>>357796I enjoy both. One of the obvious advantages is the shorter learning curve. A compound will let people learn and become proficient enough to make an ethical shot in a shorter period of time. This is good for bringing folks to a sport with dwindling numbers. The learning curve with a traditional can be long enough that prospective new hunters might be turned away when learning that it may be a couple of yeas or more of solid practice before they can even approach the sport. This may also be important for people with limited practice time or space. Not everyone is lucky enough to be able to have a back yard where they can regularly practice out to 30 yards or more. Those in apartments may have to go to a range to practice, which may cost $15 a pop. So being able to reduce the learning curve is valuable to them.
Compounds are also good for introducing younger people to the sport and allowing older folks to continue with bows that may be easier on their shoulders or other limitations. They're also great for allowing folks like wounded veterans continue to enjoy a sport they love.
Obviously the other big advantage is being able to hunt for several months whereas many states' rifle seasons are rather short. This is, again, of value to those who may only get to hunt two or three times over, say, four months.
You still also have the challenges of bowhunting in general. You still have to get in close to your target... ideally about 30 yards or less. You still have to think about wind direction for scent control, stealthy movement, more so if you stillhunt or spot-and-stalk.
Overall, many of the challenges are still the same. The only real difference is shot execution.
There's room for both traditionals and compounds... and even crossbows... in bowhunting. I know this is 4chan and all, but to get douchey about what bow someone uses because you don't personally see the point weakens the hunting community in general.
