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in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #92530
We need to start a new thread. Something like the Autopsy Report, or The Good, Bad, and Ugly 2016. Where we can share our success (the good ideas that worked) and failures (the good ideas that didn’t work) . I’m going thru my notes, and memory. Seems like what didn’t work doesn’t stick very well but it is good to remember so we don’t try the same thing again. Off the top of my head…Rattling didn’t work, doe blats did. To be continued…
in reply to: Tradbow Calendar #29897What pics would we put on it?
in reply to: Shadow Hunter #16187how do I get on your nephew list?
I’m only 5′ tall, & buy clothes in kids dept….
in reply to: Bow length vs noise #51162NEAT!!!!
You can get a lot of shapes (extruded) that are not at the hardware stores, but you have to buy a 12′ or 16′ piece. Not worth it, better to find what you need like you did.
in reply to: Longbow or Recurve #51056If it is 35# AT YOUR DRAW, than yes. The weight on the bow is for a 28″ draw, if you have a shorter draw your not shooting 35#. My BEAR is 55# @ 28″. At my draw of 23″ it is 47# (I have short arms). Before you buy a bow it is a good idea to ask the maker/dealer to test it at your draw length. That way you know just what you have. BTW That 2.5 lb per inch is wrong, depends on the bow. Here in MA the bow has to be 40# @ 28.
There is more to # than killing. The higher the # the flatter the trajectory. The killing power also depends on the mass/speed of the arrow. If you are planning to shoot a 800 grain arrow, you will need a bit more than 35#.
Having said all of that the Indians didn’t have super sharp arrows or high powered bows. They got real close, and were good trackers.
There is sooooo much luck involved in getting a shot at a deer that you want to control all of the variables you can. There are a LOT of variables, and if you make a mistake, there is no one to tell you. You just don’t see a deer. Did they smell you, hear you, did you move. Three weeks ago I heard antlers hitting branches, but never saw the bucks, what did I do wrong? I’m sure they peeked out from the swamp and saw me, heard me, or smelled me. After 3 years hunting deer, I have seen lots of bucks and does, I have yet to have a shot at a buck. When the shot presents itself, you better be ready. If you don’t put the arrow in the vitals, nothing else matters.
in reply to: Orange Day in PA #61474The woods turned orange here last Monday. I had to wear orange too, which made me feel real stupid. That means I’m not going into the WMAs until it is over. Too dangerous. During the archery season, I saw just one other archer, a young guy with a pulley bow that went out of his way to say he didn’t know what he was doing…then asked directions.
I went to Farmer Jim’s yesterday. Saw just one orange while out, and 4 were going in when I left at noon.
What really makes me wonder is that they have done no scouting. I visit either the WMAs, or Jim’s Farm at least twice a week, and I never see anyone else. OK, there are tracks of trail bikes, 4 wheelers, and horses, but only on the cart paths. The deer don’t hang out there. How do they know where to hunt? Are they expecting to just randomly run into deer? Do they think the deer are going to just stand there and look at them while they try to remember how to shoot a shotgun they haven’t shot in a year? I am convinced that the deer they shoot are avoiding other hunters. Thus, it is nothing but a massive drive.
I take that back, we have bird hunters during the archery season, but they stay in the fields, seldom shoot, and always miss. The stocked pheasants feed the foxes, bobcats, and coyotes.
We have turkeys, but I haven’t seen anyone hunting them with gun or bow. Really don’t understand why you can only take 2 a year. The predators really don’t stand a chance. While the turkeys are dumb and can’t smell most flocks are over 12 birds (and I have seen some with twice that number). That is 24 eyes watching, and they roost in the trees. Why do we need such a large population?
What bothers me most is that they only have a few weeks to get a deer, they are out there (with buddies), probably cold, tired, in a foreign environment, frustrated and feeling peer pressure to get a deer. Not surprised they get trigger happy and shoot at noises and movement. Are they out there because they want to be, or just there because some buddy invited them?
in reply to: Bow length vs noise #13730There are two aluminum alloys. One will bend without cracking, the other will crack if you make a sharp bend. I don’t know the names of them, but if you google it you can find out.
I found with my bow, the plastic quiver made it want to twist in my hand while carrying it. Doesn’t seem like much, but after several hours…
in reply to: Happy Thanksgiving #35096R2 wrote: Squirrels use wood arrows for nest material. 8)
Lucky they don’t drop them on your head.
When the girls see “harvest” they say “They always say that.” With a look of disgust.
When they see someone say a little prayer, and thank the animal after making a kill on TV they have the same response. Audrey says it with more colorful adjectives…
They haven’t condemned me yet but I have yet to bring home a kill.
I’m thinking I’ll say he was attacking Bambi.
in reply to: Happy Thanksgiving #56977Keep in mind that I have seen a few squirrels fall out of trees.
in reply to: Things That Happen Out There #51693This could be long. I have had numerous imminent death experiences.
At 4 I the current pulled me off a drop off, and carried me downstream. I still remember rolling along, the light, the colors, the rocks, the bubbles. I went down the tunnel, and saw the light. It was my Dad that pulled me out, took me to the shore, where I suddenly barfed water, opened me eyes, and started breathing. Parents were overjoyed and scared shit less (Methodist). They never talked about it, wouldn’t answer my questions. All I know is what I remember.
While checking traps at 14 I went thru the ice, over my waders. Don’t know how I got out. I ran thru the woods and across the corn field to get home. Burst thru the back door, and took off the waders (filled with ice) in the kitchen. Think I didn’t freeze because I did that panicked run home.
Twelve years ago I was desperate to finish a slate roof, as I was late for a fishing trip on the Battenkill (and other rivers that are secret). I got dehydrated. Which means dumb and clumsy. I didn’t fasten the safety line right (dumb), and tripped (clumsy). Slate repair is just short of technical climbing. Same harness, ropes, beaners, assender, etc. I was working on a 3 story home. The last thought before I went over the sill was “I guess my kids don’t need me anymore.” On the ground I realized I was still alive, and I said Ali is going to call. Bernie and Bob, the guys I was supposed to meet on the Battenkill, assumed I got a better offer from somebody. I shattered my left heel bone, 4 months in a cast. Ali did call 3 months later, that is when I got Arwen she was 8 months old.
Also there are car accidents, couple other times I was pulled out of the water, etc.
To be continued…
in reply to: Happy Thanksgiving #51266I wonder if anyone would notice if I went squirrel hunting in the local park Rolling Eyes Shocked
Betcha the squirrels would have a good laugh.:D
in reply to: Happy Thanksgiving #51249paleoman wrote: I will be hunting for a straight week starting next Monday. I’m going to get up early every morning (lol!) because I’m truly excited to be heading back to my native woodlands. !
Had my vacation week last week, and got up before ??? every day, didn’t draw blood, but I did see deer (incl a BIG ‘UN) and: Didn’t get lost. Didn’t shoot myself in the foot. Didn’t break any laws. 😀 Broke 50 years without being asked for my fishing/hunting license.
in reply to: Best target #27100PT isn’t like that!!!!
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