[Steve Capps]

in reply to: Traditional Bow shops, Columbia/Jeff city MO? #16373

It’s been awhile since I’ve been down that way but I don’t recall any trad shops in that area. Southern Illinois used to have a few shops. Black Widow is over near Branson.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: Traditional Bow shops, Columbia/Jeff city MO? #15631

Juneau there’s no interstate in Hawaii either 😀

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: Strange Things/Near Misses #14559

Accidently shot myself once. Pretty mean feat with a bow. Happened back around 1980. Brand new XX75 autumn orange 2117. Must have had a flaw in the tube because the first time I shot it snapped. The back half of the shaft was protruding from my bow arm. Switched back to cedar the next day. Started wearing an armguard too.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: What do you do when you hit a bulls eye? #39301

I act like I’ve been there before then take my next shot.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: Boots #33886

Frequent sock changes will help to prevent this condition. I always take along an extra pairor two when I plan to cover alot of ground. For best results I wear wool blends that wick moisture away. They don’t have to be heavy, especially in warm weather. I use Marine Corps issue socks that can be found at about any military surplus. Army issue look similar but they are cotton. It’s amazing how much further you can hike if you change socks after 5 or 6 miles.

If the problem persists you should consult a doc as this could be an early indicator of a more serious condition.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: Grilling Game Meat #13295

Grilling is my go to for venison. My wife doesn’t like the smell of it in the kitchen. I use charcoal. Just keep a close eye. It cooks faster than beef.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: outdoors/backwoodsman Class #11884

Lot of good comments so far. I agree with eids and the colonel, but as a former land nav instructor for young Marine officers I can tell you that this is not a skill easily passed on. I suggest you emphasize some basic dead reckoning skills. The sun always rises in the east and sets in the west. Water runs downhill and in New York it is pretty hard to go more than a few miles downstream without running into a road. All roads lead to civilization.

I would also include some campfire cooking lessons and fishing. Everybody likes to eat and catching fish is just plain fun.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: Ground Game #57214

I would have to echo everything that’s been said. I have used a commercial blind but have found them way too limited for all but a few situations. Difficult to shoot most trad bows from. Natural blinds with a visually solid backdrop are far more effective.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: Clickers #44656

My old friend Larry D. Jones uses one on his recurves and he is about as successful a hunter as I know on multiple species.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: What Ya NOT Got Goin'? #54420

Not watching NASCAR. Rain delay.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: Hunting in MA #42258

Welcome to the campfire. A great source of experienced hunters can usually be found at your local archery shop or club. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. That said I do know there are a couple of the regulars on this site who hail from your neck of the woods. Hopefully one or two of them will respond to you.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: Anyone Experimented with EAOC? #33591

Wait, I thought it was bass-ackward.:roll:

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: spruce shafts #29217

Thanks Fletcher. Sent you a pm.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: New guy looking for advice #17786

DJ,

I prefer a tab but that is probably because when I started shooting way back when it was impossible to find a glove to fit my 11 year old hand. Now 43 years later it is so familiar I sometimes forget to take it off and all my winter gloves have the middle finger cut out on the right hand. As with anything it all comes down to personal preference.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: New guy looking for advice #16650

Welcome DJ. I think you will find a wealth of helpful info on these forums. As far as carbon arrows are concerned you may find you are able to use the same shafts you use for compound shooting but you will need to refletch with feathers. It seems like there are as many selections of carbon as there are days in a year. I’ve found that any straight arrow of the correct spine can be shot well from traditional equipment regardless of the material from which its made.

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