[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Broadhead Targets #36829

I’m still using a bag of rags that was vacuum packed, I then wrapped it in reinforced parcel tape, this works well but the adhesive on the head and shaft is a nuisance until it starts to dry. When it all starts to get a bit raggedy I just add another layer of parcel tape.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Javelina… Its whats for breakfast. #23452

Is there such a thing as bad pork!

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Auto Thrower #17520

Excellent

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: a DEADLY new reason to avoid deer ticks #16748

Last month I was shooting with a guy who contacted Lyme disease, he didn’t have the rash but he had all the other symptoms, visited his Doc and insisted on being tested and precautionary antibiotics similar to trl242 above. Test came back positive and he appears to be OK but it could easily have turned out bad.

Anyone who finds themselves in deer or sheep country should be aware of this, if you think you have contacted this don’t leave the doc’s until you have the test and antibiotics.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: I fish #16735

Ray, thanks for the lens information very useful as I (wife’s camera really) also have a Cannon.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Craziest thing I've Ever Heard #15415

There was a British officer used a longbow I think on the retreat to Dunkirk 1940, if I remember rightly his score was three enemy. The guy was completely eccentric he also carried a long basket hilted sword.
An article appeared a few years ago Ill try and find a copy.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Prehistoric stuff from indigenous people. #14567

It’s great to see things like this George I cant help but wonder who made them and how they made them, these people were masters of their crafts. Imagine being able to sit with them for a while.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: I fish #14545

Ray, I’m very new to photography what lens are you using for the eagles, nice pictures.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: High Camp #13413

A good sleeping bag with separate waterproof outer, there is nothing worse than a bad nights sleep after a tiring day.
A change of footwear around camp, pack everything into dry bags, if you use a camel back or similar take a repair kit.
Tabasco.
Rice and dried meat, cant go wrong.
Handline for fishing.
Krill light or similar, if you’ve ever lost a camp in the dark you’ll know why.
Petroleum jelly/Vaseline, fire lighter, lip balm and lube.
If you need a plate, stainless steel cat food bowls have steep sides to stop dinner escaping and are easy to keep clean.
Chess set or cards if you have a partner.

PS. Forgot the most important thing, a sense of humour.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Craziest thing I've Ever Heard #13374

A perfect example of unreasonable behaviour your honour.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Thoughts on camo, fabrics, etc. #20497

Regarding blues (colour blue not ‘the blues’:wink:)I think it’s something to do with deers ability to see into the infrared spectrum and light reflection it may show up something like a whitener.

If your not happy with the appearance of whatever you are wearing the pattern can always be ‘helped’ with spray paint, just hang it outdoors (no need to go courting trouble)add some pattern or adjust the colour lighter or darker. Then hang it somewhere for the smell to leave, I’ve used paints from model shops as they carry all the earth colours and timber dye.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Flemish strings #20076

Get to it Codger, a,you will enjoy it and b, it’s like a write of passage.
Strewth it’s difficult to type on an iPod without my glasses.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Strings endless loop vs. Flemish #17842

In my vast and extensive experience of string making (about one year) I found that a new Flemish string benefits from being left under tension before being served to allow the string to even out. Either that or I need more practice.

Oh and I’ve been told off ‘its a bow cord’ so I was informed and then lectured at by a bewhiskered old devil shooting a wicked looking 70# longbow.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Flemish strings #17829

Hi Codger, I started making my own strings after some encouragement from the folks here and once you get the technique it’s just a matter of practice and very satisfying.

Serving is a good place to start and should cost you no more than the string, that will last many years. I now tie my knocks with constrictor knots so that’s another thing I’ll never need to carry.

TJ’s book The Traditional Bowhunters Handbook, has a whole chapter that is easy to follow and there are many Youtube vids worth watching before taking the plunge.

Anyhow starting to ramble now, have a go and good luck, Mark.

PS I think it was Homer that put up some helpful info.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Hunting & Spirituality #49298

Hi Homer, thanks for your comments this subject can be very difficult.

It is my belief that spirituality ‘just is’ we can not manipulate it but we can corrupt it.

But at the same time I don’t believe the two have to exist in isolation it may be for each of us to find a personal balance.

As traditional bowhunters we interact with nature in the same manner as the earliest hunter gatherers who’s lives possibly existence was determined by nature, to gain a better understanding did they also feel the power of nature and its spirits.

In closing I would like to say that debates like this are very important they show that religious belief in some strong enough to debate these things without degenerating into verbal violence and to accept other views and beliefs as equal.

Mark.

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