Quote from: S_Sharp on Today at 04:15:31 PMSeems I can't figure how to copy a photo. I have two Northern Mist bows that I got from Steve when I visited his shop in December 2019. The American is 68", black glass, all bamboo. The sprague is 66", yew veneers, maple core, and I think rosewood handle. Both are beautiful and are shooters. But I will never part with that sprague.

Shawn, You don't copy and paste photos to display them - click on the message Click or drag files here to attach them. at the bottom of the message box where you type your text.  Then select the photo you want from the files/folders on your computer.
What is the weight on your American longbow?

Seems I can't figure how to copy a photo. I have two Northern Mist bows that I got from Steve when I visited his shop in December 2019. The American is 68", black glass, all bamboo. The sprague is 66", yew veneers, maple core, and I think rosewood handle. Both are beautiful and are shooters. But I will never part with that sprague.

There is the Heart of Maryland Bowhunters near Marriottsville and Anne Arundel Archers in Gambrills. HoM is a 3d club, and AAA is a field archery course that occasionally also has 3d shoots.

I was a AAA member for several years and think it's an excellent course. You can use the first 3-4 lanes (one out to 80 yards) for free, and the full 28-targer course for members is something like $80/yr.

Baltimore Trad Classic is absolutely worth attending, especially if you're local. It's a great set of course, a good bit of kit fo sale, and not insanely huge. The Baltimore Bowmen club that hosts it is a good group.

You might also take a look and see if any of these others are of interest.

https://www.md-archery.org/clubs/clubsHome.php

Can't wait to hear the story.  I so regret not being able to take advantage of the great eastern Canada 'bou hunts before they disappeared.  I remember seeing two-animal hunts advertised for 3K, what a bargain.  That hunt was described as the best big game trad hunt to be had when the migration was right.

I was up there about the same time, but in BC.  Had a good time, got a Caribou and Grizzly. Went back 3 years later and got a moose.  Glad I went not as the Caribou herds have dropped off the the prices are through the roof.

Off to an awesome start, I'm tuned in!

I sure hope you find another ranch. Unfortunately as a controller were are working on issuing our financial statements so mid January through March I have a vacation freeze but i plan on retiring in two years or so and this hunt will be a definite for me.

If you fly into Fairbanks as the end of your commercial flights (which you probably would for North Slope or 40 mile caribou) trophy express is pretty much the best way to get antlers and meat home right now. Airlines are tightening down on flying antlers anymore. Alaska Air used to be really good, even just a couple years ago, but rules change all the time. Used to be $100 for the rack and $100 each for up to 4 boxes of up to 100 lbs each of meat, last time I did that with a moose was 2022. You need to check airline rules within months of traveling as it changes every year.


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Would you select 14 or 16 strand FF in the calculation?
BW uses 15 strand d97 which is a slight variation in material from FF. I used 14 to be on the conservative side.

does anyone know how many strands of FF Gregg typically uses in his strings? just playing around with 3 Rivers spine calculator. @Maclean ?