[jmsmithy]

in reply to: Am I too sensitive?LOL #56412

I’m all for property management, I do it on my 250 acres in the Adirondacks but true wildlife is not livestock, nor can it ever be by definition. They are wild and free as opposed to animals specifically placed on ranches etc for breeding purposes etc, thus the fenced operations…

I understand that certain genetic “inferiorities”(sp?) can permeate certain herds / areas etc and some guys feel they must “cull” those traits but first: How many guys can truly define a “cull” on their property? It would mean they would have to be intimately aware of ALL bucks in that area which, unless fenced, is impossible due to dipersion etc and the fact that wild critters move around! Second: how does one know if the issue is truly an inferior trait they don’t want in their herd or just some genetic anomaly OR injury that a particular deer has?

While “cull” is a term that is appropriate to the ranch operations, be they deer, other farmed wildlife or stock, IMHO I think it is wrong to call a wild animal a “cull” in true fairchase conditions…Who’s to say what the animal will look like (antler-wise) next year, after shedding etc?

Proven fact that the old “cull” spikes of last year can be the 150″ 10 pts two seasons later……

But then again, what do I know???? If my kids, or you kids, or nieces/nephews etc are hunting with me for the first time or two, I will explain the idea of management etc but then I will talk them through a good ethical shot on what ever legal critter shows itself to the youngster….

[jmsmithy]

in reply to: What Broadhead weight is better #55986

Thanks Dr. Ed and Ireland,

A LOT of info to digest. Reading all this along with Dr. Ed’s reports on another site (it is there “Stiks” that are hitting nock left bare shafted)

Boy do I have a lot to do, but the shooting is the fun, the hunt is the bonus in my eyes…

One other question, should I strip fletching off a few of my MFX arrows (they fly well) and try them bare shafted? I never did that only went right to fletching and got better results with 5 in helical 145-50 grain heads then with straight 4 in fletch with 125 gr heads????

Great info from you both…thanks for helping out us “newbies”

Be well.

[jmsmithy]

in reply to: Left Vs Right helical #51337

Ireland wrote: [quote=jmsmithy]Hey Ireland,

What’s a “turbulator”??

I’m new to this too and have heard typically yright-handed shooters shoot left helical etc….Also been told doesn’t matter. I can say with assurance that my left fletched slight helical (using Bburger left clamp) with 5 in feathers definately get my MUCH better groups than straight fletched 4 in…

Be well all. [If you don’t stand for something, then you stand for nothing]

Thanks Ireland

Great info there. I can spend days reading Dr. Ed’s information.

What is a “turbulator”? Go to the Ashby forums and read the the post, “The Silent Arrow”. Excellent information…

[jmsmithy]

in reply to: Left Vs Right helical #50775

Hey Ireland,

What’s a “turbulator”??

I’m new to this too and have heard typically yright-handed shooters shoot left helical etc….Also been told doesn’t matter. I can say with assurance that my left fletched slight helical (using Bburger left clamp) with 5 in feathers definately get my MUCH better groups than straight fletched 4 in…

Be well all.

[jmsmithy]

in reply to: difference in shooting a take down vs, one piece #49157

SOme say one piece is smoother…I don’t see a difference. I’d go Black Widow. I currently shoot t/d PMA II. 50#x28″. Unbeliveably smooth and accurate. I shoot instinctively and it is impressive. Take down also makes life MUCH easier if you travel and hunt. You can keep your bow/arrows etc in your one checked bag.

Good luck

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