[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Ground Hunting #149326

I have , use and like the hammock seat . Normally set up similar to WW with back to a live or uprooted tree / ground clutter etc. In the SW most waterholes / tanks ( tinajas) etc, have old blinds ( been there for years) one can refresh. These days I usually make my own (temporary -‘using old netting / burlap / line ) along heavy use trails. I also sometimes use a upper body covering ghillie suit.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Montana trad bow specialist outfitters? #149179

Hi leonard

Welcome to the forum.  I don’t know anyone to recommend.  But maybe one of the members in Montana will respond

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Outgrown Bow or Wasted Time? #148429

Edward

Welcome to the forum – nice classic bows listed. Glad to see you are shooting them …

I still have my first bow , a 50lb Shakespeare Ocala. Works just fine.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: My Possibles Bag #148415

For most hunts— my std ” possibles bag ” is a day pack with most of the usual items already mentioned, in fact pretty similar to Steves.  My pack has a platypus water bladder in it, military poncho and I always have a ” Rio Grande Camp knife” with me too…

I carry a pully system for hanging game if need by . Don’t have any grizz here ( yet) but plenty of Black bears , yodel dogs and in some places wolves…

Hang most of it. Carry some ( tenderloin/ back straps)back to camp  then  bring out the big meat hauling cargo pack for subsequent loads as Steve mentioned .

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: My Possibles Bag #148151

Happy New Year….

Steve great presentation . Can’t beat those Petzl head lamps . I was curious what additions and or deletions you implement for your western configuration ?

I always carry a day pack here in NM with similar items but I usually bone out these days even near the road.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Old Ben Pearson arrow ?? #148143

Richard

Yes, now that you mention it, the orange arrow ( tracer) is what pops up in my dim memory …

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #148113

Interesting meat mix – but it sounds tasty — and easy to make …

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Old Ben Pearson arrow ?? #148112

Richard

I googled Ben Pearson Deadhead arrows and got a lot of pics of many variations.

Might try it and see if you can find the example you want to remake…..

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #148077

Hi Richard

Yea, isn’t that how it goes sometimes …haha

I Havn’t seen any buck ” lopes” myself in awhile

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Self Bow #147922

Hi Chansler

Welcome to the forum. I can’t answer your question, but hopefully Stephen Graf will respond and give you some ideas. He is very knowledgeable on building longbows…

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #147915

Richard

Not surprised

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #147901

Richard

Spent some time in 27 over the years . Hannigan Meadows is beautiful high country. Ran around the upper end of the Blue too… see any wolf sign?

Sounds like your Black Swan was the perfect set up for this hunt. Congrats again ….

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #147871

richard

Well done ! Excellent eating buck. Give us a little info/ story.  What tackle etc ….

What area of the rim do you hunt ? Without giving away your secret spot – I have hunted most of the gmu’s on the rim at one  time or another…

I am also a believer in carrying enuff arrows — especially on a western hunt …

Congrats on a successful hunt

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Feedback on bow. #147870

Brent

Excellent bow , yes take it hunting! My father used the same bow and really liked it. He especially appreciated the handiness of that model…

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: String Squeak #147869

Paleoman

That was my first thought also –

Scout aka Ray

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