[BuckyT]

in reply to: Boots? #39747

eidsvolling wrote: [quote=BuckyT]Are the LL Bean Boots made in China??

“Each pair is still handstitched and checked for quality right here in Maine.” Men’s Maine Hunting Shoes®, 10″

That is worth purchasing them right there!

[BuckyT]

in reply to: Boots? #39563

Are the LL Bean Boots made in China??

[BuckyT]

in reply to: About to give up. #39539

Here’s some advice from a newbie like you!

These fellas on here have more experience than I can ever fathom having!

But..

I’ve become quite comfortable shooting my recurve.

This is my 2nd year of trad shooting/hunting.

I got off to a rocky start in the hunting arena… 0 for 3 last season… Two misses and a wounded deer not found….

Target shooting isn’t a problem for me.

This season, I’ve shot my recurve once and killed my first big game animal with my recurve. A 6pt buck here in my home state of Ga.

I also shoot my compound as well. I’ve been bowhunting for 21yrs. I killed my 2nd deer with a compound. So I’ve pretty much started out shooting deer with a bow and arrow.

I’ve killed a 8pt with my compound this year too.

Now with all that said, I was trying to lay out some ground work coming from a newbie to trad and from someone who hunts and shoots both types of bows.

As others have said, there are huge differences in shooting well with each type of bow.

First and foremost: When you pick up your trad bow, take everything you know about shooting your compound and throw it away..

You have to be completely and utterly focused on your traditional gear to shoot it well.

I’ve found the biggest key for me to hit the target consistently from 20yds and closer is to be completely focused.

You have to draw and anchor in exactly the same place every time to start. Then the release. I shoot split finger.

I focus on my spot, draw, and when my fingers cram into the corner of my mouth, I let it go. If I do it right, the arrow goes where I want it to go. I actually hold for maybe a second, but that’s me. I’m close to being a snap shooter.

I think if I were you, I would get 5yds away from the target and practice on my form. Draw, anchor, release.

Don’t worry about hitting the bullseye. Simply draw, anchor, release.

Once you feel good about your draw, anchor, and release, back it up to 10yds and repeat the procedure.

If you get frustrated, pack it up, and come back out fresh and mentally cleansed..

Frustration leads to bad habits in any form of shooting!!

Once you feel confident with your draw, anchor, and release, then the fun starts.

Stump shooting is awesome! Pic out something on the ground and let it fly!! Aim small miss small is an old saying, but soooooo true!!!! If you have to shoot a target, focus on the bullseye or any other spot on your target.

Pic your spot and go with it. Focus, focus, focus!!

Once you figure it out, it will become “instinct”. You’ll simply do it and won’t think about it. The only time you will think about it is when you miss or start shooting poorly. In those cases, you’ll find you’re tired, short drawing, not anchoring in the right place, etc..

I’m no “expert”, but I have found confidence in shooting my trad gear. I shoot my recurve 10x more than I shoot my compound now.. It’s simply much more enjoyable to shoot!!

I’m saying all this assuming your trad gear is properly tuned and you believe the problem lies with “you” not the “equipment”.

Don’t quit!!! Once you figure it out, you’ll never put your trad bows down!!!

Good Luck!

[BuckyT]

in reply to: Hipsters who hunt #39505

I really can’t stand the “thugs”, “combat”, or any other violent terms used in conjunction with “Hunting”…

Really gets me PO’d………………….

The face paint designs and stupid side burns trimmed into lightning bolts or whatever is pretty retarted as well….

There is nothing violent about hunting…. It’s nothing like that…

It’ romantic, passionate, adrenaline, respectful, peaceful, deep, problem solving, quiet, and down right fantastic!!

I’ve been pondering the idea of a garden myself. If you saw my backyard Joe, you’d punch me in the face for not having one…:D It’s ideal!

And again, glad the hunting population is growing and becoming more diverse!

[BuckyT]

in reply to: Brace Height #39489

I can get away with a brace height of 7″ on my Beowulf Recurve. Anything less, and problems arise..

It actually shoots very well at that brace height.

I’m only in my 2nd year of trad shooting, but learning the in’s and out’s of tuning has been very fun!

[BuckyT]

in reply to: Hipsters who hunt #39461

Liberals and Hunting in the same sentence is a bit odd…

😀

Nice to see! I guess these liberals aren’t for gun control for obvious reasons too.:D

I don’t watch any hunting shows that much anymore. Teaching and woodsmanship are things of the past on T.V… It’s all about making $$.

But… being self employed I understand how it works, and in a way understand the way the gears are turning so to speak..

And…….I also have a deep love for nature, the woods, and hunting and feel ya Joe on the industrialization of hunting…………

It leaves a sour taste in my mouth.. only for the fact that it’s all about shooting, score of the buck, and “pimping” a product…

If some of these guys and gals would take some time to show some honest woodsmanship and teaching segments, I wouldn’t knock them as bad. Problem is, I don’t think more than half of them could hunt if they didn’t have an outfitter doing all the work for them.

My .02

[BuckyT]

in reply to: More Blackbeard Island Pics #39442

LOL!

I didn’t disregard it..:D

[BuckyT]

in reply to: Blackbeard Bound! #39438

I did already………

😀

[BuckyT]

in reply to: Blackbeard Bound! #39398

The Wassaw island hunt does look tempting!

I’ll probably end up buying a flintlock as well. Your gun was very fun to shoot and very accurate too. At least for me, it’s very accurate.:D

Don’t let that big tom fall or leap out of the tree on top of you..:D I don’t know if I could handle your constant complaints about the deep gashes inflicted upon you…:D:D

Try to keep the “Buckmaster” alive on that trip.:D

I’ll try to get some photos up here soon.

[BuckyT]

in reply to: Blackbeard Bound! #38505

It was a fantastic trip Sean!!

I only saw one boar and he ran through my narrow opening too quickly to get a shot Joe…

I absolutely fell in love with that place! I should kick myself for being a Georgia native, and not exploring my own state’s national treasures……………..

I plan on going back every year I can from here on out.

Had a great time sharing camp with y’all Sean!!

Best hunt of the year by far for me this season!!

Congrats again on your deer!

Like I said before, you’ve become quite the trad hunter, and I’m envious of your abilities in the field.:wink:

[BuckyT]

in reply to: What's your broadhead and draw weight? #15643

56# @ 28″ Magnus 2 125gr. I have 100gr brass inserts in my arrows as well.

Performed well on my only big game kill at moment. Whitetail.

[BuckyT]

in reply to: The Howatt Takes Another! #15638

Congrats on another fine kill brother!

Those Simmons Tree Sharks are flat devastating!!

[BuckyT]

in reply to: …been a long time comin' #9799

Congrats on a fine doe!!

She’s beautiful!!

Great Shot too!

[BuckyT]

in reply to: Pineywoods longbow doe #9789

Congrats again Feather!!

Perfect Shot!!

[BuckyT]

in reply to: how many arrows for hunting? #62583

I carry 5. All tipped with broadheads.

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