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in reply to: Made a cool trade today! #38723

Cameron wrote: One correction this bow had Red Elm veneers not sycamore. The bow I just finished has sycamore veneers so I had sycamore on the brain.

Love the barter system!! Both items look amazing! Nice!!

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in reply to: Heartsblood #26049

Ben M. wrote: I own every one of Daniel Quinn’s books. The guy has had a huge impact on my life.

I also have Heartsblood and it, too, is a powerful book.

I am making a point of reading everything Dave has/will written/write! He has a amazing gift!

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in reply to: barefoot #17725

brennanherr wrote: Mike and others in the know….can u do barefoot part time or is it something that needs to be all or nothing. I have to wear boots at work but thought maybe a thing to do while off. thanks for the insight in advance and good hunting to all.

Like you, I am a tradesman, and must wear safety boots at work. A necessary evil in order to protect my feet so I can pursue barefoot activities at home. If you have never gone barefoot before, then start slow!! Walk bare feet, gravel is your friend! Running, that’s a whole different ballpark!

You will want to switch over to minimalist shoes, there are lots out there! Good luck, have fun!!

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in reply to: How many times per week do you hunt? #17087

Not enough!

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in reply to: Moccasins #16621

Glad we can all agree to disagree! Lol! Happy hunting, warm feet with whatever you choose to wear on your feet!

Mike, got your PM, glad I was able to help, we’ll talk!! Cheers!

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in reply to: Moccasins #16036

While my Arrows aren’t totally waterproof, it does take awhile to get wet unless you submerge totally! The tire crumbs/contact cement mixture on the soles work really well! Walked some really wet, steep billed terrain no problem.

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in reply to: Moccasins #15460

colmike wrote: Bill

A big thanks–the double soled lace boot–I’m on it:D

Might have to talk to you about one of them knives8)

Mike

PS. Isn’t barefoot-en great?

Yes, barefoot in is awesome! That’s the issue I have with Bean boots. Don’t like the heel on them. I see Arrow makes a mukluk, might be looking at them for winter! If you get the lace boot, get them a bit bigger, especially if you plan to wear them with a couple of pairs of socks. I’m sure if you talk to Paul there, he will get you sorted out.

BTW, always open to knife conversation!!

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in reply to: Moccasins #14672

Colmike

Have a look at Arrow Mocassins, I have 2 pairs, absolutely bomb proof! You won’t wear them out in your lifetime! They are way cheaper than Carl Dyers! I have the Bush Boot and Lace Boot.

Traction! Contact cement mixed with tire crumbs, painted on your soles long before hunting season= awesome traction!!

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in reply to: Yoga? #14666

Yoga! That’s when there’s 2 guys in a 2 man tent at -20C, and you have to get up and take a leak in the middle of the night! AKA “tent yoga”!

I say do it, should improve balance, flexibility.

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in reply to: What is the complete opposite of a Camo Bow? #57524

Cameron wrote: Well this just might be it!

This is my latest completed bow…Osage belly – osage spliced with Birdseye Maple on the back – Osage riser with some walnut and maple added for creative effect – Osage nock overlays.

55# @ 28″ 62″ ntn d97 string. And I like it!

Sorry, but that looks just awful! You had better send it to me, and I’ll take care of it for you…

I am kidding! Looks great!!

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in reply to: Wolves? #57520

Fallguy wrote: Not to start a fight but I do not believe wolves kill for fun. They are protecting there territory or eliminating competition. Explaining animal behavior using human emotions and behavior is the curse of Walt Disney and Bambi.

Ding, Ding, Ding!! Tell him what he wins Johnny!! Couldn’t agree more!

I could have shot a wolf with with my longbow last season. He walked right up to within 25 yards of me, and would have walked right past me had I not decided that 25 yards was close enough. I had no intention of shooting him. Sure was a nice looking critter, jet black!

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in reply to: The 2013 Season Bulletin Board #41982

Here’s a few I took.

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in reply to: The 2013 Season Bulletin Board #41971

Reddog55 wrote:

Took this small 4×4 at 4 yards. Complete pass through with a 750 grain grizzlystik Alaskan tipped with 200 grain kodiak giving an FOC of around 25%. Bow was a 57 lbs recurve. Harvested in northern Alberta. First morning out seen some cows headed down a cut line before they seen us. No bull with them but figured one would be along shortly being the middle of the rut. Maneuvered to a shooting position on their trail after they had gone by and 4 minutes latter this young guy showed up on the trail with his nose to the ground and his eyes rolled in the back of his head! He made me look good. After the shot he went 30 yards and fell dead within seconds. My hunting partner got within 30 yards of two different 5 x 5’s with no shot opportunities.

Nice job fellow Albertan!! Was up in 344 early season, saw one bull, but no shot!

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in reply to: Coffee on the Rocks #41527

Murray wrote: 1shot, what’s the name of the Mexican instant coffee? There are several Mexican grocery stores in our area, and I’d like to try it.

Have also made my own coffee bags by tying a coffee filter with dental floss around a good scoop of coffee. Makes pretty fair brew.

Not sure I can find that stuff up here in the great white north, but I’ll certainly try!! Thanks!

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in reply to: Foiled by darkness! #41519

R2 wrote:

Just another thing I think about before trekking around in the dark searching for a blood trail or a downed animal,these prickly pears have no mercy. They’re all over the place in this area and it so happens it’s one of the better places to find mule deer.

Ouch! Would hate to stumble into that anytime! My biggest worry was branches in the face. Normally I pack a pair of clear safety glasses for that purpose.

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