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in reply to: even MORE contemplations! #61360
Hi Steve,
Good stuff. Thanks for your thoughts.
I’m shooting a longbow the same weight as yours, but my arrows are weighing in at about 530. Aluminum 2016s with head/adapter/insert combination at about 200 grains.
What are you using to get in the 700 range? By the way, I’m not in elk country, big game for me is a whitetail.
Thanks, dwcin reply to: Woodsmanship….. #59868Dave,
Interesting that you brought up Scouting. I went through the rank, Cubs through Eagle, and it was a great experience for me. Now, I’m passing it along to my son and daughter. I just took a leader position in my son’s cub den and I know it’s going to be a challenge. We live in a rural/suburban area west of NYC known as the Poconos. Those of us locals often refer to it as the sixth borough of NY. We’re lucky to has some woods here and some beautiful parks.
The first challenge is for me to stay organized to keep it all together. The second challenge just might be keeping the boys focused on getting muddy rather than plugged in. The word woodsmanship is not found in any official Scout motto or creed, but it’ll be lighting the way for me in the new adventure. I appreciate all the insights I find in these forums. Forever a student. peace, dwcin reply to: Beginner's Mind #55814You guys have a few year of experience on me. I’ve hunted all my life, but just started this traditional thing. I’ve been a bird watcher, a frog finder, a salamander seeker all my life, but this is really new. I hope that this does not get gray on me, as it has given me a new view of things. I’m in the final pages of A Man Made of Elk and have read a few things by Dave. I am so pleased to find someone who so eloquently puts in words what I have been trying to express for a long time.
I have a mentor, a younger fellow who makes his own self-bows who has been a great guide, as I start this new journey. I also have young children who are like sponges for knowledge and promise to keep me young at heart. As I guide them they guide me. The promise of learning and promise to teach is what makes it all happen.
Peace.in reply to: Columbia River Knives #53028I don’t have one, but lots of folks give Helle knives excellent comments and they’re actually less money than the model you’re looking at. The blades, without handles, are amazingly cheap. I might make one just for the heck of it. I have a few knives made by Bud Nealy, a local guy, former jazz drummer, who has become world renown for his tactical knives. http://www.budnealyknifemaker.com He makes a variety of knives, as well as custom makes for his customers’ specific needs. I have a camp knife and a few bird/hunter models, as well as a few kitchen knives. All great knives.
in reply to: TBM Aug/Sept 2011 issue #52926I’m reading the magazine online and looking at the website quite a lot. I have to say, it’s been very helpful to me. I’m getting into this a little later than a lot of you out there, so anything I can do to prevent reinventing the wheel is a plus.
Thanks for all of your help! best, dwcin reply to: Fence rows, camoflauge trees and creeks. #42232Nice country you have to wander. Enjoy, dwc
in reply to: Fence rows, camoflauge trees and creeks. #41087These are some beautiful views. Great photos. This is in PA, where? I’m in the Poconos. dwc
Mixing it up is the way to go. I get out to do quite a bit of stumping and I love it. I also have a place to step back a bit, maybe only about 35-40 yards, but that’s out there for me. I also put up a platform, like a ladder stand, and put up a few bag targets to shoot at. And sometimes I find myself just carrying the bow through the woods, just taking a walk.
Also, if you have a buddy to go stumping with now and then, it keeps it interesting.in reply to: Our Predecessors: 1946 Bows and Hunting, Etc. #25402Looking at these old magazines is great. I have an old Herter’s catalog from the year I graduated high school. Puts things in perspective, doesn’t it?
Thanks for showing these clips.in reply to: Thoughts on camo, fabrics, etc. #24699I do like the idea of the plaids, but last year I bought some Columbia Gallatin Range wool. It was fairly reasonable and pretty well made. The pattern is pretty camo looking, but not anywhere near the new school, photo look. I wore that with some merino wool base layer and was pretty toasty through the late season here in PA. I’m going to look around for some old wool plaid for cool weather.
in reply to: Traditional Movies #21713If you want a good laugh, The Weather Man is great. The archery aspect has an appropriate connection that I’m sure many of us feel in life in general. Have your popcorn made ahead of time for this one.
in reply to: Great Books for Shooting #8780Thanks for your comments. I have Fadala’s book, both Traditional Archery and the Black Powder Bible. Great stuff. Conrads’ is on the list to get. Much appreciated. dwc
in reply to: Happy Birthday Dave… #8759Yes, Sir! Happy Birthday! I wish you many more and wish more many more good words to flow from your pen. peace, dwc
in reply to: Great Books for Shooting #63965I wonder about that. Seems like you’re doing just fine. When I picked the bow back up after so long in moth balls, it seemed like I couldn’t miss or miss by much. It didn’t take long for me to fill my head with lots of information and have my shots go straight to the dump. I’m still glad to have access to some great reading to help me get back on target. Thanks! dwc
in reply to: Instructional Vid/Quivers #63936On the flintknapping, 3Rivers has a bunch of DVDs, but I can’t make a recommendation, since I don’t shape flint.
I can vouch for the Safari Tuff back quiver. I’ve been using one for two years and I’m happy with it. I think the rain cover/hood could be better. It’s stiff and sticks up a bit. I might try to sew something more snug out of wool. That said, I still like the quiver a lot. -
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