[David Coulter]

in reply to: My Elkheart has arrived!! #8244

Alex,

I just took another look at those photos. It’s really nice. You should drop it off here to have it professionally photographed. I’m sure I can get it back to you by February…

Congrats on a beauty, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: My Elkheart has arrived!! #8167

I just put the String Scallops from Two Tracks on my bow and they are really quiet. The last string I got seemed loud for some reason. I switched to the old string and it was quiet again. I put the Scallops on the new string and I only get a dull thunk. Cheap enough and they arrive quickly and not over packaged.

dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Close encounters and backup #61468

A question for you guys who pack a handgun. I’m in black bear country, so this does not really apply to me. When you are carrying a pistol, you’re packing a caliber that you would not consider anywhere big enough if it were in a rifle, right? I know it’s last resort and up close and personal, but I wonder how effective a 44 mag would be on a truly POed big bear or moose. All this and not to mention having the presence of mind to be able to aim the thing. Of course if you’re in the dark in the tent there’s no aiming anyway. Thoughts? dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Archery References in Language #60246

Or Robin Hood a dart. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: "The Good Hunt" film trailer #59835

Two beautiful films in the making. It’s very refreshing to have someone put into eloquent words what I feel in my heart. All the best to Dave & Clay! peace, david

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Archery References in Language #59072

I like this thread. I can’t think of a thing and it’s making me upset. I’m trying not to come unstrung. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Hi #57948

I love a good name. I photographed a farmer named Bob Field and a forester named John Styk. I like Townsville. best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Hi #57805

Howdy from Pennsylvania!

Hey Ausjim, isn’t Townsville redundant? I like it. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Into The Wild #57802

Broadhead,

Not to worry. I think teaching can be a high burn out job. Teachers are under a lot of pressure and are also under attack for their wages constantly. Personally, I want professionals teaching my children. All of our teachers have masters degrees and they should be rewarded for their education and for their service to the community.

I know I’m aiding the hijack, so I’ll try to steer it back a little…

I wonder how many of us go into our woods for whitetails with more preparedness in our daypacks than McCandless did heading to the bush in Alaska. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Memorial Day #57713

Our family also wishes peace and good health to all serving, all vets and respectful remembrance of those who have passed. best wishes to all, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Into The Wild #57670

Hey Teachers,

Just so you know that there’s a least a couple of people out here who appreciate you. My wife and I have two young children and teachers either make or break their school days. We can be very active in their lives, but the school has them all day. We see what positive influences (almost always) have on them. I will always be available to vouch for your worth. I wish you both the best in your retirements and the pursuit of your dreams. best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: My first "harvest"… #56767

Where do you look for these critters? Do they have a preferred habitat? thanks, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Into The Wild #56758

I have the same reaction to the book and movie as did Steve. It’s about mental illness. Yes, we all have our issues and each issue either presents a road block or a hurdle. Cheers to the hurdlers out there and best wishes

to those who only see road blocks. McCandless was on to something and probably approached it the best way he could. His best was not enough and he didn’t have the perspective to listen and stay where it was safe. I’m not saying I only feel sorry for the guy nor am I saying he was some hero. But it is an interesting case. There are good lessons for the rest of us who like to go out into the cold, albeit lessons to simple most of us on this site knew them as children.

Mental illness is all around us and it does not get you a free pass. In my bit of experience in the news business and in personal life I’ve seen mental illness make people burn down buildings, hurt children, sit along in hallways and under bridges. McCandless paid plenty for being unprepared, but I’ll at least give him credit for living his life the best way he could and for not taking anyone with him.

[David Coulter]

in reply to: using test weights #55829

I use the exact method of brushing and swabbing the inside of the carbon shaft as Smithy. I also started using a hot glue that I got from braveheart archery. It’s a little different than regular hot glue sticks and it really holds well and is easy to reverse as needed. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Into The Wild #54577

Great movie. I just love the music, too. I also read the book a while back right after reading Into Thin Air. It’s an interesting story. He almost made it out. dwc

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