[Charles Ek]

in reply to: "The Grey" #37148

DAbersold wrote: The Grey? Quite possibly the worst movie I have ever seen, and I’m one of those guys who generally like movies others don’t. Complete waste of several thousand heartbeats, unless you like foul language, poor CG animation, bad acting, and a terrible story line. If you like THAT kind of movie, this one rocked! 😕

Thanks to kjlarson and DAbersold for saving me $12 and the time it would take to drive sixty miles round trip and see this flick. Leaves more time and money for making arrows. 😀

[Charles Ek]

in reply to: Tent Recommendations #31689

donthomas wrote: Agree completely with Chad. The first decision point in tent selection depends on whether or not you’ll be carrying it on your back. If you are, I have had the same Moss 2-man mountain tent for over 30 years. It’s cramped for two, but you can do it. Weighs about 6#, holds up well in wind. I don’t even know if it’s available anymore. Mine has saved my bacon more than once while hunting above timberline.

Bad news, good news, good news:

Bad: Moss tents are no longer available.

Good: The folks at MSR (maker of the aforementioned Hubba Hubba) have the patents and know what to do with them.

Good 2 (yeah, the pun is intentional): Expert repairs on Moss, MSR, Walrus (another revered name of this ilk) and Armadillo (???) tents are available from the ex-Moss folks at Tent Repair Services in Camden, Maine.

[Charles Ek]

in reply to: Tent Recommendations #30709

wideangle alteady gave you my first recommendation. It’s one of the best in its class. Look around for occasional sales on it. You might also look at Sierra Designs for this category.

FWIW, I’ve been using tents in the manner you describe for forty years. and I sold backpacking tents for five years as well.

[Charles Ek]

in reply to: A whole new take on ethics #20270

If there’s a buck to be made, some will always seize that chance, regardless of the consequences to others. Or in other words: Radix malorum est cupiditas.

[Charles Ek]

in reply to: How Many Over 55 #39391

I have a couple years on you, Steve, and I have a couple of bows, 48 and 55. I try to shoot both equally. I’ve always thought of 55 as an ideal weight in a hunting bow. It’s like the middle Goldilocks porridge for me — “Just right”.

[Charles Ek]

in reply to: Boots for CO Elk Season #62466

My Bean boots became wearable only by adding a footbed to solve that problem at the seam.
It might have something to do with following Bean’s advice to buy a half size larger to accommodate thick socks. I have feet with quite a low volume. I think I might have been happier overall if I’d bought them in my regular size.
(For the record, the Maine Hunting Shoe version is by far the quietest footwear I’ve ever had on my feet.)

[Charles Ek]

in reply to: Who's Hunting the Late Season? #57711

I have a firearms antlered deer tag and an any-deer archery tag. The firearms tag has seven days left. I could use it on a bow-shot buck, but it’s tough given the crowds of hunters (late rut and now tracking snow), so I’ll be out with the -06 this week. Then I have until December 15 to do honor to my longbow, which I hope to work hard at doing. We have ideal hunting conditions right now. 😀

[Charles Ek]

in reply to: Harvest is not a 4-letter word. #17603

IMO, the use of “harvest” by hunters is often taken by non-hunters as an attempt to conceal the reality of what we do. I think it does hunting a disservice to use it. We should be proud of what we do, for all kinds of reasons, and we shouldn’t risk people thinking we’re not. We need the support of non-hunters if we are to continue to enjoy the hunting opportunities that we currently have.

[Charles Ek]

in reply to: My first Deer is down! #14231

Congratulations! Excellent deer and an even better story.

[Charles Ek]

in reply to: When a Sportsmans Elk Hunting Days are over #8957

In Europe, moose are known in English as elk. This has its origins in the word used in the Scandinavian languages for moose: Norwegian “elg”, Swedish “älg” and Danish “Gee, I wished I lived somewhere with moose around”. 😉 Actually, I suppose the origin goes further back, but I imagine few of you are as involved with Proto-Germanic etymology as I am.

[Charles Ek]

in reply to: See you in September #45585

Sorry, but no sale. 😉 There are far too many bumps under 2000 feet labelled as “mountains” here in the Granite Headed State, including the one I was on yesterday. I know New Hampshire’s Daniel Webster famously said, “Bring me men to match my mountains.” But he never made travelled much out of New England, and certainly never west of the Mississippi.

FWIW, I grew up in Minnesota, a state for which the USGS actually publishes some topo quads with FIVE FOOT contour intervals. After living for some time in Alaska and Washington, I came home to discover that a new mountain range, the so-called Sawtooth Mountains, had been put on the map during my absence along the North Shore of Lake Superior. Highest elevation on any of them is a scant 2301 feet above sea level, and most of them are far lower.

[Charles Ek]

in reply to: Getting really steamed now #45489

OMG: Muffins in a JetBoil, from Down Under.

[Charles Ek]

in reply to: Nonimmagrant Alien #29154

Welcome! Take a look at the official Welcome to the United States — A Guide for International Visitors . You’ll see that bows and arrows are not identified as prohibited or restricted articles. You will want to pay attention to the parts regarding hunting trophies and the like if that is an issue.

[Charles Ek]

in reply to: More wildlife pics #25991

Between these and the shots that T Downing just posted, I’ve almost forgotten about the hot weather here. Thanks!

[Charles Ek]

in reply to: Elk Season is only 36 days away! #25985

Now I know who to ask for advice! 🙂 Thanks for posting the great pictures and captions.

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