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in reply to: 30% efoc bare shaft broadhead test #14298
Jason. Yes, that is very interesting. A properly tuned UEFOC arrow has many advantages over common FOC arrows as Dr. Ashby has proven on many occasions. I bare shafted a 34% FOC shaft with 300 gr Tuffheads with similar results. The amount of fletching needed to stabilize a broadhead is minimal. Thanks for the video.
Steve
in reply to: More january hogs #14291Preston, Sounds like a good approach to stalking in open country. Maybe next time the hogs will be more cooperative.
in reply to: More january hogs #13916We don’t have hogs where I live in PA but it seems like a great way to enjoy a January day outdoors. 30 minutes watching hogs feed at 20 – 30 yards….. you must of played the wind perfect! From the picture it looks like you ran out of cover. 50 lbs of sausage sounds delicious.
Steve
in reply to: Last PA bow hunt #55873The last day of hunting season is always a tough one. Glad to hear you had an enjoyable season. Where I live in PA we still have two more weeks to hunt. I’m hoping to get out a few times and maybe fill the freezer with a doe. I am already thinking about spring gobblers and hunting the elusive morel mushroom.
Steve
in reply to: Forrester Wood Shafts #53005Kevin’s a great guy to deal with. I ordered a half dozen assorted samples and received 8 shafts. Then I placed an order for a dozen maple shafts and a dozen teak shafts. Four days later I received 15 maple shafts with a note saying the teak shafts weren’t ready for shipment yet but he will send them asap with free shipping. A few days later I received 13 teak shafts. That’s six shafts I got for free and free shipping on one dozen!!!!! Anyone interested in quality hardwood shafting should contact Kevin.
Steve
in reply to: New Arrows #30470Good job. Very nice arrows. Love the old style nocks.
Steve
in reply to: Not my year! #29321Hang in there. I feel your pain. In 2012 I was unable to hunt because of circumstances beyond my control. It appears your situation is similar. It just made my 2013 season more special than usual. Best of luck if you do make it out for the rifle season.
Steve
in reply to: Ground Hunnting #28008Mike, I really like the trousers. Good quality, quiet and very comfortable. They are great for a wide range of temperatures from 75 down to 20.
Steve
in reply to: What a year it's been! #27580Congratulations. Great shot! I think I’ll have to look into purchasing a hammock seat for myself.
Steve
in reply to: Ground Hunnting #25876Thanks guys. Ptaylor, I was sitting on a three legged folding chair and was wearing a facemask with a full length cheap leafy-wear jacket I bought about 15 years ago on clearance. As for the doe… there were 3 doe together just feeding on acorns and browsing. As they kept getting closer I focused on the bigger doe (not paying any attention to the other deer for fear of moving and getting spotted) when she lowered her head and was nudging around for acorns I drew and released in one motion. Just about the time I hit full draw I heard one of the other deer scuffle in the leaves (she probably detected me) but by the time the bigger doe realized something was up….. the Tuffhead did its job. She ran about 30 yards stopped and fell over. It all happened so quick.
The buck was working a scrape line about 50 yards crosswind from where I was sitting. He was preoccupied making scrapes and rubbing saplings so I figured I would give him a couple grunts. At first he paid no attention to me so I grunted more and louder. He still seemed to be more interested in the scrapes. I watched him for about 10 minutes giving him a couple grunts every minute or so. To be honest I thought he was going to walk away. Then he starting walking slowly in my direction and I thought is this really going to happen? There were a couple squirrels behind me rustling for acorns in the leaves and I think he miss took the rustling for other deer. At least it seemed that way to me judging from his reaction. He walked towards me almost looking behind me for the other deer. When he turned broadside at 10 yards I waited for his leg to move forward picked a spot and made a good shot. Also, it was morning and the sun was at my back so that may have helped block the bucks vision.
The one thing I did learn is: if you get the correct wind and stay perfectly still it is very possible to kill a whitetail with a traditional bow at close range.
Steve
in reply to: Elkheart radio interview #41055Mike, Thanks for posting the link. Great interview! Dave has a way of expressing views that most of us just can’t explain.
Steve
in reply to: Leopard wood shafts #32900Jim,
Don’t know if Kevin still offers a half dozen sample pack of shafts. I tried various shafts from him an settled on teak for my Grizzly recurve and maple shafts for my selfbow. For some reason the leopard wood shafts didn’t fly as good as teak even though they were the same spine. Kevin is a great guy to deal with and makes quality hardwood shafts. Contact him and I’m sure he would be happy to give you his suggestions.
Steve
in reply to: A new one to the fold #36774Congratulations. My wife wasn’t an archery hunter but she loved to hunt spring gobblers. She became one of the best turkey hunters I ever hunted with. I believe most women by nature are more patient than men. Anyone who becomes successful chasing spring gobblers learns to understand the true meaning of patience. Some of my most memorable and cherished days afield were spent with her at my side just waiting to hear a thunderous gobble. Turkey hunting has never been the same since she passed. Enjoy your time together.
Steve
in reply to: Little Blackie takes a dirt nap #18275KING, your pictures say a thousand words. Just more reinforcement on why proper arrow-broadhead selection is so important for ethical bowhunting. The information contained in this thread is nothing short of amazing!!!! Thanks.
Steve
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