[Roger Norris]

in reply to: Barta in a high fence? #7727

fattony77 wrote: As near as I can tell, the only thing different between the times of Pope & Young & Bear, etc. is the definition of an “ethical” shot. The weapons we use are just as deadly (if not more so) than they were back then. Maybe in those days it was more about personal abilities & choices than what was socially acceptable. I doubt if the prey care whether they were killed from 40 or 80 yards away.

Apologies for hijacking the thread.

It’s about the impact of marginal shots at game animals. Our personal ethics are under scrutiny every time we hit the woods. How we approach our sport is waaaay more visible than it was “back then”.

Further, I think as a group, our ethical standards have gone up. A lost game animal isn’t the “no big deal” that it was 60 years ago. I don’t hunt behind a fence, and I don’t take marginal shots just to feed my ego.

[Roger Norris]

in reply to: Barta in a high fence? #63804

fattony77 wrote: It’s funny to me that so many people look down upon Tred for taking shots at running game from 40 yards, and yet Fred Bear is always highly regarded, and wrote in his field notes that it wasn’t uncommon for him to take (and miss) shots at running game at twice the distance! I highly respect both men, myself. I know for a fact that you will miss 100% of the shots that you don’t take! As for the “canned” hunt, I just hope that I find the motivation to get out & enjoy hunting (in any fashion) if I’m ever unfortunate enough to be confined to a wheelchair. I don’t think he would EVER have hunted that way before, but I can’t blame him for doing so now. My humble opinion.

I don’t buy the “Fred did it” argument regarding long shots. Those were different times.

[Roger Norris]

in reply to: Your First Few Years Into Trad Bowhunting? #60026

My “rookie” years started when I ws about 6…so I have never known anything else. Aside from a very brief trial with a compound, recurves and longbows have been “it” for me (I do hunt with firearms ocasionally, especially nice doubles).

When I was a very small kid I was out back chasing rabbits and grackles with my bow. I never had that “will this thing kill something?” mindset.

I also strongly believe the ONLY advantage a compound has is distance, and that is a debatable ethical question. I think at bow hunting ranges, a longbow or ecurve I EASIER to utilize. Especially at small game. I can’t imagine getting a shot off at a running rabbit with a compound.

[Roger Norris]

in reply to: Barta in a high fence? #59213

Etter1 wrote: I realize what the man has been through, but I just watched him kill a bull with an ear tag in a 400 acre fence. I never thought I would see that from him.

I have always loved this program and wrote him a letter when he became paralyzed. I have never walked in those shoes, so I really can’t say where I would be in his place, but this wasn’t hunting. It was killing a cow in a pen.

With all do respect to his injury, I never cared for his style.

[Roger Norris]

in reply to: To Heck With Deer… #58851

The rabbits are pretty safe so far….but my rabbit arrow bucket is getting thinner! My son Danny killed one Wednesday with his 20 gauge. I missed one that day, missed 3 this morning. Daisy is running them well. Longbow rabbits is about as fun as it gets! 😆

[Roger Norris]

in reply to: Merry Christmas #53509

Merry Christmas!!!:D

[Roger Norris]

in reply to: Rick Welch #52992

Stumpkiller wrote: [quote=archer38]When I first picked up a recurve (about a year ago) I did a search on-line and stumbled onto a fellow named Rick Welch.His teachings helped me a great deal and I still reference him in many aspects of my shooting. Just wondering if anyone else on here knows of him or has ever shot one of his Dakota Bows.

Not familiar with him. I have read two of Asbell’s books and admire him (though his style is “hunched up” IMHO). I follow Larry Whiffen for shooting atyle. Much more upright form.

“Hunched up”? Then you aren’t doing it right….:roll:

[Roger Norris]

in reply to: Article Point in Dec/Jan #49827

I can only imagine the difficulty of organizing pictures in the magazine. You guys do a great job with a tough task!

[Roger Norris]

in reply to: Back Quivers, let's see em… #44164

After buku research….I ordered a simple large Hill Style from Mikes Archery Leather. I will show it off when it arrives 😀

[Roger Norris]

in reply to: Back Quivers, let's see em… #40586

Nice work

[Roger Norris]

in reply to: My toes are frozen……. #40099

My cold weather boots are a size too big. Normally just 1 pair of quality wool socks. I put anti perspirent on my feet. If they get damp you have lost already. Here is the important part….nothing binding your legs, an LACES NOT TOO TIGHT. Don’t constrict your bloodflow.

[Roger Norris]

in reply to: Back Quivers, let's see em… #40086

lyagooshka wrote: Roger,

I know it’s not what you’re looking for, but here’s my “quiver”:

For $30, it serves me well. Keeps quite a few arrows (so long as they are field points, 2-blade broadheads or the like, no Judos or 3 or 4 blade broadheads). Also keeps my bow stringer, glove/tab, lunch, water, book, …

Again, I know it’s not what you are looking for, but since no one else was posting pictures… 😉

Be well.

Alex

🙂

Thanks:wink:

[Roger Norris]

in reply to: Back Quivers, let's see em… #37865

Nobody has a picture to post?

[Roger Norris]

in reply to: Elkhearts, old and new #32410

Somedays my life is so good I have to look around and make sure it isn’t a dream. I just met Gregg 30 minutes ago and got the “Elk Heart” to try. We didn’t chat for 45 minutes, as we usually do…..I rushed home so I could shoot it while still light out.

I hve some arrows made up from Surewood shafts with 170 grain Ace broadheads attached. They were made for my Armstrong Ghost Classic Hunter, both bows are of the same weight…about 52#.

The second arrow was as perfect a shot as I can make, dead in the 10 ring of my Mckenzie target. The bow spits an arrow,to my eye as fast as my 57# bows.

It is dead in the hand, and without silencers is very close to hunting quiet.

I wish I could brag and gush more, but I can’t. I have been shooting Gregg’s bows for a long time now, and this is exactly as I expected. It is quality, practical, and beautiful. I will play with this bow for a few days….more to come.:D

[Roger Norris]

in reply to: Oldest Regular Equipment #31465

The knife I carry. My Grandfather bought it in Michigans UP in 1924

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