[Mark Turton]

in reply to: This may be a dumb question but.. #59006

Hi Arthur

A couple of observations based upon my own experience when setting up with new arrows, remove string silencers and adjust the brace height until the arrows fly nicely and someone stood close by can tell you that the bow is at its quietest then add string silencers.

Skirk suggested heterodyning its simple and works. If you make your own wool bundles be generous make a good size silencer.

Look forward to hearing how you get on, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Free Compact Knife – Pretty Handy Tool! #57914

Its the kind of thing airline security get very exited about, don’t try and check-in with it in your wallet.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Christmas gift in the mail! Arrived in time! #38982

Cameron, your niece is a very lucky young lady, nicely done sir.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #13717

I like Staffies always good company.

That’s some wind R2 looks like some weird time distortion.

Off to see StarWars tonight!!

The finish on my Dwyer long bow has finally hardened so I can set about scrapping it off over the holidays.

The lower insert on my Bear bow came loose last weekend so I filled the hole with epoxy and can now drill a new one for the insert.

Christmas shopping……………might have to work this weekend after all.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Just wanted to say howdy .. #13613

Welcome from the other side of the pond:D

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: I draw the line way, way before helicopters #13586

I guess it comes down to the individual and his/her hunting ethics once they arrive by whatever mode of transport.

I would hope its not a day-trip, back to the hotel in time for drinks and dinner, but then if it were a days fishing to some remote spot that I would otherwise never have the opportunity to visit would I turn down the opportunity? is that me exhibiting double standards and going to get me banned from the trad community! but then I don’t consider myself a fisherman just a man with a fishing rod (fish are mostly safe from me).

KUIU have a good reputation and I would like to read their response.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Ducks, Politics and Money #45977

It appears that Don may not be the only one to come under fire from ‘land grabbers’ in Montana

In August there was a concerted attempt by the US Forest Service to close two mines and force the families of their claims, it was only the intervention of some very dedicated individuals that eventually made the USFS finally back down

Is there a link?

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Only sissies like Don Thomas use two ski poles when hunting #45778

I’m sure I have a book at home that shows a Finn using cross country skies and carrying a bear spear, I’ll dig it out tonight.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Ducks, Politics and Money #56801

I hope that DU have the character to stand up to Mr. James Cox Kennedy.

DU have done so much for conservation, hunting and ensuring that future generations have somewhere to hunt, it is a great shame to see their reputation ruined in such a manner.

I like to think that DU can see the value of Dons contribution outweighs Mr. Kennedy’s.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: filled buck tag #49361

Nicely done sir, congratulations.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Suggestions: History of Archery Books #44696

Hi Mike, a bit early to write the history of the current 100 years war, although it would be nice to think that the introduction might be written by somebody that was there.

The lessons have been leant time and again by the common man.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Suggestions: History of Archery Books #44116

Agincourt: The King, the Campaign, the Battle Paperback

by Juliet Barker

I recomend this, well researched and well written.

The Time Traveller’s Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Visitors to the Fourteenth Century

By Ian Mortimer

This is a bit early but gives a good insight to the life of my ancestors, its a wonder any of us survived.

Most of the accounts of the 100 years war were written by Heralds or scribes employed by nobles so may be a bit bias, or totally inaccurate. Those written by the church are a little better but you need to be more dedicated than me to read them.

Unfortunately there is little recorded about the common man that was often ‘volunteered’ to go to France.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Just funny. #44096

Not sure, that look on the Dukes face might be saying ‘should not have had the vindaloo’:shock:

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Suggestions: History of Archery Books #43013

Difficult to find a single objective account of the 100 years war,there is a lady who’s name escapes me has written some good books I will look into it and let you know .

Mark

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Elk Hearts movie #43006

Looking forward to receiving my copy,will be inviting a select few for a private screening and a beer.

Mark.

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