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in reply to: Ever find yourself not watching the bowhunting shows? #48661

[quote=Adirondackman]There are no Bowhunting shows only Bowhunting COMMERCIALS.

Yup, the shows are produced to SELL products, not the hunting process. That is their sole purpose, money talks. My observations of the stickbow world are limited to one years time. Last summer to now, so take that into consideration. Stickbow archers and the companies/persons who produce the products we buy are very different from those of the “commercial” world.

We have chosen to use this type of weapon for a lot of reasons but as Bert put it, the animal and the hunt are sacred. It’s no surprise that we don’t approve of the current crop of hunting shows. Riding around on a Harley, trying to get the consumer to understand that you too can be just as cool if you buy the scent free boot, is not me. But it shows what type of crowd they are catering to.

However, I don’t condem all videotaped hunts. Visual aids are a very powerful aid in teaching and entertainment. Tastefully done, and with the ideals of ethical hunting, a video taped hunt can be very educational and moving. As well as entertaining. I had quality ethics before I came into stickbow archery/hunting. I retain those ethics still.

If the those hunting shows come up on tv while I am with other company or at someone else house, I use that opportunity to engage in the topic of ethical hunting, conservation, and self control. Hopefully, someone else will see though the “rockstar hero fame, go big or go home” mentallity these shows spew.

Respectfully,

Purehunter

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in reply to: wood arrows? #21090

2 cents….

My goal is to learn and improve upon my HUNTING skills. I have switched to wood bows and arrows for that purpose since it gives me great joy to do so. If I lived in a village/clan/tribe of yesteryear, I would be one of those guys who went to the best bowyer and arrow builder in the clan and offer to exchange my services for theirs. You build it, I’ll hunt it and we will both have meat and skins. Otherwise I would have starved.

I lack the genes necessary to produce the quality of equipment I now have. I believe huntsmen across the world and throughout time have continually improved upon their weapons and techniques, same as we do now. I, for one, just reached a limit to what equipment I will use. In short, I hunt to hunt, not so much to use the most primitive tools I can.

I have three recurves and two longbows, none are older than I am. Carbon-ok, laminated bows-ok, production broadheads-ok. Its a personal decision, same as what you do when out in the woods with no one looking.

I am not a true traditional archer/hunter, but I certainly do enjoy it. And yes, there is no contest to the beauty of a well crafted and painted wood arrow….:) If I made a selfbow…the animals would laugh me out of the woods.

Kudo’s to those that do!

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in reply to: CTAS High Country Shoot-Colorado #21074

Thanks Dave,
I was hoping you were going to be there so I could talk you into bringing some of your books for me to buy. (And talk you into signing them) 😛

It will be fun to shoot with other traditional archers. I’ll just have to get your books from your website.

Take care,

Craig

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in reply to: nfaa 300 #17757

I shot one NFAA round over the winter and got a 166 :roll:. So you are way ahead of me. I found it was very difficult to concentrate after a while. It was fun once. I find I prefer roving, stumpshooting, etc as I only allow myself one shot at a target. I like 3D also but stumpshooting has really made my shooting improve.

But it is one way to work on tuning, form and concentration.

Have fun!

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in reply to: Ever find yourself not watching the bowhunting shows? #17748

Yup, couldn’t agree more with all of you. I got back into hunting several years ago and took up a wood bow last year. I watched them all…until last year when I finally realized most are hunting private land OR have people scouting for them all year round. (Or both)

I CAN’T STAND the fake reenactments of the shot. Drove me to the point that I change the channel and now I don’t even bother. I will never be an elitist and force people to do it my way….but I do enjoy pure hunting. I owe that to the wood bow and arrow.

I know one thing, I enjoy archery more than my friends who shoot compounds. I’m like a kid out roving around shooting at clumps of dirt, brush, pine cones, etc. and they won’t even bring their bows. But, bless their hearts, they can’t stand watching the hunting shows either.

Like Dave mentioned above, I voice my disagreement with my pocketbook.

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in reply to: Most Admired Predators #57299

I like all the predators listed but, I would like to add the bobcat. I have only called in one and seen a few others but to me, they are little sticks of dynamite with lots of attitude!
Like their bigger cousins, mountain lions, they just give you that “I don’t give a dang- I’ll kick your butt” look. I’m not sure they are afraid of anything.

If I could get one with my bow, it would be my “totem” animal.

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in reply to: A few things I've learned #57296

Whatever gear you buy, buy the best stuff you can afford. It will save you money in the long run. Even my wife is convinced of this…she TOLD me to buy the Swarovskis’!:D

And above all else, HAVE FUN! It’ll make the other hunters jealous.

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in reply to: "Waiting to Kill" article in TBM #28383

Good point Patrick. I will make sure to get it from his website. Go straight to the source! DYI book buying 🙂

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in reply to: Taking Down Takedowns #54981

I leave my bow bolted together almost all the time. The bowyer, South Cox at Stalker Recurves, said it could be taken down on a regular basis. But, why stress the bolts if you don’t have too. I always worry about cross threading.

Purehunter

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in reply to: Ethics and hunting public land #54979

Bloodless,
Thanks for your respectful response. I agree with you that there are too many roads open to motorized traffic. I know in Wyoming, they have closed areas to motorized vehicles but the roads are still there. They make great paths to hike on until the time comes to go cross country. I’m all for that to keep the habitat in good condition AND increase the quality hunting experience. But just using an ATV doesn’t make you “bad”. Unethical/criminal behavior does and can be very destructive to this sport/lifestyle.

I guess my point was……while ATV/OHV overuse is an important issue, the issue of ethical behavior is more important to ME. Motorized traffic is one thing, committing crimes against your fellow hunters is another. If states want to close areas to motorized traffic, I would support it 100%. People who break one law will more than likely break others.

I live in California and the states I have lived in and hunted don’t have too many “motorized trails”. They are more or less logging roads, mining roads, and Forest Service roads. I’m not sure I’ve been on a road that wasn’t open to Jeeps, trucks, etc. So I may not be educated as to what issues are occurring in your neck of the woods.

There is no need to call names. I hunt hard, sometimes smart, and show respect for the game, other hunters and the land. To me, WHAT you legally use for transportation is not as important as what you DO.

Respectfully,

Purehunter

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in reply to: Points vs. random drawing hunts #54628

Like’em both. I use points to try to get a premium tag, then use the “random” or “over-the-counter” to get A tag. It affords at least a chance of getting a tag every year.

California uses both systems for big game. Black bear is over-the-counter. I’ll be trying to hunt Colorado and Idaho elk this year because of both systems.

I’ll leave the OHV thing for another time. But, I do what Ray does, I go where they can’t travel. But I do that with other hunters too. I try to go where most won’t.

Happy Hunting,

Purehunter

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in reply to: IS EVERYONE READY FOR TURKEY HUNTING? #40380

Very cool. I’ve never been turkey hunting so show us some pics if you get one!

Purehunter

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in reply to: Special Hunting Permits #39809

I’m waiting on either sex (Idaho archery), Cow elk (Colorado), mule deer (California archery), black bear (California archery/rifle) and putting in for points only for bull elk/mule deer in Wyoming, Nevada and Colorado. I should have a good shot at Wyoming bull elk next year but Nevada and Colorado are a long ways off.

Good luck to you all!

Purehunter

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in reply to: help choosing arrows and tuning #39053

NV-
I shoot almost the same set up but I shoot CX 250. I would recommend getting a point test kit from 3rivers. Someone with more experience than me will likely add more to your question. But my belief is that you will likely have to add alot more weight up front than you would think.

Purehunter

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in reply to: New to archery #36669

Justin,
I’m fairly new to “traditional” archery myself. The best advice given that I’ve read on this post is to get with someone who is shooting traditional gear already. At the very least, find a shop with different bows to try.

I have spent the last 9 months trying to learn by myself. There isn’t another stick bow shooter within 60 miles of me. I’ve read a ton on this website, talked to bowyers, read Dr. Ashby’s articles, etc. But I have spent a ton of money in the process.

You can get used bows from rmsgear.com or classified ads on this site or tradgang.com. There is a ton of American “Mom and Pop” bowyers out there with new bows under $500. I have no doubt the fine folks here can help you with arrows once you have decided on the bow to get. It can be done for under $500 for bow, arrows, and misc. gear if you look and ask a ton of questions.

Whatever you buy, I can guarantee you will buy another! 😀

Purehunter

PS
Bought a used Hummingbird longbow for $300. An American “Husband and Wife” bowyer in North Carolina. It can be done. Bow shoots like a house-a-fire!

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