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in reply to: Looking For a Longbow #23370

Like Ripforce, I’m also a Bama shooter. The wait isn’t that long either. There are a lot of amazing bowyers out there. Chad Holm’s bows are also great!

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in reply to: Are we forgetting our roots? #12237

J.Wesbrock wrote: Nine or ten years ago I took an NBEF course because my membership in a bowhunting organization mandated it. One of the first things the instructor did was ask people to name some of the folks who were instrumental in the formation of our first bowhunting seasons. The first two answers? Ted Nugent and Chuck Adams.

I actually enjoy Chuck Adams’ stories. You tend to forget what he is hunting with. That is a shame though

I’m kind of hoping that Fred Eichler helps to bring some of these guys over.

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in reply to: Are we forgetting our roots? #11136

My local archery shop has a signed copy of Glenn’s book that has been sitting on the shelf for 2 years at $34 and I’m ITCHING to buy it. You’ve now influenced me to do so. 😀

donthomas wrote: There are a lot of bowhunters in America now, but for most of them bowhunting as it is now known didn’t begin until the invention of the compound. Glenn St. Who? We at the magazine are aware of the problem, and that’s why we run a “Traditional Archives” column in every issue. The subject matter varies widely, but every column tries to cover something from the “old days”, whether that was 50 years ago or 5,000. We hope you all are reading it. Don

I love that column! It’s kind of like sitting down with your Grandfather over a pot of coffee.

Smithhammer wrote: What concerns me far more is the lack of younger people at all in our sport.

I was always of the opinion that young compound hunters didn’t care about their traditional archery roots and only looked ahead. I’m a social media fanatic and through Twitter and my blog I’ve met hundreds of modern bowhunters who’ve shown me otherwise. Many of them are indeed interested in our history and have contemplated trying traditional but felt overwhelmed and simply didn’t have enough support. I consider myself fortunate to have started at 27 and jumped right into traditional bowhunting 3 year ago. I approached everything as a student and accepted my new community with open arms. Compound guys already have a community and an effective way to do things. Starting over can be scary, especially when the move may not be well received by their current community. I lost several friends to compounds and I’ll admit being apprehensive to their departure at first.

I’ve made it my mission to find these people and foster this interest because the majority of them ARE younger (20-35) and have young children. If you want to recruit young people, you have to be where they are and there aren’t a whole lot of traditional folks on Social Media platforms consistently interacting. I think I’ve found 15-20 traditional bowhunters on Twitter and I’ve got over 500 modern bowhunting followers.

Its hard to convince people to make the investment in trad gear when they already spend so much money on the latest and greatest, but you’ve got to take it one step at a time. This includes putting the information out there, making it easy to understand, and acting as an ambassador for those who know little about our world. Mingling and making friends is key. You can’t just push your ideals on someone.

I’m helping a bowyer out with his business on the marketing side and recommended he tap Facebook and Twitter to build awareness. He began posting photos of a bow he is working on for me and the modern bowhunting community ate them up. The majority of these folks were videographers or bloggers. He recognized this and covered their costs as promos. In two months time he’s sent or has been commissioned to build bows for 8 different people who’ve never shot a traditional bow. That’s eight new traditional shooters with young families and successful bowhunting blogs who will be joining the traditional archery conversation and documenting their experiences.

The opportunities are there, we simply need to recognize them. I apologize for the long post!

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in reply to: My newest set of woods #62957

pinemarten wrote: Thanks for sharing. Those are lovely and will increase your enjoyment of the sport.

I don’t know what I enjoy more, building arrows or shooting them. 😛

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in reply to: My newest set of woods #60152

I actually bought these from Black Dog Outfitter in Rockford, MI. Best traditional archery store in the state and I am blessed to have it within 5 miles of my front door…or cursed.:twisted:

I think BDO gets them from Kustom King. They are honestly the best POC shafts I’ve had in a long time.

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in reply to: My newest set of woods #57799

Thanks guys! I actually just wiped on the stalker stain with a cotton sock. I started with the green and red and then blended in purple heart and blue for the second coat.

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in reply to: Let's build a St. Charles Quiver #34304

This is awesome! I can’t wait to try this.

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in reply to: Opinons on Misses While Hunting #34167

I tend to miss high as well. Every deer I’ve missed has been high. I’ve missed two this year. Both of them were downhill. This is apparently something I need to work on. Especially if I hunt ridges and what not.

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in reply to: erratic wooden arrow flight #19619

It sounds like you are well on your way but I also want to echo what David said about weight. I have a kitchen portion scale and weigh all of my shafts as soon as I get them. I then make batches within that batch. I’m real persnickety when it comes to weight. Ripforce and I did a lot of testing on this area in particular this summer. You don’t notice a difference at 15 yards but you REALLY notice it at 20-30 yards – a range that is most definitely relevant in my opinion due to how difficult it is to judge range in the woods. One significantly heavier or lighter shaft (weight-wise) will drive you CRAZY at the range or in the woods.

A note on 2nds or “bargain bin” arrows. I’ve almost always bought them because they really teach you the “ropes” in my opinion. They require more work to shoot properly. Some will probably stone me for saying this and I am not recommending them to you – but if you are like me, and enjoy making a lot of arrows, 2nds can be a decent option. Especially if you get them from a trusted source – a fletcher who is VERY picky about their shafts.

Lost Nation Archery comes to mind. They are borderline OCD when it comes to shaft selection. I’ve purchased 2nds from them on several ocassions and always get 8-10 arrows that fly perfectly but may not be as tight in the grain to be called “premium”. They won’t sell it if it won’t shoot. When buying seconds it is important to re-spine and weigh the entire batch. I take my heavier arrows and make them hunting arrows and use the lighter for target shooting. When I started paying attention to weight – I started having more success with consistency.

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in reply to: Bama Bows Expi 62" #61459

Mudd Foot wrote: Limblover, that is a fantastic piece! Nate’s work is very impressive. What’s the riser/overlay?

Would you be so kind to advise how it shoots?

BTW, really like your blog.

Mudd Foot

Thank you for the compliments! I should have a new post up shortly.

I’m planning on reviewing my Expedition but I wanted to give it some time first. It’s a 64″ and a little bit different than the others I’ve seen. I shot the prototype 58″ when it came out and then ended up with the 64″. I’m not a fan of short bows. I thought I was getting a 62″ because Nate didn’t have a 64″ form. I was pleasantly surprised! I really like the added length! The bow is Cocobola, 3 layers of elm at the core with a layer of black glass, and lacewood veneers. Phenolic and stagg on the tips.

Mine is super smooth at 30″ of draw and loves a wood arrow. Shoots an aluminum 2018 well also. Its a fast bow. It’s between 187-192 on the chrono with an aluminum arrow. Not as quiet as his Royals but I’ve found R/Ds to be a little bit noisier.

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in reply to: Opinions on take down longbows II #61443

The purpose for me would be to be able to fit it into my car. I have two sedans and my bows don’t fit. I’m not crazy about the 2-piece design though. Something about my bow breaking down in the middle doesn’t sit well with me. I like 3 piece takedowns.

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in reply to: Musings from opening weekend in Michigan. #59326

Getting blown at by a doe can be one of the most terrifyingly hellish sounds on this planet if it catches you off guard. And they ALWAYS seem to be able to catch you off guard. Especially at 7:00 a.m. when you’re all hopped up on coffee.

I’ve been startled right out of my damn chair.

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in reply to: Bama Bows Expi 62" #59250

Nate used the extra Lacewood from my bow on his new one.

Here is a shot of it on mine to give you an idea. I love that Lacewood. It really pops with that glossy look. Nate’s bows all used to have a dull finish. I like a glossy finish with a wood like Lacewood.

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in reply to: Bamabows Hunter Expedition (Pic's Update) #59246

Wow, I’m away for awhile and come back to not one but TWO brand new Expeditions! Nate must be a busy man! Brand new daughter and still cranking out the bows.

This one is beautiful. I absolutely love the look of it. That is a keeper!! I’m currently hunting with mine and love it.

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in reply to: Horn Hunter Slingshot Pack/Quiver? #45480

I’ve wanted one too. Really bad.

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