Ok I'm hooked!

Discussion in 'Intro to Bowhunting & Archery' started by Froggy2894, Jan 8, 2014.

  1. Froggy2894

    Froggy2894 Newb

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    Spent about 3 hours at the local pro shop and range yesterday! My new/first bow is tuned and on paper; all arrows were within a 10" or so circle and I even surprised myself with a couple half dollar sized three arrow groups at 15 yards! When I got off work this morning I wanted to head right back to the range! More shooting tomorrow since today did not work out!!


    -Pete

    "A bad week in the wood is still better then the best day at work!!"

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  2. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Welcome to the site Pete!

    ... and the addiction :bow:
     
  3. ERICWEST

    ERICWEST Weekend Warrior

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    WELCOME TO THE SITE AND ^^^^ THE ADDICTION:deer:
     
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    Welcome. You will notice after shooting often how tight your groups can get. Good Luck!
     
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    Dodge Buck Weekend Warrior

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    Nice bud! Welcome to the site!
     
  6. SWitchBacKXT

    SWitchBacKXT Grizzled Veteran

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    Very nice congrats, welcome to the site!
     
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    olddognewbie Weekend Warrior

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    The addiction gets worse, but more rewarding with time. Good luck, and nice start. Welcome to the only support group that encourages addiction, and fuels the obsession.
     
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    Welcome
     
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    And so it begins...:D

    Welcome!
     
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    Welcome, check out the Tack Driving thread and keep us updated. Practice is Great and you are on your way.

    SsssWACK!
     
  11. 1st Time Hunter

    1st Time Hunter Weekend Warrior

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    I picked up a bow for the first time 3 years ago - and was hooked from the first arrow I shot! Welcome!
     
  12. Granny's Slaughter House

    Granny's Slaughter House Weekend Warrior

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    Practice! Practice! Practice!

    Feed the addiction!
     
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    dthbyhoyt Weekend Warrior

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    Archery is an awesome drug .. Enjoy
     
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    mrirbic Weekend Warrior

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    Welcome to "THE ADDICTION" practice practice practice
     
  15. M0NST3R

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    Right in the same boat man....picked up my first bow last friday and the only day I didn't shoot was Sunday because the range wasn't open....most def a addiction that I'm happy I have
     
  16. SharpEyeSam

    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    Welcome Pete! Glad to have you!
     
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    gltomp Grizzled Veteran

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    Welcome for sure... keep on shootin'
     
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    tfarah22 Weekend Warrior

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    As those groups start getting really close you might want to start shooting at three spots or something of the sort. Otherwise buying knocks, vanes and sometimes new arrows can get spendy fast.
     
  19. BACKSTRAPASSASSIN

    BACKSTRAPASSASSIN Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Welcome...

    Oh yeah...ure screwed now...wait till you get the first notch on the belt...you better take up smoking or hard drugs instead as they are less addicting:p

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  20. Lung Buster

    Lung Buster Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Congrats on your new bow and good luck!!
     

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