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Title: Newbie from INDIA saying hello
Post by: Inder on February 29, 2012, 12:58:00 PM
Hi All,

My name is Inder and I am from Bangalore INDIA, currently on a short visit to fascinating state of Texas. Been into air guns since last few years and recently a dear friend (Who is a member here) introduced me to world of bow and arrows

Picked-up a 40# Samick Sage,  60# Bear Grizzly  and already thinking of a custom bow from a very nice custom bow maker so looks like archery bug has bitten me hard   :D  

I am glad to be here and hope to make some good friends

-Inder
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Post by: DWT on February 29, 2012, 01:00:00 PM
welcome aboard, Don.
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Post by: DEAN on February 29, 2012, 01:02:00 PM
You will love this place!!!!Just start asking questions and someone on here will help you in any questions you may have.And welcome to the forum.Your gonna love this place
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Post by: jbat73 on February 29, 2012, 01:08:00 PM
Welcome to the Gang Inder, best site on the net, with the best bunch of guys and gals. No where else can you get so much Trad info, with the best hunting stories, and some top notch Sponsors as well, J    :thumbsup:  Good luck in your Trad adventure!
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Post by: DannyBows on February 29, 2012, 01:32:00 PM
Welcome to the 'Gang!    :campfire:    :archer2:
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Post by: stujay on February 29, 2012, 01:36:00 PM
Welcome to the site  :wavey:
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on February 29, 2012, 01:40:00 PM
Welcome from Kentucky
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Post by: Bjorn on February 29, 2012, 01:55:00 PM
Welcome Inder. Tell us about bow hunting in India please.   :campfire:
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Post by: lpcjon2 on February 29, 2012, 02:00:00 PM
Welcome to the fire, hope you enjoy your journey.   :campfire:
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Post by: jcar315 on February 29, 2012, 02:01:00 PM
Welcome!!
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Post by: Dodger on February 29, 2012, 02:28:00 PM
Hi Inder,

Do I know you from somewhere?   ;)    :p  

Welcome aboard.
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Post by: Lincoln Ribeiro on February 29, 2012, 03:04:00 PM
Welcome from Brazil
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Post by: TJK68 on February 29, 2012, 03:15:00 PM
Glad to have you with us.
Tom
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Post by: Killdeer on February 29, 2012, 03:18:00 PM
Welcome, Inder!
I work with a lot of people from India, and wanted an Indian name. I didn't feel as triumphant as a "jeet", and have always been fond of "bir". I was told that bir meant brother, and at my age, I said that brother would be just fine.    :D

India has a rich history of beautiful bows and deadly arrows.  
Enjoy!!
Kathbir   :goldtooth:
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Post by: Elk77 on February 29, 2012, 03:40:00 PM
Good to see another archer join the sport of achery   :clapper:  Have fun and happy shooting   :archer2:
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Post by: Shakes.602 on February 29, 2012, 03:41:00 PM
WELCOME to the  TRADGANG FAMILY!!   :wavey:   I agree, some of the Indian/Asiatic Bows are some of the Most Beautiful Pieces of Lethal Artwork on the Planet!!  :thumbsup:   Glad to Have You with Us!!  :campfire:
Title: Re: Newbie from INDIA saying hello
Post by: Inder on February 29, 2012, 04:10:00 PM
Thanks Guys,

I am already in love with the forum. Thanks for the warm welcome Don,Dean,jbat73- Nice Avatar  

Danny Bows- Is that a Bama Bow in your Avatar?  

Kentucky- Your state is becoming very famous in INDIA, not for the bows though but for fried chicken   :D  , Thanks to colonel Sanders, now we can taste flavors of your state.

Bjorn – Sadly there is very little or no hunting in INDIA, it is been officially banned since last three decades and sadly I do not see any chance of revival. PETA types have taken over the country and now a whole generation's mindset is anti-hunting, though recently government has started giving permits for Wild Boar and Neelgai but with loads of pre-conditions and bureaucratic hassles

Thanks Stujay, lpckohn2, jcar315,

Dodger – Yep that handle sound somewhat familiar  :D    thanks for introducing me to all these fine folks

Thanks Lincoln, TJK68,

Killdeer  - "Jeet" means victory in HINDI and Punjabi . My full name is Inderjeet Singh and yes "Bir" means brother in northern part of INDIA from where I come from.  

So thanks from this "Bir" for welcoming me to the " Bow Birhood"

Good hunting everyone.

-Inder
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Post by: Mudd on February 29, 2012, 04:18:00 PM
Welcome to the family.

Enjoy your journey and keep us posted.

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: Zradix on February 29, 2012, 04:43:00 PM
Welcome!
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Post by: Easykeeper on February 29, 2012, 05:04:00 PM
Hi Inder!     :archer:
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Post by: maineac on February 29, 2012, 06:22:00 PM
Welcome!  looking forward to hearing of your adventures in the world of archery.
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Post by: rastaman on February 29, 2012, 06:24:00 PM
Welcome to the gang!
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Post by: Lucas K on February 29, 2012, 10:17:00 PM
Great to have you here on Tradgang. I hope that your stay in Texasis a good one.
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Post by: wooddamon1 on February 29, 2012, 10:22:00 PM
Welcome!    :campfire:
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Post by: Coonbait on February 29, 2012, 10:47:00 PM
Welcome to TradGang !!  Hope you enjoy your time in the States.
Glenn
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Post by: Stump73 on February 29, 2012, 11:06:00 PM
Welcome!
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Post by: bowslinger on February 29, 2012, 11:25:00 PM
Welcome Inder!  Every journey starts with a step, and a little money!

Not to put alot of pressure on you, but maybe, just maybe, you can be a founder of a modern day revolution by introducing as many people in India to archery.  With enough voices, you may be able to gain a voice to be heard!  Just sayin'!

Enjoy the journey!
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Post by: David lozzano on February 29, 2012, 11:32:00 PM
Hello inder from Mexico!

Welcome to the Family. I love this place and I'm sure you will love it too.

David
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Post by: South MS Bowhunter on February 29, 2012, 11:51:00 PM
Welcome from the South!
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Post by: beyondmyken on March 01, 2012, 12:05:00 AM
Don't give up hope about bowhunting one day in India.  As I recall,
an early Traditional Bowhunter had an article about archery in India.  A prince was such as excellent shot that he put an arrow threw all 4 legs of a deer as it was leaping through the air.  

I think the composite bows were used in ancient India.
Title: Re: Newbie from INDIA saying hello
Post by: ChuckC on March 01, 2012, 12:15:00 AM
Inder  can you hunt with a bow in India,  and can you shoot (practice) with a bow in India ?

I have an option to move to India for two or more years, but frankly,  if I can't shoot my bow I really don't want to even consider it.

Too much a part of my life to put it on the shelf, even for an experience like that.
ChuckC
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Post by: rdoggsilva on March 01, 2012, 01:34:00 AM
Great to have you with us and a big welcome from Utah.  :wavey:
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Post by: Dodger on March 01, 2012, 02:54:00 AM
Chuck: There are no restrictions on shooting a bow in India. However, hunting (irrespective of the tool used) is very highly restricted and your chances of doing so are close to nil.

Which city would you be moving to?
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Post by: Three Finger on March 01, 2012, 05:13:00 AM
Welcome from Virginia
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Post by: Rick Richard on March 01, 2012, 06:02:00 AM
Welcome from North Carolina!
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Post by: madness522 on March 01, 2012, 06:13:00 AM
Welcome Inder!  Please make yourself at home!
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Post by: JohnnyWayne on March 01, 2012, 06:49:00 AM
Welcome to the fun  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Newbie from INDIA saying hello
Post by: Inder on March 01, 2012, 11:06:00 AM
Thanks Guys,

Thanks for an awesome welcome,

Thanks Shakes.602- Our Mythology is full of Archery or Archery related incidents, in contemporary times Archery is more famous in northeastern INDIA then rest. Actually, it is a big business there and many people run their livelihood solely on this. Please Google "Teer in north eastern INDIA". It's nothing but a form of gambling but still its keeping the art alive.

Sadly apart from this and Olympic style shooting there is not much Archery happening in INDIA nowadays. Hunting is restricted and very few people know about 3D shoots etc, hopefully one day this will change.

Thanks Mudd, Zradix, EasyKeeper, maineac, rastaman, Lucas K, Wooddamon1, Coonbait, Shed Hunter

Bowslinger: Founder of the revolution is already here, he is the one who introduced me and many others to this fascinating sport. Last night one of our friends who already have #40 limbs asked me to pick up #25 Samick sage limbs because he want to work on his form so that tells me that we are moving in right direction.

Thanks Lozzano, South MS bowhunter, Beyondmyken, rdoggsilva, three finger, Rick Richard, Madness522, and JohnnyWayne

ChuckC: As Dodger said there are no restrictions on shooting a bow in INDIA, if you have a place to practice then you can fire away. Most of the big cities have Olympic style archery clubs (I am not sure about the membership procedures though) and small cities have enough open spaces where you can practice. Dodger already explained you about Hunting.

Once again thanks a lot everyone for this great welcome.

-Inder
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Post by: straitera on March 01, 2012, 12:46:00 PM
Welcome Inder! Best of luck! Read about Fred Bear's hunts in India.
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Post by: Raminshooter on March 01, 2012, 05:16:00 PM
Welcome from the formerly great state of California.
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Post by: T Lail on March 01, 2012, 06:35:00 PM
welcome !!!!!  :archer2:
Title: Re: Newbie from INDIA saying hello
Post by: ChuckC on March 01, 2012, 06:57:00 PM
Dodger  
Mumbai would be the city.  I have spent time in India in the past, but not in Mumbai. I have also not been there during monsoon. India is a very interesting place.  I liked it just fine.
ChuckC
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Post by: Chromebuck on March 01, 2012, 08:50:00 PM
Welcome Inderjeet!!!

Teer is the only government sanctioned form of gambling. That's very interesting.  

"Bow Birhood". Thats was pretty good.

 :campfire:
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Post by: raghorns on March 01, 2012, 09:47:00 PM
Welcome Inder,

Two of my favorite things are shooting trad archery and eating curry.
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Post by: RainyDayBows on March 01, 2012, 10:40:00 PM
Welcome Inder.
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Post by: hunt it on March 02, 2012, 10:00:00 AM
Welcome from Canada Eh!
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Post by: Inder on March 02, 2012, 11:14:00 AM
Thanks Straitera, Raminshooter, T lail,

Chromebuck: Yep, Teer is gambling.
I have never seen bows made in that part of INDIA. Will ask some friend to pick up one for me.

Glad you like "Bow Birhood"

Raghorns: Curry is always been a favorite now trad archery too  :)

Thanks Rainyday

Hunt it: Thanks you are so blessed to live in a beautiful country where you can enjoy the great outdoors. Thats the place where I want to move to, hopefully one day

Thanks once again everybody, it surely feels like home.

-Inder
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Post by: on March 02, 2012, 01:32:00 PM
Welcome to the gang!

Bisch
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Post by: kpete on March 02, 2012, 04:27:00 PM
Inder,
Welcome from Wyoming.  My son is planning to be in Bangelore this summer doing research on migratory butterflies.  He is a trad archer. Maybe you two could get together.
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Post by: GreyGoose on March 02, 2012, 04:31:00 PM
Welcome - I'm bookmarking this thread in case my work takes me to India.  You may not be the first Bangaloran on this site  but definitely the first I've seen!
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Post by: V-Archer on March 02, 2012, 04:42:00 PM
Hi Inder,

A warm welcome from the Netherlands.   :campfire:
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Post by: 3Under on March 02, 2012, 08:02:00 PM
Another welcome from Kentucky Inder!  :archer:
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Post by: Dodger on March 02, 2012, 08:41:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by kpete:
My son is planning to be in Bangelore this summer doing research on migratory butterflies.  He is a trad archer. Maybe you two could get together.
Don't leave me out!  :(    :D  

Tell your son to bring his bow and arras and if he likes fishing, so much the better. Hardest fighting fresh water fish in the world in our parts.
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Post by: Dodger on March 02, 2012, 08:46:00 PM
Inder's probably feeling shy to ask but if any Houston based members could take him under their wing for a month and show him the ropes or take him for a bit of 3D'ing, it would do his shooting a world of good.

Thanks.
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Post by: GRAYBEARD on March 02, 2012, 09:00:00 PM
Welcome, Inder! Enjoy your new addiction.
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Post by: Inder on March 02, 2012, 11:43:00 PM
Thanks Bisch,  

Kpete: Sure, just send me a mail about your son's plans, we will try our best to make him feel at home. We have a small goup of outdoor lovers under the captancy of Dodger. Just let us know.

GreyGoose: Any time sir!! Whenever you are in our side of pond, just give us a shout and this is for everybody on the forum.

Thanks V-Archer, 3Under

GRAYBEARD: Thanks Sir and I know i don't even have to try.

QuoteOriginally posted by Dodger:
Inder's probably feeling shy to ask but if any Houston based members could take him under their wing for a month and show him the ropes or take him for a bit of 3D'ing, it would do his shooting a world of good.

Thanks.
Yes, I will be honoured if somebody tell me some things about shooting bow   :notworthy:  

-Inder
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Post by: Dodger on March 03, 2012, 12:33:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Inder:
We have a small goup of outdoor lovers under the captancy of Dodger.
I really wish you had phrased that a little more carefully...  :D
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Post by: cacciatore on March 03, 2012, 02:37:00 AM
Welcome here Inder,this is the best site for finding knowledge and good people.Too bad hunting is not allowed in your country,those Sambar deer look stunning!
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Post by: Gray Buffalo on March 03, 2012, 06:52:00 AM
Welcome from Missouri
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Post by: JV Rooster on March 03, 2012, 07:31:00 AM
Welcome from PA.
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Post by: Lowcountry Archer on March 03, 2012, 07:49:00 AM
Welcome aboard.   :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
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Post by: kpete on March 03, 2012, 02:37:00 PM
Inder,
I tried to PM you but got the mail bsck as undeliverable.   My son is planning to go to Bangalore in late May or June.  Not sure what the name of the research center is, but he will be working in physiology of migrating insects.
PM me or I will try again.  Jake likes cycling, snowskiing, snowshoeing, and trad archery.
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Post by: Inder on March 04, 2012, 10:50:00 PM
Thanks Cacciatore, Gray Buffalo, JV Rooster and Lowcountry Archer

Kypete: Sent you a PM through forum.

-Inder
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Post by: StickBowManMI on March 05, 2012, 04:54:00 PM
Hi Inder. Isn't traditional archery great! It opens a whole new world of friends. People at the shoots and festivals are so friendly. You have joined a great sport and a great group here at Tradgang.

Tom