I purposely stayed out of the conversation about this on a different thread, but since both T.J. and Don are out hunting, I feel it needs to be addressed.

Occasionally, something slips through the cracks that we later regret. This is one of those times. 😳

Mea culpa!

Occasionally the Conrads and their partners in this venture shine very brightly. Well, actually pretty much all the time, including when they own up to being mere mortals. 😀

I do not advocate portraying hunting this way and neither does TJ or anyone else on the staff. This was a mistake. I am sorry it happened and we will certainly take pains to insure it does not happen again. Don

Can I say, as discussed in the other thread, that despite what was a regrettable photo, I thought the article was a stand out that I really enjoyed. Last week the Sep/Oct edition of the Australian Bowhunters Association magazine was delivered to my door and I reckon Matt Grode’s piece was the best article of the two magazines. A great first hit out.

I hope he continues to contribute. We have a saying in my line of work, Everyone treads on their (man parts).

Thanks to you all for putting together such a great mag 😉

You know, I went back and looked at this photo in light of the criticism. While I agree with that criticism in principle, I just didn’t find the shot terribly bothersome. The hunter looks quiet and contemplative, a guy who has just done a great job on a challenging animal and is about to face a whole lot of work getting it out of the woods–pretty much the opposite of the “look at me” that none of us likes. And while I hate to make excuses, this was just a darn good story that happened to have limited photo support. Nonetheless, point taken and we’ll be careful in the future. Don