[Col Mike]

in reply to: Practicing the "Cold Shot" #18983

Jim

Welcome back. Did you get to do the kayak trip or was it all training.

By the way Dutch has improved much in his performance in your video’s but so boring compared to the last:D Oh yes good shooting my friend.

Semper Fi

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Empathy for wildlife #18978

adirondackman wrote: Having the utmost respect for Life and the animals that we hunt. I believe that this is why we have chosen to hunt with a Bow & Arrow.

I think that statement pretty much sums up what we have all been saying.

Understand then my shock at seeing in our Magazine the picture of the hero sitting on the body of his kill while he sharpens his knife:evil:

What say you all?

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Backcountry College #10 – Knots & such #14561

Another winner Clay. Thanks:D

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: is the new Traditional Bowhunter mag out yet? #11198

Critch

It is out check the home page you can download it from there.

But your right Robin didn’t send her usual note.

Trust all is well at Trad Bow headquarters.

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Empathy for wildlife #11194

Ptaylor

Not sure I would call it a struggle –IMO we have those thoughts because we are traditional bow hunters. The hunt is first and the kill is the gift. All life is precious. Taking one requires some reverence.

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Best Natural Cover Scents #7724

R2 wrote: A friend of mine, many, many years ago, when we were on a bow hunt in the Guadalupe’s in NM learned that there’s some cover scents that ain’t too cool.

Makes one a really unwelcome member of the hunting camp and the evening campfire.

Deer also go around this odor.

😀 and your end quote says it all:D

[Col Mike]

in reply to: the pine ghost…………… #63135

Burgess

Excuse my response in the other thread. What an amazing story and one that I think many could connect with. Those are thoughts and memories that will endure the time of aging.

My best old hunter

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: What are your favorite trad pictures? #63117

burgess wrote: mike……..it’s on “pirates of archery” in the bowhunting forum under the heading of “checkmate” …on the second page of that thread. now poa is not for everyone even if i am one of the four that started it……so be warned ……but some of the most knowledgable bow builders and traditional hunters are on that site…….anyway………this magazine was interested in the story also….i just have not re-written it yet…….soooooooooo let me see if i can start a new thread here and bring it over……we’ll try and just call it the pine ghost……..it’s kinda long and i might need some help doing it…..but a good read…….b

Burgess

Brief look at your site–more detailed will be after this very busy weekend–first impression need to study, kinda complicated –but I will give it a look. For us more simple minded could you just publish the story in this mag. or on this site?

Sorry, your dealing with another recovering Marine and we like it short and to the point.:D

Semper Fi

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Need Cold Weather Gear Recommendations #63112

Stix wrote: I have been looking at the ColdPruf Platinum line which is a combination of polypropylene and merlino wool. Anyone have any experience with it?

Steve

Having spent the last 3 decades or so in arctic or near arctic conditions from all day to all month believe can provide some info. If interested pm at herdering@earthlink.net

Having said that so far you haven’t got bad info but very expensive and IMO not required.:D

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: What are your favorite trad pictures? #63031

burgess wrote: and last year ….two old warriors ended the game in november………he was aged to be ten years……i’m to old to talk about mine anymore.

Burgess

That is one great photo. Trust most of us would like to hear the story behind that years long pursuit:D.

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Need Cold Weather Gear Recommendations #62070

Stix wrote: Folks, my daughter has a 4th season elk tag and will be looking for good gear to keep her warm in the elements, and also stuff she can use for ice fishing, etc out here in Colorado. Please give me some recommendations for footwear, outerwear, and underwear that would meet her needs.

Steve

From my experience hard to beat http://www.mukluks.com I use the camuk extreme. Rubber coated so scent proof warm to about -50. Use them every day hunting or running dogs.

X2 on the wool for outerwear. It’s all we use.

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Catskills base camp fun! #60802

Now that’s what I call a comfortable camp:D Enjoy your time.

PM me when you get some dates for a visit.

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Best Natural Cover Scents #57508

Love it:D I just try to keep the wind in my face.:shock:

[Col Mike]

in reply to: What are your favorite trad pictures? #57497

😀 You talking about Dutch or the wallaby?:lol:

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Tis the season #57486

Welcome aboard cladinator.

There is much info here. Check out the Ashby library. Have fun. Your questions will be answered by the best in our life

style and don’t hesitate to ask them.

Semper Fi

Mike

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