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in reply to: "Harvest" #53692

A lot of the people that advocate using the word harvest instead of kill think that it is more palatable to the anti crowd. The truth is, you can call it harvest, kill, blood bath murder and it won’t sway an anti’s opinion one bit. They don’t look at hunting logically, they look at it with knee jerk emotion and no word in our language will make them feel better about it.

It doesn’t bother me when people use the word harvest, and I only expect the same in return.

[longbow_hunter]

in reply to: Getting Up in the Morning #57049

Try exercising in the evenings. Even with a fairly physically demanding job I find that an hour of medium to high intensity exercise helps me feel less tired in the evening and allows me to sleep much more soundly.

[longbow_hunter]

in reply to: Hunting set-up for 2016-2017 #32882

45# Martin Savannah, Gold Tip Traditional arrows, and my go to tried and true 150 grain Magnus Stingers. I’ve been using the Stingers for around 10 years or so. I’ve thought about trying something different, but I always end up sticking with the Stingers. I’ve switched bows and arrows several times, but the broadheads have stayed the same.

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in reply to: Hello from Washington! #49599

Wose wrote: Howdy!

Where in Washington? I’m outside of Yacolt.

Skagit County.

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in reply to: I have a dilemma #47810

Unless they allow handicap people to take 4 wheeled vehicles on the trail, he’s breaking the law and likely ruining the trail for everyone else. I’ve seen similar situations lead to entire trail systems getting shut down because of a few people who spoil it for everyone. It’s sad that this guy might have to give up something he enjoys but that’s life.

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in reply to: Feather burner build-along #46127

Please excuse my ignorance on the subject, but what is the purpose of burning feathers? Is it to create the profile? Is it an alternative to using a chopper? I just buy 5″ rw shield cuts and fletch them so I’m unfamiliar with the burning process. Thanks.

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in reply to: Hello from Washington! #23658

Cameron wrote: Greetings – great to have another tradbow brother!

Are you a recurve or longbow guy? After asking the question I saw your signature noting longbow. So now the question what longbow do you favor?

Martin Savannah Stealth. When I began looking for a deflex reflex longbow I was overwhelmed by all the choices. The owner’s son at my favorite bow shop shoots a Savannah and he let me shoot his. I had shot other makes and models, but after shooting his Savannah I knew that was the one I wanted. Found a smokin’ deal on a used one and been happy with it ever since.

I would like another deflex reflex longbow in the 55-60# range, not sure if I’ll get another Savannah or try something else.

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in reply to: What Motivates You #15827

I grew up in the woods. From the time I was about 3 my Dad had me in the woods with him every chance we got, whether it was fishing, hunting, or hiking trails we did it. Dad was 50 years old when I was born, 4 daughters came before me but he was determined to have a son. He was old enough to be the other neighborhood kid’s dad, but it was him who would cut timber all day and spend his evenings throwing a ball or baiting hooks for me and the other neighborhood kids while their dads were in the recliner. Age never slowed him up. He was never too tired to take me into the great outdoors. When I was about 10, my Dad was in a real bad logging accident which put a damper on our time spent afield, but we spent as much time in together in the woods as we could.

So for me, spending time in the woods is my heritage, it’s a big part of who I am. No matter what is going on in life or at work, I can load the family up in the truck, head up the mountains and find peace. I lost my Dad in March, so this season, success or failure, will be dedicated to him and all the things he taught me.

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in reply to: List your FOC arrow information for wood,carbon & aluminum/REFERENCE 4 SELECTING NEW ARROWS #34255

Bow type and Make- Martin Savannah Stealth

Bow Length- 62″

Bow weight@ 28″- 45 lbs

Your draw length- 28″

Arrow type- Easton 2216 Aluminums(.376 spine)

Arrow length- 30″

Feathers number and length- 3 5″ Shield cut RW

Insert weight- 25

Point weight- 250 grains

Total arrow weight- 650 grains

FOC- 20.2%

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