[Hiram]

in reply to: Feeders / foodplots / supplemental feed!?!?!? #22320

The basic premise of baiting is to draw an animal to a food source in order to either observe it as a possible candidate for harvest or to draw several animals in to attract others. Supplemental food sources may also be the goal. The use of urine, or scents must not be confused with baiting. Scents are attractants and not a food source so baiting is exclusively associated with food. Food should not be confused as baits if it is standing either planted or natural by virtue of it”s roots. Yes, this includes Oak trees, fruit trees and even standing corn or growing or dead food plots standing by its growth, or having fallen by the natural process of growth. OK, here is what some will say,” It”s baiting to grow a food plot”! Unless your state law specifically acknowleges that supplemental food plots are considered bait, they are not. Baits are introduced,not grown as a supplemental which may draw in the game for the same reasons one could introduce it after it has been harvested from growth. Freestanding corn which falls to the ground and eaten by an animal is not baiting, it is a supplemental food source.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Shooting methods #22290

I’m glad to hear that we agree on consistency as the the primary reason we either do, or do not shoot well. Proper form may come in variety of stances and platforms for the particular task at hand (Olympic or Bowhunter) or just the casual shooter. I could surmise that a Bowhunters form could be built in by the same fundamentals (basics) from that of an Olympic archer, but adaptations from a flat ideal and controlled enviroment would have to be made to introduce these fundamentals into the Bowhunters needs in the field.
The use of sights would probably not be a priority for most Bowhunters using traditional equipment. Not to say that sights are bad, just to say that most of us do not want to use them because we know they are not neccessary for accurate shooting on game. Variations as to the basic fundamentals may change according to our needs but, I believe many are “self taught” as you mentioned Steve, and have integrated this into a deeply ingrained system which would be very hard for them to change after doing it their way so long and taking game with their “style of shooting a Bow”. I’m of the opinion that while I know how I think it should be done, and have an attitude that form and aiming methods can be always evolving into more progressive shooting, I also believe that there is no “cut in stone” way of shooting a Traditional Bow. I would say though that if we “Older guys” would have had the materials available that we all have today, we could have been saved a lot of the hours it took us to go through the mistakes of learning what works, and does not work for accurate and attainable skills within a reasonable time period. DVD”S and magazine articles are more available today, than even in the early 90″s when I started getting away from compounds. This forum is a prime example of the wealth of information we have today.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Dave's bull — Ashby performance report #22121

Dave, I hope I keep my buck fever! It’s the best part!:D

[Hiram]

in reply to: Problems with my release again !!!!!! #22087

Yes Steertalker! Pull the string to anchor and do not quit pulling! Hesitate to establish anchor and sight picture but, DO NOT STOP PULLING! If you stop pulling, you will collapse and lose the tension you need to pull through the shot. Back tension should should pull you through the release and your subconsciuos will enable you to just quit holding the string. I had a wise fellow tell me how to quit holding the string upon release and here”s the simple illustration. Grab a paint bucket or bail by your fingers, then just let it drop. It”s that simple. Spend more time establishing your form, and worry less about aiming. If you do it right, the release will just happen!

[Hiram]

in reply to: bow quiver #22079

To quote “two things that do not belong on a bow, sights and quivers” I tend to believe both. I use the GFA type qiuver. I used it before it was availiable. I bought a Delta quiver and bolted on rifle sling swivels and a strap. You can move it around and manuever in the brush.

[Hiram]

in reply to: U.s vs. Stevens #21308

So, it”s a 1st ammendment challenge for the media?

[Hiram]

in reply to: Promoting and protecting #20074

Steve, What orgs are you a member of that support Bowhunting?
What Orgs do you recomend? How can we influence legislative action or lobbiest in our areas? What do you see as the biggest threat to Bowhunting? Anyone?

[Hiram]

in reply to: Help for a rookie!?!?! #17718

Start out legal and stay legal! Read the regs and go by them. Know that the people you hunt with or around are the same. When tempted to do what you should not do, remember that “God is watching” maybe even Fred!:D

[Hiram]

in reply to: Tree Stand and Harness Advise #17206

Lone wolf climber!and a vest type harness that goes around your legs too.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Rain Gear #17203

Hey Todd the book is great ain”t it? Fred has it down on hunting gear. I use the bean boots too. I just do not shoot a Bow like he does, I use the arrow and shoot three under.Wealth of info in his Book!

[Hiram]

in reply to: Rain Gear #16652

Military Goretex Rain jacket with a hood. Just bought a new one Ebay 80 bucks, drawbacks? Noisy. I also use the camo Military Poncho already mentioned, works well.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Conflicting Emotions about gun hunting… #16583

Most of the Gun hunters go on opening day. Most of them do not hunt much after that except on the week end until they get their Deer. The harvest report reflects this in (check stations)Arkansas.The woods are not as full during the weekdays for those who prefer to Bowhunt. No dogs running Deer in Arkansas has been a Blessing also. Most of the WMA”S regulate the amount of hunters on any given day which helps with overcrowding also. Hunter orange even with a Bow during gun season here.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Conservation #16578

Just found out Arkansas has cancelled the Fall Turkey season. Poor Poult hatches last couple of years. Am awaiting the cuasation of this but believe the Monsoon spring rains and flooding have had an impact on nesting and poult survival.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Public land elk-Colorado #16527

Put together a good day pack with enough stuff to cover you for three days. I hunt alone and always tell someone or leave a note on my dash as to where I am. Fire, food,water,shelter navigation, and light. I also roll up a little duct tape on a stick for a broken leg splint and carry at least 20 feet of cord. Extra Bowstring and a cell phone in a ziplock shut off to preserve the battery. LED flashlights over the old bulb type. My whole pack weighs less than 10 pds. even with extra socks and a raincoat. I also carry a large Highway dept orange trash bag and a whistle. Yep, I’m anal about survival in the rockys.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Conservation #16516

I bet a lot of you already pick up beer cans and trash you find in the woods. A small part of being a good steward to the betterment of our outdoor experience next time we pass by the areas we hunt. I always carry a day pack with a small plastic Wal-mart sack for this purpose. A good way to utilise the sack and clean up after slobs. Glass bottles are hard to carry silently so a few extra bags to wrap them in individually works to silence them. I have picked up cans in Colorado that were the old metal kind pierced with the opener.:)

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