[David Petersen]

in reply to: New to site #49762

Hi John — Indeed, your hunting grounds do sound challenging! But then, you shouldn’t be bothered by a crowd of other hunters. Glad to have you among us. Dave P.

[David Petersen]

in reply to: Modified Glove #48801

I guess I missed the original post that explained the justification, purpose, reason, advantages, for cutting out finger tips? Isn’t the purpose of the glose simply to be a life support system to hold the finger-tips pads in place? I’m not nocking it, I’m just clueless on this. dp

[David Petersen]

in reply to: Finally, New Arrows for Me #47551

By golly! That would solve my own lost arrow problem most beautifully!

[David Petersen]

in reply to: Colorado BHA rendezvous #44416

Idabow — Yep you missed a good one. Weather was perfect, location was paradise, skeets were scarce, and we had two dozen very engaged members plus several ladies and plenty of dogs that all got along fine. Great fun, productive for our collective causes, and we look forward to the event growing every year. Dave

[David Petersen]

in reply to: selfbow #44413

IMHO, Yes, the bowmaking forum likely has more informed opinions awaiting you. No, you absolutely do not need to back that bow. And yes, you can shoot aluminums from any bow, though they may not be the best. I like wood arrows with wood bows, both for practical and aesthetical reasons. dp

[David Petersen]

in reply to: shrewbow #44410

Best luck in all your plans. Work, wise allocation of income, delay in having kids, all will speed your goals. Since there’s currently an 18-month wait for a new Shrew, with base price around $675 for most models and no deposit required until Gregg starts building your bow, you could go ahead and get on the waiting list and be watching for a good deal on a used Shrew meanwhile. Downside there is that Shrews maintain their value remarkably and I know of one instance where someone paid well above new price for a used Shrew just to avoid the long wait. I have ennjoyed many fine bows in recent years, and some great hunting trips I never thought I’d be able to afford, and all on an average lifetime income below poverty level, all by not having kids, getting into a lower price house (in fact I built it myself) and paying it off asap, no plastic debt,and not having bought a new car in 40+ years. That was my approach and there are many others, but the typical current American way of living up to our ears in debt and trying to have everything at once is financially suicidal. But then, I’m just a grumpy old man, a strongly opinionated sourpuss … but man, I get to hunt my a.. off! That’s why I’m still skinny at 65. However you go about it, best luck. dp

[David Petersen]

in reply to: Buck Lure #40775

Steve — You should bottle your “kidney nectar” with a fancy title. like Steve’s Macho Mystery Lure, then video yourself killing a big buck over a fake scrape where you used it (a high-fenced game farm would work well for this, as it does on so many other outdoor hero product videos), and get a show on the Outhouse Channel. You’d become rich(er) and famous(er) overnight. The only downside I can see is that if demand grew sufficiently, you’d have to drink beer nonstop to keep the supply coming. 😛

[David Petersen]

in reply to: Eclipse Werewolf Single Bevel Broadheads #40514

Thanks, Blake. As you know, mine are already on order and I am uncharacteristically anxious to get some. For those following Blake’s website link, like me you may not notice at first how to go beyond the opening page. At the very top are the various weights available — click on those for more info and ordering. Also, Blake’s advertising fails to mention that the Rockwell hardness averages 53, which IMHO is the perfect balance between hardness and sharpenability. I was going to go this year with those neat new hollow-point broadheads with the laser light built in :P, as everyone knows how effective hollow-point broadheads are :lol:, but the pretty colors on the Werewolves won me over. dp

[David Petersen]

in reply to: Buck Lure #40508

All the semi-science of scent use smells too much like work to me. And it sure ain’t woodsmanship. I’d rather just hunt ’em. But “fun” and “work” are personal concepts, I understand. Closest I’ve come is using cow elk pee as a cover scent on boots, etc., and I’m ashamed of that only because it’s a game farm product. Think about how these scents are collected. I am determined to break that habit, but to each his own and no criticism intended, just mho. dp

[David Petersen]

in reply to: How much is too much EFOC? #39270

“He’s since had the issue corrected.”

Just a reminder that Dr. Ashby has zero financial or other interests in the ABS Ashby broadhead, which is owned and marketed entirely by ABS. Brief history is that having done all they could to provide a head that meets all of Ashby’s recommendations coming from his many years of testing, ABS asked his permission to use his name on the head, by way of honoring him. Wanting to reward their efforts, he unfortunatgely agreed. It has since caused much confusion and is used by his critics to claim falsely that he’s in it for personal profit. Precisely the opposite: all these years Ed has conducted his studies at his own considerable expense, from love for the sport and a desire to reduce wounding loss. The Abowyer Brown Bear is an excellent head and even with the recent price increase is far cheaper than the Ashby. And the hardness is about right for my tastes. I am, at this point, banking on the forthcoming Werewolf from Eclipse, which will come in a variety of weights and promises to be the first affordable single-bevel that comes hunting sharp in the box. Thanks to Ashby and manufacturers who are paying attention, we now have a rich wealth of excellent heads to choose from. dp

[David Petersen]

in reply to: Sorry had to brag #38333

Fubar — Always good to see a proud parent, esp. a father and daughter (my only experience in parenting, and a long time ago). Indeed, we do try to stick to trad archery and bowhunting topics, but we’re not iron-clad on that and mostly just want to prevent posts from wandering off in controversial directions like politics and religion, going negative and getting personal and nasty. Yet we are all friends here, more than any other site I know of, and we share your pride. Congrats, dave

[David Petersen]

in reply to: Modified Glove #38327

Steve said: “Sure miss Patricks posts.” I think we all do and certainly I do. A great sense of humor and never pointed at anyone else except himself … or maybe me when I deserve it. 😆 dp

[David Petersen]

in reply to: backpack hunts #37133

Polar Bear — Sure makes a lot more sense than hauling in a wheeled cart, which in designated wilderness is illegal anyhow. Obviously, terrain and slope could render a travois either very useful or useless. In any event I too am intrigued and wondering if you have any photos of one of these rigs in action. It also occurs to me that rather than carrying so much cord and (apparently, as I read it) using it for webbing between two pull poles, you could do as the Indians did and cut a bunch of small-diameter cross sticks and thus need only enough cord to lash them to the drag poles?? Before the big fires here a few years ago I could have made good use of one. Now the downed logs litter the mountains like pick-up-sticks so that in places even the elk can’t get through. Gonna be a real pack-out challenge this year if I get lucky. dp

[David Petersen]

in reply to: Which two weeks #37125

Smiley — That’s the best restricted elk unit on the West Slope of CO, making it the best trophy unit on the West Slope if not the entire state, you lucky doggie. Hunt the last two weeks of the season. Not many hunters up there and lots of room to roam, so you won’t have problems with spooked elk. Have your lungs and legs in shape as it’s high and steep. dp

[David Petersen]

in reply to: first elk hunt! #33354

I second Wywildart. That’s precisely the fastest, cleanest and easiest way for one man to field dress an elk — no ropes or pullys needed. Carry what you need to get that animal quartered, preferably boned-out (spoilage usually starts adjacent to heavy bones, which have high bacteria and hold heat), bagged and in the shade. Wear cheap dishwashing gloves to keep the yellowjackets from biting your hands and ignore the rest. My elk hunting pack weighs 25-35 pounds depending on how much water, food and extra cloths I have to carry, and ALWAYS includes two knives, a coarse and fine sharpener, at least two really big heavy-duty game bags, a folding bone saw, gloves and enough light and batteries to last several hours if I kill right before dark. That’s all that’s necessary, and it’s absolutely necessary, and every minute counts. Every time some clown kills an elk then starts looking for someone who knows how to deal with it, I wish there was a law that anyone who goes out unprepared to honor the animal by making the best of the meat should lose their hunting privileges. There is no lack of good info readily available. My long-winded way of saying Wywildart has it right and try not to obsess on extra junk someone says you need, like a game cart, screen tent, weird specialized cutting tools, etc. Just good sharp knives and good game bags and familiarity with how to do it. That is prime time. Good luck, dp

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