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in reply to: Who Hunts Alone Most of the Time? #37037

Except for a week in Crawford County, Missouri, hunting with my brother and our buddy, Dave, I hunt alone … If I had any friends, they could confirm this.:twisted: Hunting alone remains a cathartic, even spiritual, experience. I expect, however, for my two oldest sons (13 & 11) to start joining me soon.

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in reply to: Strung or unstrung?? #11270

Scout makes a good point about those bowstrings … Regardless of its condition, at the end of a year throw away the old string and put on a new one.

Later, Chris

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in reply to: That's the kind of people we have…. #10674

What terrific people trad-folk are! Hope all continues going well for you this season, Wayne.

Later, Chris

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in reply to: Strung or unstrung?? #10672

I’ve heard various opinions … The Black Widow people have indicated that some of their sample bows have remained strung for years. Some say it’s okay to leave them strung and hanging horizotally from the string. The Shafer Silvertip people have stated it’s okay to leave them strung, but hang them horizontally with pegs supporting the riser; never the string. I, however, agree with the above gentleman … unstring them between use.

Later, Chris

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in reply to: Craziest thing I've Ever Heard #13241

As a young man, I shot competitive skeet for almost 2 decades – without hearing protection, which was for sissies (or so I had convinced myself). Consequently, I’ve hearing damage. Such an affliction, although debilitating at times, can be useful with wives … even when we do hear them. 😉

Later, Chris

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in reply to: String Silencers what is the best for you ? #25954

I agree with Smithhammer (anyone who digs Lee Marvin must be right anyway). 😀

I’ve tried most all manner of silencers, and some bows I never could get quiet. I think much has to do with both proper tuning and bow design – or whether you’re shooting fastflight or dacron. I shoot a Shafer recurve that’s fastflight. With llama wool silencers installed, my Shafer’s VERY quiet. My other two Wild Horse Creek recurves, also sporting llama wool, are not designed for fastflight and are, of course, even quieter than the Schafer. I also like the llama wool silencers because they’re cheap, natural, and simple to install.

Good shooting, guys!
Chris

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in reply to: Bigfoot caught on trail cam! #14539

Oh, let’s just allow him to run free and wild. 😆

Later, Chris

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in reply to: atv riding #64057

David Petersen wrote: As another poster said, this “entitlement” concept that’s so dear to motorized users is out of control and not a good sign for the collective American spirit.

I applaud Dave’s insightful comments – especially the one cited above regarding entitlement. Where I live with my family in rural Applachia, this overwhelming sense of entitlement regarding ATV abuse has spoiled more hunts than I care to mention. In addition, ATV riders racing past my home have on several occasions come close to harming my children and animals. 👿

I’m glad to note from this discussion that responsible and respectful ATV riders do exist … I’ve just not seen many where I reside. Of course, my state reportedly leads the nation in ATV-related injuries and fatalities.

Later, Chris

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in reply to: first game kill #64040

Well-done and congrats!8) Also, would’ve liked seeing a picture.

Later, Chris

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in reply to: short longbow recommendation #43951

jjnapp wrote:
Celinsin – Do you have a link to Wild Horse Creek Archery or know how I could get more info on their bows. I could find much.

The owner/bowyer’s name is Mike Dunnaway and his e-mail is MKDSLD@aol.com. Wild Horse Creek Bows is located in Perry, KS. Mike’s phone number is 785-597-2290.

Just call or e-mail Mike and he’ll e-mail you his brochure, price list, and photos of bows he’s made … a good guy to work with.

Sorry, I didn’t include this info in my previous reply. 😳

Later, Chris

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in reply to: short longbow recommendation #42814

jjnapp wrote:
I got my name on the waiting list for a Shrew bow but I don’t think I can wait another year for them to start producing it.

I faced the same problem. I was on a 17-month wait list for a short Shrew recurve when a friend told me about Wild Horse Creek bows in Perry, KS. Mike Dunnaway, who owns WHC Bows, makes beautiful custom longbows and recurves. I ordered one of Mike’s 54-inch recurves instead of the Shrew. I love my WHC and do not regret my decision to cancel the Shrew. In fact, I’m ordering a WHC for my wife and another one of Mike’s longer recurves for myself. Mike also makes a short longbow in 54, 56, & 58 inches he calls the Kestrel, which you may consider … fast, smooth, and the quietest bows I’ve ever shot. I also shoot a Shafer Silvertip recurve, so I’m used to quality bows. But this past season I hunted more with the little WHC than my 62″ Shafer recurve.

You can’t go wrong with a WHC, and Mike Dunnaway’s a great guy to work with on designing that one-of-a-kind bow. Also, the price is reasonable … about $600 with delivery in about 3 months. 😀

Good luck with your search,

Later, Chris

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in reply to: The passion still burns #37239

Welcome to the site, Mike. Hope it turns out to be as rewarding an experience for you as it has been for me.

I like your quote about common sense. 😀

Later, Chris

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in reply to: New TBM, question for Don Thomas #25724

David Petersen wrote: Chris warns us against “complicating the obvious and trivializing the momentous.”

Brilliant! That’s the most succinct summary of “modern” bowhunting’s problems I’ve yet seen. 😀 dave

Thanks, Dave … I appreciate your kind words. 🙂

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in reply to: clicker? #25307

I suffered for years with the dreaded TP … and sometimes it returns. I’ve tried every method known to overcome this mental affliction, even clickers that worked well for awhile. The only sure thing for me, however, turned on establishing correct form; making proper form second nature so that ultimately no thinking occurs when shooting, only aiming. The majority of my practice sessions focus on form alone. Howard Hill shot 100 arrows every day just for form. Check out the Masters of the Barebow series. I found those episodes featuring Rod Jenkins most helpful. I also stopped reading articles on TP … I don’t even like mentioning the term.

Good luck with … well, you know. 😉

Chris

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in reply to: New TBM, question for Don Thomas #25281

Having just received my latest copy of TBM, I have yet to read Don’s editorial. That being said, I hew to strong views on the subject at hand.

“explaining that he wanted to write for the magazine in order to enhance his prestige and reputation.” Hmmm? Whatever floats your boat … 😉

No matter … The real issue remains: a significant majority of bow hunters, especially young folk just entering the sport (invariably with compounds), fall under the spell of “dominionistic/sport” hunters; as described in Dave Petersen’s Heartsblood. And the hunting industry, even now the traditional industry, feeds this spell. My favorite traditional supplier now markets camo rubberbands (4 for $5) just like the ones used by a famous bowhunter … RUBBERBANDS, FOR GOODNESS SAKE! It seems we who shoot stick and string are no more immune from this marketing onslaught than people who shoot those things that look like sewing machines.

There’s nothing wrong with appropriate roll models, nor do I consider capitalism a bad thing. But we must take care, lest we fall into the abyss of complicating the obvious and trivializing the momentous.

Unfortunately, Fred Bear doesn’t live here anymore. 🙁

Chris

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