NEW FACES OF DEER CAMP

What do a taco-truck owner, an attorney, and a musician have in common? They’re all urban “adult-onset” hunters, today’s blue-chip prospects in the world of hunter recruitment. Put beginners together with experienced hunters and it takes a little time before everyone speaks the same language. But on a mentored bowhunt designed to bring a diverse group of fledgling hunters into the fold, Shotguns Editor Phil Bourjaily got a window into the sport’s future and the success of new recruitment models.