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in reply to: Lion Poacher? #33890
Good responses by all.
I should probably be clear about what I said in my original post.
Trophy hunting and wasting meat is trash.
Some trophy hunting may be legit and I understand it’s not always unethical, though it’s not for me.
Simply paying a ton of money for a guide to put you on an animal for the purpose of killing it (and not doing much else with it besides mounting its head) isn’t ok with me. I know some hunters are cool with that. I’m not one of them.
In my heart, it just doesn’t feel right.
Legality doesn’t necessarily make things kosher for me.
Luring an animal out of a preserve where it cannot be legally harvested by dragging bait behind a vehicle is despicable.
Even if you forget about the violator’s past transgressions this situation is pretty foul.
I’m willing to give anyone the benefit of the doubt. Especially, since the current times require us to take greater caution when listening to anything in the news.
Hunting ethics are important. We have to be unwavering in those ethics.
It’s good to see that despite some disagreements, everyone on this forum can be civil and respect one another’s opinions and views. That’s somewhat rare these days.
in reply to: Lion Poacher? #56100I’m completely disgusted by this. This wasn’t hunting. It was poaching. This dentist has a history of trophy hunting and it sounds like some of these exploits were questionable in their legality.
Permits? What permits make this legit? Zimbabwean permits? Let’s be real, here.
And this guy also paid like $40k to shoot a trophy elk on a managed preserve. Not to mention the fine and probation he received for lying about where he shot a bear. He doesn’t exactly have an ethical history.
This gives Americans and hunters a bad image. And it’s a shame but that image is important.
I think trophy hunting is absolute trash. That’s my opinion and I’m sure others have their own opinions.
But this, to me, is a serious violation of ethical hunting.
in reply to: Kanati Solo Quiver #23447Beautiful simplicity. I think I need one of these.
in reply to: string slap #20553You’ve been given great advice above already but I’ll add some more.
I used to have a string slap problem. It stemmed from gripping the bow handle. Anticipating the shot and gripping with my fingers upon release caused the bow to rotate slightly, resulting in the string slap.
I corrected this by simply not gripping the handle.
The handle is held in place by tension. The fingers are loose and catch the bow on release.
Wow. I’ll think about doing that as well. It’s too bad they don’t have a payment plan for the gold membership.
That Kimber chambered in .45 would be pretty awesome.
in reply to: Need Encouragement #13434I’m just as new to this, maybe even more new.
I’ve also been very busy and stressed with work and a new home purchase. I have definitely not had nearly enough practice to be happy, but then again I probably never will.
I went out hunting with my bow twice last weekend for the first time ever.
After that second day I knew I was hooked. I hadn’t even shot a deer. I had only seen one, and it was so far away there wasn’t a chance for pursuit.
Archery doesn’t have to be a means to an end. I was perfectly happy learning how to hunt by playing the wind, reading the terrain, scouting, and following tracks.
A deer would obviously be a huge plus. And I’m absolutely going to keep trying. But this hunting season will not have been wasted at all if I don’t get a deer.
Finding an excuse to hike around in the outdoors has made me happy enough.
I realize this isn’t the case for everyone.
If you feel you are still lacking in shot confidence maybe you would benefit from a few instructional sessions.
in reply to: How's the hunting? #9739This weekend was the first time I went out with my bow…ever.
I’m new to archery and even newer to bowhunting.
Mazonia/Braidwood State Fish and Wildlife Area is just minutes from my house and as far as I can tell, is going to be a great place to hunt (or at least learn how to hunt).
I went out the last couple days. The first day all I saw was tracks and a scraped tree. After relying too much on Google Maps I found myself in some very unfriendly terrain. I ended up turning back after lots of frustration but had to walk in front of two ground blinds again to get back. I really didn’t want to have to do that.
The second day I really got out there and played the wind and terrain. I was more patient and scouted some good locations on my walk back.
I saw one deer about 100 meters from my location but there was no hope of tracking due to rocky terrain and the time it would take to get on his/her trail. I spent the majority of my time hunched in a little area just off a trail right next to a clay opening with lots of traffic. I had good concealment and the wind was on my face but nothing came walking by.
The area is dense and is going to offer a challenge to me, the un-experienced bowhunter.
Even though I haven’t gotten anything (yet) I can’t stop thinking about getting back out there again. So, I must be doing something right.
Good luck to all.
in reply to: I think I have found my bow/arrow combo #50782Thanks for the replies.
I’ve actually bought a small broadhead target. It was about $45 and feel like it will probably be worth it.
Although, that box with the magazines and tape sounds pretty awesome.
I’ve also found a better arrow setup than what I was using.
I’ve since switched to a 29″ Beman ICS BowHunter arrow in 500 spine with 145 grains up front.
These are arrows that I got for my fiance for use with her bow.
I’ve got several types of arrows ranging from 28″-uncut, 400-500 spine, and a range of points.
The one I’m currently using seems to fly even better for me than the uncut 400 spined arrow I was using before this.
The only downfall is that the fletching is pink with a purple odd feather.
It’s not the manliest looking arrow but it’s not likely to get lost in the woods.
I’ve also recently bought some 145 grain broadheads. They are Steelforce titanium two-blade single-beveled. I know nothing about broadheads. These are my first. They have good reviews though.
in reply to: I think I have found my bow/arrow combo #41322Thanks ausjim.
How does one usually practice with broadheads? Bales of hay?
I don’t think my Hurricane target bag will hold up very well.
Or is the difference in flight and performance really that different from field points?
I would imagine there is a noticeable difference and that practice with broadheads would be necessary.
in reply to: The Hunt For The Correct Arrow #14193Thanks for the great advice. Some of the best I’ve been given so far.
in reply to: 2014 Hunting #14124Thanks. And good luck to you, too.
This year will be my first archery hunt. It will be my first hunt ever with the exception of last year’s dove/pheasant, and rabbit hunts.
Today was the first time in a long time that I took out the bow and starting practicing again. I got a new home last April after being on a three month layoff so I have been very busy. Every time I turn around I have something else that needs to be done.
However, I need to accept the fact that I will never be ready for a hunt until I am well practiced and hitting consistently.
I’ll just have to make time and put some other stuff off for a while.
I wasn’t doing too bad today. I probably wasn’t any further than 15-20 yards from the target. I was hitting relatively close to where I wanted to hit.
Mostly, I just need to get my form and consistency down. I was doing very well for a while over the winter but I had the time then. Now, I really am far from being where I need to be.
in reply to: 2014 Hunting #10842I just sent off my permit application. It’ll be my first deer hunt.
Dove starts September 1.
in reply to: The "Form" Thread #63409Excellent thread. Thanks for starting it up.
As I get more practice I will most likely be putting a video on here myself. I’m too out of practice at the moment to bring on criticism that could probably be avoided with a little time behind the bow.
Thanks for all the great advice already. I’ve learned a lot by just reading several of the other’s critiques.
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