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in reply to: Nonresidents and Wilderness #12661
If you’re an adamant believer in the NA Model, rules like this put little dents in it. There’s still plenty of backcountry places to hunt in Wy, and any number of designated wilderness available in other states, but it’s the principle of the law that I don’t like.
in reply to: Nonresidents and Wilderness #12485That’s my interpretation too, eidsvolling. Thanks for your experienced viewpoint.
Smithhammer wrote: Yes, I do think it’s undemocratic, because Wilderness is a federal designation, that applies on federal lands, not a state-level designation. As such, it is land that belongs to all of us as US citizens and should be accessible to all of us equally (after having paid significantly more money for nonresident license/tags…). Therefore, for the state to enact a discriminatory requirement on land that is not actually owned by the state strikes me as suspect,
Exactly.
in reply to: Nonresidents and Wilderness #12470Doc Nock wrote:
Seems that hunters would constantly get themselves into a “fix” up in the wilderness, being fall, get snowed in not watching the weather and have sense to vamoose and cost the state tons of money to try to rescue or send out search parties to find partially eaten corpses.
I know there were many times we all gave up a hunt to look for a nimrod out lost somewhere and F&G would come into camp and ask if we’d lend a hand… Find a trail of discarded clothing, guns, etc… Can get righteous out back in the Wilderness if you’re not from there and sometimes, even when you should know better as a Resident.
True, but Wyoming residency certainly doesn’t ensure backcountry skills or experience. I think some states (Co?) tack on an extra search and rescue fee to hunting licenses? Its just interesting to discuss. Thanks for the response.
in reply to: Southwest DIY Javelina Hunts? #12408Man, you cats are gonna have a great trip.
in reply to: New Buffalo Bow #12177Makes complete sense about the grip, I agree. I bought mine as a stock bow, but if I were to order another one I do think I’d go with the 58 incher. That’s actually what Big Jim recommended for my draw length (little shy of 27″).
Mine is a one piece.
So are we going to see you with a new bow soon? He’s still running that sale until next Monday…….8)
in reply to: New Buffalo Bow #12062Not exactly “like” it, just similar in that are both loving women. However mine is slimmer, with more grace and balance, and nearly as fast (which is important in bows, too).
in reply to: New Buffalo Bow #11507I love it, Smith. I’ve not shot a Thunderchild unfortunately, so I can’t compare the two….though the TC seems to be a more popular bow than the Buffler. My other longbows and selfbows are all 64-66″, so this “short” 60 incher feels really compact in comparison. And I’m not a speed guy, but because it is a pronounced r/d bow, it is really fast compared to my other bows.
One thing I immediately noticed about the bow was the thinner limbs and more substantial grip. That took a little getting used to, but I’ve found I prefer it to more of a Hill-style grip. Not to just gush about it, but the bow is just quiet and very smooth.
I will say I shot it initially without a bow quiver, but I much prefer shooting it with the extra weight attached. It seems to help stabilize it for me, and I shoot better with the quiver on. I’ve read a lot of comparisons between the Buffalo bow and the Black Widow longbows….they are a similar design. I really don’t know what I would compare it to, except to say that it shoots a little more like Etter’s BW recurve than my other longbows but without the bulk, if that makes any sense at all.
in reply to: My First Traditional Kill #10904Congratulations!! Very nice
in reply to: Dream Hunts #9879Smithhammer wrote: [quote=Etter1]
And Tailfeather – git yer butt out to AZ and join us!
I’d dearly love to. This dumb thing called work is getting in my way. I’ll send you an Etter survival guide to help you on your trip.:D
in reply to: Dream Hunts #9876David Petersen wrote:
Etter — For several months in 1969-70 I was stationed at Hunter-Stewart while undergoing Army helicopter flight training. This included a weeklong jungle survival class in the swamp, where we were larded with spook stories about giant hogs, gators and quicksand. All I ran into was plenty of rattlers, which taste like chicken when you’re hungry. I recall flying treetop along those forest-shrouded winding rivers, and very tough walking and navigating. Perfect Bigfoot country! I lived at Savanna Beach and there was nothing there but nice old frame houses. I’ll bet it’s unrecognizable now.
I lived just south of Savannah from 2008 to 2011. Working at a split position between Fort Stewart and Georgia DNR. I looooved hunting Ft. Stewart….280,000 acres of swamps and uplands. Some of my favorite spots were swamp islands accessible only via canoe. The summers somewhat sucked, but at least there was plenty of water and bikinis. Between the excellent deer, turkey, and hog hunting, duck hunting in the marshes, redfish and trout in the grass flats, there was always something to do.
in reply to: New Buffalo Bow #62870You wont be disappointed if you buy one. Your bow is a real looker, too. Ive always had a thing for Shrews.
in reply to: Dream Hunts #62463I took dream hunt to mean something I’ve longed to do, but havent yet. Hunting turkeys is “normal” to me, as in they rank up there with oxygen….but i wouldnt trade them, even as much as i get to do it, for anything.
in reply to: Dream Hunts #62220My dream hunt has always been backcountry elk. Im going to do it very soon. Backpack and longbow. Id be tickled with a cow, spike, or even just a helluva hunt. Just to be there doing it.
in reply to: Dream Hunts #62217Etter1 wrote: Spot and Stalk Black Bear in Alaska by boat. The spot and stalk part would be fantastic let alone the fishing for salmon, steelhead, rockfish, and halibut. Plus you put out the shrimp and crab pots every single day and dig clams on the beaches. The eating alone might make that trip a success!
Id love to do that too….
in reply to: New Buffalo Bow #62212Limb cores are bamboo. I love this bow more every time i shoot it. Thanks, fellas.
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