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in reply to: Ethics and hunting public land #8351

Unfortunately, an attitude of respect is not something that can be legislated or enforced. I think we can all agree that too many have run amok in our wild places (US & Canada) without respect for the land (public or private) or those they share it with (human or animal). And while it is possible to use an ATV respectfully (which, as mentioned already, includes NOT using it sometimes), those who simply want to shred soil & make noise will gravitate towards any device that makes it easier to do so.

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in reply to: test #59176

OK, here’s my own test (on posting photos):

If Slosson right, we’ll sure be in high demand. (But let’s just hope it doesn’t come to that.)

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in reply to: test #59135

Come on everyone! No need to get “test”-y 🙄

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in reply to: Where to get leather #58929

Tandy Leather Factory.
All the leather you need & the tools to work it.

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in reply to: A-lot of SNOW!!! #51189

Up here we’ve got about half as much as we should (barely enough for my snowshoeing this weekend). I was wondering where it all went! 😡

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in reply to: Five Favorite Non-Hunting Books #48034

Here are some that have recently impacted me:
Moby Dick (Herman Melville) “Real strength never impairs beauty, but it often bestows it. And whenever something is truly beautiful, strength has much to do with the magic.” -Ishmael
Paradise Lost (John Milton) “…by thee raised I ruin all my foes, death last and with his carcass glut the grave.” -The Son
Dracula (Bram Stoker)
The Bible goes without saying for me.

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in reply to: Selfmade bow quivers? #26737

I’ve made one that’s wrking out for me. I hope to post some photos when I have the finshing touches done.
(I also started making my own tabs. Got tired of paying $40.00 for a glove every year when they wear out.)

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in reply to: Spot and stalk quiver #25755

Firstly, I’m BY FAR not the most experienced hunter here, but for what it’s worth…
My first quiver was a hip quiver (for broadheads). I didn’t like how the arrows were always stuck in the same position & getting hung up. I would anticipate the same problem with the quiver in question. If I wanted a similar set-up, I would go with a day-pack & GFA-style quiver (that can be manouvered so as not to get hung-up)
I tried a bow-mounted quiver, which I liked better than the hip quiver, but still left the fletching unprotected. Having everything you need to shoot in one package was handy though. I’ve now made a back quiver with a side/bottom extraction hole that is long enough to cover the fletching (similar to the “safari-tuff” or “dawgware” quivers). I use it on the range & in the field. between it’s pockets & what I can carry on my belt & in my pockets, I could conceivably stay out 1 or 2 nights.

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in reply to: Mittens?!!! #25717

I’ve never paid attention to the mass of the insulation in my mitts, but I’m a fan of the flip-top style. I’ve worn both shooting gloves & tabs under them. A quick & silent movement of a few fingers flips the lid & you’re ready to shoot. The disadvantage is that you can’t make a fist, but it’s still a lot better than a pair of gloves.
(The sheepskin idea sounds nice & toasty.)

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in reply to: Yarn #23294

I got a beautiful sweater for Xmas from my Grandma-in-law. Hand-knit sweaters will snag in the bush, so I would say get them close-fitting to go under your outerwear.
My wife is also working on a crocheted pair of socks that I’m looking forward to field-testing.
And I have to add, if you have (100% wool) yarn in the house, you can make your own string silencers. Mine work great!

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in reply to: weight tubes #23290

I tried using weight tubes to increase my FoC. I used 8″ of 8gpi in the front end & 3gpi in the remainder of the shaft. It had absolutely no effect on FoC (but increased mass, so I stayed with them).
And to answer the question, the tubes had no effect on how the arrows shoot.

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in reply to: Chek Mate Bows #21447

The Chek Mate Falcon was my first bow. Beautiful bows! A friend of mine got himself the deluxe model, no complaints from him either. I sold mine, and her new owner loves her too.
Good bow, good price. Who can ask for more?

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in reply to: Prayers needed #21425

He cares for the sparrows & the grass of the field, so how much more will He look after you & yours. He is DEFFINATELY looking out for you guys.
Prayers sent. God bless.

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in reply to: Question #21419

I use burlap potato sacks (50lb size) stuffed w/ pallet wrap (industrial “saran wrap”). I stuff as much in there as is humanly possible. A nylon strap stitched to the top lets me hang it. When the burlap wears out, I just stuff the whole works into a new sack.
Note: I’m a wholesale grocer, so the materials are easily available to me. However, I know the burlap is not hard to get and any warehouse probably has tons of wrap waiting to be hauled to the dump.
Happy shooting!

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in reply to: First Traditional Kill #39671

Congratulations!

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