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  • sscoyote
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      in reply to: 4-Finger Draw #57920

      Thanks guys–appreciate the input. Just had to start doing this to continue hunting while in elk camp. The 4-finger system worked well enogh, but honestly haven’t assessed it enuf to really know. Will have to check it out at the range soon. Who knows? It may help to avoid injuries in the future??

      sscoyote
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        in reply to: Elk hunting tips #44101

        Haven’t posted here a lot, but been reading a bunch. I just got back into traditional hunting for elk, and have been lucky enough in 30+ years to have killed 7 bulls with a bow–2 traditionally.

        If there is 1 thing i’ve learned about archery elk hunting it’s do the best u can to keep a positive attitude. Sometimes you’ll be out there for several days–sometimes even more without seeing any animals. It’s happened to me more than a few times over the years, and being “unsuccessful” can be hard on you (and your hunting buddies) at times. My buddy gets disappointed if he doesn’t see anything in about 2 days time, and the “no animal depression” syndrome can be infective sometimes.

        One other thing that i think is to be sure and get a sip tube for your daypack water system so you can maintain hydration. Like a buddy of mine says–“hydration is the key to life”, and it’s particularly important when physically exerting yourself a lot at 7000-10000 feet…especially when u get over 50.

        One last thing–when that branch-antlered bull elk suddenly appears at bow range try to think about the shot. Even though you’re gonna’ be thinking to yourself that this really isn’t happening, and it’s all just a dream that’s gonna’ be over way faster than i can type this. You’ve got to somehow overcome the adrenaline flow, and apply good form to your shot…anyways, good luck on that 1.

        sscoyote
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          Actually, in case anybody wants to know i’ve been putting some fairly sharp points back onto my rock-worn Muzzy points with a Dremel tool.

          sscoyote
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            Thks. Steve. I’ve been bowfishing for many years just never thought about the 2 points i brought up. Appreciate your comments.

            Steve 2

            sscoyote
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              Clay Hayes wrote: I just unstring my longbow with the top loop around the limb and it makes a sling you can just put over your sholder like a back quiver. I’ve never tried crawling this way, but it works great for walking and riding a horse.

              I appreciate it Clay, but i’d like some kinda’ strap system setup so i can maybe quietly unsnap it, once i get close enuf and get it off my back without contorting too much or too much movement. I’m thinking about just a simple strap with a snap in it, that tightens/loosens like a backpack buckle. I’m gonna try it. Will report back later. Goin’ huntin’. (Buddy already shot a 5×6 bull–public area OTC Colorado tag–lucky sucker).

              sscoyote
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                Michael, sometimes especially when hunting antelope i have to crawl for a long ways on hands and knees, and the bow gets heavy and cumbersome in my hand. There has to be a way to carry it on my back so it’s accessible with little struggle. I’ll figure it out somehow

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