[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: weasels #26396

Kellydockter –

cool with the weasels —

My experiences have been mostly chipmunks & Squirrels.

I have had Hummingbirds come and check out my fletching [ usually bright yellow/orange/white]. Sometimes it takes them awhile to sort out there is no nectar with those flowers.. Fun to watch—-

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Hunting Bigfoot in Texas #25231

R2 –

HAHA – Ol’ Bigfoot – as pictured- is going to have to get a different hat if he wants to make it thru Texas !

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: carbon arrow broke upon release #24537

Tkohlhorst-

I think as long as you check you will be fine.

I shot only aluminums for a long time after my wood arrow injury,because I was spooked by it. I eventually learned, what we have passed on to you. when in doubt – check em out!

I shoot every type today – though mostly Carbon [ for EFOC ]and sometimes wood for their Beauty/tradition- depends on the bow and its purpose. The good thing about aluminum arrows is when they quit it is usually pretty obvious.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Hunting Bigfoot in Texas #24252

I don’t think Bigfoot would last long in Texas — Too high a hunter per capita rate down there——

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: It's getting CLOSE! #24205

Smithhammer –

In Southern NM [ Gila ] had a record warm March [entire month]

birds went early. all I saw were single nesting hens, and very few*, in an area in the past, that had large nos of turkeys. Heard 1 gobbler -never actually saw him. a lot of competition in the woods, a lot of run n gunners on 4wds.I kind of expected it – I was working in TX and the birds started earlier than usual there also. In fact a friend sent a game camera pix showing poults following a hen opening week for NM -[tx a lil further south but similiar].

But had a wonderfull time in the Mtns – good water – everything greening up. beautifull weather, saw Elk N deer —–

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* according to local reports the hatch last yr was decimated by a late cold/wet spell.

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: broadheads #24197

ssumner1

Kustom King/3rivers shows Zwickey No Mercy BHs in single bevel for $18.-19.00 per 3pack–

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Hunting Bigfoot in Texas #23207

Dave –

I am glad, i enjoy your writings and I just happened to recall the “bigbutt” story, and went and looked it up for Wildschwein–.

I agree about human nature, I actually know people who are enamored with the bigfoot possibility, which always amazes me [especially in the lower 48]. there are so many people almost everywhere — Bigfoot would have to be the “sneaky -ess critter” out there to escape detection for so long.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Hunting Bigfoot in Texas #23192

Dave —

You beat me to it —

“Big Butt ” Page 79 –“on the wild edge”

excellent book by the way

sorry did not mean to bend it — just funnin with the subject.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: broadheads #23186

I am always surprised { I guess I shouldn’t be anymore} at how emotionally charged the ” Broadhead” issue is —

I read the other thread in it’s entirety [ posted by Mr Mcdonald]. Dr Ashby’s “study” is the only one I know of? It’s parameters are published,if you disagree with a broadheads performance why not redo the test under the same criteria*,to prove one’s point- No pun intended– but a lil levity is appropriate- I believe–

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or develope one’s own.

PS –sorry webmom ! you posted while I was writing I apologize if I fanned any flames– Happy Mom’s Day to you also—

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: broadheads #22351

I echo David —

Tuffhead is my current choice — if the new grizzly { I used the old one, over 20+yrs] is as advertised — it will give everybody “a run for their money”

I also personally think Highly of Aboyer brown bears. yes, they are not cheap but how many do you shoot at big game? even including practice [ which I do a lot off LOL]

Use the best you can afford – I believe, I owe it to the Magnificent Game animals I love to Hunt–It may be a Western {vs eastern} thing – bigger animals / shot at the edge of trad bow range [25yds] – just a thought thrown out for discussion?

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Must have a lucky frogs tooth in my pocket #22335

Troy —

Outstanding — i do not have your experience — but I realize that each Bow/Arrow combination is different – — At least for me! I enjoy following your efoc adventures. With each new effort, we all gain new info which helps us with our own endeavors —

Thanks

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Hunting Bigfoot in Texas #22326

Big Dave—

This smells like a trap to me !! –haha

I have read your books — so I know you have seen one in Co.

For all we [ who know you ]know– you might have started a re –implantation program of “Bigfoot” in Co – and you are checking to see how the Tradbow Cognoscenti will handle it.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Must have a lucky frogs tooth in my pocket #21178

I concur with wexbow — and we are all happy about that!

We{tradbow web site hounds} always want to hear the continueing saga/adventures of the ultra magnum arrows {King Kong/Godzilla}extra high efoc arrow escapades —which would grow dim without your magnificent tour guidance and leadership, haha –truly!

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: carbon arrow broke upon release #21151

Ripforce-

I am in total agreement !—

Always check your arrows –especially if they strike the tgt oddly — any kind of deflection. I have noted -that the nock area is easily damaged when the arrow is “kicked sideways” or turned where it strikes something hard at an angle—–

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: carbon arrow broke upon release #20266

tkohlhorst-

You are not a freak —

just check your arrows, I practice from all angles — I have a small canyon for a back yard- I place tgts in differing positions and rarely shoot{ more than 2 arrows} from the same place twice { teaching my mind to automatically compensate for the different ranges/ angles – what folks like to call “instinctive”}this causes the arrows to strike the tgts at differ- angles etc{ shoot 5-6 before pulling] and i hit arrows at odd places on the shaft [ when I am in trim or miss the backing when not]- It is best to check, whenever you are not sure—

If your trng is realistic and “pushing the envelope” you will damage arrows—[or starting out and developing your accuracy]

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