I agree. Anyone can find a dead deer and take a pic lol. But having the weapon of choice in the photo contributes to the memory and the experience that I had. It will be cool in 40-50 years to look back and think wow look at that old ass bow I hunted with. Then I can explain to my grandson That was back when bows shot arrows instead of laser beams.
My weapon, almost always a bow, is in all my trophy photos for several reasons. #1 - I'm damn proud to show that I've taken an animal with my bow. #2 - It will be a nice way to reflect in the coming years. #3 - Our show has a partnership with a bow company, it's in my best interest to make sure I can provide that company with some high quality trophy pics.
I would be happy to sight it in and cock it and set it in your stand for you. It will be zero'ed out at 75 yards Happy hunting
Another poor assumption. Not all crossbows are effective out to that range. Many like mine, are not. 50 would push it. I have buddies that can shoot farther than that with their compounds and do. I'm happy for anyone that is hunting, with whatever weapon floats their boat.
And it's not a assumption as I never said "your crossbow" It was a dig....don't be that guy that loves to give but can't take Fletch you're better than that.
You know that I don't have much for serious bones in my body. Brittle, but not serious. But, I love the fact that most non-crossbow guys focus on the extreme long range capabilities. lol. I also love that you must be giving me a new and improved crossbow! If it shoots 75 yards you can bet I will be building some new platforms on the neighbors fence. Perfect! Just having a little fun today to help you through the off-season. Justin, can we get a crossbow shooter emoji? Please!
Fun story and kinda reason behind my bias. I have a friend that has a knotty pine Tree fort of a blind with propane heater, stove, and fold out bed. It looks over a food plot. He has a very nice crossbow and it is in fact sighted in at 50 flat and he kills up to and comfortably to 100. I am totally jealous but idk man I really isn't bowhunting to me. A viced crossbow good to 100 with little to no variables besides which deer to take. It's a extreme and rare example I know. That and the fact that he Always kills monsters chaps my @ss
Would it make it any better if your buddy was doing the same thing with a compound about 60 or 70 yards?
My buddy shot one at 75 yards with his crossbow this year... crazy how accurate and fast the new ones are... too each their own...
i cant remember if i have taken a pic without the bow / rifle. if not at least one pic of the bow with the animal. its for remembrance for me. i especially like with the bow , to me it shows that you had to be close to the animal to be able to KILL it.
Late to the game I know but Im going to be honest. I usually have my bow with me when blood trailing just in case even if its laying in sight. As a result its usually in the picture. There really is no over whelming desire to ensure its in there.
Definitely in the picture cuz THATS HOW I GET PAID!!! just kidding the bow company I shoot isnt even in business anymore. I like in the picture because Im incredibly proud of how difficult it is to get one of these animals on the ground with a bow. To me it reminds me of all the hard work that goes into it before the moment of truth. Maybe thats elitist...Im okay with it.
