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in reply to: Surprise Tree stand dangers! #14959
paleoman,
I am surprised. I thought I was the only one that used Easy-Off instead of insecticide. 😆 I am not sure about environmental impacts, but I think the oven cleaner drops them faster than anything on the market that is meant to do the job.
Alex
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in reply to: CA Removes Fish and Game President #14954This seems to be a heated debate, but I still have to question if the lion hunting was the only reason. If the above bios are to be taken as accurate (and I see no reason they shouldn’t be) I just don’t understand the reasoning. This man broke no law and actually went out of his way to make sure he ethically (which includes legally) took a lion. Just as an FYI, I could make many philosophical arguments (to “stir the pot” as Steve said). If I am a game warden in PA and I shoot a bear in the fall, should I lose my job in the spring since PA has no spring bear season? Or if I visit Amsterdam and have some “naughty smoke” in a café, should I be arrested when I get off the plane coming home since it’s illegal here? (Unfortunately Steve, I think that other than civil action [divorce, etc] there is no criminal liability in your example.) So, does anyone know the WHOLE story? I would be interested as to what the reasoning truly is.
BTW – do I feel that every anti-hunting situation is a “greenie plot”? No. But they all need to be addressed. It’s like an infection. Ignore it long enough and you set yourself up for something really serious.
Alex
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in reply to: Good Back Quiver #14938skifrk ,
Thanks for the info. I would definitely look at getting a Keyes pack if this one pans out. Again, it’s $30, so even if I use it while hiking/scouting to keep my lunch, binos, camera, map and water, I didn’t really lose anything. I am not expecting much for that price, but I figure it would be a good way to test out the concept. Let me know how the Keyes works and good luck.
Alex
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in reply to: Good Back Quiver #14927corignani,
Not sure if you are looking for something on the traditional side, but here is something I found recently that I would like to try out. If anyone has any personal info on this (Guide Gear Camo Quiver Pack), please let me know. I figure, for $30 I can’t really go wrong as a regular back-pack would be that much. The second is just an inexpensive back quiver to beat around.
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Alex
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in reply to: Hey-Dig this! Archery at the Olympics #8342Even though the appendages made the bows look like Sputnik, they were recurves non-the-less. Even with the sights and clicker, watching these shooters is amazing. What impressed me about Brady Ellison is that he is not “shy” about being an elk hunter. He sends a positive message and might actually get some kids interested in the sport(s). Not even sure what he hunts with, but still. And as far as skill, I wish I was that good at 20 yards. Forget buck fever, what about the world watching?
Alex
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in reply to: Hey-Dig this! Archery at the Olympics #63387Another bonus is that Brady Ellison (I believe he took silver for the US) is an Elk hunter. Rock on Brady!!!!!! Here’s a blurb (from Outdoor Life):
Wish there was more coverage.
Alex
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in reply to: 44 days 'til deer season (pics) #63377Did the cat get the squirrel? I see it putting on a stalk. LOL 😆
in reply to: New to bow hunting… entirely #55723dwyattcarlile,
Welcome. I am also new to traditional archery, though I not to archery in general. I cannot really give technical advice since I don’t want to steer you wrong, but what I can say is: Have Fun! That is the best way to not tire of the sport. Another thing is: prepare to miss. I did, and still am. If you could just pick up a bow and start hunting with it, what you would have is a compound (sorry, couldn’t resist 😆 ). Also, what got me interested is reading stories about traditional archery. The suggestions by wildschwein are excellent (read 3 out of 4) from a technical stand-point, but for simple pleasure, try “Hunting the Hard Way” by Howard Hill. It gives you an idea of what is possible with a traditional bow and after reading it, I knew traditional archery was for me. Lastly, don’t forget this site and TBM. Many wonderful people here who are a wealth of knowledge, and are more then happy to “spread the wealth. Have fun, be safe, keep shooting.
Alex
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in reply to: Blind Olympian sets new archery record #55713Looking at the archery photos from the Olympics, I noticed something. It seems all the shooters are using a tab release as opposed to a glove. Does anyone know if this is regulation or are the tabs just better? BTW: as for the archer, WOW.
Alex
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in reply to: limited mobility #50029Amoose,
I am going to make the assumption that you are on your own 1,000 acre piece of land and that you have unlimited funds. I am fully aware that neither is accurate, but maybe something here will lead to an idea by more seasoned hunters and help out. I am looking from the point of problem-solving, not as a professional hunter, so please keep that in mind.
First, water. If you are able, there are many ways to make a small stream, or even a run-off area into a pond. The most obvious is to dam it up, but you can also use a small children’s pool or pond lining. Obviously mosquitoes are always an issue. If this can be done close enough to a road/trail, those with limited mobility might have a better chance of game coming close to them.
Second, mobility. One option is an ATV. (Dave, before you PM me some 4-letter words, please hear me out. 😆 ) There are options (this is where the unlimited funds come in) of all-electric ATVs that have a pretty decent range, are almost silent and have no emissions. These are generally not used to tear up the countryside, but to access areas that are harder to reach, and for persons with limited mobility, they can really be a big help. Again, this is not advocating the use of ATV/UTVs, but keeping them as an open option for those who truly require added assistance. Horses are, of course and alternative, but for people with limitations, mounting/dismounting will be difficult and not everyone can keep horses in the off-season.
Third, considerations. I have seen/dealt with people who have limited mobility, and depending on how “limited”, you really have to make sure you are prepared for the amount of work required. There is a difference between someone who has an unsteady gait and someone who is a paraplegic. You may be called upon to provide care that goes far beyond that of guiding and also may effect the actual guiding process. (I don’t want to get too specific, but I read in Dave’s book how he spooked an elk by relieving himself in the wrong place. Imagine someone who has limited places to go, or no control, which sometimes goes hand-in-hand with the limited mobility.)
Well, this is probably going well too far beyond what you were looking for and not even on the right track. Again, this was just to get the mental juices flowing and maybe lead to some other idea, from someone with more experience, that will actually be of use. Hope any little bit helped.
Alex
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in reply to: How would we rate! #47961Amoose,
You make a very interesting point about ethics. I know that’s not where the original post began, and I don’t want to go off topic, but I just wanted to comment on “Ethics” as (I feel) it relates to P&Y, Hill, Bear and the likes, versus “Ethics” today.
You mention distance. Was Hill’s 185 yard shot “Ethical”? Not for me. But it was for him. A big difference between today and back then is how people actually were able to “live” their hobbies. Hill is a great example. He took that shot because he KNEW he could (and did) make it. I don’t shoot beyond 20 yards. But I’m not Hill.
You mention the poison arrow. Not making a judgment, just wondering the reason behind the suggestion by Bear. It seems it was to not have a wounded animal suffering in the wild. Compare that with Uncle Ted (from the “Nugent, redux” post).
Again, great points. I have been “taking my bow for a walk” since I started hunting. So far, I have nothing to show for it except great memories, fresh air in my lungs and a workout to boot. Somehow, I just can’t consider all those times anything but total successes. And I didn’t even have to gut or clean anything 😆 .
Alex
in reply to: How would we rate! #43285Nate,
Great question. I have a slightly different take on the ways out ancestors may have looked upon us. Not from their disadvantages, but from their advantages, as it relates to the bow.
As a quick answer, no. In a survival situation, I would probably dust off the old .308. But depending on the situation, the stealth of a bow may prove handy. As for ethics, I would have to say yes, but… Ethics as it relates to the game, definitely. Ethics as relates to game laws, seasons, hunting times, etc, I am not so sure. Not is a true survival situation.
Now, back to our ancestors, and us. Here in Pennsylvania, we cannot hunt on Sundays. Also, most everywhere, there no hunting from dusk to dawn. Our ancestors did not face those limitations. I mean, theoretically, it is possible to count tines (at bow distance) in a field on a full moon. And the day of the week really has nothing to do with the animal being hunted. Same thing for hunting seasons. Our ancestors could do all that, but being a part of nature, did not take any more than they would need.
It would be interesting to see what someone, from the time of when the stick and string was a “modern” hunting tool, would have to say.
Alex
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in reply to: Bow Stringer #43276Humpy, I believe it was Mark Twain who said “I’ll give you my advice if you promise not to take it”. 😆 I have a simple bow stringer. It was less than $10. Other than when I bought it, I don’t think I have ever used it. Never had an issue to date. The stringer really does make more sense, since it mimics a bow string and therefore pulls from the end of the limbs. The step-through method (which I use) pulls the limbs back unevenly from the center, or towards the tips. More risk of damage to the bow. But like I said, no issues to date.
Alex
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in reply to: Bowhunter education for out of state #36369Sorry about that. Need to brush up on my airport codes. SEA is what I was thinking. If I can find something, I’ll let you know. Iowa has some, but it’s a few hour ride. Not sure if you’re willing. Keep looking. There has to be something.
Alex
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