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in reply to: New to the Trad Scene #19956
Anything other than WOOD.. just ain’t Cool!!!8):P
Welcome, Andrew.. you will find as many likes and dislikes as there are archers. It really is an individual thing.
Just remember… Have FUN with it!!! 😀
in reply to: Chundoo Lodgepole Pine Shaft Suppliers #59966Mr.Griz wrote: John says that Choondo has been discontinued .
I do understand the English Language. I took a lot of flack over this. I’m Done. :twisted::evil::twisted::roll:
in reply to: Chundoo Lodgepole Pine Shaft Suppliers #59476Mr Griz… that is not true. I exchanged emails with John, at Twig Archery, and he is not discontinuing supply of Chundoo Shafts.
in reply to: Predators and A Hunter's Conscience #58499Yes that was it! Maine, Nova Scotia.. close enough! 😆
in reply to: Predators and A Hunter's Conscience #58376Michael… there was a young lady killed in Maine by two coyotes in 2009. This was the only documented case of coyotes killing a human being. And yes there have been isolated attacks in surburbia… in those cases, the yotes turned out to be rabid. I bet if researched hard enough, we can find people bitten by mice too! I don’t disbute your story.. just isolated cases though.
in reply to: Ground Hunting #58368On the Ground here too. I had a platform collapse underneath e several years back. Luckily, I had a safety harness on. But, I was never thrilled with tree stands anyway. So I stay on the ground. Natural Ground Blinds work best, Deer readily accept them. It is tougher on the ground, wind and being as scent free as possible are extremely important, as is patience and watching your movement for the right time to make the shot.
When the conditions are right. Still hunting is great too.
in reply to: Dressing Warm #56257Agree.. with everything said.. Layers and wool! Also agree with Don Thomas.. here in Northern New York in the Adirondacks they won’t even let you on the Adirondack Mountain Club maintained trails with Blue Jeans on – “Blue Jeans Kill” !!!
in reply to: Hardwood Arrows #46346Steve Graf wrote:
Just so’s nobody takes these for fighting words… I know wooden arrows in the hands of the right people will be just as deadly as carbon arrows in my hands. It’s just that I can’t count on making a perfect shot every time….Steve G… that is exactly why I love and make my own wood arrows. God made the wood. But I picked the spine/weight, and everything else that went into it.
If I miss.. I only have myself to blame.
in reply to: Hardwood Arrows #45496rayborbon wrote:
Tonkin Cane Bamboo, Port Orford Cedar, Hex Shafts, Sitka SpruceAll seemed to fly just fine out of all my bows when properly matched for spine. In fact they fly just as straight as any carbon I have ever shot.
Ray, I totally agree with you. Why people abandon wood for aluminum and carbon. I don’t know. I guess like all else, it is personal preference. But, if you go over to Paul Jalon’s Elite Arrows website, you will find a list of many IBO & Longbow champions – all who shoot wood!
in reply to: Should Traditional bowhunting be more mainstream? #28798Actually I read the whole point – Loud & Clear. The simple question, can a population of hunters become more mainstream with the “traditional” values and attitudes shared by “traditional bowhunters” as we have expressed those values on many “traditional internet forums at nauseum.
The answer – No. It is not possible.
Technology in and of itself caters to those who want things quicker, easier, less effort. less skill, less pracrtice, etc. We have rifles today capable of taking an animal out to ranges of 800 to 900 yards, do you think these individuals share the same value as the nature hunters or “traditional hunters” – I think not. To me, this is not even hunting, it is just killing.
Remember there are three different types of hunters:
1) Utilitarian/Meat Hunters. (43.8%) – these are business meat hunters that view animals very much like harvesting crops. It is there for the taking. To them it’s not about the journey. It’s about the table – period.
2)Nature Hunters. (17.7%) – US. Hunting for the purpose of close contact with nature. The experience, the Journey. Also seem to know more about animals and the environment, which in turn would demonstrate appreciation, respect and caring.
3)Sport Hunters. (38.5%)” competition and mastery over animals, in the context of a sporting contest, were the most prevalent aspects of the sport hunter’s interest in the hunting activity. This group did not reveal strong affections for animals.
“Mainstream” is not so simple, Patrick. These are complex models and issues that all hunters need to deal with, if hunting (period) is to survive as we know it.
Bottom line – I GET IT!
in reply to: Should Traditional bowhunting be more mainstream? #28658Patrick… we could split hairs on this one till the cows come home!
Is hunting over bait “Traditional”?
Is hunting from a climbing tree stand “Traditional”?
What if hunting from a high fence meant an area of 10,000 acres? Would that qualify for “Traditional”?This is Traditional Bowhunter. You won’t see any Mathews Switchbacks here! And I don’t need an Allen Wrench to tune my Longbow.
My point is Ethics are Values which are Intrinsic to every person and hunter. It matters not what they carry in their hands. But even the interpretation is highly personal onto itself. However, Traditional Bow Hunting means hunting with a Longbow, Recurve, Selfbow or Flatbow.
in reply to: Should Traditional bowhunting be more mainstream? #28539Yeah, Yeah… Huntin the hard way, it’s about the journey, love and kisses, I get it…. 😛 So a Compound Bowhunter is a “Traditional” Bowhunter? I think not. 😆
in reply to: Should Traditional bowhunting be more mainstream? #28474Maybe I am missing your point, Patrick. All anyone has to do is watch the Outdoor Channel or similar hunting shows. They are embarrassing and add fuel to the Anti’s fire and arguments. Based on the actions of MANY on these shows, they only demonstrate the worst in what so called hunters are supposed to represent. Disrespect for wildlife, minimizing the importance of all wildlife (“oh that’s a shooter buck”), terribly bad shots, over celebration upon a kill, too much technology – too little skill, ATV’s, Baiting…. the list of deplorable actions and habits by these “PRO’S” can go on and on.
Mainstream meaning I would dread seeing these “TV Pros”
all holding Stickbows and carrying on the way they do on TV.in reply to: Left Vs Right helical #27767Depends on what the Flu-Flu’s are being used for. They are slower, louder and very restrictive flight distant.
I am like Patrick, I use left wing helical. However, for a right handed shooter right wing helical with cock feather in works just as well. (I shoot cock feather in with left helical anyway. So the differences is really moot). Anyway, I prefer left helical, and I mount to the shaft with a straight clamp using a 1 degree offset. That is all.
Increased overall mass of feathers used will reduce speed and increase noise.
The main purpose of Fletch is to stabilize the flight of the arrow as it comes out of paradox.
in reply to: A great day in the woods #27761Jay… great day indeed! 8) Good luck!
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