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Topic Archives => Memorable Hunts => Topic started by: Whip on August 29, 2006, 06:27:00 PM
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Last year my nephew entered Bowhunter Magazines Youth Essay Hunter contest and ended up winning the grand prize. The reward was a trip for he and I on a Saskatchewan bear hunt, which we did in June '05. Just found out that it is finally going to air on Bowhunter Mags TV show this week on the Outdoor Channel.
Schedule is for Thur 8/31 at 4pm, Sat. 9/2 at 8:30am, and Sunday 9/3 at 7pm. (All Eastern times)
I have to warn you though - my nephew is still shooting a wheelie bow. I ended up hunting with my longbow, but didn't take a bear, so I doubt there will be any traditional shown. Still proud of my nephew though!
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You have him out there hunting and that's what's important. Congrats to both of you!
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Let's hope they filmed you from your good side! :scared:
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cool! pitty i can't watch it!
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Sweet deal!! The only thing I had rather see in the woods than a trad hunter---is a kid!!!! Good job, and I'll be tuning in--Just go the outdoor channel last week
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Very cool Whip! Way to go kids need mentors
and it sounds like you are his!!! I will definitely be watching for the show.
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That's cool! I'll be watching :wavey: ...Van
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Being Ross's mentor has been the best thing I have ever done as a hunter. Following is the essay he wrote to win the contest. If you read it you will certainly see why I am so proud of him.
“What Does it Mean to Be a Bowhunter?”
Being a bowhunter means you hunt with a bow, but it is much more than that. Being a bowhunter means being part of a tradition from past generations that will continue for many more. Being a bowhunter brings you great responsibility for yourself, your prey, and the natural beauty that surrounds you. Being a bowhunter comes with indefinable rewards.
Tradition is one of the most sacred parts of bowhunting. This tradition connects bowhunters with people and places beyond themselves and allows them to touch history. It is passed on by sportsmen not afraid to stand behind their beloved sport to keep their right to hunt.
Each and every moment bowhunters set foot afield, they take on immense responsibility. Bowhunters escape to nature and become predators by listening, observing, and learning. They feel a drive to become meticulous, patient, and dedicated to harvest the animals they seek. Keeping safe, caring for wildlife, and holding the self-respect to follow all hunting regulations are bowhunters responsibilities. When trusted with these responsibilities, bowhunters are able to see the peace and excitement that nature holds. Bowhunters step into the woods with the emphasis on hunting, not killing.
Although being a bowhunter comes with great responsibility, it brings priceless rewards. The decision to bowhunt places restrictions on hunters that increase the difficulty of hunting. This brings more respect and pride whenever bowhunters are fortunate enough to score. Every bowhunter experiences the intense feeling that the closeness of the animal will cause them to actually hear the pounding of their hearts. These rewards bring bowhunters together.
The skills and instincts used while bowhunting provide an experience that cannot be rivaled. Bowhunters are able to capture these experiences and pass them onto youth in the ongoing bowhunting tradition. The sights, sounds, and emotions are never to be forgotten.
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I think I'll add Ross to my list of favorite writers. Well done.
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Wow, that was a great read! Your nephew wrote a great article! You certainly should be proud of this young man! Very nice!
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Is that the OLP channel? We just got a dish (can you guys believe it...a dish, a cell phone and high speed internet all in the same year...I'm losing my "primitive" status quickly ha ha)
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Mickey, It's OUT on my dish (DirectTV) I think the just call it the Outdoor Channel. Hope you can catch it. I'm kind of anxious myself to see how it turned out.
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Me too. We got direct TV too and it's amazing that with 155 channels we have found about 5 suitable to watch ha ha
Tedd Nugget was on OLP tonight on something called "Ted or Alive"..talk about a stupid show
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That's a pretty cool thing Joe! I'll be looking to record it. :thumbsup:
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gonna tune in for sure. Way to go Joe.
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I already have the DVR set to record it.
Mickey, and to think not long ago you didn't even have a dvd player!
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Great to hear it Joe! Seems I remember a pep-talk with that same fella one time when he was way down in the gutter. Looks like he's on his way back up top! Good to know! CK
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Good luck on all that follows and have a ball!
Mickey, Your toward the century slide is getting a bit scary. Sure enjoy high speed Internet myself. :thumbsup: ........Chort
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So , Joe guess we will all find out if you have face for radio or TV uh??? :D just kidding this is cool stuff!!!! marco#78 :saywhat:
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Joe... caught the episode. You were made for TV!! Loved it. And good shooting by your nephew. :thumbsup:
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I really want to watch that, but saturday on the outdoor channels guide shows Illinois whitetails. but it also said something about Northern black(doesn't list any more info) hope this is it. I'll be watching for sure.
VB
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Well Written and Well Said!! :thumbsup: That Young Man, with ALL of Your Help, has Got It Goin' On!! :notworthy: :notworthy: Excellent Thread!! :archer: I dont know if I even GET the Outdoor Channel. I pay for BASIC-No-Frills Cable.
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:bigsmyl: :thumbsup:
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Mark - That's the one. They show the IL hunt during the first half of the program.
Thanks for the comments. I couldn't be prouder of that kid! It is incredible the amount of influence we can have over the life of a person if we take the time to get them involved. Who knows, maybe he would have discovered hunting on his own anyway, but I like to at least think I helped. I think he's got it for life now!