[Clay Hayes]

in reply to: where to get a shaft shooter #59190

I built a dowler that uses a router and a cordless drill. Do a search and you’ll come up with several ways to build them. Mine cuts shafts from 3/8 square stock then compresses them on the out feed to 11/32. Sure as hell beats buying shafts.

[Clay Hayes]

in reply to: The Running Woodsman #57040

While waiting on a dumb elk just the other day, I noticed a Nuthatch looking for just the right crevis to stash a pine seed. He stuffed it several places, then would pick it out and move on. Apperently the little niches in the tree bark weren’t just to his liking. After about the 4th or 5th place, he must have found what he was looking for. He stuffed the seed in the nook, taped it in real good, then found a piece of moss to stuff in behind it. I found it curious how long he spent hiding one little seed.

[Clay Hayes]

in reply to: keeping warm #55857

Don’t forget your lid.:wink:

[Clay Hayes]

in reply to: BLOOD TRAILING BASICS #53723

Excellent post, but I’d like to add one thing about whitetails after a shot. After the initial “blow out”, crash through the bushes moment, a deer will often hit a trail and follow it before dying. That’s a good thing to know when the blood runs out and other sign is lost.

[Clay Hayes]

in reply to: Aerial shooting video!? #53694

It had me smilin’. Good job again.

ch

[Clay Hayes]

in reply to: The Running Woodsman #52358

This past weekend I came across 2 beds like the one in the photo. I assumr they were elk beds but I’m not sure. I was in very steap terrain and the only flat spots to take a break were these to dirt shelves that I found dug out of the side of the hill. The cover was heavy Doug Fir timber with ninebark understory. Any ideas?

[Clay Hayes]

in reply to: Little flat bows….they are fun to shoot #44675

I’ve got a couple of short osage flatbows but I can’t hit anything smaller than a buffalo with them.

[Clay Hayes]

in reply to: Crawling with a bow #44670

I just unstring my longbow with the top loop around the limb and it makes a sling you can just put over your sholder like a back quiver. I’ve never tried crawling this way, but it works great for walking and riding a horse.

[Clay Hayes]

in reply to: Storing meat? #44662

I’ve always wrapped my venison in waxed freezer paper. I’ve never wrapped it in plastic first and have never had any trouble. But, then, I don’t usually store meat for much over a year.

It’s fast, easy, and it works great. If you haven’t tried it, give it a shot. As an added bonus, it stacks nicely in the freezer, unlike vacume packed stuff which slides all over the place.

[Clay Hayes]

in reply to: hunting hawaii #43688

I believe you may also be able to stalk a wily jungle cock while you’re at it:o

[Clay Hayes]

in reply to: Like Blind Man Chop Wood! Field Dressing Advise #36249

One of the best and most practical ways to feed a crowd with a hog is to split him in half (easy to handle) and lie him on the smoker for a few hours. But how to split a hog, hmm?

Well, at the butcher shop they have a big saw and just run it right down his back, from bum to snout, and whala – two perfect halves. I guess, if you’re so inclined you could just run on out an buy one of those fancy things, but I know another way. All you need is a machete or large butcher knife and a malot. That’s it.

First, hang the carcas up with the gambles through the hocks. With the hog’s hind legs spread out, lie the blade about where his tailbone should be and tap down on it with the malot. Keep on a tappin’ till you’ve got two neat halves. Every time you tap the machete, you cut a little ways through the spine. The only tricky part is to keep the blade centered in the spine on the way down.

This will also work for deer and other game, though I haven’t a clue why anyone would want to half a deer.

Hope all that made since.

ch

[Clay Hayes]

in reply to: Bow Making #33737

Dido what Aeronut said. If you can make it to the jamboree, there’s always plenty of guys at those type events that are happy to help a beginner. Be warned though; bow making is a powerfull addiction. 😆

[Clay Hayes]

in reply to: New Name #29338

😀

[Clay Hayes]

in reply to: Bow Making #29335

Ok, I thought you were talking about self bows. I don’t have any experience with glass but have built quite a few all wood bows.

You’re right in the heart of Osage country. In my opinion, it’s the best wood around for selfbows. If you are interested in selfbows, let us know.

[Clay Hayes]

in reply to: Bow Making #27188

Where do you call home. Different woods are more available in different parts of the country.

ch

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