[Patrick]

in reply to: Hot weather clothes #30967

Thanks the review. They make it in tall sizes too. 8)

[Patrick]

in reply to: What a year it's been! #29647

ausjim wrote: Congrats on the deer Pat. Akubras are nice hats, you can do much worse. How does that short brim go? Short enough for your string?

Thanks!

The brim on this hat (an Akubra Federation IV Deluxe) is perfect. It’s never an issue, even with my 66″ Whisper. I have an older Federation with a bit of a wider brim, and the string would hit that one occasionally, depending on how I had my hat cocked.

[Patrick]

in reply to: A Milestone Miss #29044

bruc wrote: Sounds to me like a fairly well rounded young man !!

Dad certainly had his part to play in that I’m sure.

Congrats on the deer as well !!

Bruce

He’s a great kid…most of the time. 👿 😆

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in reply to: What a year it's been! #28254

donthomas wrote: Well done. In the photo, the shot placement looks spot on to me! Bet the buck thought so too, at least for a few seconds. Don

Thank you! Hit right where I intended. 8) 😀

Cameron wrote: Nice shot – love to see a plan come together. I have been looking at the hammock seat and I just might pick one up. What was your blind set up like?

Thanks! Hmmm…not sure how to describe it. I was up against a tree. That probably goes without saying. Nothing extravagant, some little sucklings around me. I cut three shooting lanes in it.

paleoman wrote: Nice job fellow Michigan Man! Cool hat too.

Thank you fellow Michigander! Ausjim should approve, since it’s an Akubra, from hatsdirect.com (both Australian companies). They make a great hat at a great price.

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in reply to: What a year it's been! #27645

Steve Graf wrote: Nice! But it looks to me like the deer is happier than the hunter 😉

Looks can be deceiving. 😀

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in reply to: Lost Season, Maybe Worse #27643

donthomas wrote: Listen to my doctor? Ah, they’re all idiots. But don’t worry–I’ve already learned how to drink beer with my left hand. Don

😆 😆

That’s why I just glean all my medical information from the Internet, much more reliable, and you can’t beat the price.

[Patrick]

in reply to: Kanati Solo Quiver #27107

This is what I’m going to purchase and attach to the Elkheart I should have sometime this December. 🙂

[Patrick]

in reply to: What a year it's been! #27101

Thanks guys! And yes, I used the Hammock Seat. I’m really glad you guys recommended it. It’s worth every penny.

[Patrick]

in reply to: The Hammock Seat #27014

T-roy wrote: Pros – its awesome

Cons – slightly noisy

Yes I would recommend it to a friend 🙂

Couldn’t agree more! I used mine this morning, and it definitely assisted in allowing me to maneuver in order to be able to get into position, quietly, to get the shot.

[Patrick]

in reply to: What a year it's been! #27005

I should add that earlier, I had a spike come through, and didn’t see antlers until it was too late. It had just broke daylight. He came in to my left, RIGHT INTO MY WIND, and got to 7 or 8 yards from me. He had his head down until the last minute, and slowly looked up and saw me. He about broke his back spinning around to get a safe distance away…about 30 yards out, and went on his merry way. He never winded me! I can’t help but wonder if his olfactory system was on the fritz. I’ve NEVER had that happen before.

[Patrick]

in reply to: Ground Hunnting #26997

Great job! Congrats!

[Patrick]

in reply to: A Milestone Miss #26992

Absolutely! I think that not making an issue out of him hunting with the compound made a big impression on him, and truthfully, even if he hadn’t switched back to the longbow, I would’ve been perfectly fine with it, and he knew it.

One of the other things he said is that he really likes that traditional bowhunting is a community.

[Patrick]

in reply to: Lost Season, Maybe Worse #25766

Man, that is a heart breaker. Here’s hoping for a quick recovery. (Well, I’ll have to drink to it later, as I’m currently at work.)

[Patrick]

in reply to: The Hammock Seat #25751

I used mine for the first time last evening, and it worked great! I wouldn’t say that the material breaks in though. It seems to me that although the material is very loud, when you are sitting in it, it moves with you so there’s no noise.

[Patrick]

in reply to: Need Encouragement #22050

I have my moments too. Two years ago, my target panic was so bad, it didn’t keep me from hunting, but I passed up an “easy” 15 yard shot, for fear I would blow it. I’m sure I would’ve blown it. Bow wise, I don’t believe there is a such thing as “the right bow”. Especially when you’re just starting out. Just shoot what you’ve got for a year or so. Once you get fairly proficient with it, you’ll be in a better place to recognize what you like and dislike about your bow, so that IF you decide to get another bow, you’ll be better informed.

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