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in reply to: outdoors/backwoodsman Class #14914

Gentlemen,

I thank all of you for the great responses

This is a great opportunity for students as well as me

I really appreciate all of the advise

Here is a rough draft of my class syllabus to give you an idea of what I have been thinking

Outdoors-Backwoodsman Class

Course Syllabus

Mr. Clarke

Mitakuye Oyasin Mitakuye Oyasin (All Are Related) is a phrase from the Lakota language. It reflects the world view of Interconnectedness held by the Lakota people. The underlying belief of interconnectedness with all creation, is a part of many Yankton Sioux prayers, and is found in use among Native American people. The phrase translates as “all my relatives,” “we are all related,” or “all my relations.” It is a prayer of oneness and harmony with all forms of life: other people, animals, birds, insects, trees and plants, and even rocks, rivers, mountains and valleys.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

This is a full year course that meets every other day.

The course focuses on developing a greater understanding of skills required to spend time out of doors in “the Backwoods”.

It is designed to give the student basic knowledge, understanding and respect of our natural surroundings while allowing them to spend time there comfortably and safely.

COURSE OUTLINE:

This course is designed for success although the student may choose to fail by choosing to engage in negative behaviors and making poor choices.

Throughout the year the following content areas will be addressed;

Respect & Responsibility for Nature How to be in the woods

Navigation Fire

Explore Bowhunting Food

Tracking Conservation

First Aid Shelter

Tools

GRADING POLICY & REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

Grades involve all quizzes, tests, projects, homework, and PARTICIPATION.

Requirements for success include:

• Regular attendance

• Preparedness

• Class participation

• Tests and Quizzes

• Homework and Class projects

MATERIALS NEEDED:

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in reply to: Best Natural Cover Scents #8305

adirondackman wrote: Not a big believer in cover scents. I believe that most game animals can differentiate between hundreds of scents at once. They do it every day in the wild to survive. Wind in your face is definitely the best answer however I have tried a few odd things to cover my scent over the years.

I once ate raw Garlic everyday before and on a 7 day Elk hunt. I’m still not sure of the results but I can tell you that no one wanted to be any where near me which made for a great solitary hunt even though I was camping with 3 other guys.

I also tried an old Indian method of not eating meat for a month before the hunt. The theory is that when you eat meat your body gives off the scent of a Predator and when you don’t your body gives off the scent of a none threatening plant eater. I’m not sure of the results of that experiment either. I will tell you that it made me want to harvest an animal fast so that I could eat some meat. Maybe that is the intended idea:lol:

I use chloro fresh. Kinda goes along this line.

I start using it about a month before the season starts and use it all season long. Does it work? Not sure yet still trying to get close enough to ask…..:shock::lol::roll:

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in reply to: Let's See Your Fletching #57209

Got a chance to take a picture of this years fletching

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in reply to: Let's See Your Fletching #56926

Here are my hunting arrows from last year.

I only have two left as I just broke one this morning….:cry:

Have a half dozen made up for this season and I’ll post them as soon as I get a pic of them

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in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #55915

Here is my trad knife. I made it myself from an edger blade and some Osage for the scales.

And here is one I made from some 1095 and whitetail antler for the handle. I made it for my Brother Inlaw from the same pattern that my Osage was made from just fitted to the antler.

Carved a deer profile in the butt

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in reply to: Spring fever #41336

Driving to my Parents house yesterday, in my old hometown,

and as I drove past a neighbors house there were approx. 15 turkeys raiding a bird feeder in the neighbors front yard.

Good sized birds too!

Alas, we still have 3 feet on the ground here and todays morning temp was -17 sooooo…..

spring turkey hunting is a little while away still.

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in reply to: Drones article, BHA #40124

Jim,

Thanks for the heads up!

I’ll definitely be reading this one

by the way, Love the new avatar!

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in reply to: Beginning Arrow Construction #37521

I did this build along last year

http://www.tradbow.com/members/cfmbb/messages.cfm?threadid=E4B74E53-1422-1DE9-EDDB275D1A33B03D

Hope this helps

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in reply to: gap shooting #30450

I agree the Jimmy Blackmon videos are a really start!

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in reply to: Shot Placement #49724

ausjim wrote: Arne knows his stuff. The vertical/horizontal lines tool is a good one. I’ve used it successfully.

Another tool you may consider if you have an Iphone is a free coaching app (I use one called ubersense) that you can use to record yourself shooting. I call out the the fall of shot before firing the next arrow, which allows me to watch my form on the video playback and see what impacts my failures in form have on the fall of shot.

Good luck with your shooting 😀

Jim

I agree with Jim

Ubersense is a great tool!

There was a great article in Trad Bowhunter mag that really helped with the video tool too

Cant remember when or the title…..:shock:

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in reply to: Backpack Seat #43756

Dfudala wrote: I picked up one of those hammock seats a couple years ago and I’ve fallen in love with it. It has its pro’s and con’s like everything but for me the pro’s well outweigh the con’s. It weighs a pound. Rolls up into the size of about a shoe. And is very comfortable. The material is loud at first but it breaks in relatively quickly. You are dependant on needing a tree to set up on, but I’ve found quite a few of them in the woods!

Worth looking at for sure!

I too have a hammock seat and I agree it is really nice. It is very comfortable and Col Mike, I have slept in it too! 😉

I agree it does have its limitations but it is a very nice product and I am very happy with it

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in reply to: Introduction of new member #34538

Welcome to this great site ,

I do believe that your company just got shadier!!:shock::lol:

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in reply to: Tradgang closing free classifieds… #33883

Yes Thank you Robin and Dave!

This is a Great site! One of the two that I visit with regularity.

The problem with the classifieds at TradGang was with people getting scammed by others, I believe.

People making deals collecting $$ and never sending the product. So they closed them and now only contributing members can access them. Unfortunate….

This is a great site and I hope it continues to be one and thanks again to everyone who makes it a special one!

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in reply to: Hi Folks #12796

Hey Rummy

Welcome from NY!

This IS a great site, like Robin says.

Lots of good people here and lots of knowledge.

Pull up a log to the fire and have a great time!

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in reply to: video yourself shooting #59313

Webmother wrote: [quote=Wolfshead]I use ubersense too. I think it is a great tool

There was an article in Trad Bowhunter Mag about videoing yourself and how they suggest to go about it.

Pretty good article and combined with ubersense it has really helped me

I am an ex- Football Coach and we filmed everything to help us so this was right up my alley

That was in the Aug/Sep 2012 issue. Traditional Wisdom–Filming a Better Shot by Robert Smith

Yes!

That was it! Very good article.

Thank you

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