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Had a triangular shaped Cobra sight pin mount on my recurve back in the late 70’s. Killed my first deer with it. Over time I found I did not need it and took it off the bow. Still have it in the bottom of my tackle box along with one of the those pendulum sights I used on the compound bow in thw 80’s.
in reply to: Beaver fur silencers for life!!! #28412Yeah, if it is thick it might not work for a bowstring. I’ve always thought a groundhog pelt would make a great sporran, The bag Scotsmen wear in front of the kilt. If you had not guessed already I’m from Scottish descent. I saw a dude wearing a possum sporran with the head on (skinned of course)at the Highland games a couple years ago!
in reply to: Beaver fur silencers for life!!! #27316The mountain folk here valued the groundhog’s fat rendered into an oil, used as a liniment for various aches and pains.
Bet that groundhog hide would make a good primitive bow string.
That possum sounds like it may be like racoon. The racoon is mostly dark meat too.in reply to: Backpack Hunting Questions #26256Awesome pics guys! At this point I’ll just have to live vicariously through you. It’s all I can do to pack my own butt in and out of the woods! Time to lose some weight. 😳
in reply to: Beaver fur silencers for life!!! #26238Chris Shelton wrote: [quote=Duncan]BTW – beaver is an excellent meal, or so I’ve heard:D
O we are going to fine out here before long. I dont waste anything. If I dont like to eat it, I probably wont kill it, with the exception of groundhogs and carp. But in situations like this, there is only one way to find out if I like it . . .:lol:
I’ve heard groundhog is good. Probably the young ones are best with less fat to remove. I know this is true with racoons. I’ve BBQ’d the small ones but the ‘coons over 4 pounds have too much fat for me.Hey how’s about a “cook along”!
in reply to: Beaver fur silencers for life!!! #25127Bert wrote: Nice looking critter, Chris. Cari-Bow is selling beaver handgrips for 25 bucks a pop- they sure make a good looking grip, though. I think you should make an old time trapper hat with the rest of the hide- and then attend your local PETA meeting!!- Bert
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in reply to: Beaver fur silencers for life!!! #24018Chris,
Kerosene might be safer than gasoline 😯
I have seen a taxidermist use gasoline but I do not suggest you do it.
I got sprayed with grease from a backhoe once and when I got home I coated my jacket with Lemon Joy dish detergent let it soak awhile before tossing it in the washer with more Lemon Joy. It completely removed the grease with one wash cycle!
Maybe Joy will work on beaver grease?
Duncan
in reply to: Beaver fur silencers for life!!! #22915Yeah, that tail hide will look good on a long bow for a handle. I’m glad you got one for all your effort!
in reply to: What's in your pack? #21789SteveMcD wrote: No problem, Ken! You’re absolutely right. There is one other item I forget to mention – my gerber pruning saw.
I see Iodine tablets were mentioned (I assume for water). I carry water but if I was on a prolonged pack in… I would invest in a portable water purification system. 1) because they are very small and portable; and 2) because Iodine tablets are the most gosh awful stuff to put in water there is. 🙄 I got sick once in the military due to purposely avoiding the iodine tablets. You should use them if that is all you have, but there are better alternatives.
Yeah, the iodine is just in case. Typically, I would not expect to spend the night in the woods where I hunt. I have got turned around a couple of times. But then I decided to believe in my compass and I got out. I have thought about getting one of those filters because I know that iodine is bad tasting stuff.
in reply to: What's in your pack? #18470Since my quarry is whitetail I can get by with a decent butt pack.
Heres what’s in it.
small pruning shears
Gerber folding saw
50′ of parachute chord
rain poncho
space blanket
fire starter, matches, or lighter
pocket first aid kit
snake bite kit in warm weather or for Eastern hunts
Compass – if it is not in my pocket
Grunt / Bleat calls
Extra folding knive
Iodine tablets
Snickers bars
Cookies
Sandwich
Water bottle on the belt
Empty bottle to go in so I don’t foul up my hunting spot
small roll TP
2 small flashlights with fresh batteries
Binoculars unless I’m wearing them
Tri-pod stool strapped to the outside.Maybe I’ll post a pic later.
I think that is about it.
If I’m carrying rattling antlers I put them in a small day pack for safety purposes and that pack might also contain an extra shirt jac.in reply to: Hunting Public land #17789hbasajaun wrote: hello,my name is herald,I’m a new user,sorry for my english,I’m a spanish traditional bowhunter,I once hunted in public lands in idaho. I thing this hunting is beaotiful because in spain there isn’t any public land
Welcome Herald! I have been to Spain and I wondered if there were any bowhunters there. I mostly saw the country from the train but it was an amazing country to see. I wish I could spend more time there learning of the hunting and fishing there must be. We went to Madrid, Salamanca, and Vallodolid.
Are there many bowhunting opportunities there?Duncan
in reply to: A REGRESS FOR MS BOWHUNTERS #16194Excellent response Dave! You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar.
Apparently these types of sentiments from gun hunters is not new or isolated. 20+ years ago I witnessed a similar speech at a NCWRC hearing. They were trying to stop additional weeks being added to the archery season. I drew the conclusion that the gentleman was trying to mislead the board with an emotional plea, saying they did not realize how “good” we are with our bows. Clearly he had not reviewed the previous years kill report. Easy kill? Oh please give us all a break!
in reply to: Big Thick Soft Warm Wool Sweater #15642M wrote: Anyone know where I can find one cheap for hunting in?
Have not checked lately but Cabelas had a thick wool cardigan zip up. I have one and I love it as a layering garment. By itself in heavy brush it might get picked. They also have some with a tighter knit that might not pick as easily. Those are lined with Windstopper. I have the vest and I like it too. But as Clay said they ain’t cheap.
If you will hunt in brush G.Fred’s shirts might be best.
in reply to: Ghilli suit #15217I’ve been looking at the kits online. I’m like Tom I don’t think I would like the pants. There is a kind of cape design that might be cooler instead of the full clothing type.
Maybe you could use a mesh shirt as a base garment?
Duncan
in reply to: A Tip of the Cap to Larry O. Fischer #15203Patrick,
Thanks for dispelling the myth that caps/hats cause baldness!
And I just got my cap in the mail and I agree that the quality is excellent. Thanks, Larry, Robin, TBM!
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