[Mark Turton]

in reply to: hunting in europa ? #18178

Hi Stefan

I’m in the UK and suffer from the same restrictions (oppression), you may try a post on http://www.archasse.com, but I have found commercial hunting in France to be a rich mans sport.

Italy, Spanish Pyrenees not to expensive and I will forward you contact details latter in the week (when I’ve found them)

Hungary is supposed to be very good and Romania has a good reputation for hunting with limited restrictions but you will need someone to ‘smooth the way’

I visit Switzerland 2-3 times each year it never fails to amaze me how many languages Swiss people speak, I have a colleague that speaks 11!

Good luck, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Richard Nelson's "encounters with elk" radio program #14500

Hi Wayne, try updating/reinstalling Quicktime.

Dave, thank you for the introduction to Richard Nelson, few people have his descriptive powers and infectious enthusiasm I look forward to exploring his archive of previous encounters.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Elk Arrows #13675

Mike, Ed, Dave, I’m sat in my office looking out onto bullocks grazing in the sun, three friends set out this morning next stop Denver, should have been four but one dropped out all flights accommodation etc. paid and he can’t make it?

I regret not joining them but sometimes there is just noway, good luck to you all and I look forward to hearing how you get on.

Mark.
I need to get some mud on my boots, fresh air, and meat on the ground.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Hello, my name is Drew #13661

And welcome from me also, beagles and hares when I was a bit younger and fitter, nothing like hounds singing on a frosty morning.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: New Archer – Where to start? #11339

I agree with John, speak to as many trad archers as possible and try as many bows as possible before you decide what route to go down, hope you both enjoy your new found addiction.

Mark.

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in reply to: I lost my first deer this weekend… #10539

Hi Todd, not much to add to what’s already been said, not every hunt has a happy ending you can only look to yourself and learn the lessons one at a time, I guess most of us have been there.
Do you know anyone with a good dog, start from the bed and if you don’t get a scent work towards water sources, be patient with the dog and don’t second guess it.
And as has been said, don’t lose heart, put it behind you and become the best hunter you can, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Why I Didn't Like Shooting Gloves & Why I'm Using One #10508

Back again, that works a treat, new glove saved from the bin.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Why I Didn't Like Shooting Gloves & Why I'm Using One #10482

I’m off right now to cut the finger tips of a glove, thanks for the tip, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: fletching glue or tape? #10479

I can only think you have dust or oil on the feathers, possibly waterproofing? I’ve also been using tape for a couple of years without any problem. I use fly tying scissors rather than a knife for trimming, just my preference.

Hope it works out for you, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Hi all. #58806

Hi John, welcome aboard, equally important as bowhunting:

11 September, Australia v All Blacks, Sydney.

Will this be a preview of 2011 final:?:

More seriously hope the quake has not effected you, we have folks in Christchurch but all appear to be OK.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: New Trad Archer in the family! #46631

Long may he enjoy his new found sport, you best get saving for Christmas.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Feeling like a Dinosaur…… #38159

Like the rest of you I read very few mags or catalogues now.

Once upon a time the mags retold stories of hunts and adventures, now they tell us how to hunt, what to use and where to go. All this is driven by commercial sponsors encouraging us to spend more and more of our hard earned to perpetuate the circle of greed.

My opinion is that traditional archery is a narrow subject but very deep and rich in it’s history and for my money that’s what TBM has captured and thats why I’m here, long may it continue.

Mark.

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in reply to: Feeling like a Dinosaur…… #38157

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in reply to: Snaked my bow #31006

lzfd58, I must confess to skipping this thread as I don’t like snake skin backing, just looked out of curiosity and you have completely converted me those are quite stunning, well done on both counts.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Looking for info on bodkin broad heads #30997

Todd, try http://www.evado.co.uk/Hector%20Cole/Arrowheads/album/index.html this guy knows almost too much about old points and broadheads. These are all forged only cast broadheads I know are bronze.

Just out of interest check out the pattern welded viking sword.

Good luck with your project, Mark.

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