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“The Grizzly Maze – Timothy Treadwell’s Fatal Obsession With Alaskan Bears”, by Nick Jans.
Think you know the Treadwell story? Nope, not until you’ve read this book. And the 31-page afterword (discussing the dangerousness of bears and what to do about it) is a rare piece of clarity on a subject too often characterized by a lot of BS.
in reply to: new (sort of) Bear Kodiak #53868quiverfull wrote: anyone shot the new Bear Kodiak remake? How does it shoot compared to the old ones? sure is a handsome bow…JB
Haven’t shot it, but everything I’ve read from those who have boils down to this:
1. It’s a helluva bow, worthy of its name and probably even the price.
2. The appearance of the leather grip is a disappointment to some and is often swapped out by those who are particular about such things.
I have a ’58, which is near enough to the ’59 that I feel very confident in recommending the purchase of the new version, if you’e so inclined.
I’ve been thinking for the last few weeks about the fact that Ishi footed his arrows. I think I’m ready to follow his example, for reasons of strength and FOC:
“The sticks thus straightened he ran back and forth between two grooved pieces of sandstone or revolved them on his thigh while holding the stones in his hand, until they were smooth and reduced to a diameter of about five-sixteenths of an inch. Next they were cut into lengths of approximately twenty-six inches. The larger end was now bound with a buckskin thong and drilled out for the depth of an inch and a half to receive the end of the foreshaft. He drilled this hole by fixing a long, sharp bone in the ground between his great toes and revolved the upright shaft between his palms on this fixed point, the buckskin binding keeping the wood from splitting.
“The foreshaft was made of heavier wood, frequently mountain mahogany. It was the same diameter as the arrow, only tapering a trifle toward the front end, and usually was about six inches long. This was carefully shaped into a spindle at the larger end and set in the recently drilled hole of the shaft, using glue or resin for this purpose. The joint was bound with chewed sinew, set in glue.”
in reply to: In Case Y'all Don't Know #44909I happened to see the episode in question. As their next door neighbor, I cringed when I heard the statement. If she weren’t so busy with other tasks, I’d fly my physics-teaching PhD sister out here to ‘splain things to the warden.
It has been topped recently by a reported assertion by a wildlife trooper in the farthest northern state to a bear hunter that the “28” on the hunter’s bow indicated a draw weight below the legal minimum …
in reply to: which string? #41159I prefer Flemish twist strings for the adjustability. In B50, you’ll usually see a recommendation to use 16 strands for that bow weight. The number of strands can safely vary downward with less weight (and goes up with weight), or with the stronger bowstring materials used on newer bows.
I’ve bought several strings from this guy with success (be patient for delivery). He is familiar with the needs of older bows: Flemishstrings.com
in reply to: Bambi's mom is no fan of Thumper #35763Steve Graf wrote: I think maybe the deer, and the gals, are just way smarter than we are.
My spouse frequently expresses both sentiments. 🙂
I’ve considered the idea in the past. We have an A-liner popup that is mighty handy but too large for most hunting destinations I can envision.
These folks might have it solved. Haven’t seen one in person: Little Guy Off Road teardrops. (Make sure you click on their “Off Road” link.)
If you search online for “Jeep” and “teardrop” and “trailer”, you’ll see lots of discussion, some plans, and some plans that are actually worth considering.
And a front-mounted ball hitch could go a long way toward dealing with tight spaces. RV dealers and others use them constantly for a similar reason.
in reply to: Nhambiquara gear #27273Damn, somebody knew how to tiller a bow, huh?
My theory (unsupported by any empirical evidence or even much hard thinking) is that the long arrow shafts compensated for the lack of fletchings. This guy had a similar notion, expressed far more confidently and elegantly than I’m capable of doing on the subject: Arrow Length and Arrow Flight
in reply to: Books on Bows #10264colmike wrote: eids
Did you make it out on x-country ski’s?
Sadly, no. The melt came about two weeks too early. The foliage has exploded in the last two days here, which will help a lot with concealment!
in reply to: Books on Bows #8999Smithhammer wrote: Tons of excellent, no-nonsense info about hunting turkeys, in a variety of environments. I’d highly recommend it.
Thanks for the tip! Just ordered it – I’m birdless with two weeks to go.
in reply to: Glove vs. tab #51393Smithhammer wrote:
As a side note, I can’t believe that ABS stopped making the Super Glove. I’ve never used a better glove. The full finger style and long cordovan tips allow for a great hook and a very smooth release, while still being able to feel the string. I hope someone offers something comparable in the future.
Two Super Gloves in the rotation here, and I just ordered a third after your reminder about the production halt! Haven’t found anything better suited to me.
in reply to: June July TBM #44569ausjim wrote: I just got to the back of the mag now. I thought Jason’s campfire philosopher piece shone a light on something we may not all be aware of, or perhaps don’t feel like it pertains to us as individuals. Everyone of us is an ambassador for hunting and for hunters. It’s up to us to make sure we are good ambassadors.
He made a great point about how being legally justified isn’t the same as doing the right thing, especially in regards to how our actions might be perceived by non-hunters. And how a little effort in that regard can go a long way.
Something for all of us to keep in mind eh?
+1. In this day and age, the only reason hunting seasons continue to exist is because the majority of non-hunters accept that. Without their tacit acceptance, we would have a whole lot fewer opportunities. Our conduct in the field and our interactions on issues related to hunting with non-hunters will determine our future. Just ask the man who’s married to one – like I am. 🙂
in reply to: Going after a grass grizzly #38126TBM has had a couple of good articles on hunting groundhogs, the latest being the excellent “Summer Groundhogs” by Bob Steiner in the June/July ’14 issue.
I don’t have time right now to hunt for the other articles (barely have time to get ready for the upcoming turkey season!) – maybe our Webmom can help with that?
in reply to: Books on Bows #33447I may have recommended this previously. That’s worth repeating here:
The Bow Builder’s Book: European Bow Building from the Stone Age to Today
From the publisher:
“Experienced bow builders and practical archaeologists describe the history, evolution, and construction of European style longbows in the revised second edition of this engaging book. For the beginner, clear, uncomplicated instructions are offered, including updated descriptions of construction techniques, tools, materials, and shooting styles. For more advanced bowyers there are tips on choosing wood and adhesive, and explanations of the evolution/adaptation of bow design, including precise dimensions for replicating special historic bow types, from Stone Age bows to modern laminated longbows. This book also offers comprehensive instructions on how to properly test your newly built longbow and construct arrows. This guide is ideal for the bow hunter, bowyer, and marksman looking for a new challenge.”
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