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in reply to: Traveling Case #13854
That came out really nice looking Steve, well done! I wish I had time to try and make stuff like that but I’m still trying to be home long enough to start shaping up some selfbows!?!? Who’s idea was this work crap anyways???
in reply to: Grilling Game Meat #13718I have a special ritual that I perform when I’m fortunate enough to have a backstrap or two in the freezer come summer (Which hasn’t happened in a few years!?!?). I take the thicker side of the strap, about 12-14 inches long and double butterfly it out. This results in a thinner, flat and opened up, cut of meat. Then I spread out a layer of diced onion and minced garlic over the meat. Then I roll this around my grills rotisserie bar, wrap it in bacon and throw it on over medium high heat. I don’t time this or temp check it but since the meat is thinner it usually doesn’t take a very long time. While cooking, I baste the meat with a mixture of melted butter and olive oil. After this it’s done and I’ve been fortunate enough to find some, I slice the steaks and smother them in a wild morrel gravy. Steamed asparagus and nice glass of red wine and I’ve made a meal worthy of a Whitetail!!! Bon Apetite!
in reply to: Ground Game #13703Just wanted to throw a quick comment in here about brush blinds. I too, love hunting on the ground. Haven’t climbed a tree since I switched to traditional gear. One thing I have noticed is that, now that I cover much more ground over the course of a season, I come across the remnants of old blinds quite often. I think it’s good sportsmanship to hold ourselves responsible to the notion that if we take the time to build these, we should take the time to disassemble them at the end of the season. Kind of a leave no trace concept. I’m speaking of course about public land here. Let the next guy or gal have that feeling that they found a sweet spot just as we did when we found it for the first time. Just a thought.
in reply to: Turkey Talk 2015 #1393316 days to go until my opener Eids. I’m going out of my mind. Found a good flock of birds last time I was home. Watched them hold to a pretty consistent pattern for 3 mornings. Just have to hope and pray nobody else finds them! I’ll be hunting them in the open like I always do. Just me and my ghillie vest (which is probably the reason why I never get one!). Good luck for the rest of your season!!!
in reply to: Mitten's article in the current TBM #9353Perhaps the meaning of being a traditionalist leans more toward how we conduct and represent ourselves rather than the equipment we choose as opposed to others? For example, Fred Bear shot a recurve. Did his recurve make him a traditionalist? For their time, his bows were actually cutting edge and relied on current technology to make. However, Fred’s respect for the outdoors and his ethics were what made him shine as an icon in the sport and his never exhausted enthusiasm to be a sportsman influenced countless people for years. To me, that is a traditionalist. To invoke personal challenges and goals such as the size or numbers of game is as stated above, a highly personal thing. And I feel no one should ever be scrutinized for making choices like that which are indeed, their right to make.
in reply to: What Ya NOT Got Goin'? #5896829 days to go until my turkey opener and I have NOT found any turkeys in any of my favorite spots yet. Gotta get out and find some new favorite spots… Which I also have NOT done!?!?
in reply to: Tendonitis? #58951I have real bad tennis elbow in both arms. Been dealing with it for a few years now. From the research I’ve done, surgery is a 50/50 shot so I’m not real enthused about trying it. I don’t know how similar this is to actual tendonitis but it sounds like its close? I have found a series of stretching exercises that has helped eased the day to day pain which can be quite excruciating.
in reply to: Turkey Tips – Backcountry College #49958Sorry Clay! In my haste to add my 2 cents in there, I totally forgot to comment on the video!?!? Anyways, another top shelf addition to the collection, well done! I always look forward to these!
in reply to: Turkey Tips – Backcountry College #49822Here’s a piggy back tip for those of you who sit on the ground in areas plentiful in ticks. Most are aware of the benefits of treating your clothes with Permethrin to repel ticks. What I do to increase it’s effectiveness is, I treat a cheap camouflage fleece blanket and lay it out to sit on. This creates a barrier to keep even the most persistent bugs from reaching me. In an activity like turkey hunting, where remaining still is critical, this has really helped me keep from having to move alot to pick bugs off me.
in reply to: Birthday shout out to one of our own… #47885Happy Birthday Ralph! And may you enjoy many more!!!
in reply to: New member of the family #45693I’ll try to get some pics up when I get home. Pics from a hotel room just wouldn’t do it justice!
in reply to: Signs of Spring #44401I’ve usually gone in on the Grand Marais side as we primarily hunted bear on Saganaga and there’s lots of old burn areas over there. Makes for some pretty good glassing from the water. However, the land up that far isn’t very kind for deer as it’s primarily shield terrain. I figure probably further to the southwest would get into better habitat for both species.
in reply to: Signs of Spring #44389Hey SH, I’m not sure how feasible this would be for you guys, the logistics may be a bit extensive but I’ve hunted bear and deer in the boundary waters canoe wilderness for some years now. If you’re interested in a true wilderness waterways hunt maybe we should consider a group hunt up that way some day? Tags for bear and deer are easily obtained and the seasons overlap in September. Could be just what yer lookin for?
in reply to: Note of appreciation #13263Same here Patrick. I tried a couple different forums before I found this one and as has been said, they were nothing short of disappointing. It really shocked me how simple, closed minded and flat out rude people could be. And these were people who were supposed to have come together for comraderie and to share in an activity they all enjoy? It was very frustrating and every site seemed to have specific agitators who felt they had to argue everyones comments and points of view. In contrast, I am forever grateful for the level of respect and friendliness that is always exhibited here. All of you are on another level and my hat is off to you! Especially you Mom! This world is all about cheap results and short cuts. It’s such a relief to find an oasis from that and be able to slow down to appreciate something in its purest form. After all, isn’t that kinda why most of us came to traditional archery in the first place? Kudo’s!!!
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