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in reply to: Brand new bow. Is there a problem? #30268

Some bowyers deliberately build a bow with a shorter, stronger bottom limb. Did you fill out a form before you bought the bow where you noted whether you shoot split finger or 3 under?

The way I was taught to make bows was that a mild r/d bow when strung shouldn’t look reflexed to most people. The reflex needs to be working when.

If the lower limb is in fact shorter and stronger, the r/d should be more pronounced when strung which would mean that the string is closer to the limb.

Im sure another more experienced user will chime in with more info.

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in reply to: Private land (more ethics) #29754

Thanks all. looks like Ill be hunting up there during the late season.

I think they understand the restrictions around hunting a bit more now. Either that or they are starting to realize how serious killing a deer really is. After an explanation of what happens when the vitals are hit in a perfect situation I think they understood the gravity of a thoughtful hunt.

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in reply to: Patience furthers #29715

Congratulations on an excellent elk and an excellent shot. Persistence pays off.

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in reply to: AZ e-z fletch #26316

The EZ fletch works well with vanes. If you’re using feathers, it’s not all that great. I have mine away because I only shoot feathers.

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in reply to: Ethics #21080

cyberscout wrote: gigglemonk –

Take them hunting with you —

Scout

The girlfriend loves going out with me. Her mom though is of the opinion that hunting is an unethical endeavor. She’s coming around, pretty slowly, but definitely coming around.

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in reply to: Ethics #20870

I agree with Dave Petersen, this site does feel more ethics heavy than some other sites Im on. Im 34 and a child when it comes to hunting. This site gives a lot of space, albeit undesignated, towards ethics. Which is needed for people in my situation… no mentor, lots of DIY learning, few friends who hunt.

When I have a question about ethics the campfire seems a fitting place. Like this question, should I take a 4 day weekend to go hunting or stay at home and help the girlfriend entertain her visiting mom?

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in reply to: New bow! #20832

Its tons of fun and so smooth im thinking I may need another in a heavier weight!

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in reply to: Boots? #20804

Thanks for the help. And thanks to RedTape for starting this thread.

Ill be looking for a pair to try on

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in reply to: Boots? #19137

So how do these ll beans do in hot weather? Like southern ca 85 degree plus? They look like they might be a tad warm

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in reply to: Broadheads… #17471

Cyborg season doesnt open until 2019 for us in CA.

Pretty sick penetration.

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in reply to: Scent Control #14430

If I wore rubber boots out hunting, there is no scent blocker tough enough to hide the odors that my sweaty feet would create.

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in reply to: Scent Control #13224

I think Steves line makes a ton of sense. I dont ever look the animal in the face and try to focus on the feet/hooves whenever Im stalking. Not until Im ready to shoot do I like for the vitals.

That said, I love DIY projects. Ive been making my own scent spray and unscented soap bars. To be honest, Im not sure how important scent killers truly are. Ive had a fox come less than 10 yards from me when I forgot the scent eliminator spray.

Still, the scent spray works on my socks! totally kills the smell and it stays that way for a while.

16oz regular hydrogen peroxide

16oz water

4oz baking soda

1/2 teaspoon colloidal silver

mix water, hydrogen peroxide and baking soda in a large jug that can breathe. The pressure is gonna build. Stir it everyday

After 4-5 days when foam subsides pour into a spray bottle and add colloidal silver.

Shake it when you use it, the baking soda will settle.

Scent eliminator is a questionable necessity (I like that term). Wind, position, silence and restraining your predatory aura will go way farther than a few sprays.

This scent killer works great for cat shit on the rug!

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in reply to: A stalk #7884

Wex

I wondered that myself after the encounter. I like to think I would go to the house and ask the landowner if I could search for the buck. If I was rejected I’d contact the nearest ranger, the station was about 3 miles away. Again, I think thats what Id do.

Luckily, it didnt come to that. I dont think bringing a ranger to a landowner in order to retrieve a buck would be a positive way to introduce a hunter to a nonhunter.

Anyone else ever been in a similar situation?

Ill start another thread asking this question.

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in reply to: Centering glue on broadheads #59851

I think with the Tuffheads you may get a wobble regardless of how centered due to the tanto tip. Not sure though. I put m 225s on and have the slightest wobble. They fly true enough for me.

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in reply to: Low percentage shots #40340

Thanks all

I feel like I did the right thing and hearing everyone echo that is good to hear, er, read. Im gonna have to pick up some of Mr. Petersens books. The group of hunters I fell in with here could use some new reading material. Not too mention myself.

Ive been lucky enough to recover the 4 deer Ive shot and I planning the same thing with the 5th.

Anyone harvest anything over the long weekend?

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