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in reply to: Calling all Bow Brothers!!!! #30140
Yes, Indeed. They run a great shop. And are wonderful people. George & Marcie have always kept the “tradition” alive, and run an Annual Traditional Shoot each year on Valentine’s Day Weekend. Which happens to be this Sunday! As usual there are approx. $2,000.00 in prizes to the top 20 shooters. And great fun to be around the company of other Traditional Archers. If you happen to be able to make it to their Shop on Route 20 in West Winfield this Sunday…. looks like this is the last event.
Sad to hear they are closing shop. But happy for their retirement.
in reply to: A whole new take on ethics #23052Well it’s Texas. So that explains a lot. I’ve seen some of those Texas monster buck trophy heads at sport shows and they are laughable. Franken-Deer with monsterous horns and a head no bigger than a beagle dog! Nope I wouldn’t hunt Texas Deer if you paid me!
I liked things better 40 years ago when even a forkhorn was worth a slap on the back. ThattaBoy!
in reply to: Squirrels 3 Duncan 1 #23034Hi, Duncan… Nice going! A little shake n Bake and some wild rice and a nice dinner you got there! I like the seat too! I made one a few years back myself. I was surprised by the simplicity of it. But it works!
in reply to: How Many Over 55 #19617drifter1 wrote: Just turned 55 a few days ago, still pulling 56#.
Belated Happy Birthday!
in reply to: "The Grey" #16055Great review, Dave! One thing though< "Liam's character apparently is a pragmatic man with no supernatural faith and is dealing with the recent death of his wife". That may be the reason why he took the part. This to some extent is Art imitating Life. As Liam Neilson just lost his wife unexpectedly a year or so ago. He also Flyfishes quite a bit up my way here in Southeast New York. I will probably go see it. Seems to be good entertain with a moral message.
in reply to: Practice makes perfect, Hopefully. #16016Welcome Surrel… what Moebow and Dave P said about sums it up. An archer is only as good as their practice. Practice is not about Quantity of arrows OR time. It is about Quality of both. 10 perfect arrows is 100 times better than just flinging arrows for an hour. My practice 90 percent of the time is mostly form – easier said than done, it takes concentration and being honest with yourself. My philosphy has always been – if your form is there and you are confident in it, the bow will do the rest. Some days I may shoot for an hour or more, usually break it up starting out practicing form and than afterwards focusing on distance and accuracy. Some days I may shoot 10-15 perfect arrows and say to myself enough, I can do no better today. Nothing is better than having a mentor, go to some shoots and ask for a little help at least have someone watch you shoot and give advice.
in reply to: The Amish and the Traditional #16005Uhhhh, NO.
Just because I prefer a longbow over a compound, doesn’t mean I would reject life support at the hospital if I needed it. Secondly, “Modern” Longbows and Reurves, all use glass epoxies, exotic woods, stains and finishes, that were unheard of in the days of Art Young & Saxton Pope.
Although, I wish I still had my GTO over the SUV I drive today… it’s a far cry from a horse & buggy.
in reply to: AAARRRGGHH or I've made it… #14715jmsmithy wrote:
You gotta promise though not to disclose to anyone my shooting “prowess” 😳 😆
Looking forward to it!
Be well >>>–> 😆
Some days you get the bear. Some days the bear gets you! We shoot all year long, but only rarely or a limitedd time in front of a crowd. It’s a mental game. Your “scores” are safe with me. :lol:8)
in reply to: AAARRRGGHH or I've made it… #13889Smitty.. 30-40 years years ago, I use to hunt the Montville-Kinnelon-Boonton Twnshp area, and also Newark Watershed up in Vernon. My last hunt in NJ was in Vernon off Canister Rd. in 1986 I shot a spike buck the day after Christmas with my Thompson Renegade.
You made a great choice with Allegheny Mtn Bows great people. Excellent bows.
If you plan on going to the Appalachian Bowmen Trad Shoot in Whittingham, let me know. Maybe we can meet.
Good Hunting!
Steve
in reply to: AAARRRGGHH or I've made it… #13620JMSMITHY.. there you go! It doesn’t get any better. There is no such thing as anger and frustration with traditional equipment because you have already resolved yourself to leveling the playing field in pursuit of Fair Chase at it’s finest. The experience and the memory is it’s own reward.
in reply to: Primitive Spot'n'stalk #11701Bravo! Most Excellent! 8)8)8)8)
in reply to: How Many Over 55 #8050I have to agree with you there as well, Dave. I have learned enough from Dr. Ashby’s studies, that have helped to give a great deal of thought and application to the making of building a better arrow. Hence a more effective and humane killing implement.
in reply to: How Many Over 55 #7722Great posts everyone! All my bows are between 50 and 55 and I don’t see any reason to go any higher (or lower), not in this lifetime anyway. I was curious to see if anyone ever felt a need to go lighter.
in reply to: Strap-on tree steps #63598Hi, Dave.. Go for it! I don’t look down my nose on treestands. Hunted from them when we had to make our own, lugging 2×4’s and plywood into the woods. They are a definite advantage, especially with limited time and choices. I once was… trained as an army ranger. Now I have vertigo to deal with. But I strongly agree on the attachable climbing sticks or sectional ladders vs tree steps. They are by far SAFER. SAFETY first! Never sacrafice safety for economy, get the best you can afford.
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