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in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #9697
Smithhammer wrote: Very nice, Dave! And fine work, Bill! That looks like a very practical design.
The mosaic pins are a nice touch, and is that cocobolo on the handle? I’ve got a pretty good idea of size from the ‘in hand’ pic, but can you share the specs, Dave? And steel?
Good eye! Yes it’s cocobolo, steel is CPM 154.
Thanks Dave for the kind words, it was a pleasure making it, I hope it serves you well!!
in reply to: state big game license costs chart #9579What does a Colorado resident general elk tag cost?
in reply to: Ghost Grizzlies #61869ausjim wrote: If you’re interested in animals that are no longer here, or animals that might be here, check out Dave’s book of that name, it’s a ripper. When I read it I thought “This is all the excitement and wonder of a search for bigfoot, but with the notable advantage of being steeped in facts and reality”. For me that was really exciting.
I’ve encountered another couple of tales of ghosts recently that I thought were really special. One was a documentary about a cave, in Transylvania of all places, that is a treasure trove of extinct cave bear remains. But the ‘ghost’ is in a place in the cave with very heavy, clay like soil, that due to environmental conditions has not degraded for quite some time. In that clay are the claw marks of cave bears, as distinct as if they had walked through yesterday. Wow.
The second ghost was a story I read by an Aussie biologist who talked of an old man he knew when he was growing up who had scars on his leg and bum from an attack of a pack of the now extinct thylacine. What a ghost to carry around with you! That just leaps up grabs my imagination by the balls.
Do any of you guys know of any other (true) tales of ghosts in the wilderness?
Was out at a lake in the foothills really close to a Indian burial grounds, we went for a walk one night down to the lake. It was dark, we heard a noise out in the lake that sounded like “it floats, it floats”! I called out “what floats”?, what came back was terrifying! It said “ivory soap”!…
in reply to: Trad transportation #58258Awesome video! Can you run them in the summer if its not too hot?
in reply to: Trail cam time again #56044David Petersen wrote: For me, summer is trail cam time. I primarily target bears, which I don’t hunt. Had a rocky start this year with one memory card stolen by a trespassing turkey hunter and the cam left on the ground, a set of dead batteries, and three pull-downs by bears. Finally today I got some pics. Hate to think of all the critters and action I missed until now. The Bigfoot bear (paw on log) was here last year and I’m guessing it’s either a birth deformity or the result an an old injury. Maybe I’ll get a closer look during elk season. The haze in some is from wildfires 50 miles away, now damped down by recent rains. Anyhow, here’s my opening bid. I invite your to up the ante. 😀
Set mine up in my yard and got some great pics…of my dog’s ass!
ausjim wrote: [quote=colmike]forget all that stuff about ankle support.
My experience with all this, limited though it is, is a bit different. I have a dodgy right ankle from a pretty rough ligament tear, several years old. It means when I lift my knee up, instead of hanging in a generally well aligned fashion like my left, my right foot hangs with the outside very low.
It’s not hard to imagine that causes problems stomping around rocky features in the middle of the night with heavy loads on my back. It’s an ankle that wants to roll at the best of times. So for me the value of a boot isn’t support, in any sense of it strengthening the joint, it’s value is in alignment. It keeps that wonky foot aligned so the natural ‘strength’ of the joint (as mike rightly points out) can do the work.
Obviously my case is extreme because of my goofy stump, but the aid in alignment is applicable to smaller degrees with other factors, like fatigue, steep inclines, rough terrain. Put weight on your back and all your tolerances narrow even further and the amount of damage done by a roll is enhanced.
All that being said I’ve met aborigines who’ve never worn a pair of shoes, I have a friend who runs several marathons a year barefoot. But they have the most hideous, gnarly feet I’ve ever seen 😉
Bare feet isn’t for you if you already have feet issues! I am a bare foot person who rarely wears shoes unless at work. I run bare feet as well and my feet aren’t gnarly, although there is a thick layer of callous and skin on my soles!
Ptaylor wrote: Thanks fellas, great firsthand info!
Sinawalli- are the bottom of those Arrow Mocs slick? Its hot and dry here for most of the season, and those look nice and cool.
Straight leather and slicker than calf slobber on wet ground! But I take tire crumbs and mix with contact cement and put a thin (.125″) on the soles on hat improves traction immensely!
Ptaylor wrote: After reading Going Trad I’ve been thinking about those LL Bean boots. It’s always a struggle for me to buy a pair of boots that are both quiet-light and have some support. Currently I wear the Danner Jackals. They are one of the few boots I know of that has a moderately thin sole and no extra heel riser. They are light, and I can feel the ground below my feet. However, they are NOT waterproof. And after just a year of hunting and hiking they are torn to shreds…1 year:evil: From what I hear they used to last longer when they were made in the USA.
So a couple of questions for those of you out there. With the LL Bean hunting boots, have you noticed the extra heel riser to be a problem? I can see with the thin sole on the toes and ball of your foot you can feel ok, but that heel just looks son big and tough (in the picture). Do any of you that wear this boot have any comments?
And are there other boots out there that you folks enjoy. Specifically ones lacking a lug sole?
I’m almost to the point of getting custom, heavy duty mocassins with a “rock-climber” sole (1/16″ rubber grip) for the dry season. When I have the opportunity I slip my shoes off anyway. But sometimes I don’t and usually I wear shoes when walking around the woods anyway.
preston
Well I’ve owned all types of boots! Danners are good in that they have excellent customer service! Buy the USA made ones! Have a pair of Meindl Island Pros and they are a far site better than the Danners! Both are crappy for being quiet in the bush! I too own a couple of pairs of LL Bean Maine Hunting Boots. They are comfy although I find them warm in warm weather. My go to ones for early season are my Arrow Bush Boots! Just like 10″ high mocassins! Awesome quiet and comfortable hand made totally AFFORDABLE!!
in reply to: Late season hunting! #31163I see most folks go after deer, what about elk or moose? Anyone hunt those critters in Nov.?
in reply to: Going Trad #31161Pick me!!
in reply to: Solo River Trip #27065Great pics! That looks like a great time!
in reply to: Close encounters and backup #22584dwcphoto wrote: A question for you guys who pack a handgun. I’m in black bear country, so this does not really apply to me. When you are carrying a pistol, you’re packing a caliber that you would not consider anywhere big enough if it were in a rifle, right? I know it’s last resort and up close and personal, but I wonder how effective a 44 mag would be on a truly POed big bear or moose. All this and not to mention having the presence of mind to be able to aim the thing. Of course if you’re in the dark in the tent there’s no aiming anyway. Thoughts? dwc
There was a guy here in Alberta who was attacked by a momma griz with a cub while bowhunting. He had a hand gun, not sure what caliber, but he emptied a mag into her, she backed off the attack, but when he reloaded, she attacked again. He emptied most of that mag before she retreated. Luckily he had cell service, and although really chewed up, he was rescued and survived! The bear didn’t, she was found dead a short distance away. How many rounds hit? Not sure! It certainly would have been a different outcome had he not had it. He still might face chrimin charges for carrying the pistol without a permit! Only cops and criminals allowed to carry handguns in Canada!!
in reply to: Feral cats #18067David Petersen wrote: Good point, Mike. Just because we deem an animal to be bad, and in this case feral cats are the baddest animals out there, imho, there should be no hatred or cruelty involved in killing them. Feral cats, including well-fed housecats allowed to run free, kill millions of songbirds in the U.S. daily and the same around the world, and who knows how much small game. They should not exist. But it’s not their fault they were born cats. So the killing should be done with regret rather than glee, and as always fast and clean as possible. Reminds me of a turning-point altercation I had with my father when I was 17. He had long been in the habit of saying, when he was angry at me, for which he had great and regular good reason, “As long as you’re living under my roof, boy, you’ll do as I say!” My response this time was: “I didn’t ask to be born in your house and I’ll be out of here the minute I turn 18.” It was the only time I can recall him being speechless. In that case, I was the feral cat.
Dave:
First acreage I lived in had a good sized feral cat population. Did my best to “curb” it, but was failing miserably. Until a family of foxes moved onto my property. Cat problem went away PDQ! That was 4 years ago, still a family of foxes there and still no cat problem!
in reply to: question about elk hunting and maps #15130David Petersen wrote: Absence of roads or motorized ATV trails.
Water, esp. remote sources like springs.
Timbered benches and avalanche chutes.
Aspens (where they occur)
“Common knowledge” is that north slopes are better–cooler, more moisture, richer forage, denser cover–which is mostly but not entirely true depending on local specifics.
Absence of clear-cuts
I also try to avoid areas where livestock is grazing, but a map doesn’t help much there.
“Absence of roads or motorized ATV trails” that’s a tall order here in Alberta! I do aim to find some this fall though!;)
Problem is, lots of the zones in areas you describe are in the foothills, and are deemed trophy zones which are 6 points or larger!
Grazing leases and private farmers fields are often prime elk spots here.
in reply to: Moose Maps… #15122ausjim wrote: Alex,
As usual I have nothing helpful to add, but I LOVE doing map recce’s of places I have never been and I just got so excited for you, looking at your map! I’m jealous and just wanted you to know that 😀
Jim
Killed lots of moose, but not one near a swamp! All deep in bush, and during the rut. Late season can be good too, as they will go to lower ground/open areas for food once the snow hits.
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