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Title: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: PrimitivePete on July 28, 2022, 11:07:39 AM
Just for fun here as we all are itching to get out hunt the upcoming fall season. I'll go first, here is my list

Gary Davis
Dean Torges
Clay Hayes

(Osage binds them all)
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Gods
Post by: LookMomNoSights on July 28, 2022, 11:32:10 AM
I'll play ........
Only 3? Ok,  on a quick thought rapid fire

Mr. Bear
Glenn St. Charles
Paul Schafer
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Gods
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on July 28, 2022, 11:43:52 AM
I had to edit my post there only one God this is my list of who influence me there are a lot more on my list
Terry Green
Paul Schafer
T.j Conrad
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Gods
Post by: McDave on July 28, 2022, 11:49:01 AM
Howard Hill
Rick Welch
Ken Beck
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Gods
Post by: Bowwild on July 28, 2022, 12:04:12 PM
I understand the question.  Of course I will have no gods before Him.

But, the top 3 most impressive trad hunters that come to mind for me are people I've met and hunted with.

1. Fred Eichler
2. Joe Lacefield (biologist peer in KY).
3. Jim Hart (when he hunted trad) in Lafayette, IN.

If I considered those I haven't met:

- Fred Bear
- Rick Duggan (1st trad-only Super Slam)
- Bob Swinehart
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Gods
Post by: Gun on July 28, 2022, 02:37:15 PM
There is only one true God.

People that have brought much to our sport IMHO.

Fred Bear - who pioneered the modern Bowhunter
G Fred Asbell - who brought it all back single handedly from the verge of technology
Roger Rothhaar/ Gene Wensel (tie) - for bringing light to the Whitetail world
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Gods
Post by: Captain*Kirk on July 28, 2022, 03:08:08 PM
My trad heroes (not gods) are:

Fred Bear
Ben Pearson
Howard Hill
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Gods
Post by: Tater on July 28, 2022, 04:39:14 PM

  Not gods, but men who I have met and admire as Trad Bowhunters in no particular order.

   G Fred Asbell
   Marv Clynke
   Monte Browning

     
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Gods
Post by: northern lights on July 28, 2022, 04:54:08 PM
Fred Bear, and the Wensels.
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Gods
Post by: Terry Green on July 28, 2022, 05:13:30 PM
Not much for the word 'gods' either.  That just don't sit right with me.

Hero's sure....

Howard Hill, the Wensel Brothers, and Charlie Lamb.

Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Gods
Post by: Wudstix on July 28, 2022, 06:42:51 PM
Hero's or Legends; Men whose accomplishments I admire.


Paul Schafer
Roger Rothhaar/Gene and Barry Wensel
Mike Mitten


These are the ones I grew up with, as well as G. Fred.  Several others whose writings I have come to respect and enjoy.
 :campfire: :coffee: :archer2: :campfire:
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Gods
Post by: Dave Lay on July 28, 2022, 07:57:30 PM
Trad hunters I admire
 1  Monte Browning
 2. Paul Schafer 
 3. Barry Wensel
   Mike Mitten if allowed 4
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Gods
Post by: Sam McMichael on July 28, 2022, 09:45:07 PM
My three favorites are:
    Howard Hill
    Fred Bear
    Dan Quillian
   
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Gods
Post by: kopfjaeger on July 29, 2022, 07:24:17 AM
There is only one GOD.

But bowhunter's I admire:

Fred Bear
Roger Rothhaar
Barry & Gene Wensel
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Gods
Post by: GCook on July 29, 2022, 07:41:54 AM
Friend of mine, newer shooter, recently subscribed and was pleasantly surprised at how good the magazine is. 
I've never seen it and the only imagine I get is the one from the NRA.  He said this is much better than most outdoor magazines though.
May have to see if I can find a single copy somewhere and take a look.
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: PrimitivePete on July 29, 2022, 09:38:40 AM
I apologize if some took the word Gods as an insult to the one God, by no means was I trying to be disrespectful to anyone's beliefs. I'm from NYC and we can be a bit rough around the edges with our use of the Kings English. Admins please feel free to remove this thread if needed.
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: Tactical Draftsman on July 29, 2022, 09:45:30 AM
Fun thread, but… I can’t do just three. There are after all at least two Wensel brothers that we know of and I can’t have a list without Jim Doughtery on it as well. There are also many lesser known regional guys like Dan Quillian, Roscoe Reams and Robert Carter who have made many contributions. So I am gonna just sit back and enjoy the show.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: Terry Green on July 29, 2022, 09:57:39 AM
PrimitivePete, I'll be in NYC next week. May be need to chat....
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: PrimitivePete on July 29, 2022, 10:10:05 AM
Be careful Terry, it's a whole new world going on here, and it's not pretty
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: Terry Green on July 29, 2022, 10:12:44 AM
Yeah, I know... not like  it was 4 years ago when I used to feel safer there than Atlanta....but it is what it is.

Most of my time will be in North west Bronx/ Inwood area.
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: Will Telluteyrd on July 29, 2022, 10:27:28 AM
3 No-Name Indians.
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: GCook on July 29, 2022, 10:47:12 AM
Like the edit. :thumbsup:
I'm not much for idolizing folks I've not gotten to at least shared a campfire with, or gotten schooled by, or . . . These three men have proven themselves to be worthy of not only admiration as archers, hunters and mentors but as quality human beings who love The Lord and live life showing it.
Jerry Bischoffburger (sp)
Marty Thomas
Tim King
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: BAK on July 29, 2022, 03:14:10 PM
Tough call, not into hero worship, though I did have a couple of old friends who have passed on that I admired.
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: Mike Yancey on July 29, 2022, 08:11:49 PM
Hard to narrow it to three so its four for me and hard to narrow it to that..

Living would be

Mike Mitten
Bryan Burkhardt
Darryl Quidort
Monty Browning
These four are all men of incredible ability, talent, drive and character.  As well as the love of the adventure.

Passed would be
Jay Massey
Bart Schleyer
Jim Hamm
Roger Rothaar

These men were great hunters and had amazing ability to build equipment.

Both lists could be added to by several men that I have known over the years. Walt Francis, Mark Baker, Paul Bruner, Glenn St Charles, Ed Scott.



Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: 808trad on July 29, 2022, 10:08:01 PM
Two I've read about and one I've met in person:

1.  G. Fred Asbell:  His book "Instinctive Shooting" was foundational to me when I was a young bowhunter.

2. Ishi: Fascinating story of survival set in a world before all the modern trappings.

3.  Glenn St. Charles:  I was lucky to meet him at his shop in Seattle when I was a young bowhunter.  He spent time with me, talking story and sharing his hunting adventures.  Before I left, he gifted me a signed copy of his book, "Bows on the Little Delta."
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: MSU on July 30, 2022, 06:50:05 AM
I cannot elevate some over the rest. In more recent times I think Ron LaClair, Paul Brunner and G Fred have been positive influencers. .
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: George Tsoukalas on July 30, 2022, 09:26:16 AM
Jim Hamm
Ron LaClare
Jay Massey
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: smokin joe on July 30, 2022, 09:42:28 AM
Fred Bear -- A genius inventor and innovator who was an ambassador for archery and bow hunting.

Ron Laclair -- Another ambassador for the sport. Without him, we might not have the modern, short longbow. His development of the Shrew has been legendary.

Terry Green -- His love of the sport brings us Trad Gang, the best traditional archery and bowhunting gathering place on the internet.
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: blacktailbob on July 30, 2022, 05:17:03 PM
Lets see...Yes, in the book of Revelation Jesus is described riding a white horse with a bow in his hand. Def. Number 1

King David's friend Johnathan is mentioned as being quite good with his bow as well. No. 2

Number 3 ??? Me? I am a legend in my own mind!

Kind of like going fishing with only three lures. So many admirable and influential archers over the years.
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: toddster on July 31, 2022, 12:12:49 PM
Howard Hill, Ishi and Charlie
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: 5deer on July 31, 2022, 02:51:39 PM
  My  Dad 
  Larry D Jones 
  Mike Mitten 
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: gregg dudley on July 31, 2022, 05:41:31 PM
Robert Carter--Consistently tags out in Georgia each year on public land (12 deer).
Chris Spikes-Same
Warren Womack
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: Papadeerhtr on July 31, 2022, 10:28:21 PM
Top 3 for me. 1. Fred Eichler 2. Monty Browning . Aaron Snyder
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: Chad R on July 31, 2022, 11:03:35 PM
G Fred Asbell
Ron LaClair
Jason Wesbrook
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: Homey88 on August 01, 2022, 12:22:42 AM
Roger Rothaar, Barry and Gene Wensel
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: Basinboy on August 01, 2022, 07:46:22 AM
Robert Carter--Consistently tags out in Georgia each year on public land (12 deer).
Chris Spikes-Same
Warren Womack

That’s my 3!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: GCook on August 01, 2022, 03:22:03 PM
Robert Carter--Consistently tags out in Georgia each year on public land (12 deer).
Chris Spikes-Same
Warren Womack

That’s my 3!  :thumbsup:
Corey be pulling a close 4th for me! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: Wudstix on August 01, 2022, 03:32:43 PM
If I could add another; the old man who lived in a cave back up on Paddy Mountain, who made his own bow, strings, arrows out of fiberglas shafts and broadheads.  Used to come to town once a year or so, for flour and salt.  Looked like a mountain man and I guess he was. Cica 1970.  Think about him from time to time.
 :campfire: :coffee: :archer2: :campfire:
Title: Re: Give me your top 3 Trad Guys
Post by: Squirrel Hunter on August 01, 2022, 04:47:55 PM
Just to be different:

Little John (earliest ballads imply he was the best bowman in the gang)
John MacAndrew of Dalnhatnich, aka Ian Beg MacAindrea  (look it up)
Ron LaClair (there’s a story behind that)