Hey Gang,
As some of you already know, my wife recently made the transition to hunting with a stickbow. So far, I think the biggest hurdle has been the transition from an effective range out to sixty down to an effective range under twenty. Getting under twenty yards on the ground with a recurve has it's lists of challenges but she's been a real trooper and I couldn't be any more proud of her.
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Funny story of how much of a trooper she is -- In Hawaii, we call "polled" rams "pollies" and we call thorns "pokies". While we were stalking on our hands and knees, she turned around to say "pokies", all I heard was "pollies", so I nodded meaning for her to continue. So, she kept crawling. Eventually, we got busted and when she returned, she started to pull these little thorns from her clothes and hands. I asked, "What happened?" she looked at me puzzled and said "I told you there were pokies". "OH!!! I thought you said pollies, so nodded to tell you to go ahead and keep stalking them." OOOPS!!!
Well anyways, she's been on a few traditional bowhunts so far and although we haven't harvested anything yet, they were all very successful in my book.
Here's a quick video of our last sheep hunt together at Hawaii Bowhunting Outfitters. Now I just need her to talk in front of the camera. :D
http://youtu.be/h3rLl01nHd4
Aloha!
Ryan
That's awesome! Looks like a lot of fun. Those animals were made for bowhunting! Yup, it is only a matter of time. You guys got close to closing the deal!
Most-excellent video Ryan!
Your wife is a natural! Those pollies just need to learn to cooperate!
Enjoy the journey!
Shoot straight, Shinken
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Ryan loved the video,it won't be long before she connects.
So close! Won't be long...
Man I thought she was going to make that shot!
Great video as usual :)
Thanks to everyone for the kind words. :notworthy:
Richard,
You're right, with the amount of stalking opportunities these animals are sure fun to bowhunt.
Shinken,
The pollies need to learn the "script" before our next hunt. :D
Me too William, me too...
Aloha!
Ryan
Great work. Fantastic place.
Just a matter of time... is right. Keep at it.
Luv following along buddy...awesome!
Agreed, with cat like moves like that it won't be long. Let us know when she scores!
Good stuff Ryan. I wish you and your wife all the luck. My best to her and yourself.
Great footage and country to hunt in. Thanks for taking us along.
CTT
Great video! Your lady has it figured out,just a matter of time.Thanks for sharing. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
That's great,wish I could get my wife into shooting.It want be long before she connects.
Cool..... :thumbsup:
She moves like a seasoned veteran. With her athletic abitities your right...it won't be long.
Graet Job Ryan! Won't be long now :)
Is that in a zoo? haha There's something hot about this video. I'm from Pennsyltucky and LOVE sheep. JK hahaha. All kidding aside that looks like fun. I had to stalk turkey like that this year. Your camera work and editing is superb.
Wonderful!! Good job.
Shick
Great video!
Your wife is a natural hunter, seems like she has been stalking for years!! :thumbsup:
My wife and I thank all of you for the kind words and support! She's been working really hard at becoming better at stalking, especially because we need to get under 20. I must admit, at times she stalks better than me and some of my friends!
Aloha and Mahalo!
Ryan & Staci
Very nice video! Great choice of music also! It won't be long before your wife puts it all together. Thanks for sharing your video! :clapper:
Bernie Bjorklund
NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
:thumbsup: Almost!
DUDE
Now this is the kind of video that needs to be seen
on bowhinting TV. Great work keep it up!
Wow, REAL hunting! I enjoyed the heck out of that.
Very hard for two people to stalk up on a critter. She will bring home some tasty meat once she gets her camera crew broken in. :D
Killdeer :thumbsup:
Thanks Gang!
Killdeer,
So true!!! She's definitely a better stalker than me! I'm the one that's getting her "busted". She's such a good sport for allowing me to video. Hopefully she doesn't "fire" me soon! :D
Ryan
Great work with the camera, editing, and the hunt...I look forward to future hunts.
Lyle
Nothing is more exciting then stalking on the ground goodluck and injoy. Widow
Wow! I wish I could move as smoothly and her, she's a natural for sure. She'll be putting the Hurt on those Goats in no time.
Thanks for sharing the video, I really enjoyed it. :thumbsup:
Very nicely done. Great job and thanks for sharing.
Its only a matter of time,I wish I could move around as smooth as she does.When she does connect,she will become those sheep and goats worst nightmare.Thanks for sharing your clip, looks good and I enjoyed it.
Cool video.It won't be long before she connects with 1
Very cool video! I enjoyed that. Thanks! :thumbsup:
My feet and knees hurt just watchin' her crawl around like that!
Instinct is strong. Nice stalk, and we all get busted. She will have mutton!
Very cool bro!!!
Thanks once again for all the kind words gang!
Hopefully we'll get another crack at some hogs this week!!!
Ryan
Cooool footage, how did I miss this??? Knew I am deaf but I must be blind too.... :confused: :help:
Great video, thanks for sharing!
Very nice video.
Much encouragement to you and your wife Ryan. Keep at it!
Another simply fantastic video I must say. Always enjoy watching them......making me think about heading to Hawaii!
Thanks for taking the time to share the clips with us.
Excellent Ryan, your lady is a stealthy stalker ... what a challenge for her to get a shot and for you to get if on camera!!!
Congrats to you both!!!
Hers :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
and his :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Thanks again for all the kind words! It means a lot to both Staci and I! :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Aloha from Hawaii!
Staci and Ryan
She has the natural grace of a hunter,looks like a lot of fun.Hang in ther both of you,it will be all the sweeter to share together.