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in reply to: Technology Kills Tradition? #52095

“Technology will not kill the traditional spirit if we do not allow it to do so. I feel we do that through encouragement of the primitive ways, not by setting boundaries and assigning labels.”

Well said…Forces me to ponder my previous post. While I do not subscribe to the big tent theory, (which is basically we all must stick together on this thing) I have come to realize that being somewhat judgmental and assigning certain labels does nothing for anyone and does not promote acceptance. Interesting…

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in reply to: Technology Kills Tradition? #51050

Here is my two cents for whatever its worth. Today I spent a moment reminiscing over Jay Massey and his influential writings. He eloquently talked about Saxton Pope and Art Young and he talked about our “ancient” sport we are blessed to be a part of. I believe he would definitely say that technology does kill tradition. Let us all remember that the art of traditional bowhunting is an ancient endeavor and we should not compromise its beautiful and simplistic principles. All of the modern garbage( yes I called it garbage) is down right disrespectful to the very essence of our wonderful ancient lifestyle. Please do not try to water it down by using today’s technology, that has proven to me to be severely lacking in substance anyway. WE ARE TRADITIONAL ARCHERS, BOWMEN,if you will. Why would we think we are anything less? There is tremendous beauty in this timeless tradition, today’s technology is severely lacking in comparison to what our true predecessors intended. Okay, enough of that but really, come on! Buck up! We are not supposed to compromise our timeless principles, you know? As a dear friend of mine once said, “Go Big or Go Home.” Stay true to the game. :!::D

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in reply to: Happy Birthday, David Petersen! #45942

DAVE2YOUNG! Happy Birthday!:D:D:D

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in reply to: Robin Hood #44055

I saw the movie Friday night. Won’t spoil it for anyone but it is completely a different and new take on Robin of the Hood. The movie glorifies the Longbow and the footage is authentic. I also watched the History channel special on RH and it was cool to see Russell Crow comment about how much he enjoys shooting traditional bows. I liked the movie, fun entertainment. The terms archer and bowmen truly are found in our traditional ranks today. I can’t say the same for the other bowhunters out there. 😀

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in reply to: Does this happen to you? Or am I the only one! #33757

You couldn’t have said it better. Trust me, you are not the only one.

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in reply to: Most Admired Predators #32869

M, great answer! You are funny. On my way into town today, I was fortunate to see one of my all time favorite predators; The red tail hawk. I see them just about everyday and they have a solid place in my heart. A true predator and beautiful as all get out. I love that they hunt for their food and usually don’t depend on carrion.

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in reply to: Most Admired Predators #31978

I personally admire the Great White Shark over all predators. They outlived the dinosaurs and their ferocity is second to none. I would love to see one in the wild, albeit from a cage! Unfortunately and rightfully so, we can’t bowhunt these wonderful animals, which takes me to my second most admired predator: The Polar Bear. While I have a healthy fear for them, I am continually in awe at their beauty and power. I have never seen one in the wild, hopefully one day I will get a chance to observe this amazing animal. Like most other predators, I have no urge to hunt the great bear, I would rather just sit back and watch the show. :shock::shock:

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in reply to: "Waiting to Kill" article in TBM #29552

I enjoyed Waiting to Kill as well. I am fortunate enough to have read all of Dave’s work and this piece ranks up there with some of his best writings. It was authentic and simple. Two characteristics that exemplify traditional bowhunting at its core. Oh, one last thing, for those hunters who love elk, you must read, Man Made of Elk. Easily the finest book on bowhunting elk I have ever read. True elk hunting comes alive within the pages and it will inspire you to hunt and love these wonderful animals.

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in reply to: 1st bow to heavy. help!!!!!!!! #15386

Chris, I firmly believe you just need to be patient and work at it a little. You need to simply get into what I call “bow shape”, First, do not shoot your bow for a while, you might develop some bad shooting form habits and that is the last thing you want to do. To start, string your recurve and pull the bow back as far as you can (without an arrow) and hold it there for a moment and then let the string down easily. Of course, never dry fire the bow! At the beginning, try to do two sets of ten pulls. Do this for a week and slowly build your way up. What I mean by build your way up is either add more reps or sets, that is entirely up to you. I guarantee you will experience immediate results after only two weeks. The longer and further you can pull that string back, (even if you go past your anchor point) the better. Many traditionalist have been forced to go up in bow weight due to larger game, such as Cape Buffalo. They all understood that you have to build those unique bow muscles to be able to accomplish the rise in bow weight. You can do it! I would bet money that after a month of working on your muscles doing the aforementioned exercises, you will shoot your fine recurve beautifully. Another suggestion is to push pull when you draw your bow. Bend your bow arm and when you begin the draw, combine the push with the pull. Does that make sense? Lastly, I believe that Don Thomas, who is the editor of TBM, once mentioned how is wife Lori, was shooting a bow close to 60lbs. From the articles I have read, Lori is a small women. She had to work her way into the heavier bow. Again, I know you can do it! Don’t give up. :!::!:

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in reply to: black widow bows #13679

Turtlebunting, personally I think that is a decent asking price. A brand new Pl series bow is going to run between a 1000.00 and 1300.00 dollars, if you bought it today. Back in 1999, the asking price was definitely lower. The LAG is basically the same design as the PL series with the exception of the handle. The LAG has a larger grip and I have heard of several fellas who like the bigger handle design of the LAG. I think it is in the ballpark for a used Black Widow. But, the bow is eleven years old and it has been refinished. The askng price might be a little high. Perhaps you can talk the seller down 50 to 100 dollars based on the two aforementioned reasons. Ultimately, you have a decision to make because you could buy a brand new bow from some other bowyer for 600 dollars. And there are some excellent custom bows out there for that asking price. Tough decision.

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in reply to: black widow bows #12626

Turtlebunting, this question of yours is a good one and I hope you find the answer you are looking for. On my end of it, Black Widow Bows are definitely worth every penny. I own two of their longbows and I couldn’t be happier with their quality, craftsmanship, and durability. They are smooth to shoot and when I have the right combination of arrows, they shoot where I am looking. My 63lb PLX is simply the finest bow I have ever shot. The gentlemen at Black Widow are outstanding to work with and have always been quick to answer any questions I might have. That said, I am one of the bowhunters who love all kinds of different makes and models of bows. I would never claim that one bow company is the absolute best, personally I find ignorance when someone proclaims that “these bows are the finest ever made”. Heck, I could name at least two dozen traditional bowyers who I would love to own one of their bows. In the end, it boils down to our individuality and I love that about the sport.:D

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in reply to: Hunting Public land #11579

I personally love public land. I have spent the majority my bowhunting career hunting on public land. As a blue collar bowhunter, public land is the only way. Due to this, I fight tooth and nail to protect it whether it is wilderness public land or our precious roadless areas here in Colorado. I believe that our nation’s public lands are absolute treasures, places that must be protected for this generation and generations to come. Long Live Public Land! T

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in reply to: Got snow? #61572

Dave, it is good to see that you and C still have your heads above all this snow. What a storm, I can’t help but think of the elk, deer, and especially the turkeys. Tough winter down here!

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in reply to: Some People Should NOT Be Bowhunters! #48762

“So.. I think this is Goodbye. I’ll keep my opinions and such to myself from now on.”
Steve, I hope not. Please continue to express your opinions. I appreciate it. You are definitely worthy to make such comments, I don’t think you said anything out of line anyway. My post was the most outrageous and heated.

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in reply to: Some People Should NOT Be Bowhunters! #48223

My two cents, Ted Nugent sucks. Period. His whack em and stack em attitude is completely disrespectful to the animals. He is the biggest egomaniac I have ever seen on the Outhouse channel. I can’t stomach the man or his actions. I love Fred Bear, heck my second son’s middle name is Bear after Fred, but I don’t care if he supported such a pompous jerk. Lately, I have really been working on not being so judgmental but Ted Nug ruffles my feathers more than anyone. I have never considered him a real hunter. He conducts most of his shows on canned operations, not hunting at all to me, but outright killing, nothing more. What a shame that his show is one of the most watched on that channel, says a lot to me about the sad state of modern hunting today. Sure, Bad shots happen to the best of us but to glorify them the way that maniac does makes me spitting mad. Okay, I am done ranting. I wish he would just go away. ❗

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