'Hunting is not about killing. It's about everything that leads up to, and after, the harvest of an animal,' says Michael Tucker, Game Warden’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
BROC STORY: Appreciation and understanding of various weapon systems are a part of Marine culture. Typically, the M16 or the M240 are the first to come to mind. However, there is a more traditional weapon system being utilized by Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton personnel, and it has fostered a culture of its own…
“Hunting is not about killing. It’s about everything that leads up to, and after, the harvest of an animal,” stated Michael Tucker, chief game warden, Game Warden’s Office, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton…
Any day that training areas are not in use by the military, archers may participate in bowhunting. Archers simply need to contact the Game Warden’s Office for this information and to be cleared for the hunt. The base supports archers by providing this information on weekly basis…
Many on-base archers rely on these ranges to become better hunters. With the added difficulties that come with archery hunting, archers dedicate their time to become as proficient as possible with their preferred archery method. These on-base archery ranges serve as community centers where all types of archers can come together and share knowledge on all aspects of the archery tradition…
The legacy left behind by ancient archers is sustained by those who participate in it. Whether archery is practiced as a means for hunting or for the joy of the sport itself, the pursuit of mastering these ancient methods drives a culture that has bonded Marines for years. SOURCE…
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