[David Coulter]

in reply to: HUNTING BUDDY #37560

Yes, way to go, Grumpy! That’s a great story. Thanks for clarifying which one is you. best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Discouragement #29604

Yes, the fact that you were able to get a shot at 9 yards is cause for celebration. If you keep looking you’ll likely be rewarded. Keep at it and it will make you a better tracker. You and the deer deserve that. Even if you don’t find the deer until it’s too late for the meat you will learn a lot by continuing your search. Let us know how you make out. All the best to you, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Discouragement #25298

Hi Firehawk, congratulations on your new endeavor and for working on your English to start this thread. Its pretty cool that you were successful enough on a ground hunt to get off a shot. The only thing I would suggest is to be more patient after the shot. That’s the hardest part for me is to not rush into tracking. I think it’s fine to check for blood where the deer was standing but then back out for a couple of hours at least, especially if there is little sign of blood. It’s easy to chase a wounded deer out of your area if you are not patient. Better to wait for a while and let her lie down and pass away in her bed.

You might still find her and probably not on a trail. Grid search the area she went off to and keep looking. You might have overlooked her. That’s easy to do. Just move slowly and keep searching in places you would not expect to find her.

I’m sure other more than experienced trackers will offer their ideas too. All the best to you. Thank you for your post. Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: To Foot or not to Foot #21718

JP, a version of footing that I use on my stumping arrows is the aluminum collar. It works great and I don’t have any issues with the mushrooming that I would occasionally get. I suppose it would not work well on a broadheaded arrow, as it makes a lump behind the insert at the top of the shaft. That would most likely ruin all the best efforts to gain penetration. But for stumping, it’s the ticket.

When I finally decide to try wood again, I’m sure I’ll go with one of Forresterwood’s hardwood shafts. That seems to make the best sense so far.

best dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Let's See Your Fletching #13739

Where’s the rest of the story?

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Broadheads For Wood Arrows #13725

Steve, thanks. This year I was able to sharpen them just on the be el side, probably since they were almost ready to go from last year. Practice, practice. Are you still using the paper wheel? Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Hunting 2016 #13287

That steer is sporting an awesome headpiece! First morning on the stand squirrel and bird watching. Always tough standing still the first time out. My buddy kicked out a deer on his way to his stand and we kicked out another on the way out. No shots, but a beautiful morning. Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Broadheads For Wood Arrows #57303

Ptaylor, I found it harder to sharpen the single bevel, too. At least the traditional way on an oil stone. This year was much better. I guess I’m getting the hang of it. One thing I did was to keep the main bevel on the single bevel side and then ever so slightly go off the flat on the other side. That does make it a double bevel ever so slightly, but I figured that it was more important to have a razor edge, like you said. That is the correct order of things. Arrow flying straight and true, sharp head, followed by weight and increase in FOC, but the edge cannot be overlooked. Here’s to your confidence. best wishes on the hunt, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #57250

Chief Kilroy was here. Alex, that’s a bunch of tags. I have a buck tag and three for doe. I’m sure that’s more than I’ll need… again. Season opens tomorrow predawn with rain in the forecast. I’m glad for the rain and will find another day to hunt in exchange for seeing the creeks go up a little bit. best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #14259

Alex, that’s a nice looking head there. No doubt it’ll get the job done. Also, glad to hear Juliette is doing well and learning the songs of the deer.

Season opens here in Pa on Saturday. Yahoo! All the best to all you hunters out there. I wish you success, safety, and peace in the forest. All the best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #47550

R2, thank you for doing your good deed for the scouts. Best of luck on the 3d shoot. Win another bow and send it to me for storage. All the best to ya , dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: My new baby #23586

How’s Juliette doing? Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #17849

R2, Congratulations on the bow! It’s a beauty. Enjoy it, best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #13453

Or how long it took for that snake to crawl by … dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #47739

Sorry you lost the snake, but man that bow is beautiful! best, dwc

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