[JodyS]

in reply to: Burgers – Don Thomas Style #14012

Don

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jody

[JodyS]

in reply to: "The Good Hunt" links #62129

Thanks for doing this Dave!

This project is at least worth our efforts in spreading the word, and certainly worthy of us getting involved in supporting it with a few dollars too!

Jody

[JodyS]

in reply to: super shrew on ebay #50415

I agree with Dave about Ebay. I am leary of it too.

As to Gregg, he does an excellent job. I was on the waiting list for a year for a Shrew Classic Hunter Take Down model, and like Dave, I got it fancied up. It is the best bow that I have ever shot, well worth the wait. I have two Shrews Classic Hunters and I am completely satisfied with them, and may get on the list for another…:)

Gregg builds the Shrew bows and also builds his own bows – his own designs that are unique. His bows are available through him at Java Man Archery: javamanarchery.com. I don’t know if his wait time is shorter, but check out his bows as well.

With either a Shrew or his bows, his craftsmanship is superb, and he is a great guy!

Jody

[JodyS]

in reply to: I'm going to give a bow away (winner on pg3) #41812

Ben,

Wow, the arrows look great! Thanks for donating them.

I hope that we all get to see a picture of Will with his trad bow package. It should be priceless!

Jody

[JodyS]

in reply to: Hunting styles… #40582

Cav

From one Southerner to another, here is how I am going to hunt whitetails in September through October (pre-rut is in swing by the end of October here).

1. I have a ground blind that I made by a big pond on my property. With the terrible drought this summer, the trails to the pond are well-worn and there are more deer tracks around the pond that ever before.

2. I have a stand (14 feet to the platform) in a white oak, and among white oaks, that is at the intersection of several trails. They travel frequently through this area, and when the white oak acorns begin falling they will use this even more heavily.

3. In another well-traveled area (from bedding to feeding areas) I have a tree stand among some pines that borders the bedding area.

4. Good ole still hunting. I will still-hunt, and then stop at some places along trails and cobble together some blinds, and sit for awhile, then move again after an hour or so.

My strategy will change when the pre-rut and rut kicks in, and most of the mast (acorns, persimmons, etc.) is more scarce. The deer will move more, so I will have to adapt.

My friendly suggestion would be to enjoy being out there, soak in the experience, and be ready when you get a chance for a shot, but be grateful for the time even if you don’t get an opportunity. I got skunked last year (missed two shots). But, I had a great time as I got to hunt more frequently and sometimes for the entire day.

Jody

[JodyS]

in reply to: Bring it. #40543

Smithhammer

Great post!

Soak it all in.

Good luck.

Jody

[JodyS]

in reply to: "scary sharp" – a how to video #40541

Clay

Thanks for the video! It is very helpful.

Jody

[JodyS]

in reply to: Scentless body lotion? #34303

Dave

I went to the local Walgreen’s pharmacy today (it has a huge over-the-counter line of products which includes a large selection of lotions) to see what was available for aged hunters who suffered from leathery-dry skin. 😀

As a pharmacist, my goal in evaluating “scent free” products was simple:

1. The less ingredients the better.

2. No scent (fragrance free does not necessarily mean scent free).

3. Good for most skin types.

4. Hypo-allerginic, or as much as possible.

5. Non-greasy feel when applied.

With those elements in mind, I looked at a dozen or so products, read the ingredients top to bottom, and the winner (in my opinion) was…Oil of Olay. Just kidding. The top products were the aforementioned Lubri-Derm (unscented), Aquaphor (unscented), and Eucerin (unscented). They can be a little pricey, so check out the generic equivalent product (usually sitting adjacent to it).

Not all generics are exactly the same as the “branded” product, so compare the ingredients, give it a sniff, and rub a little on your dainty hand to see how it feels and reacts to your skin’s chemistry (not all products smell the same on everyone due to differing skin pH). If it works, take it home and give it a try.

Hopefully that is helpful.

Jody

[JodyS]

in reply to: Congratulations Dave Petersen! #31629

Dave

Congratulations! The award is well-deserved. Thank you for all your work promoting sound, ethical hunting practices and the protection of wild places.

Jody

[JodyS]

in reply to: Congrats to JodyS For His Article #21827

Thank you for the nice comments on the article. I hope that the readers enjoy it. It is an honor to have an article published in TBM!

Jody

[JodyS]

in reply to: Quiver options #13911

I have a Shrew that works well with a quiver attached. However, with my other bow (Apache longbow by Roy Hall of Navajo bows) I don’t like a quiver attached. I am about to receive a new quiver — the Absorkee quiver by Tim Roberts at Farr West Leather — that attaches to a quiver caddy on the hip.

Tim does great work (I have several of his armguards and they are top notch). Check the quiver out at http://www.farrwestleather.com. It is a different variety than the other fine quivers, such as the GFA, mentioned above.

I expect it to be just what I have been looking for in an unattached quiver.

Jody

[JodyS]

in reply to: Is camo necessary? #8665

I have little to add to the good comments. In regard to lack of movement being paramount, I recall a video on predator hunting that I watched years ago. Gerry Blair, one of the “fathers” of predator hunting, demonstrated the importance of being still and diminished the role of camo by setting up on, calling in, and killing several coyotes in AZ while wearing….a bright red Santa Claus suit!

[JodyS]

in reply to: Steel Force Traditional Heads? #53967

Smithhamer,

I shot Eclipse WereWolves last year. I got great penetration with them…into the ground when I missed a doe on opening day! I liked them fine; I have some Tuffheads that I am still tinkering with and have ordered the SteelForce Premimun 225s as I have a ready-made setup (my go-to bow) for 225s. Eager to hear your take on the Eclipse versus SteelForce.

Jody

[JodyS]

in reply to: Traditional Bowhunting Magazine #50639

It was a friend who passed along some TBMs several years ago that began my trad bow conversion. I am glad that TBM isn’t a monthly publication; I read each one through and through and get to savor it just long enough, and then get itchy for the next one.

TBM provides great stories and info, yet also models the ideals of ethical hunting, our chosen traditional method of pursuing them, and clear-headed passion that drives both. Hats off to the Conrads, the editors, and writers.

[JodyS]

in reply to: how many arrows for hunting? #39032

I leave the cabin with 5 arrows: three with broadheads in the quiver, one with a Hex-head blunt in the quiver, and one with a field point nocked and ready. My new routine that began at the end of bow season last year was to take a practice shot with the field point-tipped arrow at the same old stump before ascending the hill up to my hunting spots.

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