Wow, so many ways I could go with that title...could it be GQ? Forbes? TIME?
How about The Michigan Traditional Bowhunters Magazine?
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Nice to see Bryan's (and Kevin's) smiling face greeting me when I opened up the mailbox. It almost has a retro look to it with the black&white. Classic might be a better description.
Bryan has an 8 page feature article of this year's Alaskan adventure in the newest issue.
Bryan has done a whole lot more than most in the field, but would never say so himself. He is a great camp mate and can drive a Suburban like a Ferrari...
Great job BB to one of the good guys :notworthy:
Congrats!!! That's great. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: God bless.
Congrats!
My dream too to take a bull moose.
Kevin and Bryan live the life I wish I could.
Nice to see another one of Michigan's finest recognized.
I would like to get a copy. Great stories for sure.
Dave, Google up the MTB and become a member...it is cheap. Better yet, come up for the Banquet, I think it is March 9 and Denny Sturgis is the guest speaker...that will be worth the price of admission! I will gather up more info and post it later.
OOOOOOH....Handsome duo there! Very Shabby-Chic pic!
QuoteOriginally posted by Steve O:
Dave, Google up the MTB and become a member...it is cheap. Better yet, come up for the Banquet, I think it is March 9 and Denny Sturgis is the guest speaker...that will be worth the price of admission! I will gather up more info and post it later.
Not to mention a meal fit for a king.
OK,
Here is a link to join the Michigan Traditional Bowhunters. It costs $20/year. Just Bryan's article is worth that. Last issue Chuck DeLeeuw (Ibow) had a similar feature on a lifetime of black bear hunting.
Join MTB for Bryan\\'s issue (http://www.michigantraditionalbow.com/join_mtb.shtml)
I bet you can even get Mr. Alaska to sign the magazine cover...I am pretty sure I did this in the past, will have to look in my "pile"!
I got my dates for the MTB Banquet mixed up. The Michigan Longbow Association Banquet is February 9th, the MTB Banquet that Denny is speaking at is March 2.
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I am telling you, it is worth the drive...you can eat $100 worth of food it is sooooo good and so much!
Real nice picture guys. Congrats
Those 2 guys deserve that page! Way to go Bryan and Kevin.Congrats
QuoteOriginally posted by Steve O:
I got my dates for the MTB Banquet mixed up. The Michigan Longbow Association Banquet is February 9th, the MTB Banquet that Denny is speaking at is March 2.
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I am telling you, it is worth the drive...you can eat $100 worth of food it is sooooo good and so much!
I just checked with Command Central and she will be gone celebrating her birthday with her sister in Holland, so cound the boys and I in for that one. Just the thought of their buffet brings a smile to my face, not to mention the quality raffle too.
Got to save room for desert this year!
That is Awesome!
Thanks for the kind words guys!
The foundation of this story is the extreme generosity of some quality friends. Steve Turay from Northern Mist donated a longbow to MTB (he does this frequently) to be raffled off and I was the fortunate winner. Monty Browning and Bob Nancarrow unselfishly helped me fulfill my child dreams of bowhunting DIY style in Alaska. They truly are my Alaskan mentors. Kevin Dill is the other guy on the cover and my long-time hunting partner. We've spent a ton of time together chasing animals all over North America. When I shot this bull, Kevin ended his hunt to help me take care of the moose...that's the kind of hunting partner and unselfish person he is.
I have been blessed beyond measure and I want to thank all of these guys for enriching my life.
Join MTB, read the story and find out what happens when a grizzly shows up...
QuoteOriginally posted by mparks:
Got to save room for desert this year!
Not a chance Mick. Awesome story Bryan.
Yes a real good story. Congrads Bryan and sorry for your loss. Dang bears.
Dave I'll bring my copy to Texas in a few weeks.
CJ
Awesome! Congrats Guys! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
That's got to be the absolute best cover picture I can ever remember for Trad Trails. Congrats Bryan and even more, congrats on not just this one but ALL your accomplishments ... this story and this pict are just the tip of the iceberg. :thumbsup:
Oh, and thanks as well goes to Dan Macut for all his hard work putting together every issue of Trad Trails. Dan is just a great guy ...
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What a load of bull.
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You guys are truely blessed, what adventure. Sharing this with each other as well as the rest of us is fuel for the soul. You guys must have some awesome private photos for your memories as well. I've never done anything remotely close to this kind of hunt. Very cool!
Good job guys!
Yep, sounds like quite a few loads of bull.
Way to go Bryan!
Nice cover pic, Bryan! Looking good....congrats.
Nice!
MTB Rabbit hunt this Saturday!!
20 years ago it probably would have been the cover of GQ.
But MTB is worth waiting for.
Congratulations Bryan and Kevin!
Hey now, he still cleans up pretty nice...the rest of us have to bring formal attire to bear camp to compete :D
Another great event MTB does (and Bryan is a great supporter of) is the Jamboree the last weekend of June. It is the weekend AFTER Compton every year. If folks wanted to stay and shoot the funnest, most realistic 2D and 3D courses around, and shoot in an uncrowded and relaxed enviornment, the MTB Jamboree is IT!. You can shoot until your arms fall off, it is inexpensive, and it is a beautiful area; the grounds of the old Fred Bear Museum. Free and shady camping too. You could spend the week between events in the hundreds of miles of Blue Ribbon trout streams around Grayling.
Here is an OLD thread I did about one of the Jamborees.
Man, the time flies...that little kid has grown out of my shoes!
MTB Jamboree (http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=075643)
That jamboree sounds like a good time and it isn't all that far from here except that pond I'd have to go around.
I just about got myself convinced to join the MTB but if Bryan was to join the Wisconsin Traditional Archers that would seal the deal. I'd even autograph his first issue.
http://www.wistradarchers.com/
No doubt about it Chuck...Dan does a super job with the magazine and we are fortunate to have him as the editor
"Load of bull" is right Dillbilly...10 heavy loads to be exact!!
Whip – cover of GQ versus Traditional Trails? Not even close...give me TT :)
Greg – Deal! Looks like you're the newest member of Michigan Traditional Bowhunters and I'm the newest member of Wisconsin Traditional Archers. My membership application and check will be sent tomorrow to Kevin. Does the membership come with a free wedge of cheese? :)
Great Ambassadorship there.
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Here is an OLD thread I did about one of the Jamborees.
Sure was great to see those picts Steve. That 2-D course is something else. I think it's the guys from Tomahawk Archers who do those targets every year and they sure do a whale of a job.
Thanks for sharing that thread! :thumbsup:
QuoteOriginally posted by Greg Szalewski:
That jamboree sounds like a good time and it isn't all that far from here except that pond I'd have to go around.
Greg, take the ferry!
This was definitely an adventure for them in Alaska. Well deserved and congratulations on the cover and story.
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Alright Bryan my app is on the way. Sorry, no free cheese. But if you get the urge to put on a cheese hat and cheer for the Packers don't fight it. And the good news is you can start Saturday. YEAH!! GO PACK!!!
Great story in the Traditional Trails and Bryan is a great supporter of the organization. I see him every year at the Jamboree in Grayling. I haven't shared a camp with him, but he was in bear camp the week after me last year and the outfitter speaks highly of him.
As far as the "shoot" part of the Jamboree goes, it is my favorite. The courses are great and the tradition of the place is special. I often break out my 73 Super K for the shoot just because it feels good. Maybe this year it will be a new Kodiak!
D.P.
Greg - my application and check is on the way for my WTA membership. I completed the entire membership application but never had the urge to put on a cheese hat or cheer for the Packers :)
Welcome Bryan, hope you enjoy the mag and thanks for the support. FYI, next time you are in WI you can get a cheese hat at any Fleet Farm.
Oh boy, now the 2-d course at MTB is gonna be lined with "groupies" :D
Maybe we can con him into a guest appearance at the Bunny Stomp for an autograph session to help our attendance?! :saywhat:
Greg - Welcome to MTB! Make the trip to Grayling for the Jamboree. Steve O and I will show you around the awesome 2-d course and canoe shoot!
If all goes as planned, the boys and I will be there in the tepee to enjoy another great weekend offered in Michigan.
Check this out for the banquet:
I hope everyone had a good safe hunting season. Now it is time for all of you to start thinking about our 2013 banquet. It will be held on March 2nd 2013 at the Super 8 banquet hall in Brooklyn. Door open at 5:00 and dinner is at 6:00. It will be catered once again by Poppas Place, so we know we will be fed well. I haven't got the menu from Linda yet, but I know there will be Venison kielbasa, and corned Caribou and cabbage. Plus I am certain those pies will be there. Our speaker will be Denny Sturgis. I am looking forward to seeing him. Tickets are $25.00 and include dinner and beverages. Hope to see you there.....Jim PS. If you plan on staying at the Super *, mention the M.T.B. banquet to recieve a discount on your room.