[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

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Selway slide on bow quiver #141580

Hi Ty

Welcome to the forum and ditto webmoms comments. The problem really shows up using carbon arrows, as you might imagine as they are the thinnest shaft. I usually get the smaller size .

Yes on pushing the broadheads deeper. More protection less wobble — as you’ve discovered.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: New Eyes #141478

Richard

I do the same thing, if I am carrying a heavier bino while actively hunting —

I sometimes use the across the chest carry – set up lower – or tuck it inside a hunting shirt– to keep it out of the way while coming to full draw . Depends on size of binos off course.

Scout aka Ray

 

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