[Col Mike]

in reply to: A club for those of us without any back country #39441

The simultaneously funny and tragic aspect of human nature revealed in this process is our amazing self-servingness and lack of big-picture altruism.

Dave–Thanks for that lengthy and insightful response. Couldn’t agree more with that quote above. It’s really a shame that the health of the animals is not our prime concern in these matters.

Haven’t hunted in CO for last 3 years so won’t be filling out the form–darn.

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Practice of the Wild #38278

Just to add to Steve and Duncan—Linda has added the e-mail notes from this site from Clay and the Hammer to the shopping file:D—more books and movies and why do you need a canteen cup stove:evil: Thanks 😀

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: A club for those of us without any back country #38254

Dave

Any report on the next 5 year regulations?

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Signs of Spring? #36961

Paleo,Doc– I feel your pain just a little over 16 feet here with snow all night long, headed your way Doc. Well the dog’s love it:shock:

Semper Fi

Nannuck

[Col Mike]

in reply to: A club for those of us without any back country #36951

Dave’s rant is right on again as is Steve’s. Here in W. MD the anti-fracking battle is in the legislative session for the 3rd year–results yet to be known. As Steve said about NC we are battling big money and cooperation’s that care little about our space ship.

Mat–welcome aboard and you are right, silence is not an option. Join the fight.

Semper Fi

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: What's in your daypack? #32254

I have been following this tread for some days and I chuckle and wonder at some of the stories that must have decided you all to load your self down with all that gear.:D

But here is one you have missed and as I learned if you need it you will never forget it again.

A little case about the size of one of those aspirin things bout the size of a half dollar or a loonie for you brothers up north. And it contains—4 little rods of dental wax.

When you crack that filling or a tooth and you are about 3 days from the dentist its a life saver and a bloody .tongue relief.

I can’t believe Don doesn’t have that in his pack.

Ouch

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Accuracy and heavy heads #32234

I rarely answer these technical discussions being an amateur physicist and a beginner long bow shooter. But here goes. My rig this year was 300gr up front. Same arrow carbon trad only 500 with 50# shrew–started tuning for bigger game–350, 375, 400 up front. Using tuffhead field points and steel adapters.

At 12 yds in my garage range–gotta wait for 14 feet of snow to clear the outdoor, my groups got tighter the heavier I went. Target at chest height–arrow flight perfect. Using the 400 gr head I had to start shooting one arrow at a time as I was stripping fletching and busting nocks:D .

For reference I shoot split and push pull no pause.

I’ll let Doc Ed discuss the mechanics although I think Bruce covered it well. What I would say is Try it.

At Trad bow limits I don’t see any ballistic disadvantage requiring aim off our correction for point of aim point of impact our hyperbolic parallelism. Aw sorry Bruce that last is for you and the Doc–don’t forget I was a tanker a long time ago and EFOC was our mantra. Not trad related but if your interested I can post an e-mail I sent to Dave some years ago that addressed that issue8)

Hope this helps you guys–bottom line just try it.

Semper Fi

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: What's in your daypack? #27718

Bruce

Sure you know this but–a couple of biners can give you from 2 to 3 MA and they do double duty for other uses. Having said that a brass pulley just large enough for your line works great and is easily unfrozen–well don’t hit it to hard:shock: Can find at most hardware stores

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: A club for those of us without any back country #21026

stchunter48

Good question—this actually started from state DNR, hotly opposed by most of the folks here as they had this thought it would remove resources from the pocket book. As our total population compares to a couple of city blocks down state we are really not a powerhouse of votes.

Good organization from local university–tree huggers with long hair, hiking boots and backpacks did a great job educating the uninformed. When I spoke with the DNR Sect. some months ago he told me that it was a done deal no matter what our Senator and Delegate said:D Sometimes the gov. does good despite themselves.

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: too much time in the woods? #19973

Well Dave I’m not opposed to that invite:D However it will take more then you and me to make it happen.

so web-mom and others — as in all political debates, numbers count—-send personal e-mail to herdering@earthlink.net addressed to Linda and plead for my presence at that august meeting–as an incentive for numbers and cogent, intelligently worded requests– I promise to buy Dave’s first round and the executive committee of BHA.

Any reference to this note will be denied and blamed on NSA virus. 😀

Semper Fi

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: too much time in the woods? #19957

Clay

Don’t let David off the hook:lol:

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: too much time in the woods? #19940

Clay

Can’t make it this year we are already booked for dogsled tours on those dates. Trust someone is going to video your presentation and, may I dare add, Dave’s insightful introduction to your movie:lol:

By the way your last statement is right on.

Semper Fi

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: A club for those of us without any back country #19931

Stchunter48

Lot’s of good info and discussion here, Forager , Dave and the Hammer as usual right on. From our little piece of wild in western Md. a victory today:

http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/annapolis/md-senate-passes-bill-to-add-wildland-acres/article_05a83552-95d7-11e3-8f75-0017a43b2370.html

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Never doubt what a small group of informed citizens can do–despite the odds. I won’t discuss the politics or the politicians involved so this won’t get deleted8)

Semper Fi

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Man Eaters of Kumaon #17739

David

I believe you spoke the TRUTH:D Keep them EFOC statements coming they liven the evening.

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Anything Positive @ This Winter? #17733

Eids

A fitting salute. That battle is still studied in our military schools. Classic infantry small unit leaders overcoming a numerically superior force—darn tough bunch of soldiers.

Semper Fi

Mike

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