[Ireland]

in reply to: Montana or Wyoming #31788

runamuck wrote: My little brother lives in Montana but travels around for his work and been in Wyoming a number of times in the last couple years. He hates it there because of the devestation from the oil and gas companies. He didn’t like the wind either. Western Montana is beautiful and there is a lot of areas that would be great to retire in. Dave is right nothern Idaho is beautiful lots of elk, deer (mule and whitetail) bear and great turkey hunting. Have a great retirement.

Runamuck,

Thanks for the great insight. I have considered northern Idaho in my quest. Do you or Dave have any “special” places in northern Idaho that you would recommend?

Thanks again to everyone who has assisted with my research!

Ireland

[Ireland]

in reply to: Hunting & Spirituality #29535

runamuck wrote: Ireland,

If you don’t like golf courses andski resorts stay away from the Bozeman area, great fly fishing but a lot of money and tourists. My dad and brother live there but don’t like it. The western part of the state is very nice, I’m partial to the Bigfork and Whitefish/Kilspell area. Lots of great deer elk and bear hunting and fishing. Beautiful area and the locals are great. There is some trendy stuff up there especially around Flathead lake. Its not bad and the area is gorgeous with lots of room so you can rome without worrying about the two legged critters.

Erik

Erik,

Thank you for your great response. You have provided me with exactly the type of information that I need. A major concern is the “two legged critters”. When I go to a public hunting area, I want to see Ford and Chevy pickups not Hummers and expensive SUV’s in the lot. How about Smithhammer, Homer and David Petersen…Any thoughts about the area?

Thanks again guys,

Ireland

[Ireland]

in reply to: Hunting & Spirituality #28959

Homer wrote: Erik — Which side of Glacier, east or west? For many years the North Fork Valley was like a second home to me. The road in there is still unpaved and no electricity. Huckleberries and morels always, and the “gamiest” place this side of Alaska. Them’s my kind of folks, the North Forkers, living in peace with the bears and wolves, and I do mean with them. Sure miss that place and envy you growing up there, either side (although Baggs is an acquired taste that few folks ever acquire). And of course there is south: Whitefish, Kalispell, Columbia Falls. Geeze, I have to quit thinking about it …Homer

Guys,

I’m considering moving to Montana in two years when I retire from 35 years in public school education. I presently live in eastern Iowa, less then a mile from the Mississippi River. I have taken close to 75 whitetails with a bow in this rich whitetail area.

I would love to live in an area that has great elk hunting but not the golf courses, ski resorts, etc. Which areas would you suggest I begin my search? Any areas of the state that have land prices lower than some others that would be close to good elk hunting?

Thanks,

Ireland

[Ireland]

in reply to: Thoughts from a Luddite #46869

Stumpkiller wrote: The best part of the Internet and forums is it gets us together from all parts of the country.

The worst part is the tone of voice is just what you read into it and you can’t see the devilish grin or twinkle in the eye of the other posters. I hope no one has taken any of my comments as insulting or intolerant. I use what I use and don’t expect anyone else should do the same. The great news is that a lot of folks seem to and Traditional Bowhunter has given us a meeting place and voice.

Anyone here is welcome to join me on a hunt or stump shoot. 😀

I for one, have always found your posts informative and well written. Never have I taken your comments in a negative way at all. My ATTEMPT at humor some times could be viewed as being a little sarcastic. Never was that my mission…Trad Bow is a wonderful place for all of us to share our experiences, thoughts, and adventures. You are the “real deal” Stumpkiller!!!

Got to go…I’m taking down tree stands today…Best wishes

Ireland

[Ireland]

in reply to: Thoughts from a Luddite #46039

JasonJelinek wrote: This has been a fun one! It made me look up Luddite, I will be able to use it correctly from now on.

This has kind of turned into a vocabulary/history lesson hasn’t it? Never too old to increase ones vocabulary…

Ireland

[Ireland]

in reply to: Thoughts from a Luddite #45086

Stumpkiller wrote: [quote=IrelandJason]I had to look it up also…”In modern usage, Luddite is a term describing those opposed to industrialization, automation, COMPUTERS, or new technologies in general”. I guess that will be the last of the postings from JP and Stumpkiller. The “Enoch” (ie Luddite term) has come down on their head…

Ireland

Nah. Read it again: I specifically said:

I take a very Luddite approach to bowhunting myself. I enjoy shooting recurve bows from the 60’s and 70’s and use wood arrows (only recently switching to Douglas fir from cedar for a couple of my heavier bows). “Traditional” is a very vague concept. The beauty of it is – it is your choice, your decision. So long as we are not bound by game laws or regulations we can use whatever appeals to our own interpretation of tradition. For some it is self-wood bows and knapped flint tips with natural fiber string. For others carbon fiber and foam materials and cutting-edge innovation.

I didn’t say in every aspect of my life. Do what you like and I will too. 😀

I’m a bowhunter. I don’t pick fights . . .

. . . I kill you silently without alerting you first.

Stumpkiller,

I didn’t read your post as careful as I should have. My fault…May the Enoch fall down on my head!!!

I owe you an Iowa whitetail hunt…

Ireland

[Ireland]

in reply to: Thoughts from a Luddite #44875

JasonJelinek wrote: Stumpkiller,

Thanks I looked up Luddites and if you are a Luddite, fiberglass/wood bows made in the 60’s and 70’s are a no no. They (Bears and Pearsons) were made in a factory in a large by machines. Basically any component (fiberglass) made in a factory would be a no-no. That’s taking it a bit far I know but something good to keep in perspective.

Jason,
I had to look it up also…”In modern usage, Luddite is a term describing those opposed to industrialization, automation, COMPUTERS, or new technologies in general”. I guess that will be the last of the postings from JP and Stumpkiller. The “Enoch” (ie Luddite term) has come down on their head…

Ireland

[Ireland]

in reply to: Thoughts from a Luddite #43832

dwcphoto wrote: Hi Guys,
I’m pretty new at this archery stuff, but happy to say I’m pretty excited about it. I like to read and I find a lot of this new information from Dr. Ashby and others very interesting. I like to read what works for others so I don’t have to reinvent the wheel on my own path. I also look around and see some very successful hunters using basically the same stuff that have been available for half a century.
The most important thing is that we all choose our own path within the parameters of a safe and ethical hunt. The last thing I want to read in these columns is someone’s opinion about how others are wrong for their choice of weapon and broadhead, especially when they take the attitude of superiority in their choice.
We all have to find what brings us success, in terms of how we define that ourselves, again as long as it’s safe and ethical to the hunt and to the animal.

You might be new “at this archery stuff” but your post is outstanding. How often is the other guy “wrong” because he doesn’t shoot “my” bow, “my” broadhead, or he simply hasn’t been hunting for half a century like “I” have.

Thanks for reminding all of us…

Ireland

[Ireland]

in reply to: Film Review of Essential Encounters #42344

Steve Graf wrote: Hmmmm. That’s a mighty glowing review. It sounds like these films are in the style of the Fred Bear films. Curious that his name wasn’t mentioned except that one of his guides is interviewed in the extra stuff…

I guess I’ll have to break down and buy a hunting video, and see for myself. I’ve never watched the outhouse channel 😯 , nor do I own any hunting videos other than the Fred Bear ones. But I have seen enough of them to know about the off-putting mentality you speak of.

If I end up wasting my money 👿 😈 …

Steve,

I think you will be very impressed with the two DVD’s…

Ireland

[Ireland]

in reply to: Thoughts from a Luddite #40296

jpchilton wrote: We delight in criticizing the compound bow community for being too modern, too non-traditional, too technical. But now I see exactly the same thing happening in our traditional archery culture. It is especially obvious in the area of arrows, particularly carbon arrows. So many now seem obsessed with arrow technology – heavy vs. light, FOC, EFOC, etc. – that it has almost reached the point of having to redefine “traditional.” And you, Dr. Ashby, appear to be the impetus behind the movement.

Sorry, I have shot stickbows for almost 40 years now and seemed to have gotten along fine with cedar, then aluminum, arrows. We old guys discussed shot placement, hunting tactics, and generally swapped war stories. Never had to get involved with the mathematics and physics of the thing. I am concerned that the technological trend I see will erode the simplicity, the pure fun, of traditional archery and bowhunting.

Why did you make the move from cedar to aluminum? That alone would be considered high tech in some traditional circles…

Ireland

[Ireland]

in reply to: New DVD #40221

new moon wrote: I haven’t seen either one of these DVD’s but I’ll have to check them out especially if Dave’s review comes back positive. In fact I have not seen many hunting/bowhunting videos and am wondering if some of you wouldn’t mind sharing a few of your favorites.

Josh

Josh,

Two of the best are “Primal Dreams” and “Essential Encounters”.

You can see a short clip of both now posted on YouTube.

Best wishes,

Ireland

[Ireland]

in reply to: New DVD #37765

David Petersen wrote: Thanks, Ireland. I just got my copy in the mail today and look forward to watching it tonight. Even the wife enjoyed the original PD, and MM of course is the genuine article. I might add that in general I detest hunting videos and rarely, almost never, was one. PD is in a class by itself in that regard and I expect no less with this redux. dp

Dave,

Did it live up to expectations?

Ireland

[Ireland]

in reply to: The Werewolf #33543

BlakeFischer wrote: They should be available mid May, Homer, we’ll see about the steel ferrules.

Blake

I also like the potential of the steel ferrule being offered.

Ireland

[Ireland]

in reply to: The Werewolf #30762

BlakeFischer wrote: Now with Teflon

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ireland

[Ireland]

in reply to: New to Traditional Shooting #26979

catstormjr wrote: Hey guys I recently started shooting traditional about 2 months ago and I love it. I currently shoot a 50# Hoyt Dorado and use Easton Legacy 2018 arrows. I really like the way they shoot but for the last 12 years all I’ve shot was Carbon arrows through Compounds. I was just wanting some advise on whether I should stick with the Aluminum or go to Carbon for my recurve also. I just found this site and there are some good stuff for Traditional shooting.

Thanks in Advance

Go with carbon…

Ireland

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