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in reply to: Glove vs. tab #46930

If it starts raining frogs, you should maybe consider moving… 😆

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in reply to: Cliff Zwickey Head #46924

AlexBugnon wrote: I also understand that pushing sharp rocks thru a deer’s cavity used to be the way everyone did it, and that those sharp rocks and barbed heads have sustained us for centuries. To this day it has kept a romantic, nostalgic flavor, but aren’t there so many better, more humane, surer, quicker ways to kill today, than a 70 yards shot using a barbed or stone head? That’s why I’d rather use a newer design, and keep my distance at 20 yards.8)

Alex,

Can’t argue the 20 yards. I’m up to about 10. BUT…

Just to keep the grey matter active, I pose a rebuttal to your statement above (especially the part in bold). I might be working “backwards” but I started with the X-Bow / Compound, went traditional, and my long-term goal is to take my game with 100% hand-made (my hands) gear (ok, the feathers would be bird-made and sinew/string/glue might be ordered, but you get the idea).

Now, as far as “better”, there are many places on the web and in print that you can find statements like: “at 30 angstrom (i.e., 3 nanometers; that’s three billionth of a meter) obsidian is much sharper than even the sharpest steel blade…” 😉

This is from: http://averyremoteperiodindeed.blogspot.com/2011/03/obsidian-blades-as-surgical-tools.html but there are many other sources.

I can personally attest to how sharp this black stuff is. I am VERY new to flint-knapping. I started playing with some obsidian and made one of the ugliest arrowheads you could ever imagine. After cleaning up, I went in and washed my hands. I was quite surprised when my hands were stinging in several places. On closer exam, I found that I had multiple small cuts all over my pals and fingers. I never felt a single one until I knew they were there.

There is no doubt that a steel blade with a 3:1 ratio, eFOC arrow, etc fired from a well-tuned bow at a distance the archer is very comfortable with will produce a clean, ethical kill. But I would (and I guess have) argue the it is any “better” than what Mother Nature has had billions of years to perfect. IMHO of course. Be well.

Alex

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in reply to: Pemican Recipe #46897

I did a search for some recipes before. Basically just type “pemmican recipe” into bing and start clicking. One site I like (never tried the recipe, just sounds more “authentic”) is: http://blog.emergencyoutdoors.com/pemmican-original-fast-food-emergency-food-of-native-americans/

Again, I never tried it, so I cannot say how well it turns out. There are many others that are very similar. Basically dried meat, dried berries and fat. Hope this helps. Be well.

Alex

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in reply to: Washington Elk… #46880

R2 wrote: “I’d feel right at home as I think it rains about the same amount in WA as here.”

:D:D:D

Ok, you can come here and hunt elk when it rains.

R2,

Wow. Is that TX? My only exposure there is Fort Sam and Camp Bulis. Are tags available OTC or is there a lottery? Quite frankly, I just want to get out on a week-long camping trip with the bow. Location is secondary, but the closer the better. Thanks for the info. Great pic. Be well.

Alex

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in reply to: New Low in archery Hi Tech ! #46087

Northener:

Check out the following thread from a while ago:

https://www.tradbow.com/members/cfmbb/messages.cfm?threadid=58F884A3-1422-1DE9-ED7E4FB18025D689

Be well.

Alex

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in reply to: Cliff Zwickey Head #46028

D:

I had a similar question on a similar broadhead. Mine was more barbed, but it’s a Simmons, which is a pretty reputable company. Here is the post:

https://www.tradbow.com/members/cfmbb/messages.cfm?threadid=9A5AB3D2-1422-1DE9-ED058772DD1C43AE

As some people noted, legal here in PA, but not 100% on the ethical side. I take them out every now and again, and would use them for woodchucks (if someone posts a good recipe for them 😉 ). Hope this helps. Be well.

Alex

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in reply to: A comment on crossbows #44663

The following is from the PA Hunter / Trapper Safety Course, which is required in order to get a hunting license.

This section on X-Bows is new, but notice the claim they are making (after having legalized them for ANY archery season) and also, look at the distance they are “advocating”. True, they are not coming right out and saying “take a 40 yard shot…”, but does a 12 year old going through this course have enough experience to tell that a shot like that will end badly more times than not [IMHO]? Just a thought. I usually teach this section of the course as I am probably the only archer in the group. I try to point that out in the most “diplomatic” way possible without sounding preachy (which we are not allowed to do).

I also teach the bowhunting class. Thing about that class is that most of the instructors are “trad” folks. Actually, there has been a problem getting instructors for the Bowhunting class in SE PA as several instructors quit in protest when X-Bows became legal. First year they were legalized, it was “iron-sights only” or no “magnifying” scopes. Second year it was “anything goes”. 40X scopes, red dots, radar, UAV, whatever (though I don’t think lasers are legal [yet]). Oh well, whatcha gonna do? Be well.

Alex

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in reply to: A comment on crossbows #43621

And soviet choppers don’t blow up when hit by an arrow, but who’s keeping track… 😆 😆 😆

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in reply to: A comment on crossbows #43525

N8tr boy wrote: If PETA and the rest would have their way we’d be overrun by wildlife that we couldn’t eat. That would be a shame

And let’s not forget the rotting corpses of animals that died of disease, hunger, road accidents, etc. Yeah, no on e wins in their “utopia”.

Anyway, I hope this isn’t a repeat but talkibng about taking LONG shots…

Sorry Mr. Hill, 187 just ain’t cuttin’ it no more.

Be well.

Alex

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in reply to: A comment on crossbows #42487

brennanherr wrote: Problem is it is about money and nothing else. What a shame.

While I typically agree with corporate / governmental greed, I must play devil’s advocate in SOME parts of PA. Here in 5C (and definitely in 5D) it is a matter of access. There has been a long push to make all of 5C shotgun only, and all of Philadelphia County is archery only. Problem is, no one wants to let people hunt on or near their land with a rifle, but at the same time they complain about all of the deer damage and accidents. Some places (Valley Forge comes to mind) have to call in sharp-shooters (which is always a hay-day for the PETA-type wackos) to “control” the problem. Still, there are those who are starting to “accept” archery.

So now we are faced with a dilemma. We do not want to “ethically” take a 60 yard shot with a bow, but we cannot hunt with rifle / shotgun. Hence the X-Bow. I have noticed that since they legalized X-Bows here, the number of available antlerless permits has finally stabilized in 5C/5D. The number of available permits was increasing 10-20% a year. Problem was, the harvest was not.

That being said, I am talking about my little neck of the woods here in Southeast PA. I know this is a much wider issue than just here, but in this case, what are the alternatives? Maybe we can open up only a small part of the state to X-Bows? Ah, and there’s the rub than makes calamity of so short life. Now what brennanherr said rings true. The X-Bow companies cannot possible sell enough “product” if there is such a limited season. Now we get into a whole new issue that I just don’t want to do. I just wanted to throw out my “food for thought”. Be well.

Alex

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in reply to: New Low in archery Hi Tech ! #41231

BuckyT wrote: …breaks down quickly in the body into harmless compounds, hence eating the meat of an animal killed with the poison would be safe.

First, I would never use it. Second, no matter how fast the compounds break down, I would NEVER feed my family something so tainted. Part of the reason I hunt is to feed my family “organic, free range” meat. Kind of defeats the purpose. Still shaking my head. Why not just set up a snare? No respect for the game or fair chase, that’s what it boils down to. Be well.

Alex

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in reply to: Wood arrow questions #40097

Before investing much time and effort, look it up on YouTube. Just search “making wood arrows” or something of the like. It will, at least, give you an idea of what’s in store, and it’s free. After that, maybe get some suggestions on books/DVDs. Also, look up stuff on sites like 3RiversArcery. They have books and videos. Also, one of the sites has some videos that include what materials they use so you can order them more easierly 😕 . Hope this helps. Be well.

Alex

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in reply to: New Low in archery Hi Tech ! #40068

BuckyT wrote: No words really……………………:x

About as pathetic as the “Poison Pods” I saw on a guys arrows in S.C. one time years ago. I was getting gas and noticed them on his bow in the cab of his truck. When he came out, I asked him what they were?

He said poison pods.. Doesn’t matter where you hit the deer, as long as it penetrates somewhat……….. Poison gets in blood stream, deer is dead in a matter of minutes…………………..

And you’re supposed to eat the meat then? Or was this a trophy poacher? Be well.

Alex

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in reply to: New Low in archery Hi Tech ! #38988

Many years ago, I saw, in a “tactical / military / survival” magazine a “bow” that shoots an arrow using compressed air. Basically stick a X-Gun bolt into a paintball gun. What will they think of next? Actually, I don’t think I want to know. Be well.

Alex

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in reply to: Please speak up for Public land access… #38977

Mntmaniac,

Sorry to hear it. I am not wanting to get political, but the breakdown you gave really surprises me. Maybe I’m a bit boas, but I wouldn’t have expected that. Anyway, hope they keep trying. Let us know if we can do it again. Be well.

Alex

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