[Mark Turton]

in reply to: book review #50455

Hi Andy*

Hugh Soar wrote a series of article, I think they were entitled ‘The Long Bow at War’ and I am sure that they were compiled into a book and as I write this I’m sure I have a copy I will find it out tonight and post the details. If you enjoyed the ‘Crooked Stick’ I’m sure you will also enjoy the other book.

Pothunter.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Why are small game hunter #'s falling? #50449

I have always enjoyed hunting small game and when out of work a few years ago fed the family that way, the menu included rabbit, pheasant, duck and fish (although the fish were caught on a line).
For the hours spent hunting the greatest return must be small game, even when chasing larger beasts there is still the opportunity to take a rabbit or pheasant when the occasion arises and the great advantage of using a bow is the low level of disturbance.
Both my boys started by hunting rabbits (unfortunately they are both gun hunters, although there is plenty of time for them to see the light) the youngest will be hunting small game as part of his survival training for the Air Force.
The opportunity to learn field craft at a young age is so important, in my opinion it moulds character and forms respect for the environment and the wildlife that we hunt.
When I was younger my rabbit hunting was in the way of payment for help on farms at harvest time or doing odd jobs. I don’t know if this kind of arrangement is still possible.
Happy hunting Pothunter.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: hunting shows part 2 #44792

This is becoming like a political or religious debate, carefully craft a question and ask for a one word answer.

If I answer YES to your question am I some kind of pervert lusting after blood.

If I answer NO does that mean we should ban duck stamps because they encourage the killing of ducks.

No more please you are giving me a headache!!!!

Off to find the paracetamol, Pothunter.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: NEW — Woodsman ELITE broadheads #44625

Hi Robin

Look forward to an indepth review of the New Woodsman Elite, hope Jonathan didn’t take ofence at my reply.

Best regards, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Quivers #44617

Hi Surveyor

My two peneth for what it’s worth, I use a Selway slide on quiver and this in itself creates no noise, if an arrow has worked lose it may create a little noise when you release but nothing worth worrying about. The only advantage I can see in removing the quiver is to stop arrows, fletches catching any brush, but then you might just remove the arrows. Do you have someone who will lend you a quiver to try?

Good luck, Pothunter.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: fletching hitting high wrist shooter #43661

I would guess your nocking point is a bit low, you may also like to put a dab of glue on the leading edge of the fletch where it meets the shaft this will help reduce the blood loss.

No doubt someone else will be along to give you some better advice.

Best regards, Pothunter.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: hunting shows part 2 #43650

Hi Jonny

Nearly replied to your post yesterday but my reply became so long winded and analytical it was embarrassing.

Her is my view for what it’s worth, traditional archers aren’t slaves to fashion otherwise we wouldn’t be traditional so no amount of advertising is going to persuade us to buy lots of shinny things we don’t need.
If you don’t like the blood and guts don’t do it or watch it.
TV’s are all fitted with a variety of switches the most useful one being the one that turns it off.
Man has been celebrating the hunting and killing of animals since and probably before he began painting on cave walls.
Morals and ethics, I hunt because it satisfies a primitive desire, I don’t need to hunt I could go to a supermarket, I don’t need to be analysed, I pit my whit’s against animals that are better adapted to their environment than me preferably using a bow and sometimes I prevail and provide food for me, family and friends, that’s it.

Happy huntin, Pothunter.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: NEW — Woodsman ELITE broadheads #42540

Hi Jonathan

Like your company and your products but can’t help thinking that this should be an advertisement, not a post, suggest you contact Robin for clarification.

Best regards, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: How well do you shoot #29102

Hi Jer11bravo

I sometimes suffer from hesitation when I’m unsure of a distance, this leads me to double checking and I lose focus on the target, that’s when things go wrong. My solution is to come down from full draw relax get comfortable with the distance and target, start again and shoot without hesitation.

That said your system is obviously working for you so don’t lose faith stick with it.

Is that helpful or just confusing?

Good luck, Pothunter.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: I never thought it would happen! #26089

You might suggest that they commune with the great spirit in a natural environment as did the early teachers, profits and priests prior to the commercialism of the church.

That aside I hope you enjoy your new found freedom to hunt.

Just the opinion of a poor heretic who finds all he needs in nature, Pothunter.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Elephant with a bow #25814

Although I don’t have a view one way or the other regarding Paza’s comments he does raise an interesting point ‘what constitutes a true bowhunter’ and the importance of fair chase.

Is the true bowhunter defined by the quarry that he pursues or the manner in which he pursues it, can the humble rabbit be as equally prized as an elephant. Does the location or cost of a hunt make a true bowhunter, I hope not.

Pothunter.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: arrows? #25808

OK, scratch the weekend, lots of wind and rain, not good for trying to be accurate. Will try again one vening during the week.

Pothunter.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: glove or tab? #25803

Hi Texasota
I think it comes down to what you feel comfortable with, I also use a glove and find that it is more practical to be able to use my hand in the usual way. When it’s cold I use a woollen glove that I have cut the three middle fingers out of.
Happy hunting, Pothunter.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: arrows? #22484

Hi SteveO
Thanks for your suggestions, my experience with aluminium arrows was telling me that the nocking point was about right but on reflection I think you may well be correct.

I started at full length as you suggest, missed out the paper tuning, and when they were flying straight stopped. It’s the porpoising that I have been unable to tame.

I will try some more weight up front out of curiosity, may try some thin washers so as to add the weight in small increments.

I’ll drop you a line after the weekend, let you know how I get on.

Pothunter.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Elephant with a bow #21220

I was not aware of his death, a sad loss to the community.

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