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in reply to: 2025 is Here. Whatcha Got Going? #170363
It’s been real cold here in NM. Not much Snow in the mts. If we don’t get a lot more it’ll be poor pickings for the game come spring…not good.
Scout aka Ray
Like Steve ,I have an original hammock seat that I like a lot and use more often than in the past , since passing the 71yr mark….
Like Richard ,I have different day packs for different hunts, always have e gear, but mix and match for different terrain and situations..
I always have binos , don’t use a rangefinder much ( depending) as I don’t shoot past 25 yds or so..
I use binos everywhere, even in deep woods / brush . Amazing what you see with them sometimes that the naked eye misses. Slow movement of the glass of course is key ” like molasses in wintertime”.
I was Coues deer hunting in the “CherryCows” (Chiricahua Mtns Az) some years ago. Still hunting a long a trail in a deep canyon, thick growth on the sides but I could see clearly about 75 yds up the trail. I noticed something in the trail about 35 yds ahead (I’m 20/20 with glasses on). I couldn’t quite make it out. Very very sloooowly I raise my lightweight zeiss glass ( use a Pentax forge now, great glass for a reasonable price. Both 10x) and see a bobcat’s upper head ( eye/ears) looking back at me, slowly lowering ITS head below the dip in the trail..I tried to ease up to get a shot , too late …The cat had slipped off into the deep grass and brush. Just one example ( from many) of using binos up close….
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2024? #170201Happy New Year to all !
Even if last year was good to you… I hope this year treats all ya all way better
Enjoy each day to its full measure
Siempre
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2024? #169943Whistling badger
Welcome back , glad to have you with us again. I hope all is well in your neck of the woods
Ray aka Scout
in reply to: Happy Turkey Day #169941Wishing you all a great Holiday Season
Be Thankful for each day
Ray aka Scout
in reply to: Timberwolf bow company #169282Jar22
I tried to find something about this bow , but came up empty….
Nice looking bow.
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2024? #169159Richard
Wishing you good luck on the deer hunting . I have hunted the rim in the past , and know exactly what you mean about labor day weekend. I made the mistake of being there for that holiday a few years ago. Most crowded I have ever seen a Natl forest! I think all of Phoenix showed up !!
Hearing the same, about anti hunters buying Tags here in NM (from good sources).never ending battle…
Any time you call in a coyote that close is a win.
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2024? #169110Richard
Are you hunting Mule Deer , Coues, or whichever shows up ?
Scout Aka Ray
in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2024? #169019Richard
That sounds more like trick shooting than hunting practice, imho. I quess it might be useful, if you were shooting at a pheasant in flight and it’s cackle on the rise spooked up a whitetail buck in range 😉
I think you should send us a video when you have that shot mastered😁
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Hello silence, my old friend ………… #169018Richard
Haha
Yes silence my old friend. Glad you found him again….
Keeping em quiet is an absolutely necessity.. as much as one can.
Glad you managed to sort it out, bow quivers especially the large ones can be a problem..
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Help with identification of bow #168912Jar22
Glad you got an answer to your query… sorry we couldn’t be more help.
If you like the bow and you shoot it well, is all that really matters.
Enjoy the traditional journey…
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Help with identification of bow #168877Hi Jar22
Welcome to the forum.
I am afraid there are way too many Bowyers and Manufacturers anymore for me too even hazard a guess.
It’s a nice looking bow. How does it shoot? Maybe one of the other members will recognize it and chime in.
If you think it is local to your area , you could ask the members of any archery club near you. Someone might recognize it…
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2024? #168788I am that guy … at least the PA one. I think I am still in one of their medical texts..
When I first started shooting tradbow ( high school) I was self taught, and learning as I went. I was not checking my ( wooden) shafts properly ( often) enuff after missing a tgt or doing roving drills. One day not seeing the a crack In the shaft the arrow came apart on release blowing a inch long piece into my bow hand thumb. Yes it hurt like the Dickens! I didn’t scream, but expletives where declared !
My father who was with me, wrapped it up and had me police up my gear and tidy the range before heading to the ER. Luckily after a long time to heal and rehab it still works pretty normal. I switched to aluminum arrows for a long time. Eventually going back to wood , ( I also shoot Carbon) I diligently check my arrows anytime I miss the back stop now! Haha.
I personally don’t repair breaks . I would imagine if done properly repaired arrows would be OK. I like my arrows as perfect as I can make them for accuracy imho….just my preference.
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Ground Hunting #168633Kees
Google up — camouflage camping chair hammock seat hunting chair portable and lightweight…
It may be a different co …. but looks a lot like the one I have, and in the 40.00 dollar range…( amazon)
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2024? #168632Nice healthy northern whitetail!
Looks like the forage is excellent on your property / archery Range👍
Scout aka Ray
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