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in reply to: GPS in trad bow. #27449
Well. I will respectfully disagree. I see the GPS as a further cave in to technology. Last I checked most maps, State, USGS or other, clearly without any doubt illustrate between private and public land. It’s about being prepared, maybe even scouting beforehand, imagine that. I guess if someone trespasses now, they can just blame technology for it. Nope. Not buying it. Literally. I will stick with my map and compass.
I had a B50 Dacron string on a Martin Stick years ago, where the loop almost frayed all the way through.
One tip, if you use tie on nocks, I use clear nail polish to keep the nock in place. A lot of folk use super glue, but I am leary of this, because the main chemical in superglue will eventually burn or rot the bowstring over any prolonged period of time
in reply to: AFTER CAMO WHAT ABOUT SENT LOOK ? #14294Yeah, I’m an Aqua Velva Man myself! 😀
in reply to: Dean Torges has Cancer #60867Keeping Dean in my prayers. A Good man.
in reply to: But Whose Counting? #6085759 days here in New York. Looking forward to hunting the mountains again! Been practicing most days. I take my hunting bow out on August 15th and it is the only bow I shoot until deer season ends in December.
in reply to: Heading to the Mountains #60850Enjoy, Steve!
in reply to: Lion Poacher? #60847My 2 cents on the subject.
It is really incredible the amount of both Media reporting and public outrage has risen over the killing of Cecil the Lion. Surely, and we all know there are greater atrocities that occur against our fellow man every day. Even still, it is understandable, as the act of poaching, in the way this majestic animal was murdered is deplorable. If we look at the man who actually shot Cecil, he is not an Ethical Fair Chase hunter, like most hunters, including myself. He has been prosecuted on previous wild game violations in the past. He also has a record of being a sexual predator as well. He is a low life of a human being, a criminal.
Unfortunately, all this despicable notoriety draws questions to hunting itself. Number One… scientific biological fact, what separated Man from the Apes, was when our early ancestors began to eat meat, the protiens in the meat allowed the human brain to evolve and grow. Mankind has been a hunter for 98% of the past 3.8 million years. Although, most modern society no longer needs to hunt there are many that still do, whether it be for physical, social, physiological, psychological or other needs. The fact is, it is part of us, it is just more apparent in some than others. If you look at the history of modern hunting today, one clearly must recognize, that it was the Hunter that led the way, in conservation efforts in this country and worldwide during the past 100 years. If not for the American Hunter, we would not have our National Park System, Wild Protected Designated Lands and the Wildlife we All enjoy today, Most would not exist today without the spearheaded efforts and funding that still exist today. Hunters and Fisherman contribute 10’s of Billions of Dollars annually, that go directly back into the Fish and Wildlife funds at the National, State and Local levels. All monies from hunting and fishing licences, as well as the 11% percent excise tax on all hunting and fishing equipment goes directly back into the Acquisition, Protection and Management of Wildlife lands and Protection and Management of our Fish and Wildlife, the non-hunting, non-fishing public does not pay for this, hunters and fisherman do. The reality is in nature, including mankind, everyone is somebody’s dinner. The difference is 1) Man has a conscience, and 2), what fish, meat and poultry modern society choses to eat, most are far removed from the killing of those animals, everything is presented in the supermarket where it is displayed in nice sterile, cellophane and styrofoam packages giving the illusion to most that meat is manufactured and not from a living animal. If you were to ask most hunters why do they hunt, the act of killing would be at the bottom of the list. It is the anti climax, for many including myself a salom moment, even a bit of remorse. But I thank God for the animal and the meat it will provide. Why we hunt.., because it is more than just getting back to nature, it is being part of nature. It is about sunrises and sunsets, the scenery, the experience of many wild animals, birds and places, it is a deep need — “For what is man without the beasts, if not for the beasts, man’s heart would die, from a great loneliness of spirit” — Chief Seattle
So, before anyone bashes hunting, you need to think about it. And if you bash hunting, but are not a true vegetarian, well then what does that make you?
in reply to: What do you do when you hit a bulls eye? #41429Happy. But.. that’s what I expected to hit in the first place. It is when I don’t hit the bullseye I muster up more resolve to get it right.
in reply to: Grouse Hunting #41424Cool video!
in reply to: Greetings and Hello #27029Welcome Kris… it is all about the journey. I too have been a traditional archer and fly fisherman all my life (going on 60). Learning and improving never stops…. I have been in search of the perfect cast and perfect flight of the arrow, all my life, but that is what heaven is for. Enjoy the journey!
in reply to: Things That Might Bite #23251Very lucky R2. Glad you are ok. That is scary. Me.. I’ve bitten by so many ticks this spring I have had flu like symptoms for a couple of days now. Going to see my doctor tomorrow.
in reply to: What ya got goin? #11926Local 3D Shoot tomorrow, looking forward to it. Been shooting a bit each day this past week, just waiting for it.
Wish it were Compton’s, but a bit of life changes over the past couple of years. Hopefully, next year.
in reply to: outdoors/backwoodsman Class #11920Yup.as a past instructor I couldn’t agree more. Orienteering would be on the top of the list. Then, outdoor survival skills, how to make a lean to, how to make a solar still, how to prevent and treat hypothermia and heat stroke. And of course, my favorite…. bloodtrailing and tracking.
I doubt they allow it but, sharpening knives and broadheads with a whetstone has become a lost art.
Hey I tip my hat to ya’. All the best!
in reply to: Keeping it Cool #9873Sweet!! Nice job!
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