[William Warren]

in reply to: Great video, great music #62705

No offense Treetopper but I don’t think Cotton should take his post down unless it shows an illegal activity. If it was baiting depicted, and it is legal where the video was shot, then no law was broken. However, like you, my convictions have lead me not to engage in baiting animals while hunting even though it is legal in my state while on private land. I must follow my own convictions but I know I cannot impress them on others unless I can get the laws changed.

[William Warren]

in reply to: Anyone try out the simmons Interceptor #59650

I thought I had seen these at the local deer hunting show. I have not used them. You should check your state laws though, the return angle constitutes a barb in the trailing edge of the blade. Some states do not allow arrows with barbs except for bowfishing. My state is one of them.

[William Warren]

in reply to: New Member #59599

Hey Catfish, pull up a seat and spin a yarn with us for awhile!

[William Warren]

in reply to: Am I too sensitive?LOL #58533

Just some jargon the trophy crowd uses to justify an “inferior” kill. Glad I don’t have live by those rules……

[William Warren]

in reply to: Bow Storage (sorry for the repeat) #52893

I do what Dave said mostly because I lack the space to hang horizontally and agree don’t stand a bow in the corner or leave an all wood bow strung.

[William Warren]

in reply to: russian olive for a bow #52565

No experience with that particular wood but I would like to see a pic of the end grain. From my experience the tighter grain woods are less likely to fail. Of course as Tim Baker has said in the Bowyers Bible any wood can be used if the bow is designed to accomodate grain type. My intuitiveness where design is concerned is nil compared to Tim’s so I tend to stick to the tight grains and more standard longbow designs. Another tidbit is if it carves easily it probably will fail. I would definitely take great pains not to violate the growth ring chosen as the back of the bow.

[William Warren]

in reply to: Took a buck last weekend #50695

Must have pics!

And x2 what Patrick said.

[William Warren]

in reply to: Washing Clothes: Baking Soda? #45237

Danny,

I know guys like that too. It’s really about paying attention to the wind, but if a deer happens to get too close I feel like I have a better chance if I try to keep as scent free as possible. All I can say is I’ve had deer feeding within arms length of me completely calm, the air current in my face. One would think they would be all in my scent pool but they never knew I was there. My closest kill was a 6 point taken at 9 paces and the air was calm so the wind was not necessarily in my favor. And what the hey, baking soda is cheap.

Duncan

[William Warren]

in reply to: Interesting Article in American Hunter #45212

SteveMcD wrote: [quote=Duncan]So years of previous study by other experts is out the window…..

The other “experts” were or are the marketeers selling the stuff or getting paid for endorsing these products.

I don’t disagree that sometimes it works, but more often than not, it scares them away too. If the scent is anything,,, it is pure curiosity, nothing more.

I have seen deer, bucks and does react to scents both positively and negatively.

Personally, I think it’s all snake oil. There is no substitute for good scouting and knowing your area.

There is no lure,scent,or attractant that works 100% of the time. Even expert scouting isn’t a 100% guarantee. But scouting and knowing your area greatly increases the likelihood that the use of these products will help your efforts. The proper use of scents, etc involves scouting and woodsmanship otherwise you are just wasting time and money. I’m not ready to totally dismiss the use of these. I see them as a tool I can use when the time is right for them if I choose.

[William Warren]

in reply to: Interesting Article in American Hunter #45138

So years of previous study by other experts is out the window and all the bucks we hunters have “lured” in with scent is pure coincidence.
I do agree that using scents is not a guarantee that you will see a buck but I do beleive that the bucks are following something. It’s pretty obvious and speaking of which, the bucks will be chasing the does very soon.

Thanks for posting that Steve.

[William Warren]

in reply to: My best shot ever, first blood of the season!!! #44030

Unethical for an animal as small as a squirrel? Nah!!! The odds were high that you would completely miss. Shooting at larger animals at that range would be more questionable.
Congrats on the first SQ of the season. I think our season starts Saturday.

Duncan

[William Warren]

in reply to: Hoyt recurves??? #42882

I have an ’89ish Hoyt Huntmaster take down, 58″ AMO, 55# and 45# limbs. The bow shoots very well. Though I have not taken any furry game with it, it has been used as a fishing bow and I have taken many fresh and saltwater fish with it.
I think you can still find the Huntmaster and the Gamemaster just keep cruising the sale sites.

[William Warren]

in reply to: Washing Clothes: Baking Soda? #42873

I have used baking soda, the Arm and Hammer detergent and I have used unscented detergent. The baking soda seems the most scent free. Then I hang my clothes outside like overnight. But I don’t leave them out all the time.
Also have used the cedar oil or pine oil on a cotton ball closed up with my clothes in a plastic bag if I have to transport my clothes in my vehicle. Then I change right before going into the woods.
This way I’m not wearing my hunting clothes or boots into the store if I have to stop to get gas or something or even in my vehicle.

[William Warren]

in reply to: Gotta get this "stuff" under control! #34209

Try this: Drink a few swallows of water right after you first wake up. It will start your digestive tract. A past bowunting friend told me this is what works for him. I tried it and it usually works on me before I leave the house.

[William Warren]

in reply to: Longbow buck #34199

Nice buck! Enjoyed your story very much too.

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