This past deer hunting season I set out to prove something to myself.That was to prove I didn't need all the latest high dollar gear and such in order to be successful.On my back I wore old Tree Bark and original Advantage camo.I wore an old pair of leather work boots. Without the use of any scentlock or scent destroyer.When it rained and snowed I only used an old military poncho of my fathers.My weapons were a 14 year old Martin Chetah and a 10 year old original BowTech BK2.I used only aluminum arrows fletched w/feathers and old Bear 2 blade broadheads.I hunted from the ground only,spot and stalk w/out the use of a ground blind,just what nature provided me with.I ended up harvesting a total of 9 deer,3 were bucks and the rest does. 7 in Tennessee and 2 in Ohio.No monsters one was a good 18" wide 7pt. Every shot was a complete passthrough at 30 yards or less.I used my grandfathers old western fixed blade knife to field dress each of the deer.I used a piece of rope to grag each deer out to my truck w/out the use of a 4wheeler or friends.I processed each deer myself w/the same Western knife,a hand saw,and a hacksaw.
          Needless to say I had the best time and harvested more deer in a single year than I have in the past 5 years.To me hunting of any kind is not a "Industry".It is a sport and a way of life handed down from generation to generation by our Family and Friends.I admitt I am guilty of being caught up todays standards.But they are not necessary.
         This 2009-2010 hunting season I Challenge each and everyone of you to go out and hunt like it was when you were kids coming up.Put down the modern stuff and go back and live the past,Just for one season.I promise you, you want regret it.While you are out hunting try to keep thinking of the memories from the past.I can about Guarantee you those Memories will put a Smile on your Face.
            &nb sp;                         &nb sp; Let's try to keep the past alive!!!
            &nb sp;                         &nb sp;                         &nb sp;                 Tracy aka BOWHUNTER67