[Jeremy Holden]

in reply to: How many bows do you have? #60130

I have two recurves and am on my 4th attempt at an osage self-bow. Thankfully I don’t have the money laying around or I’d have way too many bows.

-Jeremy

[Jeremy Holden]

in reply to: Rattler / Copperhead Skins #58876

I got my diamondback rattler skins from Ted Fry at Raptor archery. As far as finishing I’d maybe stay away from staining before applying the skin. Tru Oil and/or spray poly after the skins were applied. Good luck and be sure to share finished pics if you can.

-Jeremy

[Jeremy Holden]

in reply to: Evening dog walk #43135

Lucky ducky…

-Jeremy

[Jeremy Holden]

in reply to: HOW MANY HAD TAG SOUP AFTER TURKEY SEASON/ #40443

I slow cooked my two tags in a crock pot all day. I added some cut up humility and diced some arrogance to go with it. A pinch of envy and a few cups of frustration finished it off. I let it simmer for a few hours and it was ready to go. I tried some, tasted horrible. I buried the rest in my garden, hopefully it will help my determination to grow for next year.

-Jeremy:)

[Jeremy Holden]

in reply to: Fletching tips #29463

RW,

In regards toy our alluminum fletching glue, I use Duco Cement. I picked it up at my local Ace Hardware. Some say WalMart carrie it but I have yet to find it there. I’ve never had problems with it. Works better for me than CA glue. Duco claims that the finish wont matter, it will work. So far no problems for me. Good luck with your adventure.

-Jeremy

[Jeremy Holden]

in reply to: Bow Building 101 – Osage Selfbow Part 1 #36692

Oh, you make it look so easy. I’ve gone through 3 staves and ruined everyone. Thank you for sharing, I’ll be watching for the next episode!

-Jeremy

[Jeremy Holden]

in reply to: Where Would You Live? #14234

Right off the bat I’d say my Grandmothers home state of Nebraska. Last I heard they had more cows than people. Sounds good to me.

-Jeremy

[Jeremy Holden]

in reply to: I guess it is "Leap Year" #39108

I say it’s the year of the turtle for you, making progress by sticking out your neck! Good for you and may you be succesful. I look forward to reading your adventures.

-Jeremy

[Jeremy Holden]

in reply to: Squirrels 3 Duncan 1 #27081

Nice job on those squirrels. I have yet to conect myself. I’m wondering if you have plans for that seat still. I had the link but seem to have lost it. Anyone? Thanks.

-Jeremy

[Jeremy Holden]

in reply to: Is it the Traditional way? #17712

In response to the original question:wink:, in my opinion hunting in a “traditional” manner means using equipment you, as an individual, consider “tradtional”. Whether that’s a recurve, longbow, or selfbow. Wood arrows, alluminum, both were around before my time. So either one of them is “traditional” to me.

I still cook a turkey for Thanksgiving because it’s tradition. But I do it in a roasting oven. Times change and I think you hold onto what reminds you of the past in order to keep tradition.

Similiar to the firehouse (my chosen career). We use big fancy motor driven engines now. They’re more efficient than horses. But we still work the same schedule and serve the public like those before me did.

Just my observation, hunt from a tripod if you feel comfortable with it.

-Jeremy

[Jeremy Holden]

in reply to: Good arrows that won't break the bank? #60080

Everyone seems to be recommending carbon’s. I shoot alluminum and wood. I like alluminum because you can find used shafts fairly inexpensive and you don’t need a dust mask to cut them. Now, I like to craft my own. I guess if you’re looking to just buy some and shoot ’em then that wont matter.

I would encourage you to get a dozen to shoot and then learn to make your own. It’s not to hard and rewarding when you kill something with a hand crafted arrow.

Good luck on your search!

-Jeremy

[Jeremy Holden]

in reply to: Righthanded/ left eye dominate #52907

Thank you for serving first and foremost.

I was in your daughters shoes. In fact it was my service in the US Army Reserves that showed me I was left eye dominant.

I had a LH riser made for my bow and have been a better shot ever since. Although I still miss sometimes :oops:.

I’d suggest you start out with a light weight bow and work on form, up close to the target. Then go form there.

Good luck and thanks again for serving.

-Jeremy

[Jeremy Holden]

in reply to: A REMINDER OF WHY WE HUNT TRADITIONALLY #52901

Thank you for sharing you feelings and the story. It is amazing what happens to someone when they see antlers. I experienced a poacher and a mighty fine buck one season.

My son is 11 and has started hunting, not just with me, but hunting. Now it’s been with a shotgun so far. But the point I’m going to make, and am trying to instill in him, is that ethics are what you do when no one is watching.

Happy Thanksgiving.

-Jeremy

[Jeremy Holden]

in reply to: Snake skins #51839

I skinned my own recurve using timber rattler. I got them from Raptor Archery. Very good service. I’m not sure about their stock of copperhead skins though.

And as far as catching a snake goes, I’m tapping out. No way man, let the professional’s handle that one.

-Jeremy

[Jeremy Holden]

in reply to: Dying natural turkey feathers #27711

Hey There qsmith,

I dyed my own turkey feathers using Kool-Aid and food coloring. I made some warm water, added the Kool-Aid and a few drops of food coloring for good measure. I first soaked the feathers in some warm soapy water, didn’t scrub them, just soaked them. No rinse needed. Moved the feathers to my colored water and I believe added a teaspoon or two of distillied white vinager to make the color hold. Now I have some beautiful yellow barred turkey feathers. Give it a try. Good luck.

-Jeremy

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