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in reply to: Wind check feather #34645
While you’re in the fly tying section take a look at ‘Cul de Canard’ feathers. Very light and sensitive to the wind, CDC has natural water repellent characteristics.
in reply to: atv riding #33654Stumpkiller wrote:
What you do on your own land is your business. What you do on public land is everyone’s business. Some folks can’t be trusted with stewardship of a damageable resource.
Well said.
And that’s one sweet Ford.
in reply to: atv riding #33585Not going to preach or debate this further – it’s been discussed enough.
All I’ll say is that if you care about continuing to have non-motorized, traditional hunting in Idaho, there are two bills before the state senate right now that would potentially strip that status from almost 1/3 of the current, non-motorized hunting units in the state.
The bills would also strip the Idaho Department of Fish and Game of the authority to regulate the use of off-road vehicles as “aids to hunting.”
If this concerns you, please go here and make your voice heard.
in reply to: Recurve – new or used? #31782Killdeer wrote: I can say with complete honesty that I have achieved the same level of incompetence with both styles of bow.
Killdeer
Hahaha….same here. And I can honestly add that attaining equal levels of incompetence is no small feat and requires more dedication than one would think.
in reply to: Arrow flight #31411goutes2006 wrote: I’m sorry I wasn’t very clear on my bow measurements. The bow itself is #50 @ 30″ but I’m probably only pulling 28″ to 29″ and I’m not sure what poundage I’m pulling back.
Interesting. Usually draw weight for a bow is measured @ 28″ – does the bow have a poundage marking on the riser/limbs?
Typically, you would add/subtract 2-1/2 – 3 lbs. per inch above or below 28.”
in reply to: Arrow flight #31400goutes2006 wrote: He determined the nock height just by paper tuning. I don’t know how he determined brace height.
Sooo…if he determined that you had the right nock point by getting good pass-through with paper, was that with the same 5575’s that you mentioned before? And was that with him shooting your bow, or you shooting it? If it’s the former, then it sounds like your inconsistent flight might have more to do with your personal release than with the nock point, but again this is just internet guesstimating.
goutes2006 wrote: I don’t know how he determined brace height. I just know that he told me it should be around 9 inches. Do you think it’s something I should experiment with?
Definitely experiment – it’s the only real way that you’re going to find it. Brace height for a given bow will usually be about an inch in range, and the optimum brace height, for you, will depend on a variety of factors. As Stumpkiller said, there is no singular, exact ‘correct’ brace height for a bow.
He could have had great flight with a 9″ brace height, 31″ 5575’s, and the nock point wherever he set it, and then not have those factors work the same for the you.
in reply to: Arrow flight #31343goutes2006 wrote: I have already had the nock height tuned at my local archery shop and I check the brace height regularly. When they are where they should be and I am still getting a little bit of pull on the arrow that’s when I think it’s the spine.
Just honestly curious – how do you know that your brace height is exactly where it should be? Usually brace height is expressed as a range. And how did the shop go about determining the tuning of your nock height?
in reply to: Arrow flight #31320So I’m assuming that your arrow length is at least 31″? And you’re likely drawing 55-57 lbs? You might want to try a GT 7595 shaft.
But I agree with Stumpkiller – I wouldn’t assume your brace height and nock point are exactly where they should be if you’re having arrow flight problems. I would think you’d be able to get a 5575 to fly fairly well, even if it’s not the exact spine recommended, as it’s still not far off.
in reply to: How do you get these amazing hunts #25917buzzard wrote: SS; One of the great things about this country is all the state and national forests we have to offer.
Truth. We are blessed with public land, particularly in the West, and we need to do everything we can to preserve it. Look at Europe – virtually no public wilderness (or wilderness at all for that matter, unless you head way North) and often what passes for “hunting” over there is contrived shooting with released, pen-raised game. There are some exceptions, but they are few. And to top it off, it’s typically done on private, exclusive land and is considered a rich man’s sport for the most part. We, thankfully, have a very different tradition in the States, and it’s in large part due to the foresight of those who recognized the essential importance of protected, public, wild lands.
Being someone who is surrounded by a variety of public land, and who can hunt a variety of species in some cases literally 10 minutes from my house, I am forever indebted to those who early on saw the importance of a system of public lands. Otherwise, like many others, I don’t know how I’d be able to afford to hunt (and fish). Without a personal connection to land, it’s all that much easier for others to take it away from you.
ssumner1 wrote: I believe we can live a dream life if we both work hard and fight for what we love.
Amen. Even better when you can combine the two.
in reply to: New TBM, question for Don Thomas #25868A friend forwarded me this the other day. Submitted both for comic relief, and as the epitome of what we’re talking about here:
I don’t have cable, or TV reception at all, so I thankfully miss this ridiculous crap. It might as well be a transmission from another planet, as far as I’m concerned. Unfortunately, shows like this are the only depiction of bowhunting most ever see, and I can totally understand how they grab the imagination of young folks. And most trad folks like us tend to be the ones who pursue our interests in a more quiet, reclusive (and dare I say “humble,”) manner. But sometimes I think we need to find a venue to reach the larger audience that only sees the type of stuff pictured above, to counteract this ridiculousness and show people that there is another way…particularly younger folks.
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in reply to: Green Fire #8281Funny, I just purchased a new copy of A Sand Couny Almanac, having loaned my last copy out years ago. Time to read it again.
in reply to: Any other Bear Archery enthusiasts here? #7855Those are some beautiful Bears, Cottonwood. I really like the looks of that Super Kodiak Grayling.
Love my Super Kodiak. I wrap my hand around that grip and it’s like a natural extension of my arm. Perfection.
in reply to: Danner Jackal? #62339No worries. That’s the kind of feedback I’m looking for. Thanks.
I ended up buying a pair, but so far I’ve only worn them around the house. My first impression was that the fit is kind of narrow, even though I was wasn’t wearing a very thick sock and I don’t have wide feet at all. Hopefully they’ll loosen up a bit. We’ll see how they perform come Spring.
in reply to: atv riding #58809It’s good to hear from some responsible riders out there, and as I said above, I have no problem with folks who are riding legally and responsibly in places where it is ok to do so, with an awareness for impact on others. I own a dual-sport bike and have certainly been know to explore a dirt road now and then.
Two additional thoughts:
– Responsible riders need to start doing more to reign in the “out of control” segment of their user group, or all motorized users are going to suffer the consequences. These limitations and closures often see blame shifted to “environmentalists” or “the damn federal government” or “fill in the blank,” but this is usually not truly the case. Loss of access and limitations of use lie first and foremost with irresponsible users and the impacts they create. If you are a responsible user, please get involved in educating others about responsible motorized conduct in the backcountry, whether formally or informally or both.
– I sympathize with those who are, for whatever reason, physically unable to get into the backcountry without motorized assistance. I really do. But responsible use or not, there need to continue to be places – LARGE places – where ATV’s simply are not allowed to go. Even responsible users still create impact in terms of noise and presence. I have a hard time with an ORV lobby that seeks to justify being able to go anywhere they desire, and that views any impingement to that access as an affront to their “freedoms.” Tearing up public lands, and creating more roads where they are not needed by anyone besides one user group, is not a demonstration of “freedom” in my opinion, it’s a demonstration of not caring about your impacts on anyone else.
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