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in reply to: Roosevelt Elk vs. Rocky Mountain Elk #20057
rayborbon wrote:
Tactics .. Run through the jungle like a gorilla.Haha….solid advice.
in reply to: Wes Wallace Profile #19300T Downing wrote: On a different note, it is refreshing to see that Kuiu gear is owned and designed by a diehard traditional bowhunter. Jason Hairston knows his gear! Kuiu’s merino wool is the finest wool I have ever owned.
Agreed on the wool.
The other thing that I think is refreshing is that Jason has really done something different than the standard business model. Consumer direct pricing, with Kuiu goods only available via their website, eliminating the middle man and not choosing to go the “Cabela’s/BassPro” big box route (which most people would say is suicide), has been a pretty bold move for a new company, and it seems to be working for Kuiu (more here).
Maybe this will inspire more companies to stick to their principles and not feel like they have to sell out.
My only hope is that as the popularity of his excellent gear continues to grow, that we don’t see them caving in to pressure to change their strategy.
in reply to: Mid Summer Feeling #17983David Petersen wrote:
Certainly, that’s part of the annual “pre-rut” wind-up.I’m sure there’s a Master’s thesis in there somewhere exploring the connection between latent rut behavior and misplaced spending….
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in reply to: Wes Wallace Profile #17935skifrk wrote: It is kind of funny to only see a goatee and no eyes for the guy but a really good article.
Yeah, maybe he’s shy. Or the photographer was trying to be “arty.” 🙄
in reply to: Quiver options #17931I don’t like having a quiver on my bow either, though I still haven’t found a solution that I think is perfect. I use a GFA quiver, but I’ve been curious about the SafariTuff ones as well. Another reason why I prefer a large lumbar pack is that it doesn’t interfere with a back/side quiver.
Another one I’ve been curious about is the Horn Hunter sling pack/quiver. Anyone use one?
in reply to: Anyone use a "possibles bag"? #17794I’ve tried using one, but never really liked them. For my needs, I feel that a bag like that rides too loose and flops around and gets caught on things. For me, a possibles bag may have ‘traditional’ appeal, but I don’t find them all that functional, at least for what I like to do (not trying to be negative here, just honest).
I do live in the west, but I still really try to keep what I carry to a minimum, assuming I’m not on a multi-day trip (well, not intentionally anyway…). I don’t like carrying a large pack, either, unless I have to, because I find that there is a tendency to fill whatever pack you have, even if it’s with stuff you don’t really need. I have a smaller fanny/lumbar pack for day jaunts if I’m just out stump shooting, scouting, etc. And I use a Badlands Monster for hunting. It has plenty of room for a full day, and for the emergency things I need if I end up not making it back that night.
in reply to: Grunts, Snort Wheeze and Rattling #17038I thought this was thread about waking up in the morning. Nevermind. As you were…
in reply to: Hunting setup for 2011 season #1123855# Martin/Howatt Savannah
GT Trad 5575s @ 28-1/2″ w/50gr. brass inserts and 175 gr. Zwickey Deltas
in reply to: Interesting Waste of Time #7882One thing I’ve noticed on the Cabela’s website is that many of their ‘traditional’ archery accessories are significantly more expensive than they are from places like 3 Rivers or Kustom King, when it’s the exact same product from the exact same manufacturer.
in reply to: Woodsmanship….. #59606We tend to focus on the ‘technical’ skills, but I think that continual awareness and observation, with all the senses, is the foundation of all backcountry skill, and often doesn’t get emphasized enough.
in reply to: Interesting Waste of Time #58906donthomas wrote:
Thanks to some well known basic flaws in human nature, there will always be more money in crossbows than in longbowsThis bears repeating.
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in reply to: Toxophile or Toxophilite? #57696Patrick wrote: [quote=David McLendon][quote=David McLendon]Left handed would be sinister.
Apparently you guys misundersttod that comment.
sinistrality, sinistromanuality, or mancinism) is the preference for the left hand over the right for everyday activities such as writing.
Shooting lefthanded, I would be sinistral.
I rarely quote Wikipedia, but I thought well of its definition for “Sinister” (Definition #2) 😀 :“In the Middle Ages it was believed that when a person was writing with their left hand they were possessed by the Devil. (This was uncommon, particularly as there were fewer literate people). Left-handed people were therefore considered to be evil. Hence, the most common present-day meanings:
Threatening or portending evil, harm, or trouble; ominous: a sinister remark
Bad, evil, base, or wicked; fell: his sinister purposes
Unfortunate; disastrous; unfavorable: a sinister accident”Here’s my short hand version:
Left handers are evil.
Makes perfect sense to me.Like my dear Granmama used to say, “Never turn your back on left-handers, or goats.”
It’s that sort of invaluable advice that has gotten me to where I am today.
in reply to: Woodsmanship….. #56708Dickel is darn good for the price. Buffalo Trace is one of my current faves. It blows Maker’s out of the water for pretty much the same price, imo. When I want to splurge, I’ll take Woodford, and when someone else is buying, it’s Blanton’s.
Great idea for a blog – curious to watch this one develop.
in reply to: Columbia River Knives #53299Tailfeather –
I’ve always heard good things about Helle knives as well, but since you asked about CRKT, I have two of their Russ Kommer designs (Brow Tine and Chugach) and several other models as well. I have yet to be disappointed by any of them. I think CRKT has really upped their game in the last few years, and is making some of the best knives you can find for the money.
You can get a Brow Tine for around $70 these days, and I think it’s a very good buy at that price. Comes with a nice sheath, too.
But obviously, making your own from a Helle blank, and your first buck, is hard to beat. Love to see some pics of it when you’re done.
in reply to: TBM Aug/Sept 2011 issue #51060SteveMcD wrote: TBM is the only Hunting Magazine I subscribe too! For the obvious reasons… Quality, Quality and more Quality. And not jam packed with the latest Rage and Carnage and article whose primary purpose is to endorse their sponsors.
X2. 😉
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