[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Backcountry Bowhunters ??? #142056

Richard

Yea BHA- AZ has a chapter , Google them up.  When they first started up there was a lot of buzz . They are now established in almost all states . They fight to keep public lands public.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Recycling Arrows #142041

Stephen

I had not thought about this before. But , as you have shown, a good way to “reuse “arrows too heavy in spine for lower poundage bows. It is especially handy in these days of ever more expensive arrows. Thanks for the info.

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #142010

Robin the beekeeper

That’s really cool. I like trying honey from different places. As mentioned it can taste quite different depending on what the bees were visiting. I like desert honey a lot. We probably all should do this, as I understand the bee population is dwindling!

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Danger of Dragging #141888

I like it, good for him. It is interesting how the”akio” even on regular ground makes dragging so much easier. I like the idea of the prius ( my mom had one but didnt drive it enuff to keep the batteries charged. I imagine they’re more reliable now. Wave of the future I am sure. Quieter too.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Selway slide on bow quiver #141838

For those interested – there is a nice article on Big Jim’s Bow Company and the romance of Traditional Archery in the latest Field and Stream

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Danger of Dragging #141837

David

Yes on all your comments, trying to get myself back in shape also. Unless it is real close to the road ( or coues deer and antelope on my back [ downhill mostly haha ]when I was younger/ stronger/ and all my parts worked), I pretty much stopped dragging years ago – qtr and packing is pretty much what I do ( and having the ability to hoist the rest out of harms way — more trips easier traveling. However i was thinking about looking into some of these wheeled carriers ( man powered). Did use a cheap akio type sled once in the snow –a form of dragging , but less straining.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Selway slide on bow quiver #141819

Yes , as you know the channel islands had no indeginious large game – like Hawaii.  So returning them to original takes away the hunting. Probably for the best, but not as much fun. Enjoyed the experience. I don’t know if it’s still in play- but awhile back there was a group trying to remove wild turkey from CA for the same reason.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Selway slide on bow quiver #141811

Ditto on good story

I  lived on Hawaii, when I was 1yr old for a year, been thru it a couple times since.  Never hunted it.

I did hunt on Santa Cruz island ( channel islands off CA) which were a known bowhunting destination  in Southern CA in the olden times. A lot of fun – I stayed in “smugglers cove” and you could surf fish for sea bass also. I believe all the channel islands are a Natl Park now ( except for the Mil owned ones ( like San Clemente- which I have visited also – or parts ). The Govt eradicated all the game ( not indeginious) in the 90s I think. Santa Rosa had elk and deer ( from the Kaibab ). Santa Cruz had Sheep and Pigs similar to Hawaii.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Welcome #141807

Richard

Yes I have it, and enjoyed it . The writing style is a little different, but easy to adapt too. The book contains a lot of interesting vignettes of the hunt and outdoor tips. Dr Ashby has wide Tradbowhunting experience in depth—

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Welcome #141798

Hi Ricardo

Welcome to tradbow , glad to have you with us —

Enjoy the site and the forums. If you have questions please feel free to ask .

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Selway slide on bow quiver #141651

You bet

I am glad things are ok. Wish the best and quick recovery to those that got the worst of it .

Could use some decent rain here in NM —- been pretty dry .

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Selway slide on bow quiver #141622

Hey Steve

How is it going in The Carolinas with the storm? I imagine mostly rain where you are? Wishing everybody back there the best —

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Selway slide on bow quiver #141619

Nice pig Steve —

Eagles flight bow quivers are my preference also, and the model pictured is the bees knees if you carry a 2 blade head ( tuffhead/ meathead in my case). Light, quiet and compact.

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Beginner in need of "next step" Hunting Bow #141589

Maineblowfly

Ditto Richard and Ty.

Best bet is to find a trad Archery Shoppe or expo or shoot , and try different brands and types of archery tackle if you can, before making a final decision. With some shops you can trade back and forth trying different models. Some ” regular” archery shops have for sale and trade some trad bows, even if they are heavily compound oriented – the one here in ABQ is that way.

I believe – if you are going to hunt Moose in Maine- the hunting regs require a 45lb bow minimum. Might check current regs —-

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Numb fingers #141581

Hi Ty

Excellent. Glad you found a remedy .

Scout aka Ray

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