[Ralph]

in reply to: Some Eratic Flight #20498

Hi! What kind of arrows are you shooting? I shoot wood and for that problem with me I’d first check to see if all the arrows were straight (aluminum also). Then I’d see if perhaps it might be the same arrows that be acting up. If all is well with arrows I’d of course be thinking about me which probably is the problem anyway. It’s really easy to creep before releasing then your sub-conscience will pull your hand back where it oughta be and say “not me”. Also, it’s really hard to keep your concentration working to shoot a dozen arrows at time. Try 2-3 then pull relax and go again. Really, one arrow groups are really good to try also. 70# is a lot of bow. Most people don’t do that much. Good luck, Ralph.

[Ralph]

in reply to: Glad to land here. #19469

I agree about looking at all the angles and facts before forming opinions on the effect of wolves on hunting elk or deer. Seems to me that more and more hunters running around the hills are having a bigger effect on the animals scarcity than the wolves. But being human we have to find some other reason for our problems besides ourselves. Where there used to be one maybe two camps in the area I used to hunt, now there maybe six to eight camps in the area. That’s not counting all the “summer” homes blocking access to the National Forest. But the wolves howling in the dark have become a major concern and an easy way out.
Now before I get jumped on about being a Texas dude, that’s just where I live now. My home country is the Grand Mesa country of Colorado and I lived in Mountain Home, Idaho as a high school lad.
I know wolves take their share of game but if it stops the over population of the game herds to a point then there is a definite advantage. I do believe the wolf population may be at or soon will be to the point of needing to be controlled. But like all programs the Feds have their nose in……..need not say more.

[Ralph]

in reply to: Any other Bear Archery enthusiasts here? #7669

Hey, my oldest kid is about to catch up with your youngest bow:lol:. Glad you enjoy the bows so much. Maybe at the TBOT (Traditional Bowhunters of Texas) shoot in Memphis (Texas) the firt weekend in May I’ll see one cruising around and can check it out.
Finally some moisture maybe here in Amarillo today. Been months.

[Ralph]

in reply to: Any other Bear Archery enthusiasts here? #55262

About 1970 I traded an old truck tool box for an old Bear bow. Traded the bow a few years later and have kicked my tail over that one. One seems to learn the value of some things too late it seems. I’ll find another some day I believe. Thinking positive on that.
How do the newer “affordable” line of Bear bows perform?

[Ralph]

in reply to: Sites on a recurve? #52436

Hi. Back in the 60’s and 70’s sights on recurves were a common thing. I have a late 70’s model Black Widow take down with a metal riser that is drilled and tapped for sights. I’ve seen bows with a toothpick or something a bit bigger like a wooden matchstick taped on the bow for a sight. When it comes to trad “archery” there’s probably not much that hasn’t been tried. When it comes to getting something to eat or fighting wars, man can be pretty darn innovative. If it works for you, have fun.

[Ralph]

in reply to: WILL I EVER SHOOT MY LONGBOW AGAIN? #52424

I’m going to have to try what worked for me once before cause I’m starting to have the heebee geebees again shooting 3D’s and such. I would try to mentally put a spot on the other side of the kill on a 3D animal and try to shoot through the animal at that imaginary spot. If I really worked on that I never got stupid about the kill on the target. Worked then but now the panic is creeping back so I’ll try it again. I also gotta quit worrying about shooting like so and so says to shoot and go back to my comfort zone. I used to be in the top 5 pretty much everywhere I went doing my thing but doing the “proper” thing ain’t working for me. I finally decided phooey, there’s my proper, your proper, his proper and so on. There are things to not do for sure like plucking and throwing bow arms (big no, no’s), like somebody said, follow through and that don’t include those other bad habits. Good luck to you and all of us who have this problem. The answer may be to quit worrying about it and just shoot.

[Ralph]

in reply to: Traditional Bowhunting Interest? #30929

I was an Air Force brat and everywhere we were I roamed all that I could. In my young days, I’m nearly 64 now, roaming around the country was a whole lot easier than it is today. I got a little Sears fiberglass bow for Christmas in the 7th grade when we lived in Idaho. Actually, 45# ain’t that little anymore. From then on even with periods of being on a few other pursuits like the Corps and “mating” days I have been shooting. I love it. I used to run around in Morocco with my old bow and some arrows (whatever I could make do with)and stump shoot. Peaked a lot of interest then for sure. Wouldn’t be the same now, probably not wise. It’s been great to have friends like Gerald Johnson (Yellow Jacket), Bill Foreman (Great Plains) and Reese Field over the years. You may not know of Reese but he is the grandpa teacher of bowyers and shooters in this part of the world. Many more shots to ya, Ralph.

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