[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Zwickey Delta Giveaway #37970

Great stories, both of you! I just spent 5 hot hours riding my motosickle down to SLC, and now I’m kicking back at a friend’s house, cracking a frosty beverage and laughing out loud. Keep ‘me coming!!

😀

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Keeping it fun! #37968

Ha! Playin’ around with some wee fletching there, are ya? 8)

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Deer Farming #37611

Ralph,

There are a few elk farms near me, one just on the other side of town. I refuse to touch their product, even though it’s common in restaurants around here. I think a lot of tourists see “elk” on the menu, and don’t ever realize what the reality is of where that meat actually came from.

One of the most tragic sounds I hear in the fall are the bulls on that farm bugling, while their wild brethren are doing the same thing in their natural range, just a few miles away. In fact, they are so close in proximity, that at times I bet they’re actually bugling at each other.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Deer Farming #37556

tailfeather wrote:

“Our members (deer farmers) provide a service for hunters who may not have the time necessary to have a successful hunt or access to quality land.

Then they should make the damn time, if that’s what they really want to do. Hunting was never intended to be a quick and easy experience. It’s not mini-golf.

tailfeather wrote: These ranches offer a quality hunt, which is what everyone wants, isn’t it?”

That’s kind of like saying that McDonalds makes a “quality hamburger.” 🙄

There could be a simple line in the sand drawn here, if legislators had any backbone – If deer farmers want their herd classified as “livestock,” then they can’t charge for them to be “hunted.” Pure and simple. As long as they are charging for hunts, they aren’t livestock, and fish & game has jurisdiction.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: New books #37547

Just finished reading “Wolfer” by Carter Neimeyer.

Essential reading for anyone interested in the real story of wolf re-introduction in the States. Written from the guy who was at “ground zero” for all of it. After you read this, you’ll be amazed that wolf re-introduction ever happened at all.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Backcountry College – Water #37526

Dave –

Yup, in addition to the filter, it comes with the flush pump, a heavy-duty straw and the squeezable water bag, all for less than a Jackson. 😉

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Backcountry College – Water #37449

Another great vid, Clay.

I recently picked up a Sawyer mini filter. I’ve been hearing lots of good things about them. An amazingly veratile little filter that only weighs 2oz, that you can throw in your pack without a thought:

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #36852

A new (to me) Marble’s Trailmaker from back when they were still being made in Gladstone, MI. Still in the box and with the original sheath. 7-1/8″ blade of 5160 carbon steel, 12-3/8″ overall.

Webster Marbles was once quoted as saying, “there is no one cutting tool that will serve as many purposes as the Trailmaker.”

😉

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Keeping it fun! #36843

colmike wrote: R-2

Nice shooting, but the double tap starts with the head shot and then one to center of chest:D

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: A new one to the fold #36748

Congrats!!! Best of luck to you both this fall!

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #36581

Glued up the new Meatheads today, combined with a 75gr. steel adapter, and a 100gr. brass insert for a total head weight of 365gr.

Total arrow weight – 660gr. They flew rock-solid.

18 yd. shot:

I think they’ll do just fine.

Thanks for making a great broadhead, Joe!

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Unique hunting girl #36533

I remember coming across that story not long ago, Jim. What a fantastic profile, and great pics as well. And the joy in her face is impossible to hide.

I’ve always been fascinated by falconry, and I could see myself getting really into it, if I ever made the leap. However, I have met enough falconers to know that it is a serious and time-consuming commitment, and I’m afraid a number of other hobbies (like trad archery!) would fall by the wayside. I have infinite respect for those that dedicate themselves to it.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Improved Shooting Glove #36493

Looks good, Steve. I like the Damascus/cordovan combo. When I shot with a glove, I found that there was nothing better than cordovan tips for the smoothest release possible, combined with the fact that good quality cordovan just seems to last forever. Other leather-tipped gloves I’ve used don’t even come close.

I’ve been shooting pretty much exclusively with a tab for some time now, but I still stick with cordovan. It’s truly great stuff.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Keeping it fun! #36454

R2 wrote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rP4tVwPa9M

Whoops on first shot, filmed myself yesterday and discovered me throwing bow arm at times like first shot here, not after that.

Trying to “dot” the eyes on the last two.

You Tube stuff interesting to play with. I hope!:D

I’d say that’s one very unhappy coon, Ralph! Good shooting.

I find that video’ing myself shooting is immensely helpful, and I frequently do it whenever my form seems to be lacking. There’s nothing like seeing yourself shoointg from an observer’s perspective, and I pick up on things that way that I wasn’t even aware I was doing.

I was actually thinking the other day about starting a separate thread where folks could post a short vid of their shooting form and invite constructive feedback. Whaddya think?

p.s. – if you use the “Share” link in the menu below your video on YouTube, it will automatically embed in your post here.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: We may be experiencing some turbulence… #34043

Thanks! And yeah, I shoot in the backyard year-round as much as I can, weather allowing. Snow tends to get a little deep by Dec/Jan, but I try to keep a shoveled path to the target that allows me to at least get out to 12-15 yds:

http://youtu.be/I5dQTkPqQSA

Although I have to admit, watching this video right now in late July, as I sit here in shorts and t-shirt, I have to wonder what the heck is wrong with me… 8)

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