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in reply to: "Looking for Lagomorphs" trailer #58960
David Petersen wrote: That’s creative, Charles–from the bunny’s pov. But why didn’t the camera run away when you shot? 😆
The camera was “stumped” at the time. 🙂
Steve, I’m going to use only wood. And a bowfishing boat sounds like it would be fun to build and use … “OOPS! I did it again.” 🙂
Dave, I’ll organize some of the info regarding your questions that I have found and post it here within the next day or so.
in reply to: Are The Young Hunters Out There? #55502grumpy wrote: NASP???
in reply to: Are The Young Hunters Out There? #55485Right NOW is the time to strike. The news was full this past week of reports like this one: Interest in archery has surged thanks to characters such as Katniss Everdeen.
Yes, a lot of these kids will be handed a compound bow initially. As someone who qualified as a NASP instructor and did my level best to get it started in local schools, I am all in favor of making archery fun and easy for kids when they first start out. The NASP approach has a documented history of getting thousands of kids involved in archery. Whether it’s a stick or pulleys that get a kid interested is immaterial to me. There’s all kinds of time for introducing them to the challenge of hunting with traditional tackle.
And take a kid hunting when you can. There are all kinds of ways to get that done, whether among your family or through Big Brothers/Big Sisters, etc.
in reply to: Bear spray videos #54644Every place I’ve lived I’ve come across black bears at close quarters, with the exception of AK. (I don’t hunt them.) The only time I didn’t feel in control of the situation was on Vancouver Island. A large boar was feeding in a berry patch right alongside the trail and he did not want to move. Even with a German Shepherd Dog and two terriers accompanying my wife and me, he would not move. We found a different route.
Now that I’m bereft of the services of a large dog to keep me aware of what’s going on in the woods, I waffle from time to time on the carrying of bear spray for black bears. I have it but I almost never carry it. But every now and then, a black bear demonstrates for some unfortunate human the two essential rules about bears:
1. There are no rules about bears.
2. In doubtful cases, refer to Rule No. 1.
Dr. Stephen Herrero is THE expert on bear attacks. His perspective is worth keeping in mind on this particular subject: Stephen Herrero on Black Bear Attacks
in reply to: Takedown sleeve choices #51999Thanks, Steve. I have indeed watched the first two segments of the video, which helped convince me to go that route. I’ll post a link here later today for the benefit of others.
I spent a few weeks this fall in hazmat garb, including a full mask, while refinishing our log home. At least I won’t need the 35 foot manlift for this job …
in reply to: Rookie Mistakes #51596Can’t remember ever making any mistakes. But this guy learned from his last year: ALWAYS bring two
in reply to: Takedown sleeve choices #51589Thanks for the info. Two Osage staves are on their way to me, and I’ve spent the better part of the day researching sleeve construction.
I’ve pretty much settled on composite carbon and fiberglass with epoxy for the sleeve construction. I’m very familiar with epoxy from building a kayak two years ago, and I’ve found some great online resources for carbon sleeve design and construction. Once the leather grip cover is in place, ’tain’t nobody gonna know what lurks beneath when I’m shooting my “trad” bow. I’ll just have to assemble it under cover of darkness. 😉
in reply to: Field Photos #38097Doc, go put your wallet in a safe deposit box and give the key to someone responsible. OK, now you’re ready to look at the Nikon Df camera.
BTW, it will work with your old lenses …
in reply to: Deep Woods Hunt #36170If I ever find my way out of the woods, I’ll be sure to let you know. 😀
in reply to: a video of a "outside of the box" hunt #32412On the subject of the video in question – Jason, I really enjoyed seeing someone else use a tactic I use, particularly with a detailed analysis of the terrain and cover included.
On the land I hunt, I have the advantage of knowing it almost as well as the deer and coyotes do. We have ever more hunting pressure in this area on publicly-accessible land as development continues and more private land is posted. I frequently “employ” other hunters as drivers without them being aware they’ve been hired for the job. 😉
in reply to: a video of a "outside of the box" hunt #31554The “God’s dog” phrase originated among the Navajo. They called wolves “big coyotes”.
If I lose a deer to coyotes, it’s because they are better hunters. Not because they’re “cowards” or “buzzards”. Nor do I own that deer until it is in my possession.
David Petersen wrote: This guy has found three of these in the same area.
Not sure what your source for this is. The hunter found just this one, according to the article. The other guy quoted is a Norwegian museum director, who describes this as the fourth arrow of its type found in Sweden.
Here’s a brief article in English from Sweden, stating two such arrows have been found near each other. There are some good pictures of arrow details:
in reply to: A wife's perspective #12110I’m man enough to have sent this on to my wife, who suffers similar torment while we’re out walking the dogs. She’s not ever going to accompany me hunting, but it sounds like the two of you have pretty much the same disparity in pace in the woods that we do. Or as she says to me on a frequent basis: “Big deal. I’ve seen deer tracks before.”
in reply to: Coffee on the Rocks #36853Some of you may be familiar with this:
Camp Coffee, by Jerry Vandiver.
“Oh, but run out of coffee … it’s the end of the trip.”
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