[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Am I too sensitive?LOL #57945

I’m fortunate to live between two deer parks, I say fortunate because they do escape occasionally, I quote from Spetchley web site:

‘The Estate has its own deer park which is stocked with both Red and Fallow deer. The deer roam over 150 acres of parkland and are culled once a year.’

These parks were established in the middle ages to provide meat for the privileged few and as such many of the hunting terms have carried on such as culling when they are killing just for the larder or for market, another term I like is unmaking which is basically ritualised butchering.

I take exception to anyone saying that the killing of deer in parks is hunting apart from that I don’t have a problem.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Pulling Tusks? #53576

Never done it but how about putting the head in a big bucket of maggots and leaving it for a couple of weeks?

Ask a taxidermist or dentist?

Run out of ideas now, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Who is your bowhunting hero and why? #53438

I watched ‘The Last Farm’ earlier this week and have been left wondering what the reaction of the old couples family might have been, did they understand.

I think I understand but find it difficult to put into words.

Mark.

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in reply to: arrow tuning…point weight to shaft spine #45615

Once more I’m trying wooden shafts, unsure what weight to put up front so, I’ve decided to take some .357 cases add shot starting at 100 grains adding a little each time until I get good arrow flight, they’re a good fit on the shaft so I’m hoping not to glue them on during the experiment.

My biggest problem is I don’t know what spine these are and I don’t want to invest in a spine tester, to mean.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: My best shot ever, first blood of the season!!! #45600

I agree, for me small game makes up the majority of my hunting with just about every opportunity for bigger game coming undone over the past 2 years.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: My best shot ever, first blood of the season!!! #44513

Worlds most unlucky squirrel
or
Worlds luckiest archer

Move over Byron

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: A Miss and A Test of Resolve #42173

I think you have the answer in the title to your post ‘A Miss and A Test of Resolve’ it’s a testament to your character that in the face of defeat you resolve to give up the compound a follow the traditional path.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Gotta get this "stuff" under control! #30314

It’s a predator thing, slow’s you down.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: CO last day elk hunt: a story of success #28905

Long may these memories live with you, and the gods look kindly upon you.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: The trees are on fire… #21064

Nothing richer than natures pallet.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Just my luck #21060

Time to pour a wee dram put up your feet and just listen to the music. They will be bigger and taste sweeter next year.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Pre-Hunting Season Groups #20201

Thought about this while walking the dogs, there is also the psychological aspect when going from compound to a real bow.

For me the secret to shooting a compound was understanding the mechanics and geometry of the thing, ounce you understand that it’s pretty simple if you do your part you will hit whats in the site. Its all about the bow.

I’m sure George is right in what he says a traditional bow is all about you, you have to forget/ignore everything that went before if you don’t follow the steps George laid down it just wont go right.

Bit more waffle, to much time on my hands at the moment, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Stump-Fire, Wetterling & Lunch? #20188

Mines in the truck not entirely sure what model, takes a razor edge and keeps it. Hope you enjoyed your lunch, from a man on a diet.

I was considering a Gransfors sharpening stone but they are expensive, has anyone used one and if so what was your opinion?

Mark.

PS. You may already be aware of this but if you would like to leave the pan at home, take the eggs carefully take the top half inch off and stand them in the embers, use a clean stick to probe the centre to see when they are done. I only saw this method last year and it works well. Haven’t yet found a full proof method of getting them out of the embers without burning my fingers, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Went hunting After Church Sunday #20173

Hi Frank, not windy at all I’m looking forward to your next outing.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Pre-Hunting Season Groups #18187

Hi Scott, I can only tell you what has worked for me, I shoot groups of no more than 3 arrows I found that it helps with my concentration and focus. When I get flyer’s or open groups it almost always because I have not anchored properly.

One more point I started wearing glasses for reading about two years ago and find when I’m tired arrows will string to the left up to a foot.

Hope some of the above might help, Mark.

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