[Col Mike]

in reply to: You might be a traditional bowhunter if … #26229

Oh I should have added

You have all of Don Thomas’s books except for the “Double Helix” which Linda refuses to spend that much on.

You listen to Alex Bugnon Cd’s.

[Col Mike]

in reply to: You might be a traditional bowhunter if … #26197

Well Linda said to add

“You would rather spend time on Trad bow then take her out to dinner and dance”

You consider your library complete when you have all of Dave Petersen’s books

You only have 5 bows and need to keep up with the Smith Hammers.

Semper Fi

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Just a thought (on technology)… #23055

Tomorrow night I will hoist a cold frosty to all of you–and will need night vision to get home—on the sled:shock:

Thankfully the dogs know the way and can drag me back without nvg’s:D

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Time to buy a long bow #23049

Java man archery –join the Coffey club –you won’t regret the $.

Semper Fi

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: resolution #23047

3rd that. If you have to pay for the use of the land you have to wonder if the wild ones are really wild or released for you. Go public or get permission on private land that you can trust. I believe you are active duty–lots of bases your way that have hunts–check that out one of your few benefits:D

Semper Fi

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Just a thought (on technology)… #23030

Alex

Long time no hear–welcome back. Well you know me–never night vision goggles or flir:evil: Only one type of prey those are used on.

You would be surprised how well you can walk in the woods at night with just your eyes or a pair of binoculars to amplify. When required (for tracking or butchering) petzel makes a neat little head lamp about the size of a quarter that has red light option–doesn’t offend your eyes or the environment. Just my opinion:D

Now I do use a white headlamp for mushing at night–but then I don’t have to worry about the game warden while doing that–he’s likely in the sled with me:lol:

Happy New year

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Tuffhead testing #19755

Sorry Jans he is coming here first:D And you both are right on you only have the young ones until they are about 10 after that you have either imprinted our lost them to society.:shock:

Happy New year all

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: The Hammock Seat #19739

Yes under the tree the other day (or what passes for a tree in our small place used to be on our boat that we lived on so only about 2 feet in height)Tried it in the backyard wood/range really something well worth the price and much better then my piece of foam. Looking forward to a lot of nice naps–oh and some hunting–starts again 6 Jan.:D

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: A different kind of pay-to-play hunting #19698

corpsman89

off thread (of course typical for me) but interesting call sign—who did you serve with and where? PM me if desired.

Semper Fi

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: A different kind of pay-to-play hunting #18505

Bruce and Dave

Well said. Private, meaning cooperate responsibility for our wild space means more development not preservation as we in the east have seen. We are presently in a fight here in MD to designate some few acres as wild already within state forests–you wouldn’t believe the fight from xmas tree farmers to mountain bikers and hikers.

Not to mention the ongoing struggle to stop fracking of natural gas the fight goes on.

Interestingly none of the opposition is science based–it’s all about them jobs and keeping the kids home, makes you wonder where they got their evolutionary education.

From a ted talk–” The earth is full it’s full of us and our stuff and it’s full of our trash”.

Let’s hope for a better new year

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: A different kind of pay-to-play hunting #15129

Bernie

Dave’s advice right on–don’t sit back attack. Our grass roots program has delayed fracking of the shale gas in MD. for 3 years and if successful will ban it. Get active, only the meek will inherit the earth–about 6 feet of it.:P

By the way, during our travels around the country for 2 years after I retired we spent almost 2 months in your neck of the woods Cheti Camp was one of our best stays and of course the Digby scallops fresh off the boat were a treat.

Welcome

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Kanati by JK Traditions #15087

Bruce–darn nice bow. But I think posting pictures of it just prior to the gifting season is sicko. I mean now I want one!

Web mother– This is one that you should delete! Darn us old guys will now wake up to an Xmas with no new bow under the tree.:shock:

Bruce –I will hoist a cold frosty to your new bow tonight.:lol:

Semper Fi

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: A different kind of pay-to-play hunting #12881

Steve

So right you are. I read (with a tear in the eye) Camuto’s Another Country. What a travesty–bring them back–then eliminate them. There is another link out there–sorry I sent it to Dave then deleted because it made me sick–forgot which state–but essentially it said take your kids hunting for wolves or coyotes and win an Xmas present:evil:

I spent some time in the woods today–stumping–deer season doesn’t open again until 6 Jan–spent some time thinking and enjoying the wild–not sure our species is worth it.

But Happy holidays to all–on the road for a couple of days–family stuff- our musher in training will be taking care of the dogs–catch up next week.

Semper Fi

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: What type of arrow? #11665

Johnnyb63114 wrote: Hi Evryone,

Im new to traditional archery. I have recently purchased a Sage 62″ 40# re-curve. I will upgrade in a couple years. I don’t know that I would know the difference between a lower and higher quality bow right now. What type of arrows should I shoot? I intend to hunt with it. Should I go for wood or carbon shafts? Do I want more flex out of the arrow so that it stabilizes more quickly or is it the more ridged the more quickly it stabilizes. Can someone give some ideas for something affordable. Thanks guys.

Johnnyb

Welcome. You will likely get more advice then you can afford:D Look at the “The Traditional Bow hunters Handbook” TJ Conrads. Good source of basic info. Check out 3 Rivers Archery. Knowledgeable staff with good info. They will talk you through the arrow selection process and if your close to them (N Ind) you can visit and they will help you proof your bow as they did with me ask for Dave Echterling. I use Easton trad only–500’s for both my shrew classic hunter’s at 49 and 51lbs 27″ draw. 30″ arrows with 100gr insert and 300gr field point or 225gr tuffhead and 75gr steel adapter. Gives me a 640 gr arrow with 28.33% EFOC–sufficient for whitetail.

Have fun and enjoy the site–lots of good info here and folks who know way more then me will likely weigh in.

Semper Fi

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: The Hammock Seat #10651

Shhh–I believe I saw one when carrying in the mail yesterday:D We will see.

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