What other hobbies do you have besides archery?

Hoyt1945 · 03-02-2010, 06:54 AM

I was just curious what other hobbies, sports and other activities everyone does when they are not doing archery. I have been shooting a bow for 45 years. The first 20 years was total archery. I was gone every weekend shooting field or bowhunter competition. Total archery probably was the cause of my first divorce. Now that I'm older and I hope wiser I have broaden my activites. I still shoot in my yard year round. November thru March I shoot organized indoor archery, the only competitive archery I do.
From April thru Aug, I compete in couples golf tournaments with the wife. We also have a cabin on the lake and fly fish for bass and bream. Mid August I start preparing for bowhunting. I usually hunt till the middle of Nov.--- I hope I get some replies. I would like to know more about my friends on 3dshoots.com

red44 · 03-02-2010, 09:11 AM

At one time I did a little fly tying and fly fishing. Still have most of it, but it's been quite some time since it's been used. Any time fishing is a good time.
I get to 6-8 3ds a year, but shoot at home almost everyday even if just for a couple minutes in the basement when weather is not so friendly. Both compounds and recurves.
With my inlaws and parents getting up there, it seems there's alot of time spent tending to their needs. Always something to fix, build, or move.
Still have one son at home, and one in college, so I take any OT I can get my hands on. I'd say any hobby time I get now is archery.

Daniel Boone · 03-02-2010, 09:15 AM

Was a weightlifter for 20yrs. Got old and bones began to hurt.

Honestly done have any other hobbies other than archery. Im an addict.
DB

hutchies · 03-02-2010, 09:18 AM

Between 50 to 65 hours at work, a wife in college that has homework every night, 3 kids in school, and trying to remodel a house I don't have time for any more hobbies.

longcut36 · 03-02-2010, 09:25 AM

my hobbies are archery. spots,indoor,3D,and hunting. also fishing for smallmouth bass,muskie and trout. and in the winter I do some bowling. started shooting competition in the early 50's. back in the "good old days" shoot and hope you hit somthing. we would shoot two 28 rounds, field and hunter in one day. now days your pushing it to get one round in. got my wife into archery and bow hunting. which probably saved my marriage.

MoSkeeter0311 · 03-02-2010, 10:16 AM

Besides Bowhunting ( which I have to give up for medical reasons. I just had a Double, Caged fusion on my back in OCT.) ( in order of preference) I enjoy Photography. (Nature, Glamour, Portrait). Pistols, (shoot about 300 to 500 rds weekly. And own 13 various pistols. Working with Stain Glass. Volunteer work at the local VA hospital. Member of the local Marine Corps league and do volunteer work with them (funerals, dedications and the disabled). Active member of VFW, American Legion and The Military Order of the Purple Heart in which I do numerous volunteer projects. I am very military orientated and spend as much time as I can "helping out". Sitting back and watching my Grandkids grow. (Putting 2 thru college. One becoming a Nurse and the other working toward "Graphic Arts Design),Aggravating Barmaids at various "Pubs" (I only drink ICE TEA. and basically just keeping myself as active as possible. And I occasionly "Drown a few worms" while trying to act like a fisherman. Once I get everything caught up at home, I plan on buying a RV and see some of this great USA that I love.

Being retired is great........

Bowguy · 03-02-2010, 01:54 PM

Amature Radio, Flying (instructing), handloading for long range target shooting. Still shoot five-six days each week at backyard 3d.

ozzy · 03-02-2010, 05:01 PM

Besides Archery "which is new to me" I love shooting, hunting, fishing and cooking/smoking on my drum smoker.

kbohunt · 03-02-2010, 05:20 PM

Well thats was a huge list..but small now..lol
ive been shooting 3d and hunting since the early 70's i use to shoot alot.
ive had neck surgury twice in the past 2 years and now i shoot atleast 4 tournys a year..depends on how i feel..i still bowhunt and allways will i hope.
I work so much now 2 jobs really..work at a paper bag plant been there 26 years 6 days a week 10-12 hr days and friday and saturday night play in a southern rock n country band..we are allways playing somewhere.been doing that since i was in my early 20's..im 48 now and still rockin my kids say..
i camp and fly fish when i have time or i surf fish with my brothers in florida every year we do a vacation thing...thats about all i have time for these days

kenny

bfisher · 03-02-2010, 06:10 PM

I've varied my interests over the years. I've always been involved in archery, or at least the last 35 years. Then there was camping and fishing.

These days it's still archery. Bowhunting has taken a backseat in my life. My other major hobby is Scuba Diving for which I travel all over the world to enjoy it. Fishing in the late spring and summer still fills a void.

nockbuster · 03-02-2010, 06:41 PM

Hunting,fishing,rifle,reloading,rideing my harley,camping.

Ohioarcher · 03-02-2010, 07:20 PM

Well lets see here...other than archery there is my 2 kids and coaching thier sports teams, avid Harley rider and take a couple long trips with friends every year. Lots of work every week and working around the house. That keeps me busy enough.

hstubblefield · 03-02-2010, 07:41 PM

I ride my four weelers every weekend that I dont shoot during summer

mhugillswat · 03-03-2010, 09:11 PM

i do alot of fishing, rifle hunt and watch the UFC and all MMA at all times. and also ride my 09 HD STREET GLIDE!!!

rdnkgrl_robinhood · 03-03-2010, 10:42 PM

Well other than archery... Let's see, I am a photographer and graphic artist. I also enjoy making quilts and other kinds of sewing. I like hiking/walking. I don't know if you want to call it a hobby but I like to volunteer at a home recycling center.
I like to do just about anything creative. Making stuff and what not.
And my new favorite hobby is riding around on my brand spanking new 2010 Harley Softail Deluxe. It is an awesome ride! Love it!

hunter2678 · 03-04-2010, 06:55 AM

Motorcycles for me......

I'll be buying a new Street Glide in the next 2 months if everything continues as planned.

Wish I could find a cheaper set of hobbies though....

Gator eye · 03-04-2010, 08:30 AM

Fishing

rdnkgrl_robinhood · 03-04-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by hunter2678

Motorcycles for me......

I'll be buying a new Street Glide in the next 2 months if everything continues as planned.

Wish I could find a cheaper set of hobbies though....

Yeah, but you know you love it!!

XQuest · 03-04-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Daniel Boone

Was a weightlifter for 20yrs. Got old and bones began to hurt.

Honestly done have any other hobbies other than archery. Im an addict.
DB

I think your second hobby is taking and posting all those pictures and we all appreciate you doing that.

Don't you agree?

Carpshooter · 03-04-2010, 06:14 PM

I have the following hobbies , cycling,gun deer hunting ,pheasant hunting ,yote hunting ,following the eight grandkids and being on my computer !

Archery I shoot spots ,3D,deer and bowfish !

Hoyt1945 · 03-05-2010, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by XQuest

I think your second hobby is taking and posting all those pictures and we all appreciate you doing that.

Don't you agree?

XQuest, what do you do besides archery. I know one of your main chores is trying to keep old Dan lined out.

upnorth · 03-05-2010, 08:43 AM

with the way hunting went up here last year .with over 90 days in the stand i think newest hobby is bird watching .

bwiz · 03-05-2010, 01:17 PM

Other than archery related pursuits, I thoroughly enjoy scuba diving. I have been diving since 2002. Fishing for anything that swims is in there too.

bowhntr39 · 03-05-2010, 04:35 PM

Archery, Archery, Archery!!!! Lol

Metrodix · 03-06-2010, 03:43 AM

Hm, singing!

You will find my last CD under:
www.metrodix.de

Everybody can download the tracks for free!!

Oh, by the way, dont be surprised about that web site.
Is doesn't go up and down like all other sites...
It goes from left to the right...

Did I mention that web site building is the next hobby?

Daniel Boone · 03-06-2010, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metrodix

Hm, singing!

You will find my last CD under:
www.metrodix.de

Everybody can download the tracks for free!!

Oh, by the way, dont be surprised about that web site.
Is doesn't go up and down like all other sites...
It goes from left to the right...

Did I mention that web site building is the next hobby?

Should have found a Karokee bar in Columbus. I could see your other talents. Welcome to 3dshoots.com.
Hope all well in Germany. Was fun meeting a greeting in Columbus. Your going have to supply me with a link to this singing. Surely you got a youtube link.
DB

Daniel Boone · 03-06-2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoyt1945

I really enjoyed the music. Just curious, where do you live?

Germany, spent some time with him at the motel in Columbus at the ATA show. He sure didnt like how hard it was to find beer in the US. He called a taxi and had it delivered to the motel. Germany its sold every where.
DB

Hoyt1945 · 03-06-2010, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metrodix

Hm, singing!

You will find my last CD under:
www.metrodix.de

Everybody can download the tracks for free!!

Oh, by the way, dont be surprised about that web site.
Is doesn't go up and down like all other sites...
It goes from left to the right...

Did I mention that web site building is the next hobby?

Really enjoyed the music.

a41120 · 03-06-2010, 12:36 PM

Well i like to play my accordion. Which i started to learn about 8 years ago. I also enjoy fishing in the local area here in Vermont plus deer hunt with a rifle. I have yet to get a deer with a bow but hopefully next year it will all come together for me and i'll post it here. I work for a small town so some years i have to work plowing snow during some of the seasons but try to get in as much time in the woods as i can. Since i got my bowtech tomkat last year i have been doing alot of shooting in my driveway up to 50 yds out so that has also been fun to do at least 3 times a week depending on the weather