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in reply to: The ugliest moccasins ever! #60813
Mocasins (or mukluks, for my frigid dogs) are my hunting wear of choice, even on the rocks of the Canadian Shield. Mine leak a bit at the seems, but a good oiling has made them remarkably dry. And while a far cry from mountaineering boots, a crepe rubber sole certainly helps with the grip issue. With a few layers of wool socks, nothing is warmer!
in reply to: The before and after of the Super Kodiak #56517😯 You sure took the burkha off of that pretty lady!:shock:
in reply to: Please introduce yourselves, I'll start #55567Greetings All!
To start with, God is deffinately good, & Jesus is Lord! (John 3:16! It’s not a verse about football. It’s about God’s love for us.)
I’m 30, married 11 years now with 3 great kids (7, shoots with me, 4, just getting started, & 3) & 1 on the way. I’m both blessed & cursed to live in the middle of a city of some 600,000 people (Robert Yaciuk’s article “Traditional Shooting in the Concrete Jungle” resonated deeply with me). However, Winnipeg is close to some of the greatest wilderness in the world, which I try to enjoy as fully as I can.
I’ve been shooting/hunting for about 5 years. Hunting time is rather precious living in a large city & having a young family. I have yet to put any meat on the table, but always enjoy the time spent in the woods. I don’t plan on giving up any time before the second coming!
I also love music. I sing some & play the saxophone & a few chords on guitar. I also do some arranging/composing.
I love being a part of these forums & appreciate all the knowledge that you have all shared with me.
Shalom!in reply to: Becoming a Woodsman #52163Wildschwein wrote: As far as a compass goes, can you or one of our fellow forum members tell me if it will be of much use in my area? It has been told to me that for a compass to be effective as a navigational tool, you need have visible landmarks in order to pin point your location. Is this correct?
Short answer: No.
My compass has helped me on many occasions BECAUSE there were no visible landmarks. The person who told you this was probably refering to specific techniques such as using a map & compass to triangulate your exact position. When going through thick bush or similar terrain, a compass can help you maintain a heading without getting turned around.
In terms of what kind of compass you should get:
Short answer: The best one you can afford.
A basic, inexpensive, orientiering compass (clear plastic base with a straight edge & movable bezel) will serve you very well. However, if you have the coin, the higher end features such as a sighting mirror & adjustment for magnetic declanation are nice to have.
Just my $0.02.in reply to: Glove of choice help !!!! #48542I’ll agree with everything Hiram said.
I tried a few different gloves (american leathers was the best IMO, if you deffinately prefer the glove) before making my own tab & I’m not going back.
All you need is a scrap piece of 4oz veg tan leather & some oil to treat it within reply to: A few things I've learned #46344Here’s one from Dave Canterbury:
The rule of 3s
I can survive:
3 minutes without oxygen.
3 hours without shelter.
3 days without water.
3 weeks without food.
(a great way to set priorities when packing & if you’re in trouble)
I’ve taken in some of his videos on youtube & gotten some good tips (search Dave Canterbury Pathfinder School). I think he knows his stuff (IMHO).in reply to: Last Year's Black Bear Skull #45506Well Done! Display it proudly.
I’m curious about the crack in the lower jaw (top photo). Is that a result of the cleaning/bleaching process or did he just hit the ground that hard?
(Don’t get me wrong, it is a great looking skull.)in reply to: ABS Ashby Broadhead #29826J-dog wrote: Grizzlies have been killed with a .22 – not to mean I will hunt them with one.
If you do, you might want to file off the front sight. That way it will hurt less when that grizzly grabs it from you and crams it up your behind! (an oldy but a goody) 😆
in reply to: Turbulators #29817Sounds interesting. First I’ve heard of it.
Do you only use one wrap of tape? If not, to what thickness should it come to?in reply to: Black Bear Hunting in Manitoba Canada #28485Welcome to Manitoba!
I haven’t pursued any bears myself yet but I can refer you to a guide. Best part: he’s a trad bowhunter! Darren Shipp owns Wild North Taxidermy & has guided with several outfitters in Manitoba & Ontario. I can’t speak for him of course, but he’ll probably be happy to point you in the right direction if not set something up himself. His contact info is at:
http://www.wildnorthtaxidermy.com
I hope this helps.
PS: (if you don’t mind saying) where are you coming here from?in reply to: On my bucket list. #24438Yeah, finally harvesting an animal! 😆
in reply to: feather orientation #8673BRUC wrote: Wondering with two blade broadheads if there is a rule to follow for orientation:?:
BruceI was told that horizontal broadhead alignment is best because it allows the arrow to bend around the riser (1st stage of paradox) without the broadhead steering the arrow or catching crosswind. That’s what I did & my broadheads fly like eagles.
in reply to: A few things I've learned #63774SteveMcD wrote: Have lots of snickers bars – light in the pack. High in sugar and energy = just what you need to help fight off hypothermia.
I’ve got to disagree with this one. Here’s my take:
If you’re really worried about hypothermia you’re going to need something hartier than candy. My choice would be jerky (fat+protein=warmth). Any vegitarians here to object? 😆 Oatmeal would be good too if you are settling down with a fire to cook it up on.
I suppose that if you know you’re only an hour away from camp & you’re getting concerned, you could cram in a snickers for a little jolt. But if something else were to delay return, I fear the sugar crash would leave you worse off that you were.Snickers vs. Dog Food. Vote now! 😆
in reply to: A few things I've learned #573131. WOOL! Glorious Wool!
2. Never take a piece of gear into the woods because someone says you need it. Know what it’s for & how to use it.
in reply to: Multitool Suggestions #10960I’ve carried a Leatherman since I was 15 (bought it on the second day of ’95, I believe). I have to agree that their warantee service is top notch. I did something stupid with the file, broke it off, and when it came back they had put a brand new knife blade on it just because they could tell I had sharpened it a few times. I like the new Wave version, but can’t justify buying one when “old faithful” still serves me so well.
I sometimes swap the Leatherman for a Victorionox swiss army knife. It has everything (plus a few) other than the pliers. Also a great tool. -
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