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in reply to: most challenging animal to hunt? #28745
Ahh yes, the coyote. That’s one fully capable and intelligent critter. I have never stalked one. Although I have not intention to as well. There’s no doubt in my mind that it would be an accomplishment.
in reply to: winter elk hunt #27128I suppose more people would do it out here if the herds could handle the hunting pressure on the wintering grounds. Elk out here are pretty vulnerable come mid December. Thousands of them come out of the mountains and down into the valleys until spring. The game department closes most hunting here by that time because the herds would get decimated otherwise.
in reply to: most challenging animal to hunt? #27015Each species can present it’s own challenges. A lot of what someone may find difficult can vary from one animal of the same species to another. For example there are lots of deer which are relatively careless around people. They roam in areas which are frequented by people. They would be potentially easier to harvest if they are careless. I could also assure you that there are many other deer which are not accustomed to people which would run at first sight or smell of a person.
I have not hunted far and wide and killed everything on the planet. However I am aware that I could find any animal in a vulnerable position and get the job done. That’s often how I do it. I suppose each animal has it’s strengths and weaknesses and some people might believe that one animal is easier than another but I suggest it is often relative to the person, animal, situation and location. Take bears for instance. A lot of people think you need to sit on a bait to get one. I am not against baiting… But you can hike into the high country in September and if you locate the right habitat you will encounter multiple bears a day.
Squirrels – There are a lot of squirrels which are not hunted out here. They’d make an easy target for sure. Not considering the strength of their hide.
Overall I have found it more challenging to hunt animals which I am not familiar with their behaviors and habitat. Probably a critter which does not live in my home state as an example.
in reply to: Selfmade Back Quivers #23684This is a pretty good set of instructions http://www.tradgang.com/backquiver/
in reply to: bow strings #23679kgfromep wrote: can a 54inch be twisted to a 52inch with no problems
IMHO, Most of the time, yes. On a flemish twist…
in reply to: Left Vs Right helical #23358I primarily use a left wing. I am right handed and have shot both left and right and killed animals both ways, with no noticable difference with regards to where the arrow lands. It is my understanding that the only necessity for a right or left other than personal preference is going to be when you want to match a right wing helical to a right handed single bevel broadhead.
in reply to: Fletching jig #23355I got 3 second hand Bitzenburger jigs from Suzanne St. Charles a few years ago. They served me fine.
in reply to: Broadheads #23353I prefer two blade broadheads. They have never done me wrong. Magnus seems to make a good broadhead but I don’t see any reason why a Zwickey would not work. Between your two options, I prefer the Magnus II (which I think is on the outs as Magnus made a statement that they intend to stop manufacturing them) as it has a straight blade and is easy to sharpen.
in reply to: yew or osage #19005Yew and Osage. What a dilemna.
Well I would buy some quality osage and go for it. Yew is fantastic but good Yew is not always easy to find. Osage seems more abundant. Depending on your location though. Some guys out on the coast run across Yew in the forest fairly regularly…
On the Bowyers Bible – Found it was way too complicated for a beginner. Just too much information. Settle on a bow – self bow or board bow laminated. Then find the easiest set of instructions and go for it. I’m not saying those books don’t have value…
in reply to: Asbell Mackinaw Wool Pullovers #19001I got one without the hood. Have had it for a year or so. The perfect thing for spring hunts or early fall. I love it.
in reply to: River Cane arrows #9316Is River Cane the same thing as Tonkin Cane? Rudder Bows has Tonkin Cane.
in reply to: Chundoo Lodgepole Pine Shaft Suppliers #9310I’ve only used Hex Shafts which are a laminated shaft. http://www.hexshaftarrows.com/
They are still in business.
in reply to: Dressing Warm #55855Woolrich classic field coat
Filson mackinaw wool pants
Heavy weight fleece underwear bottoms
Fleece sweater under the coat
Wool socks
Down Mittens with leather outers
Wool beanie capin reply to: Too old to hunt? #47498Glad to hear you kept it going.
One of my hunting partners is over 60 and going strong.
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