[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Water and the A&A fletch #19026

Ed –

While I’m not currently using “A&A” fletching, I’ve noticed the same thing since switching to 4 x 2-1/4″ straight fletch. The fletching is stiffer and seems to absorb less water to begin with, and dries more quickly.

Add that to the list of benefits of what I have been told by “experts” is “irresponsible and has no place in bowhunting.” 8)

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in reply to: How many times per week do you hunt? #17184

During September elk season this year there were 4 days I didn’t hunt.

Come October, I switch to doing a fair bit of bird hunting with my shorthair, who’s feeling pretty neglected by then.

November/early December is a mix of upland and bowhunting for whitetails, and I’ll try to get out 3-4 days a week.

By later in December, its usually deep snow and full-on winter around here, but I’ll usually make a few trips south for chukar and quail. One of these years though, I want to combine it with bringing the bow along for javelina.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #16140

grumpy wrote: Don’t forget to bring a pee can!!

Not to be confused with a pee-kahn. 8)

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in reply to: Backpack Seat #16134

colmike wrote:

Bruce

That is bloody ingenious and simple enough that this jar head could make it.8)

Mike

Right? I have been saying for a while that I’m going to make one. This winter it’s going to happen. I’m already thinking about a few mods I would make to it…

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in reply to: Moccasins #16131

colmike wrote:

Bruce–looked at the Schnee–again like bean to much boot–man are they heavy–check out the weight of the mukluks. Remember the old infantry maxim “every pound on the foot is of 10 lbs. on the back.”

Yeah, I hear you Mike, but for later season in the northern Rockies, cold temps and deep snow, I’m happy to go a little heavier and know my feet will be warm and dry. Also, later in the season, I tend to do more sitting when I’m hunting, so I like a warm, thick boot. So far, I haven’t been able to find a boot that is sufficiently warm enough while still being lightweight.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Moccasins #15868

I love my Bean’s for early season, and you can’t beat how quiet they are. But once there is snow on the ground, I live in my Schnee’s Guide boots with the bob sole. I have yet to find anything better.

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in reply to: What ya got goin? #14773

Got out yesterday for a little hike, searching for grouse. Even lost a few arrows shooting at one…:roll:

This is a crappy pic, and the track is a little melted out, but we came across some grizz tracks up on the plateau down the road from the house:

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in reply to: A wife's perspective #14452

My better half enjoys going bird hunting with me now and then. She doesn’t carry a gun, but she likes going for long walks and watching the dogs work.

But it would be kind of tough to bring her along bow hunting. She’s a hiker (and a strong one), but not a hunter. I’ve tried to coach her on how to move quietly in the woods, but I’m afraid she’s missing that gene. 😀

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in reply to: Predator Recurve? #12330

They are very nice bows – well made, fast and accurate. The only reason I let go of mine was that I thought it was on the ‘heavy’ side. But if you don’t mind the weight, I don’t think you’ll regret buying one.

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in reply to: Backpack Seat #12156

Have you checked out the simple tree seat design on Dean Torges’ site?

http://www.bowyersedge.com/treeseat.html

It isn’t a backpack that converts to a seat, but it should easily fit in, or strapped to, a backpack. Easy enough to make yourself, too.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: wohoo! gone hunting! #12154

Good luck out there, Jason!

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Bison Gear Packs #10408

colmike wrote: Bruce not to change the thread but your display of items prompted my thought that a light was missing or I missed it. Anyway check out this link.

Mike

Thanks, Mike. There is a small Fenix handheld flashlight in that pic (which is way brighter than its size would indicate) that I carry as my backup light, but I also carry a headlamp in my pack, just forgot to put it in the pic. Right now I’m using a Princeton Tec ‘Remix’ and its been a good light. I’ve had a few Petzls in the past, and they’re usually good quality too. Hands-free is the only way to go for dealing with game in the dark…or hiking out solo in the dark in bear country…

wahoo wrote: Smith mine is grn – When I have a minute I will shoot you a photo- hell if you come to Salmon town you can see it yourself – stay at the house and you can buy me a soda pop.

Deal. 😉

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in reply to: Bison Gear Packs #9881

Wahoo – good to hear from you, and 20 years out of a pack is impressive! Love to see a pic of it if/when you have a chance. Hope your season has been good! Might try to make it over your way for chukar sometime in the next few weeks…

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in reply to: Best wishes for the TBM family #9206

Duncan wrote: OK I missed where/how to get the Crush the Bastard bracelet. I’d like to do whatever I can to support Larry.

Duncan – PM me your address, and I’ll get one in the mail to you.

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in reply to: Bison Gear Packs #9204

colmike wrote: Nice to hear the great reviews as I just ordered the first trip explorer model a couple of weeks ago–it hasn’t arrived yet. Meet Angelo at ETAR and was impressed with his gear.

Will post a review when it arrives

Mike –

Looking forward to seeing the review on the ‘First Trip.’ While I have no business buying another pack for some time, I have been curious about that model and/or the ‘Lost River’ for times when I need a more full-size day pack. I’m very impressed with their stuff, and I really like the fact that it’s all made in the US – as we all know, that’s a hard thing to find anymore.

colmike wrote: Bruce neat to see a signalling mirror in your pouch–I thought I was the only one that still carried one of those.

One of those things I’ve carried in my pack since I was a kid – I had it drilled into me at an early age to always have a knife, always have a way to start a fire, and always have a signalling device (or two). I use the first one all the time, have needed the second on a few occasions, and have never needed the third (yet), but it’s a lightweight piece of insurance in case I ever do…:D

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