Proficiency testing

[Bow Walker]

Well said greybark...........I wonder if Whitetail - who is a C.O.R.E. examiner has any input into this topic?

I suspect that in not too many more years there will be a program to educate and test prospective archer/hunters.

[Ken the Kanuck]

This topic reminds me of a picture which was circulating a couple of months ago which show a deer with an arrow through it's muzzle.

When pictures like that are taken it does more harm to us than a million words. maybe if the bow hunter who let that arrow go had to demostrate an understanding of the basics of hunting before he was allowed to hunt we wouldn't have some of the difficulties we do?

KTK

[ruger#1]

ive seen a couple of deer with arrows hanging out of them.talked to a co he said shoot it and leave it there. as far as im concerned every body shuold take the test. i went hunting with a guy from my last job. he shot at a 12x12 peice of wood at 25 yrds, hit it in the top right hand corner and told me it is good for 100 yrds. i explained that that wouldnt hit the target at 100yrds and told me i was stupid. last time i hunted with him. i wonder if hes shot any thing yet.

[greybark]

Hey Ken The Kanuck , That was not a "bowhunter" that arrowed that deer . That was some IDIOT who happened to have a bow.

REMEMBER -- Keep Your Fingertab On --

[greybark]

Hey mcrae555 , We can thank one of the TBBC Directors in reg 4 for the new bowhunting opportunities . "M" lobbied for 8 years for this and was very aware of the effect that Wannabe bowhunters would have on the bowhunting community. The trail is littered with newbys who give up when on their first bowhunting trip they realize what 30 yards looks like when standing in the great outdoors . To those who are full of enthusiasm for this archery venture and take the time and effort to become proficient and know their limitations good luck to you .

REMEMBER -- Keep Your Fingertab On --

[Ken the Kanuck]

Hey Ken The Kanuck , That was not a "bowhunter" that arrowed that deer . That was some IDIOT who happened to have a bow.

REMEMBER -- Keep Your Fingertab On --

Yes, you are right, sorry that was stupid on my part, unfortunately I'm not the only one who will make that mistake.


KTK

[Walksalot]

Hey Ken The Kanuck , That was not a "bowhunter" that arrowed that deer . That was some IDIOT who happened to have a bow.

REMEMBER -- Keep Your Fingertab On --

Grevbark, might proficiency testing weed these IDIOTS out?

Mind you, if the archer felt he or she was good enough to take a head shot then that archer would probably have no problem with a proficiency test. Maybe an IQ test would be the order of the day for this archer.
Parents were first cousins maybe?