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in reply to: spruce shafts #10303
Thanks for the input guys. I guess I now have a justification for “another” new tool. Too bad I don’t have the cash. 🙁 Guess these are destined for the corner of the shop for awhile. I’ll get around to them one of these days.
I got them because I wanted some lighter woodies for a couple of nfaa shoots this summer.
Amen Dave. In my experience wild wolves are pretty smart and try to avoid human contact as much as possible. I’ve often seen their tracks around primitive camps up north but never had an actual visit. One year had an opportunity to shoot one on a bear hunt in Quebec. I had a tag but my sheer appreciation of being able to share the timber with such a beautiful animal prevented me from doing anything more than snapping a few photos. Perhaps on a different day I would have reacted differently but I have never regretted my decision that day.
in reply to: Let me introduce myself #61168Welcome. Good to have you aboard.
in reply to: Emergency Gear #42887TP is always in my pack. Makes a great trail marker when tracking wounded game. Highly visible when lining out a sparse bloodtrail and biodegrades after a couple of days. As noted above its a good firestarter. And sometimes you just gotta poop.
in reply to: Micarta risers? #42872I used to have takedown longbow with a micarta riser. One of my favorite bows ever. Lost it when I was out of the country to a worthless thief who broke into my storage unit and cleaned me out.
in reply to: Severe Weather #47643Got caught in a hailstorm while mushroom hunting once. First the rain soaked us to the skin then the temp dropped. Hailstones started out dime size and before we could make it to the car they were baseball size. My uncle took one above the eye that busted him open. Never felt so cold in my life and that includes the time I got caught in a blizzard and ended up with frostbite in my toes.
in reply to: When "friends" turn out to be enemies #46908Sadly I’ve seen the movement in that direction for some time with the NRA. And as far as SCI goes it has always been a rich man’s organization and rich men can afford pay-to-play hunting. If the denial of opportunities to the rest of us means more money in their pockets, so much the better. And the wildlife can just get out of the way.:cry:
in reply to: PTSD and Traditional Archery #44203I too suffer from PTSD and totally relate to what you are saying with regard to focus. Jim is on the right track.
“Maybe if you can break down your shot sequence into steps or catch words, like “Grip” (how you’re holding the bow), “Bow arm” (check your bow arm shoulder and elbow position) “Hook” (how your fingers are on the string), “Anchor” (Complete your draw), “Follow through” (complete your follow through). There are a number of ways you could do that, but I found having a step by step process helped me focus on form and forget about everything else. Shooting at the range became a very mentally relaxing experience for me.”
Taking his advice a step further, I have found that if I focus on only one aspect per practice session I have more satisfying results overall.
As far as my PTSD goes I have found that the VA does want to help and they have the resources to get the job done. If you are not taking advantage of their services you should. You earned that right.
Hang in there and feel free to PM me anytime.
Steve
in reply to: PTSD and Traditional Archery #44202I too suffer from PTSD and totally relate to what you are saying with regard to focus. Jim is on the right track.
“Maybe if you can break down your shot sequence into steps or catch words, like “Grip” (how you’re holding the bow), “Bow arm” (check your bow arm shoulder and elbow position) “Hook” (how your fingers are on the string), “Anchor” (Complete your draw), “Follow through” (complete your follow through). There are a number of ways you could do that, but I found having a step by step process helped me focus on form and forget about everything else. Shooting at the range became a very mentally relaxing experience for me.”
Taking his advice a step further, I have found that if I focus on only one aspect per practice session I have more satisfying results overall.
As far as my PTSD goes I have found that the VA does want to help and they have the resources to get the job done. If you are not taking advantage of their services you should. You earned that right.
Hang in there and feel free to PM me anytime.
Steve
in reply to: PTSD and Traditional Archery #44201I too suffer from PTSD and totally relate to what you are saying with regard to focus. Jim is on the right track.
“Maybe if you can break down your shot sequence into steps or catch words, like “Grip” (how you’re holding the bow), “Bow arm” (check your bow arm shoulder and elbow position) “Hook” (how your fingers are on the string), “Anchor” (Complete your draw), “Follow through” (complete your follow through). There are a number of ways you could do that, but I found having a step by step process helped me focus on form and forget about everything else. Shooting at the range became a very mentally relaxing experience for me.”
Taking his advice a step further, I have found that if I focus on only one aspect per practice session I have more satisfying results overall.
As far as my PTSD goes I have found that the VA does want to help and they have the resources to get the job done. If you are not taking advantage of their services you should. You earned that right.
Hang in there and feel free to PM me anytime.
Steve
in reply to: Caroline & David Petersen #22376Prayer lifted. Hang in there.
God bless,
Steve
in reply to: leathernecks fall in #18107You don’t have to go for the flying shot but you won’t be able to resist it long. You could probably stand with an arrow nocked and sooner or later one will impale itself. They jump in the boat all the time.
in reply to: leathernecks fall in #16611The river is typically at flood stage in May. Mid summer is best because there are lots of camping options on the sandbars. The fish are there year round. They are a real nuisance and they are in danger of making it into the Great Lakes.
in reply to: leathernecks fall in #15710I’m open to suggestion and ready for adventure (a combination that has proven painful). How would you feel about hunting flying carp on the Illinois River? I have access to boats and you can shoot til your arms give out. We can even schedule it so it doesn’t interfere with big game hunts.
in reply to: leathernecks fall in #13658Mike,
Definitely 2015.
Once shared a bear camp with a last minute addition none of us really knew prior. I agree its best to share camp with those you have previously spent time with.
IDK if we ever served together. I started life as 0311 did a couple years barracks duty in Panama then 2dFSSG at Lejeune where I re-upped and changed mos to 4421. Spent last 5 years at Quantico as instructor/platoon sgt at OCS. Primarily taught land nav and problem solving.
Jim,
I prefer to remain seated in the aircraft until it arrives at my destination:)
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