view is WONDERFUL!
     
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  5. Iowa Veteran

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    I already know the answer so I can't vote in the poll. The bow, arrows and everything I purchased for her in the spring of 2010 sits in the closet collecting dust. Everytime I said "Let's do some target practice," she had a reason not to. I gave up and now have about $1K insurance that she can't complain when I go hunting.
     
    Iowa Veteran, Sep 19, 2011
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  6. Treehopper

    Treehopper Die Hard Bowhunter

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    My wife bowhunts. So no change.
     
    Treehopper, Sep 19, 2011
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  7. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    My wife & I both shoot Drenalins. She loves to shoot and does hunt some, but she's a fair-weather hunter. She hates being cold, so that pretty much rules out 95% of the season up here...

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    Fitz, Sep 19, 2011
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  8. Hoythews71

    Hoythews71 Weekend Warrior

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    Dream come true as long as she was serious about it, and looking to learn, and not just be "with me".
     
    Hoythews71, Sep 19, 2011
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  9. Bronson

    Bronson Weekend Warrior

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    Id rather hunt with Christine!
     
    Bronson, Sep 19, 2011
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  10. Finch

    Finch Grizzled Veteran

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    One thing my wife hates more than porta-johns is...well...no john at all. I think that would do it for her.

    If not, I'd stress how cold, miserable, and boring hunting really is. Hunting is my time and I'd like her to stay out of it. She shed hunts (some) with me and that's about as involved as I want her to be.

    Yes, I am a prick.
     
    Finch, Sep 19, 2011
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  11. Archie

    Archie Weekend Warrior

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    She likes to eat them but, she will not hunt them. If for some reason she wanted to start hunting...straight to the bow shop we would go!
     
    Archie, Sep 19, 2011
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  12. Siman/OH

    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    Start packing your bags NOW!
     
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  13. Finch

    Finch Grizzled Veteran

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    Just to clarify..."pack your bags" as in get the hell out or "pack your bags" and lets go hunting. :D
     
    Finch, Sep 20, 2011
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  14. cabinkeeper

    cabinkeeper Weekend Warrior

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    I'd enjoy her company...but....My deer season is mine,and the Boys time to bond!
    Selfish ...ya! But I'd rather take her rifle hunting.She has very bad back.(4 back sergeries)and is a very tough Gal,but she can't sit still for long,hates the cold....I'm sure full of ''excuses''ain't I....big smile......Honey want to go to the cabin?She replies''why?Does it need cleaning again?...lol
     
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  15. TJF

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    She has zero interest in hunting so it doesn't matter.

    Tim
     
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  16. srtiek

    srtiek Weekend Warrior

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    i do not have to worry about that happenening ever.
     
    srtiek, Sep 20, 2011
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  17. the mechanic

    the mechanic Weekend Warrior

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    Why isn't there an option for "my wife already bowhunts and is most likely the reason I got a bow in the first place"? Because I would totally be clicking the crap out of that choice.
     
    the mechanic, Sep 20, 2011
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  18. peakrut

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    I would be all for it but first she would have to be initiated in the ground blind.:evilgrin:
     
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    peakrut, Sep 20, 2011
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  19. fatsbucknut

    fatsbucknut Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Would not happen, my wife has no desire what so ever to go hunting. But she loves deer meat and buys me hunting **** so I'm happy with that! If she did want to, I would definitely take her out but at some point I would have to start some serious hunting
     
    fatsbucknut, Sep 20, 2011
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  20. sevi316

    sevi316 Weekend Warrior

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    I wanted to vote "Cream my pants" but that was not an option......
     
    sevi316, Sep 20, 2011
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  21. NY Bowhunter

    NY Bowhunter Grizzled Veteran

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    Sure ... there's plenty of public land available
     
    NY Bowhunter, Sep 20, 2011
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