[Chad Sivertsen]

in reply to: Some Family Hunting and Scouting Pics #21152

Thanks for sharing. Your kids are soooo fortunate, you have a wonderful family and I’m sure many great adventures ahead.

The habitat in the WA pic looks a bit different than CO.

[Chad Sivertsen]

in reply to: Bigfoot caught on trail cam! #19032

Bigfoot is fairly common in the NW but ours are very cute compared to that animal.

[Chad Sivertsen]

in reply to: Howdy! #9449

We are practically neighbors, I’m only 3 or 4 hundred miles away in NW Montana. Fun winter here too.

[Chad Sivertsen]

in reply to: Stain/Seal/Cap/Crest/Glue Compatibility #9002

Be sure to read manufacturers recommendation on the container, they often warn of conflicts with other finishes. Lacquers and enamels generally are incompatible, my old memory is hazy on this but you can apply them in a specific order. Enamel first, let dry completely and then lacquer over it I think it is. Anyway, the best way to find out is try shafts with different finishes and see what works for you.

I normally use MW Spar Ureathane on bows and arrows, good weather protection but it yellows slightly so might not give the results you seek over a white cap.

Like Larry, I use Duco on everything, fletching, rests, nocks. Have fun.

[Chad Sivertsen]

in reply to: Live radio interview #8992

Reg,
Thanks, I look forward to listening to it later today. Have to shovel and plow snow now.

[Chad Sivertsen]

in reply to: TBM's Ol Dave Petersen got his Coues #8990

Hearty congratulations. I’ve hunted Coues and can attest to the difficulty of that task.

You know Dave, modesty is a good trait but your friends would like to hear about these things.

Thanks, T.

[Chad Sivertsen]

in reply to: wood for arrows #59964

Mark,
Give it a try, nothing to lose but time and you will learn soemthing along the way.

My guess is they will make good shafts if the grain is fairly straight. I will guess the spine will be adequate and the weight will be on the light side.

Have fun.

[Chad Sivertsen]

in reply to: Rutting activity in January #58656

JT said “3 bucks come in that still were in velvet”

Over the years I’ve heard of an occasional buck with velvet much later than normal but 3 from the same area at the same time is a bit wierd I think.

Some things to consider:

1. Is there a toxic waste dump, nuclear reactor, or meth lab in the area.

2. There could be a serial castrater on the loose, better get em soon or there will be no fawns.

3. Maybe it is global warming?

Seriously, a friend of mine shot a big bull elk that had some deformities in that area and he is covinced there are other bulls that can’t perform and therefore don’t bugle and participate in the rut which in turn allows them to live longer and grow larger.

It is a strange world it seems and ya just never know.

[Chad Sivertsen]

in reply to: Rutting activity in January #58643

I also agree with Duncan but there could be other factors. As Ireland said does that are not bred during Nov will come into estrus again in Dec. Buck to doe ratios can affect this also. Our entire rut is rifle season and areas with heavy pressure have poor buck/doe ratios and I think some does do not get bred due to no buck available during the small time frame necessary. A buck out looking for does during the Nov rut here has a short life expectancy. We often see rut activity in Dec.

Regarding late horn drops. This could be related to does in late estrus, high testosterone levels in bucks help keep the horns on I think.

[Chad Sivertsen]

in reply to: Lets Do a Build-along #51086

That is cool.Added it to my list of things to do but the list is long so not sure when I will get to it.

Good job.

[Chad Sivertsen]

in reply to: Starting Some New Ones #45347

You are off to a good start. Will you do Osage and Hickory on different bows?

If I find any free time I’m keeping it for myself.

Have fun.

[Chad Sivertsen]

in reply to: Bighorn Sheep Hunt #45343

“This ended up being one of the funnest hunts of my life and I didn’t fill my tag.”

That statement is music to my ears these days.

Congratulations on a fine hunt and adventure. December in Colorado, where is the snow?

[Chad Sivertsen]

in reply to: ID Traditional Day — come if you can! #45338

The Expo West was one of my favorite events, met a lot of good folks there.
TBofMT banquet is the weekend before so not sure I will make it this time.

[Chad Sivertsen]

in reply to: yew or osage #44308

Kegan, Thanks I could not remember the name of Pauls book. The Bent Stick is a great booklet and might be easier for a beginning bowyer to grasp.

[Chad Sivertsen]

in reply to: ninebark shafts #44305

Hi Clay,
I tried it but found it too light in both spine and weight. It can be used for Indian style backrests for sitting around. If you have nine bark you might also have Redstem Dogwood for higher weight and spine. It usually grows near streams and other wet areas. Stems are quite red and easy to see in the winter.

See Robin, somebody has tried it.

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