Trad Gang
Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Ed Frye on February 05, 2013, 04:39:00 AM
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I don't care what anybody's opinion outside this website may think but in my opinion Trad Gang is the best bunch of people you will ever deal or meet with. I was on trad gang several years ago and dealt with the most favorable people and had a blast with the St. Jude's Auction. Best charity in my opinion. I have been absent for several years now but am back now and NOT ONE THING HAS CHANGED. This is the best group of people to deal with and just to have conversations with.
God bless all and may my prayers include all. :clapper: :clapper:
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+1!
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yes
Lots of good people here
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Welcome back Ed!
We missed you.
God bless,Mudd
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I couldn't agree more.
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Welcome back Ed ,and a hearty agreement.
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You nailed it Ed! My day isn't complete without a visit to Trad Gang! :clapper:
Bernie Bjorklund
NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
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I can't argue with that! Welcome back Ed.
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Ed you nailed it Trad Gang is the best place I've found on the web,good people,honest mederators that only enforce the stated rules,and above all a group of people that truly cares about the sport we support and also the community we live in with charity auctions,I can't think of any where I'd rather be.Larry
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Thanks....that is good to hear. LOTS of opinions outside this forum of us and me from folks that have never even met me.
There's now a guy that's a moderator on another forum that's only been shooting for about 2 and a half years that's now got his own forum on another site and he's also now an expert. He made fun of my exercise regiment cause it was 'complicated'... and basically discounted what I said saying 'you don't need a regiment, just draw the bow'....but NOW he has announced his regiment, and its more complicated than mine. And, again, he's now an expert in all the realms ...this guy has done all this and never killed any big game with a trad bow.
Oh, why and I going off on this?....cause the 1st thing these types of folks to when they start a forum is start bashing TG. And, their no killin buddies like to pile on as well. And, this is their 2nd attempt, the 1st site that allowed them to have a forum shut it down due to TradGang bashing.
Your thread is much appreciated....more than you know. It helps counter all the junk we have to put up with along the way. I also would like to thank the folks that have emailed me over the years for their comments, and those that have been contributing members that send hand written notes with their checks or typed notes via paypal. They don't go unappreciated. :campfire:
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I agree, Trad Gang is the one of the best places on the Web!!! I consider myself blessed to be a member!
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Thanks from here as well. I know who you are referring to, and he's even trying to tie himself to big names. He also words things to make you think he's been doing this all his life and just two and a half years ago he was posting about his arrow falling off the shelf when he tried to draw, along with other newbie questions.
I'm glad he's gone as he's a total fake.
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Yep, I have been here almost from the start, soon as I found the site and have never left. I just do not go anywhere else, before TG you only had that other site that was such a drag because of all the bashing, now it seems like every person who gets banned from here for bad deals or for their bashing ways goes somewhere else and starts bashing the site or starts another site that never goes anywhere. Thank you so much Terry and Rob for this cyber home of mine.
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I agree 100% I have learned a ton in a very short amount of time thanks to these fine folks
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Terry-
That should be a bumper sticker,
"I love Tradgang, don't tell my wife"
When I hear guys say they got banned from Tradgang, they're usually not hunters, just internet archers.
My thoughts are always, you should follow the rules! dummy!
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Danny-
I agree, the bashing is out of control and just plain rude on the other sites. I had a guy that was disrespectful to me on another site. At first, I didn't respond, and I ignored it, but then he continued so I told him off.
The site did ban him but other guys were sending me pm's that he's been doing it for a long time. The moderate told me if I don't watch it I would be banned. I told him if he was doing his job, I wouldn't have to. Furthermore, I've been on the site since it first started with no issues.
Thank you Tradgang!
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That is the beauty of this site. No fighting and very helpful people on here.
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I only visit two forums ,here & the bba's .but I spend most of my time here . Thanks terry ,rob &all the mod's for my home from home :campfire:
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You are SO right Ed.....there is nothing out there that compares to this site. Good to see you posting on Pow Wow again.
Thanks Terry and moderators for keeping Trad Gang my favorite site on the internet. Proud to be a member!
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Terry,
I am not a hunter as you know, but I am completely addicted to traditional archery and there is no cure my doctor told me.... :) (if there was, I wouldn't take the medicins)
Anyhow, I visit my brothers and sister of the bow everyday and I not only learned a lot on Tradgang, but I met some friends here and TG is a comfort when I am too ill to shoot due to my MS.
Not to mention the great sponsors here who sell great products and all give an outstanding service.
Thanks a lot for a great job!
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Like many, this is my escape from a world of rudeness, greed, and selfishness. Whenever I need to "depressurize" and unwind, Tradgang is my sanctuary. If more businesses out there would model how folks treat each other here, the country would be in a lot better shape, IMO.
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Originally posted by manitou1:
Like many, this is my escape from a world of rudeness, greed, and selfishness. Whenever I need to "depressurize" and unwind, Tradgang is my sanctuary. If more businesses out there would model how folks treat each other here, the country would be in a lot better shape, IMO.
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Very well spoken!
I humbly agree
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Welcome back Ed - I have only been here a couple of years, but I come here every day. Love reading the posts love the attitude of the posters! There are a few other forums like TG but not many.
Don't let the bashing get to you Terry - you all run a top notch site!
Mitch
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At the risk of sounding all mushing and everything.
I LOVE TRADGANG TOO!
I went to one of the other sites, (just once!). When I started reading the bashing I was out of there. I don't remember why I even went there to begin with!
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There are other sotes that talk about traditional stuff? :saywhat: I have never had the need to go anywhere else fo rmy trad addiction. Once I found this site I never felt the need. Why cross the street to the sketchy bar when I am already in a place with the freindliest, most helpful and honest people I have ever met already are. Kudo's to the boucers who have to keep the riff raff out. Most of us never know what they have to do or deal with. Thanks again!
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Never met another tradganger I didn't like...
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Glad you came back home, Ed. This site is just as important to me as a social event as it is for the technical bowhunting/archery info. I feel at ease listening to others opinions and stating my own without concerns about some clown rudely "setting me straight" simply because we don't agree on a given point.
The tales are entertaining, the debate civil, technical info is helpful, and the emphasis is on personal ethics and sportsmanship. I like that.
Terry, don't worry about what some of the guys on other sites say. Remember, many people often speak forcefully and eloquently about that which they do not know.
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Originally posted by Terry Green:
my exercise regiment
Terry,
This is slightly off topic, but is your regimen posted somewhere? I'm always interested in new exercise regimen, particularly ones related to archery.
I'll add that I enjoy Tradgang. I've learned a ton, and the participants are just good people. I've had the privilege of personally meeting 7 tradgangers, and each one of them have been great people.
Dave
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I could not agree more. These are some of the best people you will ever meet! This is a place that makes me feel like I am back in my small town where I grew up. Great people with great attitudes. :thumbsup:
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BartCanoe,
What worked for me was going up 10#s and 'working out' with it....both right an left handed.
I drew the bow to anchor 3 sets of 8 reps every other day....once I got to do that comfortable....I did the same thing but would hold at full draw for 3 seconds.....then once I could do that comfortably I'd hold to 6 seconds.
Then I would move to 4 sets of 10 the same regiment. Only once I could do that did I start shooting the bow at targets.
Remember, that's both right an left handed.
You must rest every other day so your muscles can rebuild.
If you are going to do it correctly, it takes time and effort and sticking to what ever program you chose. Once you get through with your regiment and you start shooting targets, you will be amazed at how effortlessly it will be.
Not that complicated huh?
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Trad Gang is the only form I visit now. I recently got so fed up with another popular form that I deleted it from my Favorites. I was hoping I could figure out a way to delete my entire profile from there but couldn't.
Excellent job Terry and co. :thumbsup:
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As it says, expect to be respected. With that value and the great moderators, Trad Gang stays Trad Gang. I'm very thankful to be a part of it. I dare say you have all enriched my life. Many, Many thank you's to a great and blessed institution.
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What I like about this site is family ( wife & kids) can come on here and not worry about the bashing and swearing.
A very appreciated site that has stayed true too it's roots. Thank you Terry and the moderators.
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Originally posted by Sam McMichael:
Glad you came back home, Ed. This site is just as important to me as a social event as it is for the technical bowhunting/archery info. I feel at ease listening to others opinions and stating my own without concerns about some clown rudely "setting me straight" simply because we don't agree on a given point.
The tales are entertaining, the debate civil, technical info is helpful, and the emphasis is on personal ethics and sportsmanship. I like that.
Terry, don't worry about what some of the guys on other sites say. Remember, many people often speak forcefully and eloquently about that which they do not know.
Could not have said it any better Sam. That is exactly why this is a great site.
Terry don't you worry about what others think, you are doing a great job. Keep it up. :clapper: :clapper:
Mac you old dog give me a call or email some time Miss hunting with you.
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Terry,
One more question; do you continue to shoot targets with a lighter bow while going through your regimen?
Dave
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I stay away from the other forums, cept for Black Widows site. I can't take the nausea!! The Mods keep this site civil. Great job by all!
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A good Trad Gang Story...... I traveled 4 1/2 hours today for work and while shooting the bull with the guys down there one of them says a guy in the office shoots a longbow. Sure enough we get talking and not only did he retire from my organization, he's a fellow Trad Ganger. We exchanged contact info and he's already sent me a PM so we can stay in touch. Thanks Trad Gang members and especially the moderators for keeping such a great site up and running.
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:clapper: :clapper: I like everything about Tradgang. Just wish I was smart enough to post pictures.
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Anytime I do a Google search looking for an answer I always seem to end up here, so I finally joined. There is a wealth of information on this site.
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Yep this is a gathering of some really good folks. More than anything, I am thankful for the respect shown from member to member.
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The best forum out there...period!!!
And, the best folks!
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A nicer group of people I have not met and just an all around great site. Another reason why Tradgang is my homepage.
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Originally posted by bartcanoe:
Terry,
One more question; do you continue to shoot targets with a lighter bow while going through your regimen?
Dave
Not a problem shooting your regular bow IF you don't over do it....but just one arrow and walk....don't shoot repetitive arrows in a row and not a lot of arrows while you are trying to move up.
Also, when doing those sets...just don't 'rip it back' to anchor....just easy it back with good technique and hold for a second or two at full draw.
And make sure you 'warm up' with your regular bow.
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I also know who you are talking about. Got pissed cause you wouldn't allow a forum for his 'chest beaters' club. A club that had his criteria for joining and not one requirement had anything to do with hunting. Why? Cause he's never killed anything. He can't even get to full draw. And he took another bad attitude guy with him that I NEW WELL (hint hint). He never kills anything either and never liked TradGang cause he got a thread pulled once.
Also agree with others, keep the bums out. Those that bash aren't really in it for the sport, but only for themselves.
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Thanks, Terry.
This is one reason this is such a great forum. You can ask a question, and get answers without any condescension.
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I don't post as much as other folks but, I've been here since 2005 and it's still a great place to come and "set a spell". The best IMHO. great folks here. Thanks Terry. (nut) :clapper:
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Outstanding-Thanks Terry!
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Thanks Guys.....I don't worry about what other's say....if I did, there wouldn't be a TradGang. TradGang was started because I was bashed, and even slandered on another site. The way that site was run was pitiful, and was a horrendous representation of the lifestyle we enjoy.
So, I made lemonade out of lemons.
"The Dogs are a barkin, but the Caravan keep moving"
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I have been here since the beginning and TG is like home! Thanks Terry and the mods for making that possible and welcome back Ed!
PS, I challenge every member who responds to this thread that they love TG too, to become a contributing member for 2013, if you haven't yet!
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I am a member of another site and everytime I go to it, I get mad about something said in the posts. I'm afraid that I am becoming as bad as they are. Thanks to the moderators for making this such a pleasant place to visit.
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Trad Gang IS the best! I have learned more this past year from fellow gang members than I ever did prior to being a Trad Gang member. I visit this site every morning and evening. My wife says I'm addicted to this site! ......... I think she's right. :campfire:
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Amen brothers ! :clapper:
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Tradgang is a bunch of good folks that really know what they are talking about, and ready to help! Thanks Gang!
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I have been here since the early days and Trad Gang is my first and only port of call now a days.
I have been offered hunts, archery equipment ( some of which I have taken up on) and best of all... Friendship, or as it is know here in Aussie, Mateship. And for that I am honoured to call Trad Gang home.
I too have been away from the site for a spell but now I am back again and enjoying archery, the Mateship here and the hunts.
Thanks for keeping it real Terry. I like your training methods and do that style of exercising with the bows too. Oh and I through in 4/5 Crossfit sessions a week as well...! Kinda helps...lol
From Aussie,
ak.
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I agree it is an awesome group of people. I just got into trad archery about a month ago and every one has answered all my questions, there is an unbelevable amount of knowledge on this site. It almost seems like southern hospitality. Every acts as if they knew you for ever.
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I have met some great people here on Tradgang as well.If I ever need help with something there is always some one to help out.
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Name dropping and selected enforcement on other sites keeps me here. I, too, am amazed at how much expertise guys can get in two years behind a stick and string.
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Yeah Roadkill....and its amazing at how many times folks that get banned here re-register and get caught over and over again. He's back on now, for the 4th time, and we know it....just playing him along....
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I'd like to add my sincere thanks to Terry, the other moderators and all the members. I've been a TG member for a short while, but only recently have I been really spending a lot of time here. I don't post much, but do read a lot, and I am very thankful for the helpful, respectful nature of the people here.
My first real TG experience was when I posted looking for some tuning help, and one of the TG members invited me into his home, introduced me to his beautiful family, and spent hours with me helping me get set up. In the same thread, another member introduced me to an archery club not far from home, and I am now fortunate and proud to be a member.
It's really nice to have an online "home" to go to and feel welcomed and respected. Keep up the good work!
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Kudos to Terry and the rest of the gang!!
is it really going on 10 years?? Outstanding folks...Best website anywhere, traditional archery or otherwise. I thank you all for your time and commitment :thumbsup:
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Pretty dang good place, for sure!
Bisch
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Been here awhile. Not going anywhere. Don't know of too many other bowhunters who actually hunt with a bow so I love to converse with other like minded individuals on this site. Glad you're back Ed. We'll always have Namibia!
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I just looked it up:I've been hanging around here since December 2009. Not as long as many of you maybe but I am here almost every day. I am enjoying every second of it!
In the beginning only lurking and learning, but now I am helping other fellow Tradgangers also. I guess that's the learning curve we all get :)
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I see he's now calling folks that shoot 55# bows pansies. I'm really glad you all got rid of him. And I agree, just another site that wont go anywhere because its not about anything but him and his Double T - Double B followers.
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No better place to pull up a stump and stay awhile. Great bunch of folks and I appreciate all the hard work ya'll do to keep it this way. :campfire: :archer2:
Charlie
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I remember that guy just KEPT TTTing his heavy bow threads after they went dormant for months. Seemed like he always had to have a macho thread on the PowWow at all times. Yeah, I read his junk over here and glad its over there now. He's not a hunter of game, just hunts keys on a keyboard.
You know, Denny Sturgis shoots 90# bows and kills stuff with them, but you don't see him beating his chest on-line. And Ron LaClair doesn't keep reminding everyone that he won worlds with a 110# bow all the time.
Like stated earlier, thanks for keeping out the folks that aren't really about the sport.
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i was at the other main site when it started many years ago....things have changed significantly there as have the regulars with most moving on to here or the Primitive Archer site...
the constant questions about how fast, how far, does this bow make me look fat...and if I dont ever see another MANLAW post it wont be too soon!
Keep up good work...
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Well I'm a new member here because of the attitudes displayed over at another site. I may be new to the forum and relatively new to the sport but I'm not so new at practicing and appreciating civility. This post just drives the point home.
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I have been a member since 2005.I dont post that much because I am not an expert by any means.The thing about TG is, its a taste of home for us who are out of the country for long periods of time. I dont visit the other site, if i enjoyed fights and arguements,slamming people, and reading stupid comments, I would just watch C-SPAN. Terry and Ron: Thank you.
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Originally posted by Brock:
the constant questions about does this bow make me look fat...
Keep up good work...
Darned, I missed that one! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Now I wanna know it: DO my bows make me look fat???? :laughing:
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I love everything about this site. The people are great and the moderators do a fantastic job.
I also really like the layout of the site, like the different topics and how they're laid out and the overall organization.
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Civility , respect and good knowledgeable people. :clapper:
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I have been blessed to have hunted with people I would have never met any other way. ...and I would not have met Brother Mudd and got my Mohawk longbow in a trade. The bow is super but nothing like the friendship.RC
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Been gone for a while, just recently started posting again and I see this site continues to offer civil and informative posts.....something you dont find elsewhere.
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I must agree whole-heartedly! I usually visit the bowyer's bench and skim through several of the other threads of TG. But I'm constantly in awe of how everyone interacts.
This is trully a great organization.
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We love you too man! Sorry I can't be there to give you a big hug with the obligatory straight guy slap on the back. LOL
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Word!
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Trad gang rocks! Thanks yet again to Terry and everyone who works so hard to make this a great place.
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Tradgang is the best,I have learned so much from this sight,There is no college in the world that could teach what you can get off this sight,in my opinion anyway.To all the moderators and out standing members please keep it pure trad. :campfire: :archer: Thanks Don
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I became a contributor AND bought the Tradgang Bowhunters DVD. Just doing my part to fan the trad flame. :campfire:
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Late to this thread but I think it needs to stay alive........ My traditional experience corresponds directly with my Tradgang membership. I owe much to this site, the Moderators and Membership alike. In the 5/6 years that I have been a member and started using trad equipment this site has been invaluable to me. I have learned how to shoot a traditional bow, build my own bows, and I have learned hunting techniques that have honed my skills and allowed me to hunt and kill all manner of big game animals in clean simple style. With what I've learned here it has made it possible for me to help others of a like mind.
Most important of all it has allowed me to (without sounding sappy) to meet some of the highest quality humans I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
I truly don't understand why someone needs to bash. Disagreement is one thing, friendly debate is another but ugly, hurtful bashing is a different thing all together and usually done by someone looking for personal gain.....
I love this place and the folks here.... I hope that I can give back a tiny measure of what this place has given me?????
Kip Newton
Morro Bay, California
Hmmmmmmmm .... 38650 Members as of today
Must be doing something right!!!
Man I just realized the membership has almost doubled since I joined :thumbsup: :
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I'm fairly new, probably only been shooting traditionally for about 6 years, seriously. My partner Jim Dussias and I are sponsors here and operate a small, but growing, South Florida outfitting business. It's called True South Adventures. We have hogs and Osceolas. Our only method for marketing has been tradgang along with word of mouth. The most fascinating and rewarding part of our venture is the fantastic people who become repeat clients. They are predominately tradgang members. When they return home and write about their hunt experiences on tradgang, it is so refreshing to hear them say we are all in this for the right reasons.
I could go on and on, but my point is...tradgang folks are the best there is.
Thank you all for your dedication in keeping this site a great forum for endless sharing of information.
Irv Eichorst
True South Adventures
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Amen you guys have always been good to me. Very nice group of people.
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I haven’t posted in almost a year due to a lot of s*** going around the house. Just started back to reading the posted a week or so ago and had to post on this thread. It is a great site and I sure missed not being here. I take it personal when people bash it. Thank you Mr. Green and Mod’s for what you do.
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coaster500, well said. This site is tops in IMO. The wealth of information is invaluable.
If there is a disagreement on a subject it is debated in a very honorable and civilized manner and that is something that you don't find much anymore in these times.
As I have stated I love this site and my hats off to the best group of guys that I hope some day get to meet some of. All, if I could! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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On Board here :campfire: :archer2:
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A really great site, super folks here and so much help in learning archery. Just a bunch of great guys, thanks for all the help! Gene
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I agree,Love this site also
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Anyone that knows anything about bowhunting can sort out the fakes and know-it-alls, but tradgang is the real thing and the outsiders that bash us are on the outside looking in. Our site is the best, bar none. :goldtooth:
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I ditto everyone. This is a great place. And there are tons of great people here and a wealth of information.
Opinions weather you like them or not are always nice to read. And this place is full of them
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One of the best places I know to hang out.
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The only hunting site I frequent. I have learned a lot and tagged along many hunts. This site allows me to be hunting year round.
Let's remember to wipe our feet off before entering another's hunting cabin. This site is a class above others because most self-regulate and are courteous. As well as the mods holding us to a high standard.
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I have taken a hiatus from hunting and shooting but, still haunt this site from time to time. Best DARN hunting site on the internet!
Love the Admins and the Gang!
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+1 all the way!
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well i have been here since 2005 and i still love the people on here good family i Skype a few thats how we stay in touch this site is a God send and its all thanks to everyone that runs it thanks guys :notworthy: :notworthy: :campfire:
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There is other bow hunting sites? I was unaware. Only hunting site or any website I belong to. Great place to be. Thanks mods.
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I've been shooting longbow for 9 or 10 years now and only been on TradGang for about 2 years.
I'm not "club/ membership" kind of guy nor am I a internet "club" kinda guy but I sure do APPRECIATE this site and have got lots of great info from Tradgang. Also got some really nice stuff from the classifieds section of Tradgang.
Thanks Terry for such a great place to visit!
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Yeah, I remember when matt started that heavy bow forum and it got shut down cause they were bashing TG. Then they started up on another one. And I also heard his *friends* were ratting him out he just kept on trying to register here.
Now I hear these same *friends* claiming he's going to sue TG.
Some people really need to get a life and get over themselves.
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Yeah, I remember when matt started that heavy bow forum and it got shut down cause they were bashing TG. Then they started up on another one. And I also heard his *friends* were ratting him out he just kept on trying to register here.
Now I hear these same *friends* claiming he's going to sue TG.
Some people really need to get a life and get over themselves.
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I saw this posted on another thread, and it reminded me of this one.
What I like about tradgang is that they don't allow trash talk about other forum or the owners of other forum. That's why I only read here, I get bowhunting, real bowhuning. NOT some grammar school antics from supposed grown men that can only TRY and build themselves up by tearing others down. Some even have made up the most ridiculous lies. Funny, there wasn't a lie until they had to stoop that low out of desperation for attention as to make one up when the event was way past gone and the truth was set in stone.
I've watched one man who has an 8 year obsession with tearing down tradgang any way he can. Its really sad that some folks have nothing better to do with their lives. I mean EIGHT YEARS??? This guy needs some professional help. He must be miserably possessed or something.
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Well I lurk a lot and I post up for a while and then I set and read for a while. From time to time I get disappointed in what someone says, it usually rubs me as a bit elitist, Then I get over it and go on. This is by far one of the two best hunting sites on the web. (the other is a turkeyhunting site) Anyway I like the drama free attitude and I appreciate how that this place is like a family and when you disagree with someone it's like a a childhood squabble with a cousin, you can't pick who your kin to kinda thing, but you just go on and in a day or two it's like it didn't happen... it's easy to remember you have more in common than you don't. That's what I like about Tradgang.
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I've said it before on the many similiar threads like this one, Trad Gang is the best bowhunting site period.
It doesn't even matter what type of bow or other forum. This site has helped me in so many ways, from shooting to hunting and everything in between.
I just wished I would have found it sooner before forming all those bad habits :saywhat:
Family friendly and the Mods are the best even if Rob shut down those 2 fletch threads :biglaugh:
This is my Facebook!
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The altruistic camaraderie, the endearing friendships, the open ears which relish in the shared experiences, the selfless servitude and the bond of a common bloodline serves to maintain and protect the purity of the soothing waters.
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Best site on the webb. Thanks Terry and anyone else involved in the everyday operation of this site for all you do in support of Traditional archery. :notworthy:
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Even though you guys don't generally shoot the same trad as I do, I find the general discussions of great value, in large part because of the complete lack of ego. This is one of the greatest hidden corners of the web one could ever find.
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Great people here for sure. Welcome back!