I’ve put down my Predator recurve and picked up the Darton Compound.

Since last April that recurve has been part of my weekly routine. I started shooting it in preparation for turkey season. After lots of practice, and a few misses I was able to connect on a nice bird.

Recurve Turkey

Next, I turned my attention to bear hunting. My goal was to take a nice boar with the Predator. I had a close encounter with this big guy, but he didn’t give me a shot.

My quest to take a big game animal with a recurve wasn’t over yet though. I started the Michigan bow season with the Predator in hand and a big doe on my mind. Though I saw lots of animals…again I couldn’t get it done.

Now, I’m heading down to Ohio to hunt with my friend Bill Pyles of Ohio Bowhunting Outfitters. Bill really wants me to take a big buck. He knows that would makes a good show for me, and promote his business on a national television show. He doesn’t want me to bring a recurve though.

My guy in Kansas…Ed Barton of B and C Kansas Hunts wants me to shoot a compound too.

I’m happy to do that, especially since I’ve recently partnered with the good folks at Darton Archery here in Michigan. It’s been a while since I’ve worked with Darton and I’m very excited to be with them again.

I’m hoping to use my Pro 2500 to take another nice buck like this one from a past Ohio hunt.

Avery Ohio Buck

The transition back to a a compound bow has been pretty smooth. That 2500 is fast, quiet and very shootable. I’m only drawing 58 pounds but the bow is fast enough to use one pin out to 30 yards. I’ve never been able to do that with other bows before.

I’m very excited to head to Ohio in a couple of days. Bill has sent lots of trailcam pictures and I know there are good bucks in the area. I also know I’ll be shooting a great bow that I have a lot of confidence in.

Big bucks, a great bow and plenty of confidence…..that could make for a very good hunt.