[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: A different kind of pay-to-play hunting #11696

ausjim wrote:

That doesn’t sound like a fellow passionate about supporting wildlife, it sounds like a guy who sees that as a burden that must be carried to achieve his real goals, what ever they may be.

My thoughts precisely.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: WOODSMANSHIP ON TV? #11316

On Your Own Adventures and MeatEater are the only two I’ve been able to sit through. There may be other good ones, but I don’t own a tv and so I rarely have an opportunity to see what’s out there.

But OYOA does a good job of showcasing true, do-it-yourself hunts (or at least as much as they can be on a tv show), all on public land and the host always makes a point of talking about of the importance of protecting public land. It’s not traditional bowhunting, but it’s one of the few shows that seems to be sending the right message.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Yote Robertson #9345

CareyE wrote:

Btw… why didn’t the cameraman help the old guy out of the river when he capsized?? Lol!!

Because its REALITY! 😉

Seriously, though, I fear that once people get bored with this level of reality, it won’t be long before some channel decides to take it to the next level, a la “Hunger Games”…

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Bent 100grain brass insert #63677

Yep, I’ve had that happen.

On the other hand, I was shooting in the basement last night, and got distracted and had a weird release and ended up missing the target and hitting the concrete wall with an arrow – at 10 yards. Set up was a 175 gr. field point, a carbon collar, 100gr. insert on a GT Trad 5575 shaft. Other than a dull point, the rest of it was completely fine! No bent ferrule, nor bent insert, no mushrooming, nothing. I was astounded.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Yote Robertson #62809

T Downing wrote: True that Smith…Still, I’m hoping he shines through the circus!

I’m rootin’ for him. ‘Yotes are true survivors, after all…:wink:

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Yote Robertson #62752

I think the hardest part of “surviving” for Yote is not going to be the wilderness by any means, but surviving a highly-dramatized tv circus. 😕

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Co -Editors Note #60258

Well said, Jim.

An thank you Don for being willing to be honest and tell it like it is. There often seems to be a direct relationship between pursuits that have come to be dominated by an overabundance of marketing-hype, and the aversion to such honesty. 😉

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Backcountry College #6 – "keeping warm" #60155

1shot wrote: Great series Clay, Thank You…

I would add that neck gaiters, from Buff, come in all thicknesses and colors, can be used as a face mask or over the head (I wear a bush hat(old habits die-hard) with burlap strips, they arent very warm but with the Buff’s you get the heat retention)…

Seconded on the neck coverage. Having my neck warm makes a huge difference for me in keeping warm. I’ve got some lightweight Buffs for early season hunting (they even come in some simple, non-digi camo patterns) and they double as a face mask. They also make them in merino wool which is nice for later in the season.

For really cold temps, I have a Smartwool neck gaiter, which is much thicker than either option above, and is great for keeping my neck and ears warm. Makes a huge difference, esp. if you’re not moving around much.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: "Looking for Lagomorphs" trailer #58889

Haha….that was awesome. Looking forward to more! 😀

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #58199

Sold a couple bows this fall, and I have a new one on the way shortly, courtesy of Jason Kendall (JK Traditions). He sent me this pic tonight. I already own one Kanati from Jason, and it’s become one of my absolute favorites. This one will be 58″ AMO, and #53 @ 28″, walnut riser with elm limb veneers, action-boo cores, red/black phenolic accents. Can’t wait…

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Backcountry College – Navigation II #57929

colmike wrote: …. and it even has pictures to illustrate, so Dave and Bruce should be able to follow along:D.

Mike

Derr….that sounds like my kinda book!

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Blackbeard Bound! #57701

Seems like a really cool, unique trip – quite different than my typical hunting. I’d love to do it someday!

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Historic Examples of D/R Longbows #57699

dwcphoto wrote: These are some beautiful illustrations. Neat stuff. Folks have obviously been experimenting with trying to get more power for a long, long time. thanks, dwc

Thanks, David. If anyone comes across more examples, I’d love to see them.

And if it isn’t obvious, all of this started with a discussion with someone who was asserting that d/r longbows are a product of recent times, and “not as traditional” as the D-shaped English longbow. I replied that it depends entirely on which “tradition” you’re choosing to pay attention to, which is what got me more and more interested in finding old/historic examples. Some of these, such as the Egyptian bows, I had no idea about. It been fun learning!

The Shoshonee bow pictured above, in particular, looks strikingly like many modern r/d longbows being built today…

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: On TeeVee hunting heroes #56607

Clay Hayes wrote:

I’d like to see the Smithhammer/Elkheart duo on the next reality show. Duel philosophizing, Unscripted… And a bottle of bourbon for good measure:D

Haha…well, I think I could guarantee that it would be like nothing else currently on tv…for better or worse. 😀

mhay wrote: Yes sir , Clay , I’d pay to see SH/Elkheart Show ,,,,,but I’m afraid there would be a sizable uprising , possibly resulting in a TAR N FEATHERIN’ from the modern high tech crowd.

It’s tempting to do it for that reason alone. Well, except for the tar n’ featherin’ part.

Forager wrote:

I’ll buy the first bottle of bourbon to get that endeavor going.

Wow – you guys know me better than I thought. 8)

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: The Hammock Seat #56142

handirifle wrote: If this is the site http://thehammockseat.com/forms/FanaticOutdoors/FanaticOutdoors.php I can see what the metal rod is for. I was wondering before. Does that rod ever get cozy with you, if you know what I mean? The pics on the web look like it comes up in a very uncomfortable spot.

Yeah, I had the same concern when I first saw it. But I haven’t found it to be an issue at all, as long as I’m somewhat strategic about getting in and out of it.:D

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