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Congratulations on your recovery Dick! You live in an idyllic place, as many of us are stuck in the concrete jungle year around (although the Winter’s are something that I can do without). I hunt Idaho each year, returning to the same woods that I know and love.
Looking forward to hearing about your successes this Fall.
Best Regards,
George
in reply to: And It Starts Again #24778paleoman wrote: Very nice wrap up post. I agree that the journey is as good as the destination. The actual season comes and goes in an anti- climatic way for me. It’ s fun thinking about the day I end this historic drought of my own too!
I understand your sentiments! My archery drought has been going on for 8 seasons now. I spend all year shooting prepping physically and mentally, and have gotten arrows away almost each year – yet to harvest. Full-time animals, part-time hunter! But I’ll do it again this year and love every minute of it!
The string silencer article was from the “Tip of the Week” article on this site called, “Heterodyning.” it’s a great article, here’s a link to it: https://www.tradbow.com/public/Heterodyning.cfm
in reply to: Here's to Mystery #8427Hard to believe that this practice is remotely legal – but I’ve seen some pretty strange practices in the piney woods over the years. The bigger treachery remains ATV’s and any other conveyance that strips the “fair” from “chase.” My money is on BHA and organizations like them that take the fight to the hearings, meetings, and legislative process. Of course, a well placed projectile would down one of these “birds” as easily as the feathered type…
in reply to: Off Season Gear Storage #62726Well, truth be told, I can’t exactly hunt at my house either! I keep most of my gear up in Idaho at a buddies house where we get to stay during the season. I do keep a set of camouflage here for Turkey season, and pig hunting though. I wish I could hunt more and work less!
in reply to: Off Season Gear Storage #62556Put it away? It’s time to take it back out and get ready for Fall 2013, it’s right around the corner!
I am making arrows like a fiend, and getting ready for my weekly shoots at the range nearby. I’ve already been playing with maps, scouring the end of year deals at archery shops, and I’ll re-condition my Danner’s so that they are ready for the seeps up in the high country. I hate the thought of putting any of it away really, much to the discontent of the little Mrs. Don’t wake me up yet Mom. 😀
in reply to: Barta in a high fence? #61536I feel that this is something that each person must decide for their self.
I know that there are really great programs happening with our wounded and disabled Armed Forces Veterans, where they are taken into the field so that they can enjoy hunting. It’s a great thing to see the sense of joy, and pride that these men and women have when they can learn to do the things that they once were able to do with family and friends.
Maybe we should give it a rest…
in reply to: Santa came! New JMA Elkheart #55821That’s a beauty Dave. Happy hunting…maybe a grouse or two in the off season?
in reply to: Has anyone used the spinrite crester #12469I bought mine this past Summer and it’s been a great addition to my bench. They are well built (although I had a faulty switch in mine from the factory);I bought mine direct. I don’t know how I managed cresting without it. They are very versatile and your arrows will look much more professional. Be sure to get the correct paint and a great set of brushes from an art store. 3Rivers has a great selection of paint that are compatible with the stain/sealer that you choose.
in reply to: Today was a good day . . . success:) #45906Really exciting Chris! Congratulations on a successful harvest.
in reply to: Upgrades to the new longbow and arrows #35543Beautiful work. I like the cut on the feathers. Have you named it?
in reply to: It is almost time! #34805I remember as a Scout how I anticipated our monthly camping trips during the Summer, I’d pack my things a week in advance in anticipation of the woods. As a young adult, I’d go off to the Sierra Nevada, sometimes alone just to be in the high country. Then came marriage, kids, and overtime to support a growing family. Many years of getting out when I could, but they were infrequent.
I’m not yet retired, but at 53 I find myself packing, or at least starting the process, a month in advance of hunting season for a two-week stint up in Idaho for some peace. According to my wife, this is a “vacation” that I take for myself, but I look at it differently. I’m gathering food for Winter honey, get used to it.
Then I come home, often empty handed, yet fully satisfied.
in reply to: What are your plans? #29486“Pullin out” on September 17 and taking the annual 14 hour drive to central Idaho where I’ll spend two glorious weeks with no cell phone or email!
Same drill as the last 10 years. We’ve got some new territory to explore and will be on the sneak for Wapiti, Deer or Bear.
This year I’ll hunt with my new Shrew Classic Hunter that I’ve been practicing with all Summer.
Best of luck to everyone, and may your coolers be full!
in reply to: quad tracks behind every locked gate #29467Frankly, you can’t get anywhere close to big game using motorized gear unless it’s a Zoo. Join BHA or other groups that can help educate those that don’t understand the damage that vehicles do to the mountains. It’s not just motorized vehicles that are a part of the problem however. More and more I am seeing mountain bikes in the woods as well, despite signage and penalties.
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