[Hiram]

in reply to: Ground Hunting Tips #32009

Yep I bought a blind and carried out once. No more! Sold it the next day. I’m tiring of the the tree stand thing also. The work spent and the logistics all add up to a lot of time scouting and hunting. I like to look at a topo and plot a course based on the wind and travel routes. Walk and sit, take my time, and use my Binos to see ahead before I move. I try to choose a large tree to stop behind. If I sit, I clear a standing spot for my feet. I try to stay above if possible. and always out of the line of sight. I limit movements while sitting and always have an arrow loose from the quiver. I keep my face covered and have silenced my Bow from tings and clicks. Pick a Day Pack that has silent straps when moving my shoulders. When the leaves fall and turn to Corn flakes, I walk to a single destination and set-up for the hunt in a blind described by Dave. I build mine a little higher though. These whitetails are really wary. I practice shooting from my knees alot.

[Hiram]

in reply to: 4 wheelers, Dave Peterson #31866

Good luck! 😀

[Hiram]

in reply to: To Close One Eye Or Not #30761

Both eyes Patrick because if I close one, I can’t see as well LOL! Depth perception and focus are much better as you already know. What aiming method are you using? Shooting three under or split? Do you use the arrow? All these things are enhanced by keeping both eyes open. I shoot three under and use the arrow as my sight. I stringwalk to 30 yds and start facewalking at 40 yds. Course I have it figured out on arrow length etc. what works for my method. Deadly way to shoot. I hold a second or two at anchor to aim and focus on the target seeing my arrow in my peripheral vision.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Broadhead Problems #30725

The reason for tuning a tad weak? Well fletching acts to stiffen the arrow up a little so after Bare shafts show a little weak they usually fly right with fletched arrows. You can cheat this a little by wrapping the back of your bare shaft with electricians tape.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Deer hunting REALLY small land tracts? #30712

You get by with a little more in the urban areas. Deer are used to domestic noise and smells.

[Hiram]

in reply to: What do you like best about Bowhunting? #30710

The things that I see, hear and smell. The Quiet time, and the drifting off into clear thinking. I like to fall asleep in the woods and wake up with long hair and a beard.:D

[Hiram]

in reply to: Feeders / foodplots / supplemental feed!?!?!? #30316

Hey Greatree your a great young man! Wish I would have had a son like you. I really respect Don Thomas! He is an Ambassador of Bowhunters and has accomplished much in his life to help people. I have to pretty much Bow to him like a Sensai even in a post here on the forum. David Peterson and TJ and Larry have the same status of respect and should be recognized as such. We are fortunate that they participate here on the forum. I feel honored to talk to them in post form. Maybe some day Greatree, we will meet them all personally. Remember that: in any discussion friendship is more important than disagreement. We can continue to debate any topic with that premise in mind. In other words, we can talk about anything without having a “falling out” over it. That is exactly why “us Bowhunters” get along so well! Blessings

[Hiram]

in reply to: Feeders / foodplots / supplemental feed!?!?!? #30303

Thanks for the post Pagosa. I’ve been up there many times in your area to hunt. I have guys want me to go with them but I always hunt by myself. I wish The muzzleloading season was not so popular up there. They spend the 500 for a tag and want to have a better chance to kill. I have always Bowhunted on my trips to Colorado. I have killed a few (3) with a Bow and packed them all out by myself. I did not hunt this year because my wife got sick while we were there. I enjoy her presence with me and am honored that my wife wants to spend time with me on vacation but, she may have to stay home next year lol. I want to hunt. I used to be tough and in good shape. I would walk 10-15 a day up there looking for Elk. I have had a couple run ins with Bears but nothing serious. Looking forward to next year. Judd Cooney used to write a few articles in Bowhunting mags and lived in Pagosa Springs. I think he also did some guide work.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Feeders / foodplots / supplemental feed!?!?!? #29331

Hey Pagosa did you get an Elk? I was in your area not long ago. I respect everybody until they show me different. Bet your a stand up guy. I may disagree but respect everyones opinion.:)Is Judd Cooney still alive?

[Hiram]

in reply to: Feeders / foodplots / supplemental feed!?!?!? #29197

My state G&F agency plants food plots. Doe anyone else know theirs does? I submit that food plots are not specifically used for baiting. Food plots balance the diet when mast crops are lacking due to early frosts etc. Education is key to these subjects and I believe the biologists at the G&F agencies know this. Wild Turkey benefit a lot from the supplementals also.

[Hiram]

in reply to: The Good, The Bad, and The Really, REALLY UGLY. #27777

Steve I cannot imagine that! If I had to contend with such circumstances I would not hunt. If I did hunt under those circumstances I would end up in jail for sure. I would carry a cell phone and digital camera and call the Sheriff every time I had an encounter. I would also take pictures of everything every time. I would document on paper every time and demand a report be made by the Sheriff’s dept and Game and Fish. I would see if Indiana has a hunter protection law and go see the DA or Prosecutor in your county. I would offer to complete an affidavit on each occasion along with photo documentation of any vehicles I had seen in the area with a Vehicle license snapshot of each. I would let someone know where I was and hunt with a reliable partner. Actually I would move!

[Hiram]

in reply to: Feeders / foodplots / supplemental feed!?!?!? #27485

We all do certainly respect Dons opinion!:)

[Hiram]

in reply to: New To Traditional-Bow Advice #26749

Hey Prewar maybe your compound was too long. When you start shooting a tradbow you will probably anchor with your finger and hand on your face. This will cause you to need a bow weight at that distance. Draw length is measured to the throat of the bow plus inch an 3/4 technically speaking. I just measure to the back of the bow while drawn to my anchor point (front of riser where the arrow is drawn to) and use that as my draw length on that particular bow. May I suggest that you go to a knowlegable source like a traditional archery shop or trad club in your area and get some help from someone on establishing your draw length before you buy a bow. This will clear up several questions and get you on the right track.

[Hiram]

in reply to: 2008 Study Update just posted #26003

Thank you Dave! I’m Honored, and in the best company! I will do exactly as you recommended.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Bug Spray Conundrum #25996

Thanks TJ! Very useful info. What make are those great looking D longbows I’ve seen you and Larry with in pictures? Great looking Bows. I must have one.

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