[Patrick]

in reply to: What do you like best about Bowhunting? #32345

So many different angles to explore with that question. If the question is why do I like bowhunting as opposed hunting with some other equipment (rifle, etc.):
It’s the up close and personal aspect of it. It requires a more intimate knowledge of your quarry.

[Patrick]

in reply to: Wyoming Pronghorn Spot and Stalk Success #32332

rayborbon wrote: Hello,

I have been blessed to be lucky enough to take my first pronghorn with my longbow by spot and stalk. It was a great time. Not big by trophy standards.

Any pronghorn shot with a longbow via spot and stalk is a trophy in my book. Congrats!

[Patrick]

in reply to: Recurve vs. Longbow #32314

One is not better than the other. With that said, I prefer the shape/lines of my Northern Mist Baraga longbow over any recurve. I also prefer the handle better.

Nostalgia wise, it’s a toss up between the two. Fred Bear shot a recurve (+1 for the recurve). The longbow has a longer history and everyone else that I (emphasis on I) know of shot a longbow (+1 for the longbow)

[Patrick]

in reply to: To Close One Eye Or Not #31519

Hiram wrote: Both eyes Patrick because if I close one, I can’t see as well LOL! Depth perception and focus are much better as you already know. What aiming method are you using? Shooting three under or split? Do you use the arrow?

I shoot both eyes open, split finger, “instinctive” (meaning I don’t sight down the arrow, etc. Just look at the target, and let loose)

[Patrick]

in reply to: Scent-Lok #25329

donthomas wrote: A lot of discussions of this subject focus on the question: Does it work? I’m glad to see that a lot of folks agree with my response: Who cares? Playing the wind is part of bowhunting. Try to beat the quarry’s sense of smell with something that comes out of a box and you’re only cheating yourself in the long run. Don

Amen!

[Patrick]

in reply to: Broadhead Problems #25237

skip.jacobs1 wrote: Thanks for the advice. I shot a bare shaft today and the they are too stiff. I ordered some 130 grain Zwickey 2 blades and once they come in I will try it again and let you know how it goes.

Good to hear. I know how frustrating it can be. What a stress reliever it is to find the solution to a problem (speaking from VERY recent experience :-).

[Patrick]

in reply to: Anchor Point #25188

I figured I’d provide photos. I really am amazed at how much better I’m shooting. I was hoping it wasn’t just a fluke. My son even commented on it.

Previous anchor point:

New anchor point:

Based on the photo, you’d never think it’s so, but my eye is directly over the arrow

[Patrick]

in reply to: Anchor Point #24166

You know how, when everything is right, sometimes it’s just immediate. Well that FINALLY happened tonight! As indicated earlier in this thread, I just didn’t feel comfortable with my usual anchor point. I tried using the middle finger in the corner too, nope. Tonight I was practicing and it dawned on me to try anchoring by putting the tip of my finger on
my cheek bone…BAM!!! All that had ailed me has gone away! Certainly not implying I’m now Howard Hill reincarnated, but it FINALLY feels right. And my consistency is coming back. Now back to shooting…

[Patrick]

in reply to: Broadhead Problems #24055

Could be:
1. Fletching not adequate for broadhead.
-use longer and/or wider fletching
-use more of a helical twist to fletching
-use narrower broadhead

2. Arrows are not spined correctly, causing broadheads to magnify (I doubt it’s this one since there’s such a drastic difference)
-try different spined arrows
-try lighter and/or heavier broadheads

3. Broadheads/inserts aren’t straight.
-roll the arrows on a flat surface and watch the tip of each broadhead.

[Patrick]

in reply to: Whitetail for Ashby study #23973

Snuffy wrote: Hey Patrick!…
…But man 8) you gotta explain that hat! Chicago? Blues Brothers? 😉 Snuffs

A little Fred Bear, a little Indiana Jones 😉
The hat is sold, “open-crown”. I shape it myself.

[Patrick]

in reply to: bow quiver #23925

When I switched to traditional, I didn’t want a bow-mounted quiver. I initially used only a Cat Quiver, but didn’t like how inaccessible my arrows were as I walked. I then added a super-lightweight ABS single broadhead quiver. The quiver was fine, but, as time went by, I found the Cat Quiver was constantly catching as I walked through corn and/or the woods, and 1 arrow wasn’t enough. So, I bought the Eagles’ Flight Jumbo Apache quiver, and I really like it so far. Four arrows is perfect…3 broadheads, 1 field-tip. Plus I can carry my daypack again.

[Patrick]

in reply to: Whitetail for Ashby study #23114

PagosaBow wrote: Nice buck mud!. Pat Steve’s got lotta good stuff to say. Well a lot of these guys do. I read all with interest.

I know he does. I was joking! Jeez!

[Patrick]

in reply to: Whitetail for Ashby study #22647

David Petersen wrote: Hey Patrick — Steve Sr.’s the guy! I always enjoy his posts, long or short. Novellas maybe, not War and Peace. 😆 dave

🙂 I hope that didn’t across wrong. That wasn’t meant as a negative statement. I admire anyone so dedicated as to spend the time writing like that. He’d never make it on Twitter though. Lol (if ya don’t know, there is a 140 character maximum for each post on Twitter)

[Patrick]

in reply to: 4 wheelers, Dave Peterson #21601

David Petersen wrote: We have several active state chapters, most in the West but several small ones coming along in the East as well.

I could have sworn I saw, somewhere on the site, a list of all the state chapters, but I can’t find them for the life of me! I know there’s not a Michigan chapter, unless one was added recently. I was still interested in seeing the list though. Is it still there…somewhere?

David Petersen wrote: I resigned the national board a couple of years ago in order to devote more time to co-chairing the CO chapter, presently the largest and most active. This is a conservation group.

That would explain why your website and the CO chapter have the same logo, which I might add, is seriously the coolest logo I’ve ever seen. Did you design it?

[Patrick]

in reply to: Custom Knife Handle: A Work In Progress #21462

Greatreearcher wrote: Why dont you try and make one yourself, I did that out of a block of black walnut turned out nice! Simple tools, dremel!

lol! You don’t know me very well. I have no artistic ability. That coupled with being a perfectionist, is a recipe for disaster. I’ll leave knife making/repair to the professionals. 🙂

If it was a cheapie, I’d CONSIDER it…then have someone else do it. Ha!

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