First Modern Woman in Missouri to kill a Deer- With an Atlatl!

[Stanyon]

Of course there are a lot more important things going on in the world but I found this interesting mainly because I have a strong interest in old weapons and I can't think of anytime I have ever read a headline where an atlatl was mentioned much less someone killing a deer with one. I sometimes hunt with a primitive self bow myself but it almost seems like cheating compared to the skill I imagine it would take to master one of these things and be capable of "making meat" with it. I don't understand the sexist comments toward her but I guess there always has to be a few jerks around, probably from the jealous who can't throw their spears around very well. It doesn't mention it in this article but she did have to track it for a couple of days after it bolted, apparently a neighbour found it while horseback riding and found that coyotes had gotten to some of it- it happens sometimes even with modern rifles. Overall it seems she has found throwing an atlatl to be a very rewarding hobby and the skill and concentration (a form of meditation?) it demands has helped her in her personal life, so good for her.
Atlatl deer hunting: Missouri woman makes history with ancient weapon | The Kansas City Star

 

[SabahTheLoner]

For those who want to pronounce Atlatl correctly; atlatl pronunciation: How to pronounce atlatl in Nahuatl

 

[Revoltingest]

Advice for the hunter...
Ignore those that'll prattle
about your atlatl.

 

[Kemosloby]

Headline news. Woman kills deer while holding stick.

 

[sun rise]

For the lazy among us

 

[David1967]

Of course there are a lot more important things going on in the world but I found this interesting mainly because I have a strong interest in old weapons and I can't think of anytime I have ever read a headline where an atlatl was mentioned much less someone killing a deer with one. I sometimes hunt with a primitive self bow myself but it almost seems like cheating compared to the skill I imagine it would take to master one of these things and be capable of "making meat" with it. I don't understand the sexist comments toward her but I guess there always has to be a few jerks around, probably from the jealous who can't throw their spears around very well. It doesn't mention it in this article but she did have to track it for a couple of days after it bolted, apparently a neighbour found it while horseback riding and found that coyotes had gotten to some of it- it happens sometimes even with modern rifles. Overall it seems she has found throwing an atlatl to be a very rewarding hobby and the skill and concentration (a form of meditation?) it demands has helped her in her personal life, so good for her.
Atlatl deer hunting: Missouri woman makes history with ancient weapon | The Kansas City Star

Is it legal to hunt deer with that?

 

[Revoltingest]

For the lazy among us

She's less attractive than I expected.

 

[Stanyon]

Is it legal to hunt deer with that?

Yes and I got my articles confused, this one covered some things that another didn't which is the one I thought I posted.

 

[cataway]

I talked to a guy that said he killed a deer with one in Michigan .he said it was 100yds away. and its not legal in michigan

 

[DavidFirth]

She's less attractive than I expected.

This is much better

 

[Revoltingest]

This is much better

If I had to be killed by an atlatl hurled spear, it should be by her.

 

[DavidFirth]

If I had to be killed by an atlatl hurled spear, it should be by her.

Somehow a spear and that girl lead to some truly sinful thoughts.