Post by: Terry Green on May 30, 2006, 10:47:00 AM
Hope and Faith will be traveling around the US hunting with various Trad Gangers for the next year, and then they will be auctioned off on our annual St. Jude's Auction to complete the commitment of Hope, Faith, and Charity.
A special thanks to Mark and Sandy Horne of Horne's Archery for donating the bows, and to Craig Warren for donating the Bow Bolt take down systems.
Check back often to read up on the gal's travels.
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/rovergals1.jpg) (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/rovergals2.jpg) (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/rovergals3.jpg) (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/rovergals4.jpg) (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/rovergals5.jpg) (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/rovergals6.jpg)
Dates with Rover Gal Hope
Please ship the case 2nd day air insured for $1500.
June 1 - 15 Open
June 16 - 30 Doug Campbell
July 1 - 15 Ray Hammon
July 16 - 30 Open
August 10 - 20 Kerry Wrighter
Sept 1 - 15 Chuck Bunn
Sept 16 - 30 David Kretschmar
Oct 1 - 15 Claudia Eisenmann
Oct 16 - 30 David Knipes
Nov 1 - 15 Chad Jones
Nov 16 - 30 Walt Francis
Dec 1 - 15 Walt Francis
Dec 16 - 30 Jeremy Leveille
Jan 1- 15 Terry Petko
Jan 16 - 30 Jeremy Steflik
Feb 1 - 15 Van Harrell
Feb 16 - 30 Shawn Leonard's Bunny Hunt.
March Blocked off for TX Sweat dates.
April 1 - 15 Joel Smith
April 16 -
May 1- 15 -
May 16 - 30 Brian Roness
Dates for Rover Gal Faith
Please ship the case 2nd day air insured for $1500.
June 1 - 15 Danny Spencer
June 16 - 30 Open
July 1 - 15 Art George
July 16 - 30 Open
August 1 - 15 Open
August 16 - 30 Open
Sept 1 - 15 Galen Benson
Sept 16 - 30 Brent Bassi
Oct 1 - 15 Stan Brannon
Oct 16 - 30 Curt Cabrera
Nov 1 - 15 Bill McCawley
Nov 16 - 30 Dick Easter
Dec 1 - 15 Mike Bolin
Dec 16 - 30 Greg Pregler
Jan 1- 15 Brad Gentry
Jan 16 - 30 Ted Kenny
Feb 1 - 15 Barry Loving
Feb 16 - 30 Shawn Leonard's Bunny Hunt.
March Blocked off for TX Sweat dates.
April 1 - 15
April 16 - 30 Al Chapman
May 1- 15 Todd Weldon
May 16 - 30 Jeff Dorris
Post by: Littlefeather on May 30, 2006, 03:20:00 PM
(DAY 1)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/ck/hopebunnies1.jpg)
The second day of hunting with the bow was extra special because I finally got to share in the hunt with Curt Cabrera. It had been a long time comming and will be a special memory for many years to come. Thanks Curt!
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/ck/meandcurt2.jpg)
Post by: Dave Worden on May 30, 2006, 04:05:00 PM
Post by: the Ferret on May 30, 2006, 08:54:00 PM
Post by: Van/TX on May 30, 2006, 08:56:00 PM
Post by: Guru on May 30, 2006, 09:13:00 PM
"Rabbitman" and I were the only lefties in camp,and though I think Dick did shoot at a rabbit with her...she remains "bloodless".....who will be the first????
I'm looking forward to my time with her this October!!
CK, Your right bud,way overdue,but certainly worth the wait......It was an honor to finally hunt with you my friend :notworthy: .....we'll do it again!!!
Post by: rabbitman on May 30, 2006, 09:55:00 PM
Hot Dog....The bows are both 60" in length and marked 52#@28".
Great hunt with a great bunch of guys! Wish you could have been with us Mick.
Post by: DiamondD on May 31, 2006, 05:22:00 AM
I went with black glass over carbon/bamboo but those Bacote lams are outstanding.
Post by: Pinecone on May 31, 2006, 07:27:00 AM
Claudia
Post by: Bob Walker on May 31, 2006, 02:22:00 PM
Post by: Jeremy on May 31, 2006, 02:47:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/fliksr/More%20Knives/rovergalcompanions1.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/fliksr/More%20Knives/rovergalcompanions2.jpg)
I took a page out of Doug Campbell's book and made the sheaths cross-draw with an internal leather "lock" - just twist the handle and pull to get the knife out.
Post by: Terry Green on May 31, 2006, 06:58:00 PM
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Post by: Van/TX on May 31, 2006, 07:35:00 PM
Post by: DiamondD on May 31, 2006, 08:20:00 PM
Post by: bayoulongbowman on May 31, 2006, 08:24:00 PM
Post by: Bob Walker on May 31, 2006, 09:35:00 PM
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Post by: rabbitman on June 01, 2006, 08:40:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on June 01, 2006, 07:20:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on June 01, 2006, 07:48:00 PM
Thanks!!!!!!
Faith will be going out tomorrow to Danny Spencer.
Thanks to all that have contributed to this effort :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Post by: Van/TX on June 01, 2006, 08:10:00 PM
Post by: slow walker on June 01, 2006, 09:47:00 PM
Post by: Bob Walker on June 02, 2006, 12:08:00 AM
Post by: Van/TX on June 02, 2006, 08:30:00 PM
Post by: Huntrdfk on June 02, 2006, 09:23:00 PM
David
Post by: Terry Green on June 05, 2006, 11:03:00 AM
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/rovergalcase.jpg)
Post by: Craig Warren on June 05, 2006, 01:14:00 PM
Terry, I'd like to remind all the participants that the Bow Bolt is machined to very fine tolerances (.ooo5" at some points) and making sure it is completely clean before assembly is very important.
Thanks,
Craig
Post by: Razorbak on June 05, 2006, 01:25:00 PM
Terry..that is a great lookin package
Post by: Jim Parsell on June 06, 2006, 12:41:00 AM
You threw me off for a few minutes,, I read the second thread first and then the origional thread, this one.. At first, I thought 2 gals were headed around the country hunting with different Trad. Gangers. I thought that was pretty neat, however, when i got to the part about them being autioned off next year, I got as excited as a 59 year old can get..... I thought this archery thing reall does bring folks closer together!!!!!!
Now that I'm all straightened out, Mark and Sandy, those are beautiful bows and how nice of you folks to send them on such a journey..
Mr. Walker, I do indeed like your hat!!! Jim
Post by: bbassi on June 06, 2006, 07:10:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by Jim Parsell:
however, when i got to the part about them being autioned off next year, I got as excited as a 59 year old can get.....
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That's just wrong!
Post by: Al33 on June 06, 2006, 04:19:00 PM
I am all ready thinking about set ups for next Spring when Miss Faith and I will will try to seduce an old tom into shooting range. Come on April!!!
Thanks to all for each one's part in making this happen. Awesome idea!
Al
Post by: jiane on June 06, 2006, 07:34:00 PM
I think 2114's with either 125 or 150 grain heads ought to fly true? What do you think?
Jerry
Post by: yleecoyote23 on June 06, 2006, 08:12:00 PM
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/yleecoyote23/MiscHuntingpics6-06017.jpg)
What's even better is what was inside:
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/yleecoyote23/MiscHuntingpics6-06018.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/yleecoyote23/MiscHuntingpics6-06021.jpg)
I had just made up a batch of arrows for my Crusader, so I figured I would see how close they were.....GoldTip 55/75 - 29" - 100 grain insert - 125 grain point - They fly pretty good and other than the one flyer, not a bad 20 yard group for the first time to shoot the little lady :thumbsup: :archer:
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/yleecoyote23/MiscHuntingpics6-06020.jpg)
I'm gonna have to wait till Thursday AM to sneak off for my week long hunt, but I think this little gal and me are gonna work out VERY well together!!
Post by: Van/TX on June 06, 2006, 08:40:00 PM
Post by: Al33 on June 06, 2006, 09:18:00 PM
Post by: Carbon Caster on June 07, 2006, 12:32:00 AM
Post by: yleecoyote23 on June 07, 2006, 03:27:00 PM
I was hoping that I could get a shot or two at some rabbits so that I could get some mojo going with little Faith.....it wasn't long before I saw two jackrabbits sitting about 75 yards ahead of me, so just for fun I decided to see if I could sneak up on them (anybody that's ever tried that knows it ain't easy :banghead: :rolleyes: .....
I got a few shots at some cottontails, but soon ran out of time, I have WAY too much stuff to do to get ready for my "real" hunt, but all in all a beautiful morning spent with a very nice bow and getting her off to a very good start!
Post by: Pinecone on June 07, 2006, 03:36:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on June 07, 2006, 03:59:00 PM
Post by: Al33 on June 07, 2006, 04:10:00 PM
Good shootin', again!!! :thumbsup:
Can hardly wait for your "Real Hunt" reports. ;)
Post by: Terry Green on June 07, 2006, 05:49:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on June 07, 2006, 06:02:00 PM
Post by: Carbon Caster on June 07, 2006, 07:47:00 PM
I would like to take have a date with HOPE in May. As it can take a while for stuff to get up here to Canada, would it be possible to have the last person scheduled now to ship it up here USPS Priority (Which can take 2 weeks) and I would get to hunt with her for the last two weeks of Bear Season. I could then Ship it to the Winning Bidder after the auction. If this is not possible, I understand, but I thought I would throw the idea out there.
Thanks,
Brian
Post by: Terry Green on June 07, 2006, 08:45:00 PM
Post by: Van/TX on June 07, 2006, 09:15:00 PM
Post by: joel smith on June 07, 2006, 10:33:00 PM
Post by: Carbon Caster on June 07, 2006, 10:59:00 PM
I was looking at Faith's Schedule instead of Hope's. That plan would work great though. I can get stuff to the States Rather quickly, but it is getting it here that takes forever.
Joel,
If that schedule is OK with Terry, get with me closer to the time and I will get you my address and shipping instructions. I will be moving before then, I HOPE! LOL!!! That will be a perfect time to take her Bear hunting.
Thanks guys,
Brian
Post by: Terry Green on June 08, 2006, 03:33:00 PM
I added you to the schedule.
Post by: Van/TX on June 08, 2006, 08:12:00 PM
Post by: Carbon Caster on June 09, 2006, 12:03:00 AM
I hope I can get her good and stinky with Bear Blood!!!!
Post by: Doug Campbell on June 09, 2006, 11:49:00 PM
Post by: Doug Campbell on June 10, 2006, 03:29:00 PM
Very nice work Mark and everybody that contributed to this effort! I like the bow bolt too.
The first dead gopher was my second shot and the next one came a few minutes later. When my last 20 yard shot hit almost sidewise I figured it was time to go to the shop and get something done. More later....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/RIMG0011.jpg)
Post by: Van/TX on June 10, 2006, 04:34:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on June 10, 2006, 09:18:00 PM
Nice work in short order...the gals have got it going on!!!
Post by: Doc Nock on June 12, 2006, 07:05:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on June 12, 2006, 07:22:00 PM
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Hat was still on my head though !["[laffsmyl]"]("graemlins/laffsmyl.gif" "\"\"")
.Pretty bow ya got there, along with that bracer.
Post by: yleecoyote23 on June 16, 2006, 04:05:00 PM
Here's where I camped for 4 days/3nights in Terlingua, did I say it was hot?
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/yleecoyote23/TerlinguaFtDavisJune06004.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/yleecoyote23/TerlinguaFtDavisJune06003.jpg)
I spent most of the days scoping the area for javelina.....haven't seen one yet :(
Although I did find this place that looked like it had pretty good "sign" that I might find one here....but some little fellar on a burro came by and told me that I would have to get off his place because it just didn't look right havin' someone sitting there with a bow and a quiver full of arrows and I was scarin' off all his customers :rolleyes:
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/yleecoyote23/TerlinguaFtDavisJune06018.jpg)
The rest of the time I spent trying to find a little shade or somewhere out of the sun and do a little varmint calling. I use a Western Rivers electonic caller with a remote, works really good to keep the critters attention away from me and on the call....
I had already called in a couple of foxes when I heard something behind me. I turned and looked and had another fox coming down the rocks straight towards me....I stood up and turned to get a shot at him when he turned like he was going to run....Instead of running though he turned towards me again. I shot him at about 10 or 12 yards with him coming straight towards me. The arrow went in right behind his right front shoulder and came out right in front of his left rear leg.
He ran back up the rocks and disappeared with my arrow....I heard a lot of clicking and thought it was the arrow on the rocks rattling around...
I waited about 15 minutes to give him a little time to calm down and went looking for him....
When I found the arrow, I realized that the "clicking" sound I had heard was this little fella chewing on my arrow to get it out!!!
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/yleecoyote23/TerlinguaFtDavisJune06006.jpg)
I had a very good blood trail...
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/yleecoyote23/TerlinguaFtDavisJune06005.jpg)
Post by: yleecoyote23 on June 16, 2006, 04:08:00 PM
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/yleecoyote23/TerlinguaFtDavisJune06007.jpg)
I put a 38 special through his neck and got him pulled out and Faith had taken another trophy for her mantle!!! The blood on his rear leg was where the arrow came out and he pulled the arrow through...
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/yleecoyote23/TerlinguaFtDavisJune06013.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/yleecoyote23/TerlinguaFtDavisJune06011.jpg)
After 4 days there, I headed to the Davis Mountains and hoped for a javelina or two from there, but had no luck.....did some more calling but Faith drew no more blood on this trip.....
All total (that I saw) I had 12 foxes and 2 coyotes come in and work around the call, but only two of them got close enough for a shot and the second one got a little hair cut off his tail but is otherwise still on the mountain!!
It was a beautiful week with tons of things to see and enjoy....
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/yleecoyote23/TerlinguaFtDavisJune06022.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/yleecoyote23/TerlinguaFtDavisJune06020.jpg)
but as usual all good things must end.....
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/yleecoyote23/TerlinguaFtDavisJune06026.jpg)
I hope to get a few more rabbits and maybe some more chances at varmints here close to home before I have to send her on her way to the next lucky lefty!!!
:thumbsup: :archer:
Post by: Van/TX on June 16, 2006, 09:21:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on June 16, 2006, 09:28:00 PM
Post by: JC on June 16, 2006, 09:33:00 PM
Post by: cjones on June 17, 2006, 04:50:00 AM
Post by: Doug Campbell on June 17, 2006, 07:23:00 PM
Took Hope out for a bit agian this afternoon and thumped a couple more gophers. She's a sweet shooter for sure!
Post by: Terry Green on June 17, 2006, 07:47:00 PM
Congrats!!!!!
Post by: Doug Campbell on June 18, 2006, 12:27:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/RIMG0010a.jpg)
That's 14 gophers she's accounted for now, bet my pile of gophers weighs almost as much as your fox Danny :D
Post by: yleecoyote23 on June 18, 2006, 12:37:00 PM
These Gals have got the huntin' mojo down for sure!!! Can't wait to see what they score on in the future! :campfire: :archer:
Post by: bayoulongbowman on June 18, 2006, 12:41:00 PM
Post by: Huntrdfk on June 20, 2006, 10:47:00 AM
That fox is a great trophy Danny, way to go! These bows are making their mark pretty early in the game, aren't they?
David
Post by: Doug Campbell on June 23, 2006, 09:59:00 PM
Post by: Pinecone on June 24, 2006, 01:57:00 PM
Claudia
Post by: Al33 on June 25, 2006, 07:33:00 PM
Post by: yleecoyote23 on June 25, 2006, 10:35:00 PM
My oldest son wanted to go bowfishing, so I agreed to meet up with him out at our favorite bowfishin' spot.....
I intentionally got out there about an hour early so I could do a little walkin' around and see if me and Faith could scare up a rabbit or two.....
There weren't a lot of them moving around and the ones that were were REALLY movin'!!! But I did manage to get a cottontail to hold still just long enough!! :rolleyes: :D
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/yleecoyote23/7LakesLongbowBuild011.jpg)
So now it's time for me to get her all packed up and sent on the the next lucky lefty on the list!!! :( It's been a BLAST!!!
But at least I managed to get a lot of hunting done with her despite not having anything besides varmints and little critters to hunt for!!
Final Faith Tally for June:
1 Fox
1 Jack Rabbit
1 Cottontail
1 HAPPY, but wore out yleecoyote23!!!! :thumbsup:
Post by: RayMO on June 26, 2006, 07:43:00 AM
Thanks for sharing!
Post by: JC on June 26, 2006, 03:03:00 PM
Would ya look at all them gophers with blood on their HEAD :readit: I don't ever wanna hear you complainin about your shootin again, Mr. Cambell....sir.... :D
Post by: yleecoyote23 on June 26, 2006, 06:10:00 PM
Amazin' how attached ya can get to something!!!
UPS Guy said you should have her sometime on Wednesday Art!!!
Good Luck!!! :campfire: :archer:
Post by: Littlefeather on June 26, 2006, 08:17:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on July 05, 2006, 08:54:00 AM
Thanks,
Dave
Post by: JC on July 06, 2006, 11:05:00 AM
Groupies anxiously awaiting the next installment...
Post by: Ray Hammond on July 06, 2006, 01:45:00 PM
I got the bow from Dougie on Thursday..went hunting Friday through Tuesday with Knife River.
I got down to the property late on Friday and set the bow up. My goodness what a beautiful bow.
I made a mistake, though. I cannot shoot a longbow grip and should have known better! I tried, and tried, and tried..and could not get a decent three arrow group with the bow.
For that reason, I decided that I could NOT shoot at an animal with the bow as much as I would have liked to. I played with it all weekend and Monday as well, but just could not make it work to the point I felt justified in using it so I put her back in the case and Friday morning she is going back to Mark Horne, who wants to check the bow out- and he will forward on in time to the next person.
Sorry fellas for wasting Hope's time coming here when she could have gone to someone else. I apologize.
Post by: Terry Green on July 06, 2006, 06:24:00 PM
I know you gave here every effort...but gotta also commend you for knowing when and where to draw the line buddy. :notworthy:
Post by: knife river on July 08, 2006, 06:09:00 PM
Post by: Van/TX on July 17, 2006, 07:31:00 PM
Post by: Ray Hammond on July 18, 2006, 09:29:00 PM
Post by: buks2hunt on July 23, 2006, 09:46:00 PM
Post by: rabbitman on July 24, 2006, 08:18:00 AM
Post by: Yolla Bolly on July 25, 2006, 05:50:00 AM
Post by: vermonster13 on July 26, 2006, 11:30:00 PM
Post by: Littlefeather on July 27, 2006, 02:32:00 PM
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/ck/CKPORCUPINE.jpg)
Post by: Charlie Lamb on July 28, 2006, 08:36:00 AM
Post by: Danny Rowan on July 28, 2006, 10:48:00 PM
They are in Texas. When I was a kid I killed one over around Ozona while deer hunting on my friends ranch. That was more years ago than I want to admit, but they are around. Neat trophy.
Danny
Post by: yleecoyote23 on July 28, 2006, 11:06:00 PM
Just be careful when there is one ran over in the road....them hollow quills will do a number on your tires!!! That's what I hear, I have never witnessed it though....
That will be a neat mount Curtis, bet your taxidermest will love ya by the time he gets done!!! OUCH!!!
Post by: buks2hunt on July 29, 2006, 06:50:00 AM
Thanks,
Bill
Post by: Terry Green on July 31, 2006, 09:19:00 PM
From: Terry Green
Date: 07/24/06 19:06:31
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: A Little Time With Faith
I got two inquiries for the lefty...yours was the 2nd......could you use the bow the 2nd two weeks if he want's the 1st two weeks of August?
Also, what is your member number?
Terry
Post by: jgbennett6 on August 04, 2006, 04:01:00 PM
Or at least thats what i'm told ;)
Post by: vermonster13 on August 20, 2006, 11:55:00 PM
Post by: Al33 on August 21, 2006, 05:37:00 PM
I expect things will be picking up real soon now. :)
Post by: Todd Alexander on August 21, 2006, 10:19:00 PM
Todd
Post by: Terry Green on August 21, 2006, 10:35:00 PM
I've been getting your emails and replying...but you are not getting my replies. I don't have a clue why...as they are not getting returned.
Post by: Todd Alexander on August 21, 2006, 11:06:00 PM
I got a couple replies the last of which was on the 10th of August saying you were looking into it. You can email me at either [email protected] or [email protected] I've had no problems w/ either one that I know of.
Thanks
Todd
Post by: Terry Green on August 26, 2006, 09:02:00 AM
Post by: BenBow on August 30, 2006, 11:38:00 PM
Post by: yleecoyote23 on August 31, 2006, 04:56:00 PM
Post by: BenBow on September 04, 2006, 06:12:00 PM
My schedule is so full I didn't think I could get out but my wife's sister has been here for a few days. I had to get out for some peace & quiet. I drove out to the west mesa to do some cactus shooting and ended up doing some small game hunting. All game was shot under 17 1/3 yards.
First one was a perfect double lung shot and he dropped right where he stood. Not quite book but nice just the same. The second was another double lung shot which I thought was pretty good considering the shot angle. I think this is a young one so should be good eating
First kill.
(http://myweb.cableone.net/galnmax/smallgame1.jpg)
Second kill
(http://myweb.cableone.net/galnmax/smallgame2.jpg)
Feeling much better now!
(http://myweb.cableone.net/galnmax/me.jpg)
Post by: Van/TX on September 05, 2006, 07:35:00 PM
Post by: bbassi on September 10, 2006, 12:25:00 PM
The deer are scouted, broadheads are sharpened, and I'm chompin' at the bit to introduce her to some Maryland whitetails! WOO HOOO :)
Post by: BenBow on September 10, 2006, 08:01:00 PM
Post by: bbassi on September 11, 2006, 11:39:00 AM
Post by: Huntrdfk on September 14, 2006, 08:47:00 PM
David
Post by: bbassi on September 18, 2006, 09:24:00 AM
I have 4 1/2 day, 2 farms plus state land, and unlimited tags for beautiful Montgomery Co. Maryland so God wiling I'll show old Faith what she was made for. Wish me luck!
Post by: Van/TX on September 18, 2006, 01:07:00 PM
Post by: Huntrdfk on September 18, 2006, 05:53:00 PM
David
Post by: jiane on September 19, 2006, 12:04:00 PM
Preparing for my time with Hope in December. Can some past participants tell me if 2114's with a 125g tip fly well out of the bow? If not, what will fly true? I just want to be prepared when she comes to town.
Jerry
Post by: bbassi on September 26, 2006, 09:00:00 AM
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bbassi/100_0715.jpg)
Since I was hunting alone I don't have any pictures of me, but here's one of Faith waiting patiently in one of my favorite ground blinds. I've taken bucks from this blind the last 2 years and I sorely wanted a hat trick with Faith, but it just wasn't meant to be.
I really want to thank Terry and the Horne’s for making this all possible. That brush bow is a sweet little shooter and very pretty. I'll be mailing it on a little early to the next lucky hunter. Hopefully they will have slightly better luck than I did.
Post by: Pinecone on September 26, 2006, 11:13:00 AM
Claudia
Post by: Pinecone on September 26, 2006, 11:14:00 AM
Post by: Huntrdfk on September 26, 2006, 11:34:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/huntrdfk/IMAG0011.jpg)
David
Post by: Huntrdfk on September 26, 2006, 11:47:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/huntrdfk/IMAG0023.jpg)
You'll have her soon Claudia....I have a couple of more hunts left with her first....
David
Post by: woodchucker on September 26, 2006, 04:54:00 PM
As for the guy holding her, Well.....
Post by: Pinecone on September 26, 2006, 05:53:00 PM
I hope you kill a brute with the old gal! I'll see her soon enough and will definately look forward to following in the footsteps of so many dedicated archers when I take her afield. One thing is for sure, this bow is going to have some serious mojo!
Claudia
Post by: vermonster13 on September 26, 2006, 10:51:00 PM
Post by: BenBow on September 26, 2006, 11:37:00 PM
Thanks for the reminder
Post by: Bama Stan on September 27, 2006, 09:50:00 PM
Stan
Post by: Huntrdfk on September 28, 2006, 05:13:00 PM
While my time with Hope is over, I will not forget the generosity and vision of the people that made this possible, and I will certainly not forget the hunts that she and I had together.
Thank you all for letting me participate in this endeavor.
Claudia, your up next, and she is on her way to you as we speak.
David
Post by: Pinecone on September 28, 2006, 08:02:00 PM
I'll keep everyone posted on the exploits of Hope in the Bluegrass.
Blessings to All,
Claudia
Post by: Bama Stan on September 29, 2006, 05:20:00 PM
Stan
Post by: yleecoyote23 on September 29, 2006, 06:47:00 PM
Post by: Pinecone on September 30, 2006, 02:39:00 PM
Claudia
Post by: Pinecone on September 30, 2006, 07:38:00 PM
More later...I've got to get her quartered up...
Claudia
Post by: Huntrdfk on September 30, 2006, 08:27:00 PM
David
Post by: vermonster13 on September 30, 2006, 08:32:00 PM
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on September 30, 2006, 08:53:00 PM
Post by: Pinecone on September 30, 2006, 09:03:00 PM
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/crestedshaft/ClaudiaHopeandHenry2.jpg)
Hope arrived at my place at 12:45pm today. After getting her out of the shipping case and putting her together, I grabbed a selection of arrows to see what she liked. She chose Gold Tip 35-55 with a 50 grain brass insert and a 220 grain point. Cool. I installed a set of El Grande Grizzlies, took another couple of test shots and looked at the time. Hmmm..1:40pm...just enough time to get cleaned up and get into my hunting blind for the afternoon.
I arrived at my ground blind at the end of a clover field amidst intermittent drizzle. I settled in at 3 pm and a fawn was quick to appear after only 15 minutes. She wandered around a bit before heading back into the adjacent woods.
Then, at 4:15 a doe appeared right in front of my location, but she was facing me the entire time. No shot. She fed away from me in short order and I relaxed into my folding chair. Then, I heard the sound of a deer brush against foliage and when I looked up, another doe was making her way toward me. She stopped perfectly broadside at 13 steps, I came to full draw, and let Hope do her thing. The doe ran 80 yards through the field and dropped. No tracking job necessary :D .
Of course, my good fortune means that Vermonster will get her a bit sooner than expected. Why let the mojo go stale?!! I'll keep her a few more days and then be sending her on to VT. I hope she's as lucky for the next hunters as she was for me tonight :thumbsup:
Claudia
Post by: Ga.boy on September 30, 2006, 09:15:00 PM
Chuck
Post by: Pinecone on September 30, 2006, 09:18:00 PM
Claudia
Post by: yleecoyote23 on September 30, 2006, 10:40:00 PM
Great story and great doe! Those Horne bows are sweet shooters for sure!!
Post by: bayoulongbowman on October 01, 2006, 06:15:00 PM
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Post by: Ga.boy on October 01, 2006, 07:54:00 PM
I meant to commend you on the great picture in my previous post. You did a great job of presenting the results of your successful hunt in a very professional and tasteful manner. Love the big smile. Good job.
Started training that Doxie yet?
Chuck
Post by: Pinecone on October 01, 2006, 08:40:00 PM
Claudia
Post by: Mr.Magoo on October 01, 2006, 10:36:00 PM
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Post by: Huntschool on October 02, 2006, 11:38:00 AM
Congrats girl. I love the pup!
Post by: Terry Green on October 02, 2006, 09:49:00 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Pinecone:
Hope scored on a fat Kentucky doe at 4:30 CST this afternoon! Heck, I haven't even had her four hours :bigsmyl:
Post by: Bama Stan on October 02, 2006, 10:28:00 PM
This bow shoots great. Smooth and quick. Hope to have her after something this weekend.
Stan
Post by: vermonster13 on October 02, 2006, 10:31:00 PM
Thanks Claudia you are most certainly one of the good ones!
Post by: 9 Mile Archer on October 02, 2006, 11:25:00 PM
You inspire me, great job!
Post by: Brian Halbleib on October 02, 2006, 11:52:00 PM
-Brian
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Post by: Littlefeather on October 03, 2006, 07:40:00 AM
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Post by: Mike Hames on October 03, 2006, 04:50:00 PM
Mike
Post by: Pinecone on October 03, 2006, 09:10:00 PM
Dave, you should have Ms. Hope tomorrow afternoon to begin your hunt. It was my pleasure to send her along early and I'll keep my figers crossed that you and she get lucky :D . I do have something for the medicine bag and I'll be sending it to you when its ready...might be a couple of weeks, but it will definately be a gift of mojo :thumbsup: .
In the mean time, enjoy your time with Hope...the experience of holding a bow built by and held by friends is just amazing...
:campfire: .
Claudia
Post by: vermonster13 on October 03, 2006, 09:38:00 PM
Post by: yleecoyote23 on October 04, 2006, 08:53:00 AM
It's gonna be great to see what everybody puts into the medicine bags now that everyones hunting seasons are going full blast!!
I can JUST IMAGINE what Ol' Bama Stan is gonna put into Faith's bag when he is thru :archer:
Post by: vermonster13 on October 04, 2006, 11:27:00 AM
Tomorrow I'll feed her some arrows and see what she likes, Saturday morning she'll be introduced to opening day of deer/turkey archery here.
Thanks Claudia for everything. Danny I'm looking forward to it to, thought I might have to give-up my time with her but the good Lord saw fit to make things work out better than I could hope. Now I'll try to put the icing on the cake with Hopes first New England kill.
Chad Jones gets her next. I'll try to make her a little heavier with Mojo for you buddy.
Post by: jiane on October 04, 2006, 11:43:00 AM
Good luck David.
We've just purchased 40 acres in Northern Wisconsin(next to my brother-in-laws 67acres)and I'll be taking Hope out for the late season. I'll also be launching an arrow in memory of those who have gone before us...
I'm thinking that my current arrows, 2114 with 125g tip will work with the 52# draw of Ms. Hope. Can anyone tell me if my current arrows will get me in the ball park?
I just want to be ready as possible when she gets here, so as to not keep the lady waiting.
Thanks,
Jerry
Post by: vermonster13 on October 04, 2006, 09:26:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on October 05, 2006, 09:31:00 AM
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/Image001.jpg)
This girl just plain shoots when you give her an arrow she likes!
Post by: Terry Green on October 05, 2006, 03:47:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on October 05, 2006, 03:48:00 PM
Post by: Pinecone on October 05, 2006, 06:19:00 PM
Claudia
Post by: vermonster13 on October 05, 2006, 06:22:00 PM
Terry I need you to give me a call if you can please.
Post by: Horne's Archery on October 06, 2006, 09:13:00 AM
Congratulations on your deer. You sure know how to get it done. Your pup looks like he is having a great time also.
Jerry,
Your 2114’s should fly great out of Ms. Hope. Best of Luck.
This has really been great getting to watch the adventures unfold.
Mark & Sandy
Post by: BenBow on October 06, 2006, 09:46:00 AM
Post by: Craig Warren on October 07, 2006, 09:19:00 AM
Do you give lessons? 4 hours with a new bow and a deer in the freezer. Wow! Congratulations
Good luck to the next in line. That would be Vermonster13 I think. We will be waiting for a story.
Craig
Post by: BenBow on October 07, 2006, 09:40:00 AM
Thanks to everyone who has made this possible. It's been a blessing to be involved in
Post by: vermonster13 on October 07, 2006, 10:15:00 PM
Nothing quite like the light of a full moon under a cold clear sky. The air is like drinking cold spring water, it cleanses the soul. I worked my way into the old remains of an orchard that had few apples still hanging and a few oaks and beeches with nuts in the woods around. A regular buffet for whitetails. I didn't even make it to my blind when I walked into the first unsuspecting deer and what do you know she's a bigun. The area hasn't been mowed this fall and there is a lot of stalking cover, problem is while I can see well enough to shoot, it isn't legal light yet. What's a guy to do?
Post by: vermonster13 on October 07, 2006, 10:32:00 PM
The wind is blowing vey lightly from them to me, so things are good so far, but as the sun rises here, the wind usually swaps directions which is why I like to get in deep and then work my way ouy slowly with the wind at my face again. well I'm in deep at least.
Post by: vermonster13 on October 07, 2006, 10:48:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on October 08, 2006, 10:42:00 AM
Speaking of bears............
Post by: vermonster13 on October 08, 2006, 10:06:00 PM
His weekend hand was their with his own son who had just finished an archery shooting program in school. Well to make a long couple hours short, he loved Hope and will be attending a bowhunters safety course I'll be doing in one week with his dad, two more added to our ranks thanks to the Horne's beautiful work. So after a littl talking with Mr. Fox, he told he had been having some trouble with a black bear boar that torn up some corn and other stuff on him, said he wouldn't mind it leaving with a tag in it's ear and gave me an idea where I might find him if he was still hanging around. He also told me there was a sow with two cubs so please be sure I killed the right one.
Faith and I walked about a quarter mile into the woods and found a nice stand of Beech Trees with nuts dropping, we took up residence along a rather well worn trail and bided our time.
Post by: vermonster13 on October 08, 2006, 10:07:00 PM
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/HuntHope001.jpg)
Bears, turkey and deer lie ahead.
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/HuntHope004.jpg)
Post by: vermonster13 on October 08, 2006, 10:13:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on October 09, 2006, 08:46:00 AM
Hope and I will make it out a few more times before she moves on. I've enjoyed her company very much so far and I would also like to thank all of you who made this possible. It is a good thing you folks are doing.
Post by: bentpole on October 09, 2006, 08:11:00 PM
Post by: Craig Warren on October 10, 2006, 11:02:00 AM
Good read so far, but the story needs one of those magical endings that can happen in a blink here in New England so keep at it and and good luck. I know Hope will do the rest.
Craig
Post by: vermonster13 on October 10, 2006, 11:34:00 AM
This morning we saw the turkeys in the field the deer were in last night and about 60 geese in the cut corn field, our time was short though as I had to pick my boy up at preschool. The animals are out there, we just need to make our connection.
Post by: JC on October 11, 2006, 08:50:00 AM
Post by: vermonster13 on October 11, 2006, 10:03:00 AM
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/HuntHope003.jpg)
This area here we can hunt both sides of the road. I'll get more tomorrow if it doesn't rain to much to get good pics. Talking snow late in the week possibly. That will make things real fun, can do some real New England hunting with a few inches on the ground.
Post by: vermonster13 on October 11, 2006, 10:11:00 AM
Post by: vermonster13 on October 12, 2006, 01:46:00 PM
As I got her unloaded and ready to rock a few turkey sounded off in the hemlocks we were headed for, a good sign indeed! As we worked our way through the thick stuff to get to a small blind at the edge of the hemlocks and sugar maple stand we saw some movement in the hardwoods. 3 good does were browsing towards us, we eased into the stand and they were only 40 yards away and still coming to us with the wind blowing across and down away from them. Things were looking real good.
At 30 yards they were behind one of the biggest and oldest sugar maples you'll ever see, they just need to come around on the trail there and they would be in perfect range at 25 yards or so. This was getting good!
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 12, 2006, 01:50:00 PM
David
Post by: vermonster13 on October 12, 2006, 01:54:00 PM
Snnnorrrrrrrrrrrrttttttttttt You'd be surprised how high a guy my size can get up a tree in a single bound!
Three does I never saw had come up the left of me and caught my scent(it rained all night so the woods are whisper quiet for walking right now, not that an old doe needs any help!)
BUSTED!!!
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Post by: just_a_hunter on October 12, 2006, 09:30:00 PM
Todd
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 12, 2006, 09:37:00 PM
David
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David
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David
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Stan
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Post by: Terry Green on October 16, 2006, 09:52:00 PM
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Post by: Guru on October 23, 2006, 10:22:00 PM
Looking forward to some time afield with her!!!
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 24, 2006, 09:44:00 AM
David
Post by: vermonster13 on October 24, 2006, 11:03:00 AM
I added a turkey feather by the way. Did I share the story yet?
Post by: Hunter John on October 24, 2006, 12:50:00 PM
John
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Post by: vermonster13 on November 01, 2006, 11:25:00 AM
So my time with Hope was a little shorter than I like and if not for Claudia's generosity I may not have got my turn, so thank you again Claudia.
So the last day I had Hope I only had an hour to walk her. I needed to get her in the mail for an appointment she needed to make before she could continue onto Ohio. I dropped my boy off at preschool and headed for my spot. I had already filled out the log saying how much I enjoyed my time with her and that I hadn't filled any tags with her. My mistake, but we'll get there.
I went into the oak ridge that was bordered by some hemlocks and spruce that the turkeys had been roosting in and some deer had been bedding in. At the bottom of the ridge is the farmers house garden that had a half acre of sweet corn still standing in it that he leaves for the deer and birds. So this area sees a lot of action.
I saw a few does feeding across the ridge, but the wind was all wrong to try to stalk them in my limited time. Just then a flock of about thirty birds trucked up out of the thicket that borders the field and jumped the fence to the posted pasture. I figured that I was done and I needed to get the bow in the mail soon and pick up my boy.
So I worked back across the ridge to where my truck was parked and wasn't 30 yards away when I heard the familiar keeing of a bird thats lost the flock. Checked my watch, I had maybe 30 minutes leeway. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Post by: vermonster13 on November 01, 2006, 11:35:00 AM
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Post by: vermonster13 on November 01, 2006, 03:07:00 PM
Drove back up to the inlaws to get some pictures and in the hour I wasn't there they had come home and my father-in-law already had the bird done up for cooking! So no pictures but a last second addition of a feather for the Mojo Bag and a great respect for Mark Horne's bows.
That Bush Bow can flat out shoot. Farthest shot on a turkey I've ever taken and it went as well as I could have ever hoped.
My chapter is done, hopefully Chad will add his soon. Best of luck Chad.
Post by: BenBow on November 01, 2006, 03:31:00 PM
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Post by: bentpole on November 01, 2006, 05:10:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on November 01, 2006, 05:43:00 PM
Post by: Guru on November 02, 2006, 05:03:00 AM
Go get'um Chad...I know you will!!
Post by: Pinecone on November 02, 2006, 08:51:00 AM
Okay, Chad...now it's your turn!
Claudia
Post by: vermonster13 on November 02, 2006, 09:51:00 AM
Post by: Huntrdfk on November 02, 2006, 05:04:00 PM
David
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Post by: Walkingstick on November 04, 2006, 10:27:00 PM
I have a little more time tonight and some pics to play with. My wife and I have been away from home for 5 1/2 months so there was much to do to prepare for winter. My heart hasn't been in the archery thing as in the past. Last year left me soul searching over a lot of the beliefs I held about traditional archery and archers and left me with many questions. My heart was not into it although I did shoot over the summer. I almost told Terry to send Faith to someone else but then realized what a beautiful opportunity this was to be part of and I started to look foreward with some anticipation. So Faith has come to Potter County, Pennsylvania. Part of the Big woods or God's Country. Here are some pics of what it is like around my home. Much prettier when leaves are changing but still beautiful to me none the less. Although I usually head back into the hills I am finding much sign around home. This is a photo or two from the lane above my home showing the hills and the valleys witha few homes. (http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0UgDpAvwYlPuqBPY*Ryy0xVgX4aA3Tl!LWnfntkf6Lo7*za0B4Tg6SDcuYBoqjCM6m1cbk8lRxI5lZGB1V6ZDG475RzLKyyH4GP0q7yEaKRex9X6HYp3PeCrwUcrD4xlQ/IMAG0001.JPG?dc=4675596332080056331) (http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0UgDhAv0Y3fuqBPY*Ryy0xebe2ux1xkZLQdXhbvAhMMhTCjBbQrd2w9fA2LY3UsOIVUDXeuUBGeIW7GrzKYxyl9CaYvFZ8wVSrF6SjGP7cuvls6GI6P6Mk!yY1s1Jv9BF/IMAG0002.JPG?dc=4675596414903957513)
As I said earlier I had scouted a little when we started to see rub activity on trees in the yard and on field edges. Dale, my trusty companion, and I found rubs plentiful and of good size. We actually saw one of the bigger bucks when out one day. Here are some of the rubs. (http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0UgAAABQZcAJq9cpmlvXLRC1SGzia5WVfKnqEr0Ikq76mgp*RI6XmGi7K!eW23lujXT6!EbxjXsyG1XvQbc91kxatpyTBvRk4yTzZEdp3pP5Xc4aXjKMDaAaF7jNg0ODR/MVC-001S.JPG?dc=4675596448329969991) (http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0UgD2AhUZugJq9cpmlvXLRCRzULbUiWXrCMpykExOpgmOQvPLkpFOwGtDjapfok!qFBktUh1m*NSgphTbKjqmOKeOmjBRZObU99GSAWNc1Oz0jpqKx5iGabIxCN4ggq7M/MVC-002S.JPG?dc=4675596448386514031) (http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0UgD2AhYZBANq9cpmlvXLRP0G5TROhqR9lqyUtsVelr7esfC39uPM5yuDI16cwhUrJ4FWc1bhgMXNFu0rKixxILCRg2GejZvfete3WJ22UL3Bw1J18F0E34DBA7oK9pUB/MVC-003S.JPG?dc=4675596448468813558) (http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0UgAAABcZTgNq9cpmlvXLRECtfqNsMnP*wYBG3Bi*dlOvwfA6O!yoSAvw!Nr*GaHxLnw4fEjh3QcXHiEda*RnMjs17OdnwfclqlObB4QnAcXDah2tkCSHrwZBNsRvKTn9/MVC-004S.JPG?dc=4675596448529631885) (http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0UwDdAkQZnBJ4z6Q0liEG0Ad8JIsFV8cgVrMYg6n2kU0qM!pqtZFM!1lqmWVRgLqli7tFbztdgBmsUk!oPK0Fhiwp9lAtRc!SzsXrE2idfjcAWeTomJP0PRdQ0sO27kLG/MVC-010S0.JPG?dc=4675596449109888330)
Post by: Walkingstick on November 04, 2006, 10:30:00 PM
These scrapes are under a pine tree we can see from our home and are used annually for the last 15 years. We have learned a lot about deer scrapes watching this from our home. Also a few others deeper inside under an old apple tree. (http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0UgDhAhsZdgRq9cpmlvXLRP1yM**Ku6LaGp7Z!6VeaxJBt8kttg*Uf!Hhohq7ilY34g1N09F3zcp0pIZ85aq6xnZA2y0rtPrD9yx6hUFhmVMIoi9LXYFNEyJWm9SvfW5q/MVC-008S.JPG?dc=4675596448786688859)
Dale even located some grouse. (http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0UgAjAxUZuwJ4z6Q0liEG0J1ykfDYLpsq*UaCscuRUxUU33!EilR3Igtda8XcFcJtQvW623BHrrMMyDA59gxnRBxAtBIspYJbZLjZ!ulXS!3e*y4hd5zlrAlGxFdn80ZQ/MVC-011S.JPG?dc=4675596448989909214)
Post by: Walkingstick on November 04, 2006, 10:45:00 PM
you can see her left of the bigger tree as it limbs out toward the top of the photo. A short time later I saw a large, dark deer cross out in the woods but I never saw it again. I think it was heading down by the big scrape by the pine and then into my neighbors fields to check does. Seeing these made me hungry and as I left I got to look at the Rutting Moon...on schedule by Charlies predictions in Deer and Deer Hunting. (http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0UgDdAv0Y3*uqBPY*Ryy0xacNWCgCBc9*P0ap*bL9pkllcr7Kaa7KdaPcZo1P3S0FtVnJ9FWpb8xf8E4fR4LX2X8I5li7PFoTqYcm9yfAF*o2bM263XrbM2U7bejWKoWS/IMAG0020.JPG?dc=4675596409746517834) It wasn't in it's fullness due to cloud cover and approaching snow.
Post by: Walkingstick on November 04, 2006, 11:00:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 05, 2006, 01:17:00 PM
Here are two of my Buddy:)
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Post by: Walkingstick on November 05, 2006, 01:38:00 PM
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Post by: Guru on November 14, 2006, 05:31:00 AM
Com'on Dick up to you now bud!!
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Post by: KenSel on November 20, 2006, 01:27:00 PM
How is Hope doing?
Keep us posted,
Ken
P.S. Let's see some pics of your guys/gals dates with the fine ladies.
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Post by: Walt Francis on November 25, 2006, 12:35:00 AM
Walt Francis
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Post by: Walt Francis on November 26, 2006, 01:12:00 AM
Today’s hunt started with a morning sit on a stand located in the bottleneck along a creek. Not being fully comfortable with Hope at longer distances I took my selfbow Pigger (63# @ 29") with the intention of taking a deer if the opportunity arose. About 7:45 a 4x2 buck came into view with his nose to the ground. The direction he was headed would lead him by my stand, but out of shooting range. A couple of soft grunts stopped him and then he cautiously circled around my stand looking for the mysterious buck. Unfortunately, he stayed at least twenty five yards from my stand, well out of Piggers range (at least it is when I am shooting Pigger), before moving further up the creek. Ten minutes later I catch movement on my right, which eventually materializes in to a little button buck. The bucks’ path will take him by me at ten yards. When he gets fully broadside an arrow suddenly appears in flight half way to the deer. It is one of the few times I don't remember drawing or releasing the arrow. The arrow hit the shoulder about three or four inches forward of the spot I had picked. Penetration of the Grizzly tipped, hex pine shaft appeared to be about twelve inches, which had me worried for a second or two. The buck took off on a dead run and started to stumble after forty yards, at sixty yards he laid down and never got up. The broadhead had severed the aorta and both lungs. The morning hunt was finished, now the work began.
I will post the afternoon hunt in the morning.
Walt Francis
Post by: Walt Francis on November 26, 2006, 12:03:00 PM
After taking care of the button buck it was time to shoot Hope at longer distances. One of the best places I have found for testing broadheads is a plowed field; the dirt clods make great targets with a soft background. The Bears arrows weigh around 500 grains, about 200 grains lighter then the ones I shoot out of Pigger. Even though Hope is ten pounds lighter then Pigger these arrows hit considerably higher at thirty yards. After practicing for a few minutes I was confident with where the Bear arrows were hitting out to thirty yards and started the half mile trip to the stand, shooting along the way. The afternoon route to this evenings stand followed the edge of a plowed field and being early in the afternoon I did not expect to encounter any game. However, nearing the end of the field, I spotted a movement in the tall grass about one hundred yards away. Looking through my binoculars the tips of antlers appeared in the tall grass. After studying them for a couple of minutes I determined the buck was definitely worth taking, if a stalk could be made.
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Post by: Walt Francis on November 26, 2006, 01:03:00 PM
Following the trail through the brush, across a small opening, and back into the brush was extremely easy, blood was on both sides of the trail. After following the trail for a hundred yards I saw a couple of dozen miner birds darting through the bushes and was confident where he was and he was dead. However, I continued following the blood trail that led to the birds and found the buck laying in the trail. After determining he was dead I drug him out to the edge of the field for pictures, but the camera was in my truck. After hiking back to the truck and driving back, pictures were taken; he was dressed, skinned, and quartered in the field using what I call the gutless method. The buck had been hit in the left rear leg with buckshot which was like hamburger. My arrow had hit a little higher and back of where I figured, nicking the jugular. The miner birds didn’t waste any time, pecking at the hole in the throat, ruining the cape.
Post by: Walt Francis on November 26, 2006, 01:12:00 PM
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/Slivershooter/HopeInternet.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/Slivershooter/hopebowbuck11-25-06017.jpg)
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I have two doe tags left that are good through this afternoon then mountain lion season starts on the first, I think Hope and myself need to go for some long walks over the next couple of weeks.
I will keep everybody updated.
Walt Francis
Post by: Ted Fry on November 26, 2006, 01:20:00 PM
Post by: Huntrdfk on November 26, 2006, 01:48:00 PM
You've expressed your thoughts and emotions well in this story, which has a very positive ending. While I understand your lack of satisfaction, it is still a job well done!
David
Post by: Walt Francis on November 26, 2006, 02:00:00 PM
The buck died thirty yards from where Brents elk died a couple of weeks back.
Walt
Post by: Randy Morin on November 26, 2006, 02:00:00 PM
Post by: Walt Francis on November 26, 2006, 02:07:00 PM
Walt
Post by: bentpole on November 26, 2006, 05:09:00 PM
Post by: just_a_hunter on November 26, 2006, 08:26:00 PM
Good job!!!!!!
Todd
Post by: vermonster13 on November 26, 2006, 09:18:00 PM
Please keep something for the mojo bag.
Post by: the Ferret on November 26, 2006, 09:26:00 PM
Post by: Walt Francis on November 27, 2006, 12:08:00 AM
Dave I will make sure and send something for the Mojo bag, hopefully it has some yellow in it.
Walt Francis
Post by: jiane on November 27, 2006, 04:20:00 PM
I'm next up and I'm hoping to get out after the "Big Boy" we caught smiling on camera last week. I'll post the picture when I can get it all figured out. The largest VERY Typical 8 point I have every personally seen. I saw him about 3 weeks earlier at about 25 yards BEHIND my tree and then he saw me when I poked my head around and the sun decieded to poke its face out and light up mine for him to see.(that's a heck of a sentence...) As I watched the white flag, I was slightly discouraged but I instantly wanted to do it all over again.
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/jiane_tradgang/8point2006.jpg)
With Christmass mixed in to my time and some serious illnesses in my extedned family, time and travel to hunt might be limited with Miss HOPE, but the time she spends in the field will be Cherished.
Jerry
Post by: kojac on November 27, 2006, 10:29:00 PM
Post by: KenSel on November 28, 2006, 02:11:00 AM
Post by: Carcajou on November 28, 2006, 08:35:00 AM
Excellent story! You done good!
Jerry~
Thats a heck of a buck! Good luck on him!
Post by: Pinecone on November 28, 2006, 11:02:00 AM
Claudia
Post by: yleecoyote23 on November 28, 2006, 08:43:00 PM
Awesome job Walt!
Post by: Walt Francis on November 28, 2006, 11:27:00 PM
Jeremy, Hope should be there on Thursday.
Good Luck,
Walt Francis
Post by: Doug Campbell on November 29, 2006, 09:10:00 AM
Post by: Guru on November 29, 2006, 07:11:00 PM
Congrats!
Post by: Terry Green on November 30, 2006, 10:15:00 AM
Thanks for adding some sweet spice to the effort!
Post by: jiane on November 30, 2006, 06:29:00 PM
Just received Hope from the nice FedEx lady not 5 minutes after I got home from work. We're expecting 2"-10" of snow tomorrow, but I will be stopping after work and see if I can find what kind of arrows Hope likes to eat. I can't wait.
My wife is starting to get the whole thing, she was sitting at the kitchen table when I opened the case and she saw all the things inside. "All that is getting sent out to strangers to go hunting?" she said. "That's pretty cool" she even said the bow was pretty. She usually doesn't notice such things with my hunting "stuff"
Jerry
Post by: vermonster13 on November 30, 2006, 08:23:00 PM
Post by: Bucksnort101 on December 01, 2006, 12:27:00 AM
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on December 04, 2006, 05:11:00 AM
Post by: Brad_Gentry on December 04, 2006, 10:55:00 AM
Thanks!
Post by: jiane on December 04, 2006, 07:44:00 PM
If your shooting aluminum, the right handed "Hope" is liking 2114's with 125g head.
( I pull right at 28")I've been shooting her with pretty good results. Just my own form being culprit. Vermonster13 noted above that 2016's with 145g shot well with him. No clue on those carbon thingies!
Getting ready to go hunting this weekend. Turns out it is a special doe only weekend, and I'll be wearing orange with the rest of the gun hunters. My firt time hunting with a bow during a gun weekend, could be interesting. So if one of the big fellas walks by, that's what I'll have to do....let him walk right on by. Oh well..that's how it works I guess.
Jerry
Post by: Brad_Gentry on December 05, 2006, 09:52:00 AM
Brad
Post by: bentpole on December 06, 2006, 05:31:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on December 06, 2006, 05:35:00 PM
Post by: jiane on December 08, 2006, 10:50:00 AM
I'm not sure on the snow cover up there, but I hope there is some in the woods to aid in the detection of movement. The initial plan will probably be to sit in stand in the morning(about 20 yards from the picture of the big eight) and I may try to make a hidey hole in one of the many blowdowns on the property in the afternoon.
I've been able to shoot with Miss Hope just about everyday this week. Daylight has been at a premium as I shoot after work at one of the county parkways.
I consider taking this bow to the woods with me an honor. Terry Green initially posted with the idea for these bows something like, "Hunting with a Purpose". There are things in life that are great only because they have been made from many smaller parts. This is one of those. I intend on making my small part the best that it can be, because this isn't about me or even for me. It is for the miracles that we call our sons, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, and sisters.
I will be launching an arrow tomorrow in honor of all of those miracles, for Voodoofires son, and for my brother (who never hunted but hunts with me everytime I'm out there)
Jerry
Post by: Pinecone on December 10, 2006, 12:33:00 PM
Claudia
Post by: vermonster13 on December 14, 2006, 08:33:00 PM
Mojo bag needs fillings folks.
Post by: jiane on December 15, 2006, 12:03:00 PM
Jerry
Post by: jiane on December 16, 2006, 04:21:00 PM
We walk in about a 1/2 mile to our honey hole. Upon arriving we always get that rude awakening of the game camera flash going off. We know it's coming but it still gets you. Makes for some interesting pictures! My brother-in-law is with me and he has another 200 yards to go to get to his tree. I climb up to my stand, strap in and bring up my pack and Hope. Do the usual fidgeting and adjusting for a few minutes and all of this without a flashlight. It is still 30 minutes to sunrise. I was quite relaxed because of the light. The imagination did not have to work very hard to figure out shapes and shapes that made sounds. Settled in and waited for the world to wake up. I have always held a special place in my heart for sunrises and sunsets, just my thing I guess. It happens everyday, but it is just for those few moments that we get to see those wonderful colors and long shadows.
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/jiane_tradgang/hopefirstlight.jpg)
It is now 7:00 a.m. and I am in predator mode. Hope is waiting patiently in my hands arrow nocked and ready. Stand up and pull her back a few times at different shooting lanes to get the feeling.It was a special doe only weekend and hunter orange was required.
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/jiane_tradgang/hopeorangecamo.jpg)
Sit back down and wait....... about 8:00a.m.
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I stand up and nock my dedication arrow. Look around and make sure I haven't spooked anything and then face West.
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/jiane_tradgang/HopeWest.jpg)
Pull back and send an arrow into the great wide open in memory. My brother-in-law who is about 200 yards away heard my arrow as it came down would later ask me it I shot at a grouse or something because he thought he heard me shoot. I just told him I heard it too but didn't know what it was either. I'll tell him someday that it was me, but right then it was my moment.
So I sat back down and waited..........about 8:30a.m. Hope and I found ourselves with ringside seats to the USFC, that's the Ultimate Squirrel Fighting Championship in case your wondering. From the West came Red Bellied Pete and the challenger from the East, Bushy Tailed Bob. They were about to square off. Pete was the first to move in on the unseen nut, but Bob was on him in a heart beat!! Pete rolled onto his back put sprang right back up at Bob and put the hurtin' on him. Bob was kicking and squawking on his back as Pete rolled him around. Finally, Bushy Tailed Bob went off a bit and chattered his taunts at Red Bellied Pete. He had lost round one. I sat down to wait......took a few more pictures. This year I have begun to take more pictures while hunting and learning a few tricks. Like how to keep a digital camera warm enough to operate. The use of a handwarmer muff and one of the charcoal body warmers with the adhesive back stuck in the muff will warm a camera up enough to make it useful. So I sat and waited............ Remember all that light when walking in the dark? Well the deer find it pretty useful as well, especially after the gun/muzzle loader seasons. So the morning ended without much fanfare but some good memories.
Post by: jiane on December 16, 2006, 04:31:00 PM
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/jiane_tradgang/Hoperubrovergal.jpg)
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/jiane_tradgang/hoperub40yards2.jpg)
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Head back 30 miles to my in-laws house for some lunch and a quick nap. The nap never happened because we had a visitor. I took Hope out to the bale to shoot a bit. While shooting my brother-in-law comes out to see and at the same time we notice a black object moving out of the corn about 1/2 mile from us where one of the farmers is combining the last of the corn. "That isn't a dog.." I said. "No, it's a bear.." says my brother-in-law, and he was headed our way. Ran to get the binocs. We proceeded in a cut-off course with the bears direction. Got to within ~150 yards, but he was moving too fast. Quick uneducated quess of the bear puts him around 300-400 pounds.(could not see daylight under his belly and his head was huge) That certainly was a special treat, but no pictures.
We headed back out for the afternoon hunt. We had taken the game camera with us in the morning, and we had "photographic evidence" that all the deer in the woods had not disappeared. In fact they had been 18 yards from my stand as little as a few hours before I had arrived in the morning. Armed with that knowledge, I hunted the same stand hoping to catch a deer out a bit early. My brother-in-law chose to sit a different location. I was sitting at 2:30p.m. 2 hours till quitting time. The squirrels came back for round two. I was holding out to see if one of the grey squirrels would come for a visit, but the little red buggers is what I got. So I nocked a hex-blunt and let fly at Red Bellied Pete at about 18 yards. Missed about 12 inches above his head. He didn't even make a noise, just took off running. A few minutes later Bushy Tailed Bob came into about the same spot. I took aim and let fly. This time I missed by 3 inches to the left, and Bob put up one heck of a fit. I am convinced that the third time would have been a charm, but unfortunately I was out of blunts. Sending broadheads after squirrels just doesn't seem right to me.
The weather had warmed up quite a bit and it was a very pleasant evening to sit. I had that feeling that everything was going to sit tight and move under the brightness of the moon. So I sat back and watched the birds and listened to Pete and Bob chatter on about some issue that only squirrels know about. Even the porcupine that has a tree not 25 yards from my stand was no where to be found. It was a night of quiet reflection. Looking around, I could see evidence of a previous encounter of the antlered kind. left behind by one of our friends when confronted with the biggest deer he has ever seen.
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/jiane_tradgang/HopePreviousEncounter.jpg)
I could see "Blowdown City.
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/jiane_tradgang/hopeblowdowncity.jpg)
where I had 2 doe fawns bed down 35 yards from me for 4 hours a few weeks back. Finally I could see the sun setting lower and lower until that magic time once again arrived.
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/jiane_tradgang/hopelastlight.jpg)
I had woke the world up and put it to sleep today. I saw a bear get his lunch reservations canceled. Sent arrows after squirrels. Thought about my Dad's successful cancer surgery this year, the birth of my second daughter, the new brother that I have found in my brother-in-law, and of the children that this bow will help. Yes, it was an emotional last few moments of the day. It was a great day to be in the woods.
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q146/jiane_tradgang/Hopeatrest.jpg)
I am planning on getting Hope out one more time before I send her off to her next adventure. Certaintly want to get some shot opportunities for the bow.
Post by: vermonster13 on December 16, 2006, 04:38:00 PM
Post by: Pinecone on December 16, 2006, 07:35:00 PM
Claudia
Post by: Huntrdfk on December 16, 2006, 09:41:00 PM
David
Post by: bentpole on December 17, 2006, 04:24:00 PM
Post by: Bucksnort101 on December 17, 2006, 04:50:00 PM
Taking her out next Friday, Saturday, Sunday, she will then have Christmas day off and then mailed to the next lucky candidate.
Hopefully have a little Christmas weekend luck?
Post by: Voodoofire1 on December 20, 2006, 03:59:00 PM
Post by: JC on December 27, 2006, 08:35:00 AM
Post by: jiane on December 28, 2006, 08:57:00 AM
Hope is on her way to Terry in Arizona. Should be there on Friday.
Post by: AZStickman on December 29, 2006, 02:32:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on December 29, 2006, 09:32:00 PM
Post by: AZStickman on December 30, 2006, 08:16:00 AM
Post by: Brad_Gentry on December 31, 2006, 07:24:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on January 04, 2007, 02:05:00 PM
Here's the guy that's next on the list.....his addy should be on the list in the case.
Jan 16 - 30 Jeremy Steflik
Post by: Brad_Gentry on January 09, 2007, 12:22:00 PM
We had a wonderful time, with lots of days in the wilds, both sunrises and sunsets, but in the end our trophy turned out to be just that... our time spent together [which was just fine with me].
She is a beautiful bow, with great shooting characteristics, and her 60" length coupled with the take-down system make her quite a handy hunting tool. She will make a fine companion to whoever is lucky enough to give her a permenant home.
I have some pictures to post, but they're on my home computer, so I will try and get them up tonight.
Post by: Ted on January 10, 2007, 08:22:00 PM
Ted
Post by: Terry Green on January 12, 2007, 11:59:00 AM
Post by: bow loving man on January 12, 2007, 02:00:00 PM
Post by: Ted on January 13, 2007, 02:51:00 PM
I gotta say, I love this bow. It is fantastic.
Ted
Post by: Ted on January 13, 2007, 05:34:00 PM
Can anyone tell me if there is a way to get pics from the memory card to my computer? I didn't see a USB cord. I took some pics with the camera that I can print in my printer and include in the log book, but I'd like to put them here too.
Man, I like this bow.
Thanks,
Ted
Post by: AZStickman on January 14, 2007, 05:12:00 PM
Post by: SuperKodiak38 on January 15, 2007, 07:04:00 AM
Post by: bow loving man on January 15, 2007, 11:12:00 AM
ps Shawn get ready you are going to get Faith a little earlier than scheduled! WOO HOO
Post by: Ted on January 15, 2007, 07:23:00 PM
SuperK, I'm trying to figure out a way to get the pics from the memory card to the computer to put the story up. If I can't figure it out in the next day or so, I'll just tell it in text - hopefully with more to the story by then.
Ted
Post by: SuperKodiak38 on January 15, 2007, 08:00:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on January 16, 2007, 07:40:00 PM
Post by: Ted on January 16, 2007, 10:21:00 PM
As for my story . . . I am likely not going to get the pics soon and I don't want to leave you hanging.
On the first day that I had Faith. I shot her for awhile then went on a small game walk. Jumped a rabbit, but no shots. Later, I snuck into a nearby woodlot. Almost immediately a squirrel climbed down and started hoppin' my way. I moved a little closer. He came runnin down the deadfall 15 yards away. Before I knew it, Faith had another kill. I threw a 2018 tipped with a 190 grain shark at the treerat and it nearly chopped it's head off. I hit is just in front of the shoulders and cut it's spine in half. It was dead immediately. Without a doubt the best shot I've ever made on a squirrel. This bow is dead silent - even with aluminums and shoots where I am looking . . . I love it.
I hope to get a chance at a MD rabbit or two in the back and I will get a chance to take it in the whitetail woods a time or two (I think).
Ted
Post by: SuperKodiak38 on January 18, 2007, 01:48:00 AM
Must be the bow ! :saywhat:
Post by: Jeremy on January 18, 2007, 05:20:00 PM
I'm anxiously awaiting Hope - along with another Horne's bow! I can't wait to get out in the woods with her!
Post by: Jeremy on January 22, 2007, 09:49:00 PM
I'll keep her through the weekend (hoping to get together with another TGer on Sunday) and send her out to the next guy on the list a bit early in the hopes he'll get it to Shawn in time for the Bunny Hunt.
No need to be selfish, I'll see her at Shawn's and, afterall, I am going to win the auction! ;)
Post by: Van/TX on January 24, 2007, 11:07:00 AM
Good Luck!
Post by: Jeremy on January 27, 2007, 01:13:00 PM
I saw over 15 deer this morning... all on the way home from the Post Office!!
Post by: Van/TX on January 27, 2007, 02:00:00 PM
Post by: Van/TX on January 29, 2007, 06:58:00 PM
I don't have a clue who these strange folks are, though some look familiar :scared: :bigsmyl: ...Van
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/VanTX/Hope/Hope2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/VanTX/Hope/Hope4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/VanTX/Hope/Hope1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/VanTX/Hope/Hope3.jpg)
Post by: Van/TX on January 30, 2007, 08:20:00 PM
Post by: Van/TX on January 31, 2007, 08:00:00 PM
When I first shot it yesterday the brace height was set at 7" (I just unwrapped the string as it was packaged and strung it up) and the nock point was set at exactly the same as I set my recurves and longbows. I did notice a bit of noise but the bow shot as well or better than what I'm use to anyway.
Knowing that the recommended brace height is 7 1/2" I corrected that this evening. My goodness what a difference. What was a great shooting bow turned into maybe the best shooting longbow I've ever shot.
That 1/2" difference in brace height made it very quiet and my group at 20 yards decreased considerably. I'm shooting 29" 2018's with a total weight of 590 grains. Point is, listen to the bowyer. They normally know what works best...Van
Post by: vermonster13 on January 31, 2007, 10:56:00 PM
Post by: Pinecone on February 03, 2007, 07:49:00 PM
Post by: Van/TX on February 04, 2007, 06:09:00 PM
Stalked hogs and deer this weekend with Hope. Dang it was cold for S. Texas. Several close encounters with both but no cigar. Today was the last day for the special spike and doe season. I'll try again next weekend for hogs then she's off to the Bunny Hunt.....Van
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/VanTX/Hope/HopeStalkPig.jpg)
Post by: Shawn Leonard on February 06, 2007, 08:36:00 PM
Post by: Guru on February 06, 2007, 08:47:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on February 06, 2007, 08:52:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on February 06, 2007, 09:05:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on February 07, 2007, 07:16:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on February 09, 2007, 06:12:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on February 11, 2007, 07:10:00 PM
Post by: jcsnapshot on February 11, 2007, 08:38:00 PM
Thanks again to everyone involved in making "Hope" and "Faith" available to shoot, and best of luck to all who are on the list to shoot these beauties.
Shoot Straight>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Jim
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/jcsnapshot/JimFaith.jpg)
Post by: Van/TX on February 12, 2007, 08:37:00 PM
Waiting for a hog to come down the damp creek bed.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/VanTX/Hope/WaitForPig.jpg)
Just admiring her :saywhat: :bigsmyl: ...Van
Post by: bentpole on February 13, 2007, 04:46:00 PM
Post by: Van/TX on February 13, 2007, 07:40:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/VanTX/Hope/HopeSpecs2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/VanTX/Hope/HopeSpecs1.jpg)
It's a very nice bow. If I win the lotto (I don't play), I'll buy one :biglaugh: :biglaugh: ...Van
Post by: Izzy on February 18, 2007, 01:00:00 PM
Post by: sleepyhollow on February 18, 2007, 05:06:00 PM
Post by: Kingstaken on February 18, 2007, 07:16:00 PM
Drawing and shooting was so sweet thatI lQQked at the name of the bow and there it was "Faith"..
Thanks for the memory.
Post by: Shawn Leonard on February 18, 2007, 07:20:00 PM
Post by: swampbuck on February 19, 2007, 10:49:00 AM
Post by: Tim Kosteczko on February 19, 2007, 12:23:00 PM
Post by: IndianaBowman on February 19, 2007, 07:54:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on March 02, 2007, 11:58:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on March 02, 2007, 01:29:00 PM
I had no idea the bows hadn't been shipped till just now. I thought the Bunny Hunt had been over for a while now.
At this point they must be 2nd Day Aired to Curtis Kellar....and they need to leave today, if they can't go out till Monday, they'll have to be shipped NEXT DAY AIR.
Curtis Kellar......1573 Ckodre RD.....Runge, TX 78151
The gals MUST be shipped as stated above, or they will not make the TX Sweat.
Post by: Shawn Leonard on March 02, 2007, 09:01:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on March 02, 2007, 10:40:00 PM
Thanks Shawn!
Post by: Shawn Leonard on March 03, 2007, 09:42:00 AM
Post by: IB on March 07, 2007, 07:24:00 PM
A Great Big THANK YOU from all of us :notworthy: :notworthy:
Post by: bentpole on March 15, 2007, 02:54:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on March 16, 2007, 10:46:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on March 17, 2007, 05:54:00 PM
Post by: Littlefeather on March 24, 2007, 10:24:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on March 26, 2007, 12:37:00 PM
Post by: joel smith on March 26, 2007, 04:16:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on March 27, 2007, 04:05:00 PM
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on March 27, 2007, 09:02:00 PM
Post by: joel smith on March 27, 2007, 09:46:00 PM
Post by: Al33 on March 27, 2007, 09:53:00 PM
I got a VM from Curtis and left him VM's at two numbers when I returned the call.
I consented to swap weeks with "themonkey" and replied to his PM requesting it, however, I never heard back from him. Not sure what is going to happen with regards to the swapping of time spots for Faith. I'll take her whenever I can get her if that helps.
Post by: joel smith on April 01, 2007, 10:31:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on April 02, 2007, 10:07:00 AM
Post by: Al33 on April 02, 2007, 03:00:00 PM
I checked her for nock square and she is set at one half inch above square which is about an eighth higher than I have most of my bows. She is also a little lighter than my fat girls but she sure was smooth to pull. :)
I grabbed 6 of the carbons and placed my target at a pre-measured 20 yards. My first two rounds of 6 were both about 6 inches low but were holding tight. OK, I said to myself, I just have to get to know her and learn how to hold her. Maybe it’s because I am used to shooting 60#+ bows. My groups moved up and stayed tight with the exception of a few wanderers because of a poor release on my part. :rolleyes:
This is a shot of my fourth group because the first three didn’t deserve having their picture took. ;)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/al33/faithgroup4.jpg)
Here is my 6th and last 7th group right before a thunderstorm was fixin’ to let loose on my head. I had a couple of wanderers in my last group but am tickled with how she shoots.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/al33/faithgroup6.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/al33/faithgroup7.jpg)
Now if I can only get a tom within my range and I don’t choke I’m going to add some turkey feathers to the medicine bag.
WOW, I sure do like this Horne bow. How long does it take to get one after ordering one anyway? :bigsmyl:
Post by: JC on April 03, 2007, 09:33:00 AM
I've got faith we'll see a hero pic here soon...
And Al, Mark has some in stock :saywhat:
Post by: joel smith on April 05, 2007, 10:30:00 PM
talked to one of my scouts today and looks like me and Hope are gonna "commence hostilities" about daylight tomorrow....
Post by: Al33 on April 05, 2007, 11:20:00 PM
I will be bringing Faith to the Appling Festival, will her sister be there too? :)
Post by: yleecoyote23 on April 06, 2007, 06:59:00 PM
If I wasn't already so dang bow poor, I would have already gotten Mark to build me one just like Faith!!!!
She's 'bout the only woman I ever got along with that well!! :bigsmyl:
Good luck to Y'all!!!! Be sure and post pics! Lot's of pics!!! :archer:
Post by: joel smith on April 06, 2007, 09:57:00 PM
Thursday a.m. and it's hovering in the mid-thirties, i'm running a little late and it's breaking day as i set up near the same place i shot my opening day bird.
first crow gets a tom going about three hundred yards away, across a county dirt road from my setup. i give a little flydown and that bird and two others rattle hellos---cool, three boys gobbling fifteen minutes into the hunt----and one of 'em's only a hundred yards or so down the oak ridge
i let 'em holler and juice up for about fifteen more then call again. the nearest bird pitches out and lands just out of sight over a little hump. i cluck twice and he's coming fast over my right shoulder and my fingers tighten on the bowstring as i turn to line up for the shot. he breaks cover about thirty yards out and he runs right on past me and the decoys ??? i'm watching him go when i catch movement out of the corner of my eye and, turning back to the right, see a pretty little beagle coming right in the bird's tracks--scratch the first tom.
i gave it thirty minutes to calm down, started with a couple of clucks, purred into a yelp and another bird gobbles from just the other side of the county road, probably two hundred yards distant. i go quiet and in ten minutes he's standing fifty yards away, looking intently at my decoys---man, what a brush ! that beard looks a foot long and thick as your wrist ! the bird's head starts to bounce up and down, still looking my way, and i catch a glimpse of light color beyond the decoys just as he hauls tail ! this time it's a sheperd cross, apparently following the beagle's trail from a half-hour earlier...
Hope was ready to strike, the birds were trying to cooperate, beautiful weather---sometimes it's just not meant to be---but there's always tomorrow !
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on April 07, 2007, 11:09:00 AM
Post by: themonkey on April 11, 2007, 11:30:00 AM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on April 13, 2007, 01:04:00 AM
Post by: vermonster13 on April 13, 2007, 12:34:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on April 13, 2007, 04:42:00 PM
Post by: joel smith on April 16, 2007, 06:56:00 PM
Post by: kojac on April 17, 2007, 11:17:00 AM
good luck
ps he has a post or two in the first 5 pages
Post by: joel smith on April 17, 2007, 10:30:00 PM
Post by: Carbon Caster on April 20, 2007, 12:47:00 AM
I'm back!!! Sorry to keep you hanging. I haven't been able to get here for a while and it feels like coming home to read a bit and see my friends again.
Post by: Al33 on April 20, 2007, 10:57:00 AM
Post by: Al33 on April 30, 2007, 01:09:00 PM
I sure enjoyed her visit and hate to report we were not successful at getting a tom despite some opportunities I still cannot believe I didn't capitalize on. Faith did what she was supposed to do but Al forgot some very basic shooting elements. :thumbsup:
Post by: dorris on April 30, 2007, 02:20:00 PM
Post by: yleecoyote23 on May 01, 2007, 03:00:00 PM
Al, at least you got a chance!!! That's what it's all about!!! Great shooting little bow, ain't she????
Post by: dorris on May 02, 2007, 08:31:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on May 17, 2007, 08:10:00 AM
Thanks.
This has been a very special effort, and a great journey theses 'gals' have been on.
Post by: kojac on May 17, 2007, 12:05:00 PM
I'm in the middle of a move and such so I won't be on here much.
Terry when you say brian you mean me right and by the way, when does my date with hope end? (2wks I believe)
thanks to all involved!!!
Post by: Terry Green on May 17, 2007, 02:31:00 PM
Best of luck to ya.
Post by: Long Bow on May 18, 2007, 08:47:00 AM
Would sure love to be part of something like this in the future...Good luck to the remaining hunters! :thumbsup:
Post by: vermonster13 on May 18, 2007, 01:22:00 PM
Post by: Seeking Trad Deer on May 20, 2007, 09:56:00 PM
Post by: stabow on May 29, 2007, 10:30:00 PM
Post by: dorris on May 29, 2007, 11:50:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on June 08, 2007, 05:06:00 PM
I'll ship them out next week to the winning bidders.....and many thanks to the winners for generating $2250 for the kids at St Judes :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Stay tuned......Hope and Faith 2007 are coming around soon...for another year of adventure.
Post by: joel smith on June 08, 2007, 10:46:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on June 09, 2007, 03:32:00 PM