Hunting with Mike

This is my oldest granddaughter Nadia and her brother Keegan (Bubbie) shooting in my backyard. Both of them really like to shoot this little Bear bow that I bought 30 years ago for my oldest daughter. I have five (5) daughters, and they all used to go to the archery range with me. Some shot in leagues, and all of them would shoot the various archery tournaments around Monroe. Each of the girls won many medals and trophies when they were younger, but they always got the biggest “kick” out of beating the “boys!”

Mindy (The mother of Nadia and Keegan) was probably the best of all my girls. She once set a record at Monroe Rod and Gun Club for her division which included the boys. She shot this same bow, as did the other girls, that Nadia is using in this picture. I paid around $55.00 for it new, but what a great investment it turned out to be! Years and years of family enjoyment and memories are associated with this little compound. We used to spend hours shooting in the basement during the cold winter months. There isn’t much out there, on the market, that can deliver that kind of return for the money. I even let a couple nieces and nephews use it once my kids got involved in other sports.

I just wish I could have my grandkids around more often, so I could teach them, like I taught their mothers. If you have children or grandkids, that are at least 5-years old, archery is a very rewarding sport to channel there energies toward. Oh, by the way, we had a little contest to see who could shoot the arrow the farthest, and Nadia was the champion. She must be a chip-off-her mothers block!

Has anyone got a deer yet?

Mike

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