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in reply to: most challenging animal to hunt? #26897

Merriam’s Turkey, hands down. Especially when you don’t use a blind! These mountain birds are absolutely incredible, amazing eyesight and such a small target to hit. They intimidate me. I refuse to hunt them from a blind, here lies the ultimate challenge for me.:shock:
Although, a high country mule deer buck using spot and stalk methods ranks right up there.

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in reply to: Happy Holidays! #10322

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all you fine Traditionalists! May all your families be fully blessed this holiday season. Oh, I am also sticking with a family tradition and going rabbit hunting with the boys on Christmas!
😀 God Bless, T

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in reply to: Top 5 Bows #57280

I would definitely bring both of my Black Widow Longbows, a 63lb Kingwood PLX & 55lb PLIII. I would also have to throw in my Matlock longbow, that is perfect for turkey hunting. The other two bows, well that is hard to answer. There are a ton of other bows that I would love to own. Tough question. 😀

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in reply to: Too old to hunt? #46237

Dave-oops, I meant 20 years!:lol::lol:

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in reply to: Too old to hunt? #45060

Dave-That is 64 years young! Shoot, with the way you walk and all of the time you spend outdoors, you will be hunting for a least 10 more years! :D:D
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in reply to: 1st trad.buck #30872

Awesome buck! An 8 yard shot, that’s what it’s all about…
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in reply to: Bighorn Sheep Hunt #30624

Cool pics! Is your sheep tag either sex? I own two Matlock Longbows and they are fantastic bows, sweet shooting and very quick. Good luck on your hunt, hopefully you will keep us all updated! God Bless, T

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in reply to: Calling all "experts" #56031

Jeremy, I am definitely no expert but I do have some strong opinions on this subject. In my opinion, 45lbs is way to light for elk, please reconsider your set up. I posted this comment back in January on a previous thread and I believe it to be true.

“I have bowhunted elk for the past 27 years. A lot of time with trial and error. What has always worked for me is 55lbs and up. I think that 46lbs is too light for elk. Now I know that there have been bowhunters like Connie Renfro who have taken elk with 45 lbs bows. That said, elk are extremely tough animals when that shot is not perfect. You have a 50% chance of hitting bone every time you shoot at an elk. I have seen wounded elk do some incredible feats of strength. I respect the accuracy argument yet I take it a step further with big game like elk. Accuracy is paramount, add in 55+lbs, heavy arrows (650g+), and single bladed broadheads. That will get the job done especially when that shot is just not right.”
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in reply to: I saw him before he saw me… #28281

Sweet pics! That’s what it’s all about! I need to be better at carrying the camera at all times. So much cool natural things going on all around us. Keep it up everybody, I love the threads that have cool pics and stories like this…

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in reply to: Longbow buck #28168

Awesome! What a fine animal…

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in reply to: Who is your bowhunting hero and why? #28167

I personally struggle with the whole hero thing, especially in bowhunting circles. That said, there are quite a few archers within the ranks that I admire and take from. Saxton Pope is way up on the list in regards to his wonderful books on bowhunting. I have always admired Papa Bear because as a kid I thought he was the coolest cat out there. Watching him on TV and reading his Field Notes only stoked the fire. I have a growing admiration for Paul Schafer and Bart Schleyer. They were both hardcore hunters and their stories captivate me every time. For many years, the standard bearers in how I want to carry myself in regards to ethics and love of the bow are Jay Massey and Doug Borland. I admire and respect the writings of Don Thomas and Dave Petersen. Their writings have been extremely influential in my development as a traditional bowhunter. Lastly, my father is the ultimate source of inspiration for me and if the word hero has to be used, then it is him who fits the mold. He is as tough as nails, disciplined, and has a true passion for traditional bowhunting. Like all fathers, he made mistakes with me when he was younger, but since traditional archery came to the forefront in our hunting, he has exemplified ethics/principles beyond reproach. T

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in reply to: Glenn St Charles has left us 9/19/2010 #18381

Ah man, I just saw this and while you knew it would happen someday, it is still tough to swallow. He was one of traditional archery’s finest. A true gentleman has passed on to the happy hunting grounds above! God Bless him and his family…

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in reply to: Elkheart and the Indian Guide #55649

Thanks fellas for the kind words. I am humbled…If it weren’t for good ol Dave Petersen, I might never had written about the hunt. He encouraged me to do so and my loyalty to our friendship forced me to write it. The hunt was one I will never forget. God Bless, T Downing

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in reply to: What type of bow and arrow will you use this year #55639

Currently I am using my 65lb Black Widow PLX Longbow. I am shooting heavy Feathered Shaft Douglas Fir arrows topped off with Abowyer Brown Bear Broadheads. Total arrow weight is right at 700 grains. God Bless, T

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in reply to: Does any one use true traditional Equipment #30265

“As for using stone heads I know of no state that outlaws them.”
Colorado for one…

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