[David Coulter]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #145796

That’s a beautiful thing. How much do you usually get in a year? Dc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: New member #145761

Hi Tim, belated welcome! How’s the shooting going? Any questions I can pretend to know the answer to?

[David Coulter]

in reply to: 2019-20 season updates #145760

Rich, that’s a lot of fish tacos! What’s your favorite carp recipe? There’s an old shad recipe locally. Involves baking the shad for three hours on a pine board, then throwing away the shad and eating the board.

[David Coulter]

in reply to: 2019-20 season updates #145756

Rich, sounds like you’ve been busy and having a good time. Congratulations on the javelina!

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Broadhead sharpening ????? #145748

I adopted Steve’s method of using a paper wheel on a bench grinder. Feels like cheating, but I get a head or knife shaving sharp in little time. I use a safari tuff side quiver so they don’t bang around much at all. I do strop now and then. It amazing how just stropping can bring an edge back.
I was still new to this when the Ashby reports started coming out, so I dove full bore into that. 635 gr arrow, 225 gr tuffhead, 27% foc with a 46# longbow. It works so I’m sticking with it.
I think one of the most important aspects is that you can hunt with as much confidence as possible. That goes for your skill as a shooter, as a woodsman and with your gear. But you gotta get that time in the woods to gain the experience and the confidence that follows.
man, I can make a short answer long!

[David Coulter]

in reply to: 2019-20 season updates #145747

So how’d everybody do last year? You eating venison or tags? I got nothing to brag about for sure. Ended up round balling two but didn’t even miss one with my bow. Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #145746

So true. Didn’t get to shoot today, so probably tomorrow. Practiced my social distancing by stacking a cord of firewood today. Best, dc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: The Journey of a Bow #145745

Great story and a beautiful bow! Thanks for sharing that. Best, dc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #145728

Howdy folks! Been off the bow for a few months. Kicked it back in this evening. It was nice. Only shot nine arrows but they flew fine.

I trust you are all well and looking forward to social distancing in a tree stand this fall. I hope it’s not required for the current reasons.

All the best to you all, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #144631

Rich, nice take on the little porker. Show us some food and a recipe you use with the harvest. Best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: 2019-20 season updates #144202

Web mom & TJ, thanks for all you do here. All the best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Happy New Year #144200

Howdy Scout! Happy New Year to you and thanks to all who make this forum and magazine happen. Wishing you all good health! Peace, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #144199

Hi folks,

I closed the year with a bang, as opposed to a swoosh. Facing a venison shortage, I opted for a step up in technology to put the odds a little more in my favor. A little before 8 am I watched a couple doe come past on my left, but way out there despite the advantage. Just a bit later, what turned out to be an antlerless buck, came along on my right.  He sauntered around nibbling here and there and started giving me the eye as I tried to shift into position. Within a few minutes he gave me the broadside view I needed at about 35 yards. When the smoke flew, so did the deer and what seemed like dozens of turkeys roosted across the two track.
The result will be a whole bunch of ground venison and a couple nice back straps.
Happy New Year! 

[David Coulter]

in reply to: 2019-20 season updates #144051

Happy Christmas Eve to you all. Might get to take a walk in the woods and enjoy a bit of a warm up. I expect to take my longbow for some bird watching day after tomorrow. I wish you all a great holiday, however you choose to enjoy it. Good health, good hunting and good eating. Best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Persistence #143857

Ralph, I related this story to my neighbor. He told of a time he shot at a deer just as it turned. The shot went just low and between her legs. Much to his surprise she dropped within 15 feet. The arrow pierce the femoral artery and very quickly expired.

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