[David Coulter]

in reply to: Longest subscriber to Traditinal bowhunter #25544

Webmom, thanks for keeping this bunch of vagabonds together. All the best to you! Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Back to Basics #11159

Hmmmm, a phone like that in the middle of a swamp? Hmmmm.

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Hunting set-up for 2016-2017 #60452

That Ace reminds me of an Eclipse. If I wasn’t so sold on Tuffheads I might try the Eclipse. It’s a solid head. I found one at a yard sale or something and never used it to hunt. Not enough shot opportunities to try all the heads out there that guys swear by. Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Posting Pictures in the Forums #56793

Hi Robin, thanks for checking this out. It would be handy to be able shoot (photos) and post away from the desk. Possibly the web developer might have an option. Thank you very much! Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Back to Basics #55007

Does your ringtone sound like the dinner bell? That’s beautiful in so many ways, and I appreciate your frustration with the effect on the deer population. It would make a guy want to change what he hunts for. best of luck, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Posting Pictures in the Forums #54976

Matt, I’d love to know the answer to that question. I’m using an iphone and wonder how to reduce the images without putting them in a program like photoshop. There must be an easier way. thanks, david

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Hunting set-up for 2016-2017 #47064

Hi Matt,

I’m in a tree stand, either a hanger or a home-built 8′ ladder stand. I don’t get up too high, even with the hanger. 10 feet is plenty for me. I might spend some time on the ground later in the season, which really is sort of backward. I ought to be on the ground when there’s more foliage. It has more to do with the odds of putting meat in the freezer. I’m shooting a Leon Stewart, one-piece Slammer Special, R/D longbow with Beman Bowhunter 400s and Tuffheads up front.

Good luck with your set-up! best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Hunting 2016 #37917

R2, I’ve heard cows called slow elk. Weather here has been way too warm also. Hope it cools off for ya. Glad your bumpers stayed smooth. Dc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Hunting 2016 #36906

Steve, I’ve been grinding for a few years now. Once I started with the traditional archery, I also started cutting up my own deer, plus a couple that were co-sponsored by the Chrysler Corporation and the PA Department of Transportation. I used to use by Kitchen-Aid mixer with an attachment, but I was afraid I’d burn that out and then what’s a guy do for cookies? I bought a Sunmile grinder online. It was certainly not top of the line, although it grinds faster that I can cut. It’s a 1000 watt model, whatever that translates into pony power. I wear earplugs when running the thing. It’s loud!

The table will be fitted with a bottom shelf, back, sides and door on the front. It was actually very stable even with the little wobble wheels on the back legs. I put those on so I could pull it out to sweep. It’s also to be a grill counter. It worked really well. It could be longer, but then it wouldn’t fit where I need it. Time to vac pack the meat now. I cut a hind quarter piece into steaks and grilled them for supper. Oh yeah. Well, back to work…

All the best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Why do you hunt? #25639

Nice story, Mike. Ain’t it the best? The things we see when we just stand still. peace, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Hunting 2016 #24337

Grumpy, that’s very flattering! I was going to spend the day cutting and grinding and packing, but decided to build a cutting and grinding table for the porch. I ran out of screws so there’s a trip to the hardware store after I drop my son off with his buddys at a corn maze and then finish the table. I suppose I’ll be cutting and grinding and packing tomorrow unless I get truly ambitious. best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Back to Basics #20769

Steve,

I’ve been thinking of you with your comments on the lack of deer in your area. Sad to hear. I thought you had plenty, as it seemed you and your son did well and you just built the aging shed for game. I really hope things improve for you. I also wondered how you fared during the storms that we down your way recently. I hope this find you and all yours well. best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: ARE YOU READY? #19624

Grumpy, that’s a nice pack and it sounds like it works well for you. Well done. I keep saying I’m gonna buy a sewing machine and start some projects like that. Very nice, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Hunting 2016 #15670

Wide angles always add 10 pounds or maybe 50… looking good out there in any case! dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Hunting 2016 #13323

Thanks, guys. Much appreciated! Thinking of those prickly pear cactus, it must be the widest spread cactus in the states. We have that cactus growing on a shale ridge here in NE Pa. Pretty cool. Dwc

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