[David Coulter]

in reply to: Leon Stewarts Bows #46966

I tried to put up a few photos, but it looks like only one went up. Sorry to take up more space. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Leon Stewarts Bows #46953

I have one of Leon’s bows and I love it. I’m going to sound like an ad for him and don’t mean to, but I’ve nothing but good things to say. Full disclosure here, as I photographed some of his bows for him for his brochure and website. I’ve been photographing fine art and fine crafts for decades and have had a chance to see some really fine work and Leon’s bows are really well done. I met Leon at the Whittingham, NJ shoot a few years ago. I was walking through the vendor area with my son and when we came to Leon’s bows I stopped and started to show him how nice the wood work was done on one of the bows. Leon picked up the bow and a fist full of arrows and offered it to me to take out on the range. Between the natural beauty of the bow and how I was able to shoot it I was sold. Leon is a man of few words, but they always seem to be well selected. Whenever I’ve reached a difficulty in shooting, Leon has a straight answer. He built me a bow that truly reflected what I spoke to him about when I ordered it and he has also made me a better shooter.

Leon is very active in his club at West Caln Sportsmen, near Coatesville, PA. He laid out the 3D shoot last month and it offered some nice challenge.

So enough of this rambling, I’m sure you get the point. If you are in range, give him a call and visit him in his shop. I’m sure it’ll be worth the trip. Thanks for reading, dwcphoto

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Hunting Bigfoot in Texas #23077

As funny as it may be, it’s an interesting point about how they define “legal to shoot” in Texas. In Pennsylvania some years ago only game animals and a few protected species were listed in the regulations book issued to hunters. Now it is stated that if it is not listed as legal to hunt with stated seasons and bag limits, then it’s not legal to kill.

I clicked on the link on that Texas page called “What We Learned About Invasive Species While Drinking Beer.”

http://stateimpact.npr.org/texas/2012/05/08/what-we-learned-about-invasive-species-while-drinking-beer/

That’s interesting and they make of point of distinguishing be hunting and killing for sport, in that hunting includes the harvesting of the animal for food.

[David Coulter]

in reply to: long bow #12240

If you’re in SE PA, then it’s worth a trip to see Leon Stewart at http://www.stewartsarchery.com . He makes some fantastic bows, is a tremendous craftsman and a real gentleman. He just fixed up a few scratches I managed to put in my Stewart Slammer. He knows bows and knows shooting them, as does a good bowyer. Good luck in your search! dwcphoto

[David Coulter]

in reply to: diy 3d targets #11784

Those are really nice looking targets. I made mine from feed bags, painted with primer spray paint to help them blend in a bit. I stuffed them with a variety of old tarps and billboard material, which is like a light weight tarp. They work really well. The arrows are pretty easy to get out, although I wouldn’t say two finger all the time. I tried the grocery bags but the too easily punched through the feed bags and quickly made a mess. dwcphoto

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Mid Summer Lake Tekapo Tahr Hunt – New Zealand #11715

That’s a great story. I’d be very pleased to get close to an animal in such stark country. Excellent! dwcphoto

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Bowfishing today #56528

You guys have a good carp recipe or do they make good fertilizer? The only carp recipe I ever heard had to do with baking on a pine plank, throwing away the carp and eating the plank… dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: When you can not find it you make it… #55981

That’s a real beauty. I might not ever build a bow, but the thought that goes into it is really interesting. I appreciate the post. best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Carbon arrow shaft choice #49955

I’ve been shooting Beman ICS Bowhunters. They were the cheapest carbons and one of the lighter ones. They will break, but they sure do take a beating. Mostly the few that broke for me were head on into rocks. I had one snap from a slide blow that glanced off a tree into another, but that was the only one like that. I started putting the collars and nock collars on my stumpers and they hold up great. Pretty much bullet proof. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: A little shooting On an April Afternoon! #49950

Dave,

We had about 92 degrees here in Henryville, PA. Toooo much, toooo early. I’d have easily traded for a little snow. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Thanks, Dave! #36979

Dave,

Thanks for your hard work and insight that you put into this site. As one new to the sport in the past few years, this has been a great place to get information and comradery of folks with like interests. Discovering your books was a terrific find for me. When I read your interview in the Sun I was amazed to find someone had words for some much of my feelings about hunting.

I look forward to reading more of your words and learning more about your hunts and adventure.

Peace, david

[David Coulter]

in reply to: fletching tape #17659

If you got a bad batch, send it back. Whoever you bought it from will probably stand by it to keep you as a customer. dwcphoto

[David Coulter]

in reply to: fletching tape #15973

I’ve been using the tape from the start. I’m sure with the glue I’d be making a mess. I use a piece of one of those green pot scrubbers with alcohol on it and give the section of the shaft a mild scrubbing to slightly break the finish. I wipe off any residue once it’s dry with a clean cotton cloth and I’m good to go. I use a drop of Beyond Bond fore and aft on the feather. I only ever had one arrow that the feather didn’t stick to. I ended up using extra glue to hold the feather. After a while I just took the feathers off and started over. Whatever the problem was, it got wiped away. Good luck, dwcphoto

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Turkey Video #14113

Very nice. Thanks for posting it. best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Bowhand #10432

Hi Hiram,

When I picked up my Slammer from bowyer Leon Stewart, he knew I had been shooting a recurve. He suggested that with a recurve you want to use as little influence as possible on the bow, while a longbow likes a firmer grip. That seemed to work quite right for me. You’ll see that repeated in different shooting books, offering the best way for a recurve is a high wrist.

I tend to use a fairly firm grip with my index and middle finger, keeping my palm heel down on the handle, but I don’t hang on with a death grip by any means.

dwcphoto

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