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in reply to: Post EHD Hunts #18345
The lower 1/3 of MI?!? That was rumored as the land of GIANTS down there, too bad. I bet you could find some great sheds in the woods.
We got hit around much of the state of SD last year. Hot, dry, long summer. I still haven’t heard if it was EHD or Blue Tongue, but it took its toll. I have seen a mere handful of deer in my usual haunts when there used to be dozens. Some areas were not affected and they are overflowing with deer this fall. I fear the populations in those areas will crash if more aren’t harvested. I have no idea how long it will take to rebuild the populations in the areas affected, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it takes a decade. Good luck finding meat for the freezer up there.
Jans
in reply to: 300 Tuffhead testimony #18329I have never been colder standing in a stand. Yes, I had to stand, couldn’t sit down because of too many eyes around for the whole time. I must have had 3 dozen deer walk past me. Most didn’t come within range and used another path about 50 yards away. Those that did were either shot:), or came down the trail until the smelled my arrow in the tree, then they freaked out and turned around trying to figure out what was stuck in the tree and making that smell.
Troy, I too was amazed at the lack of damage on the edges! I have never, I repeat never had a broadhead go through bone and into the ground without needing major resharpening or replacement blades. These heads are tuff. Maybe we should call them……:)
J
in reply to: 300 Tuffhead testimony #18202A cold snowy morning in Western SoDak.
The “gauntlet”
First shot of the morning. I tried to sneak one around the cottonwood at a doe passing behind. I missed, and split the tree a bit.
A very happy and cold hunter with corn fed bliss!
Don,
Sure wish they allowed dogs down here in the Black Hills of SD. We have a lot of BIG cats around, and they are eating themselves out of house and home. Have spoken with some trappers in the area, not a porcupine left in the hills since the increase in cat numbers over the last few years. Come on down if you ever want a challenge for a big kitty.
Jans
eidsvolling wrote: The melting of a glacier has again revealed an ancient bowhunter’s craft. A Norwegian who was hunting ptarmigan across the border in Sweden came across a virtually intact arrow that is estimated to be about 1000 years old. It’s thought to have been used by a Sami hunter. Even the supposed sinew used to attach the broadhead is intact. From the arrow length it is surmised that a powerful longbow was used to propel it.
Here’s a link to the story (in Norwegian) with pictures. There’s a news service operating in Norway and Sweden that often translates and republishes such stories in English. I’ll add a link if they do that.
Det ver godt aa faa lest om dette paa Norsk:) Takk for linken,
Jans
Yoga is good stuff, kinda like bourbon on the rocks. It starts out real smooth, then burns a bit, but leaves you all warm and fuzzy afterwards:) I used Yoga quite a bit when I was a climbing guide. It is a great way to stretch out sore or injured muscles and joints. It really does increase balance, circulation, strengthens the core and everything else, and calms the mind. Don’t get all wrapped up in not being able to “do it” as well as those who have been at it awhile. It’s a learned physical skill, just like shooting tad bows, and takes time and practice. I recommend giving it a good 6 month go before you throw in the towel, then get back to all of us and let us know what you think. Good luck
Jans
colmike wrote: Looking for feedback on Carl Dyer’s Mocc’s particularly the 5 lace boot. I have been wearing barefoot running shoes and Steger mukluks for so many years that my feet have finally returned to their natural orientation. Have tried bean boots–3 different sizes and they still cramp or our to big. Now hunt in moderate temps. 0–+42 below +20 I wear the mukluks but need something for warmer–and these look good–although pricey but what the heck probably the last I’ll ever buy. In addition I’m not backpacking or carrying a heavy pack–well until the bison gets here:)
Any comments appreciated. After 32 years of issue combat boots my feet deserve the best:D
Thanks
Mike
Mike,
I have had a pair of the Canoe Mocs for several years and love them! By looking at the prices, I can tell I bought them over 15 years ago as I didn’t pay that much:) They have been great, double sole. My only complaints are; very slippery when wet:), and I wish they were the 5 or 8 eye to keep more weeds out and allow me to tuck or balloon my pants when hunting. Can’t go wrong with these. I find the more I wear them, the less I want to wear anything else as my feet feel so constricted and the soles of all else feel so thick. I mostly wear them around the house, town, running errands, back and forth to work etc, but wouldn’t hesitate to wear them early season when the ground is still dry. We now have wet ground with a thin layer of ice/snow in the shade and I find it hard to stay on my feet with any terrain. Good luck with the mocs,
Jans
in reply to: Sitka spruce and EFOC, failed experiment #47978Awesome work guys! Its always amazing what happens when you get people together and come up with new ways to solve a problem. This looks like a real winner for strengthening up the front of wood shafts for use with heavier heads. Now if I can just find a light wood shaft which will take my 29″ draw length at 52-55# I’ll try some too:)
Jans
in reply to: Bow Poundage for Pheasant Hunting #45643Time constraints may be a problem in addition to very low bird numbers out here this year! I would definitely build FOC arrows for this project as the added momentum with judo points will do its job well. I would also second Doc Ashby’s advice and use the six feather fletched flu flu with your lighter poundage to help get the arrow to the bird a little faster. Again, high FOC arrow setup will be worth it.
J
in reply to: What to do with an old Bear #25342Thanks guys. I think I will try to trade or sell it. I am already shooting a 70 Bear take down of my grandpas which is a nice piece of history:) I am 6/4 and have long arms, those short bows just don’t work well. Besides, I really like to shoot longer recurves. Life is too short to shoot a bow that doesn’t fit you and shoot well:)
J
in reply to: Binoc recommendation #25334Good info on different glass here boys. It is really hard to know which way to go with the cheaper ones as there are so many out there. I would be willing to try a pair of Vortex for the price and waranty, hard to go wrong with that. I have used a pair of Steiner 8×32 Firebird Autofocus for years now. Fairly good, rugged glass which have lasted about 15 seasons:) I do have to say though, I have tried some really good optics and the clarity is unreal! I have been in the situation hunting Reindeer in high mountain tundra using my Steiners and glassing all day across big country. My Norwegian friends I was with used an old pair of Zeis, and a pair of Swarovskis. Both were good, but I was really impressed by the Zeis. Have had a low end Zeis scope on a mountain gun at one time which was also VERY clear. Granted, i keep hearing that the lower end optics are catching up to the high end ones very quickly. Hard to know, just know I don’t have a 2K to drop on a pair of binos, even if I would have them for life:)
Jans
in reply to: Yea,,, I know I'm pushing the limits #16906Mad skills you got yourself there Mr Troy! Awesome!
J
in reply to: Yea,,, I know I'm pushing the limits #15778Troy, Where is this one as a finished bow? I would love to see pics of it!!!
Jans
in reply to: Practicing the "Cold Shot" #15580Hang in there, sometimes those bad days happen and I’m still fairly young:) We all go through it. I bet you will be able to pull your bow out tomorrow and you will shoot great!
J
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