[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Serving a bowstring (cheap & easy) #29400

I like the idea of using monofilament, I use constrictor knots above and below the nocking point.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Backpack Hunters–Check In #23805

Hard candy for a boost to sugar levels.

Don’t forget to pack a tooth brush.

If you know you will become dehydrated be sure to replenish salt levels.

Something to read in the evening that might double as a fire starter.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Caroline & David Petersen #23788

Dave, take strength from all of the above and wish Caroline a speedy recovery from me and mine.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Dreaming #17433

I’d like to see that strutting its stuff in the spring I should think it makes quite a display.

Just thought to Google it

http://www.arkive.org/great-argus/argusianus-argus/video-09.html

Quite a display and looks more like a peacock than any pheasant I’ve chased.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: leathernecks fall in #17420

Robin,

This makes you the responsible adult! an appropriate honorary rank might be appropriate:D

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Dreaming #16214

To hang that on the wall and not hunt with it would be tragic, perhaps stay out of the mud and rain.

Are the fletchings peacock? if so they were highly thought of for hunting in the middle ages as they are super quiet.

Reminds me I must build a bow rack for my meager collection.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: 'Nother Thunderchild #15400

Very nice.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Our Legacy #57537

No wifi so still waiting to see the full thing.

I get the gist, if your efforts and those of others with the same sense of responsibility for the preservation of the environment and the critters that inhabit it are not recognised and supported everyone will lose, hunters, ecowarriors and urbanites alike, this resource cannot be reinvented.

I wish I could have made it to Denver but it’s not possible have a great time and I look forward to reading the ‘after action report’.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: What Have You Lost That Is Driving You Insane? #53982

Youth.

Still looking for it, convinced I will find it, the gods love an optimist.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Southwest DIY Javelina Hunts? #53975

An Omen

Late yesterday afternoon all chores done I found a quite spot in the sun and broke into the latest copy of Traditional Bowhunter, opened it randomly to be confronted by Lucas R Schmidt and a Javelina shot in Arizona, spooky.

I’ve checked flights, who else will be there?

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: NAMES #42770

I recon your stuck with Grumpy.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Out of Place Critters #37778

Stumpkiller, grandma or grandpa was probably fallow, definitely not roe. Fallow and sika through some odd looking fawns.

I see snow geese very occasionally, may be once every five years.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Difference between low and high quality bow #33982

I second what Dave said about some of the older Bear bows, if you are looking for quality and performance but cant justify spending a shed load of money try a few.

Damn now you got me looking again.

Mark.

pm Sent.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Dwyer Longbows #33950

Welcome JPC.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Dwyer Longbows #33940

Ive been shooting one for possibly eight years and recommend them, the Dwyers are nice people very easy to deal with.

Mark.

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