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in reply to: wood arrows? #21190
I too enjoy making my own arrows. Understanding different woods, their qualities, and characteristics of good arrow flight. Just the beauty of wood stain and color.
When you put your heart and soul into making what you love, no amount of aluminum, carbon or plastic can even come close.
As Byron Ferguson says in Become the Arrow.. “Wood has SPIRIT.”!!! It’s got SOUL!!! 8)
in reply to: Bow Season vs. Crossbows #18364Just for everyone’s information, I stand corrected a recent survey of hunter dynamics and habits from 2005 to 2008 show the nationwide average age of hunters to be 44 years old.
in reply to: Bow Season vs. Crossbows #17851Well said, Snuffy. And I highly respect your position on this. What worries me is sportsman fighting sportsman.
I too started with a Stickbow some 40+ years ago. Traditional Only! And I thank God I still have the muscle and rotator cuffs to do so! 😆
in reply to: Bow Season vs. Crossbows #17693I would totally agree with not allowing the crossbow into the Archery Season, except for one thing……. we already let technology takeover when the Hollis Allen Compound Bow designed specifically for physically challenged bowhunters was allowed into the Archery Season.
I think all of us do what we do as traditionalists because we do what we love, we are not followers. We blaze our own trails. It may be elitest to some, but I can live with that.
From David Petersen’s perspective the rank and file of bowhunters and hunters in general in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain west in general has been growing as development has been growing over several decades in the west. Is hunting getting too crowded in the west, maybe so? But the reality is… the average age of a hunter in this country is 54, my age. And I ain’t getting any younger. Maybe different access methods and permit quotas are necessary. But if hunting is to remain healthy it needs to be passed on to the next generation. We do need more hunters, as well as better hunters.
The crossbow is about retention of older hunters and recruitment of new hunters. In my low opinion.. that’s not a bad thing.
Yeah, I like to shake the beehive too! 🙂
As always, Dave is spot on. Gone are the days of American Sportsman and Fred Bear. The Eastman’s Journal use to be pretty good, but over the past couple of years they too have bowed to sponsors and the almighty dollar.
Bowhuinting shows give the rest of us a black eye. They insult our intelligence (or those that watch them). Every second of their shows is really about endorsing their sponsors products, which in most cases are all gimmicks anyway.
Most of these Bowhunting Pro’s couldn’t find their way out of my yard without a map, gps and a string from one end to the other. It’s shame that what the public sees as highly visible ambassadors of bowhunting are nothing more than big headed, Forrest Gumps that require several more years of speech therapy. Laughing, Dancing and high fiving every time an animal is shot (and many times questionable shots at that). Does not put bowhunting or hunting in general in a very good light.
These shows are the closest thing to pornography without a channel blocker that there is! 🙄
in reply to: Leaving you with regret….. #15311Steve,
May God Bless You and your family. Praying for you all.
Steve M.
JJ… yup, what Bloodless said! 200 is not too shabby considering most scores. For me on my best days 240 is it. However, I have not shot NFAA in years. Mainly because I would get so hung up about my score that Target Panic set in.. big time.
In general it’s a good gauge, if that’s all you’re using it for. However, the target is the same 5 spot every time, and the yardage is the same 20 yards every time.
I have found, stumping and practicing as a hunter has done more to improve my shooting and even acuracy at longer distances.
Don’t be discouraged you’re doing well enough. If you can determine your range of competency for hunting, that’s all you need. If that happens t be 15 yards, then stay within that range for hunting. Don’t get hung up on “groups” and as Bloodless said, pay attention to the bad shots, to focus on improvement.
Over time, you will still see improvement.
in reply to: Footed Shafts #14027Voodoo .. thanks for posting they’re pretty. I am hoping Whispering Winds makes it to Compton’s this year.
in reply to: Footed Shafts #13063Hiram wrote: There is the project Steve, make your own! Bet you would be good at it too.:)
Hi, Hiram… thanks for the vote of confidence! I just might one of these days! 8)
in reply to: A few things I've learned #11067Hubertus wrote: [quote=SteveMcD]I’ve got to disagree with this one. Here’s my take:
If you’re really worried about hypothermia you’re going to need something hartier than candy. My choice would be jerky (fat+protein=warmth). Any vegitarians here to object? 😆 Oatmeal would be good too if you are settling down with a fire to cook it up on.Then we agree to politely disagree.. Tried Jerky… does nothing to relieve hunger pains. And does not provide necesary high calorie burning carbs to covert into body sugar. It is the body sugar that provides quick fuel to the body core. There wouldn’t be any sugar high to worry about. I have to agree with Hiram on the Trail Mix though, a wise choice. Even Snickers bars freeze which can be murder on the teeth.
in reply to: Who's going to Compton? #951913 Days to go….
in reply to: I thought this would be of use to all #9516Thanks, CW! Good One!
in reply to: feather orientation #8730BRUC wrote: I’m wondering if there is much difference between 4″ and 5″ feathers in that the 5″ would be noticeably slower?
Bruce
Actually, 4 x 4 in Fletch wouldr cover the same surface area as 3 x 5 in Fletch. If using Sheild Cut feathers for both, the 4 x 4 would likely be slower, but would still come out of paradox and stablize quicker. However, 4 x 4 Shield cut may also be noticeably nosier. I use 4 x 4 Parabolic and get good speed, quietness and excellent arrow flight.
in reply to: Footed Shafts #62111Thanks, Dave.. I’ll keep that in mind. I do want to look them over first. 8)
I’ll make it short… I’m a hopeless romantic! I love my back quivers! 😀
But, the reality is from a practicality viewpoint, and unless you’re very good with handling back quivers. Dave is right – all around versatility – bow quiver all the way – and easy quick and quiet arrow removal when needed.8)
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