Wensel Brothers

cuboodle · February 08, 2012, 08:16:00 PM

I met them today at the Harrisburg sports show. Two outstanding fellows who have greatly contributed to our passion. Great guys to talk to also. It was neat as they were asking me questions to get to know where I came from and where I was at in relationship to traditional archery.. Two thumbs up!

snakebit40 · February 08, 2012, 08:18:00 PM

That's a cool experience. I hope I get to meet them someday. Maybe even hunt with them, but that's probably to much to ask. Thanks for sharing!

BAK · February 08, 2012, 08:46:00 PM

How special!

February 08, 2012, 08:49:00 PM

Cool deal!!!!

Bisch

anchorman · February 08, 2012, 09:12:00 PM

I can honestly say they are real and fun to hunt with. Was on a pig gig and they were a hoot.

lpcjon2 · February 08, 2012, 09:27:00 PM

True Idols of archery

Doc Nock · February 08, 2012, 11:03:00 PM

I was there Monday standing in line waiting to get the latest book...

Guy is chatting Gene up in front of me and as he is about to leave, he sticks his hand across the table to shake Gene's hand...

Gene is sitting up to the table on the other side, hands in his lap under the table... so ole Gene never moves his hands, looks at the guy and makes a quip that froze the guy in his tracks!!! :eek:

I busted a gut right there behind the guy and he knew he was "had!"

Gen273 · February 08, 2012, 11:15:00 PM

Bowmag · February 08, 2012, 11:33:00 PM

These two guys are great. Last year at Pig Gig we were in stitches. I never heard such funny stories.Don't tell them I said this but they are really gentlemen, too. Glad I got to hunt with them. Going for third PG in a few weeks.

Dirtybird · February 09, 2012, 10:33:00 AM

Colburn, let me know how you do in a few weeks. The Wensels are great guys. I remember meeting them over twenty years ago when I was a teen. Always a pleasure to chat with and are a great influence to traditional hunting.

PBNJ · February 09, 2012, 11:40:00 AM

Bowmag I leave on the 18th to hunt with them in Texas from the 20th to the 24th is that the same week you'll be there? I'm looking quite forward to it! Have always wanted to hunt with them after meeting them at chatting with them over the years.

Dirtybird · February 09, 2012, 11:44:00 AM

PBNJ you will have a blast, Colburn and I hunted with them last year. Fun is to be had by all.

jonsimoneau · February 09, 2012, 05:03:00 PM

A couple of good dudes.

Alvey · February 09, 2012, 06:28:00 PM

Got my picture taken with them wed,so i could show my four year old daughter i got to meet the guys we watch on primal dream,s.

Yohon · February 09, 2012, 08:08:00 PM

As I drove up there today I got to thinking that it had been THIRTY years since I first meet them at that very show. They were a HUGE influence on me. Sittin there listening to several other guys my age that came by the booth commenting on what an influence Gene had with "Bowhunting Rutting Whitetails" and Barry with "Bowhunting October Whitetails" I knew I wasnt alone. What these guys have done for the sport simply cant be measured but I am sure glad they take the time to do it and do it with class and a great sense of Humor!!!!!

Covey · February 09, 2012, 08:22:00 PM

I would love to meet them two some day. My son is 13 and he thinks they're the greatest. I bet the laughs never stop when you get,em together.

Jason

Bowmag · February 10, 2012, 02:34:00 PM

I'm hunting the second hunt, week of 27th at Sloan Ranch. Anxious to see this ranch. Sounds like it will be pretty good. We've had a very mild winter so far. Hope it stays that way for the hunts. We are due some good weather after last two Gigs. David, that was fun last year.

mmisciag · February 10, 2012, 06:53:00 PM

I met them this week as well! What great guys. I was there with Doc Noc and saw the guy freeze. What a hoot!

Bought Barry's book. What a great read.

Martin

Kingsnake · February 10, 2012, 07:51:00 PM

@Yohon . . I still have an old VHS of "Bowhunting October Whitetails." Despite all the HD CDs and TV shows available now, I still throw that hunk of plastic in the machine at least once a year for the REAL bowhunting in it.

BOHO · February 10, 2012, 08:43:00 PM

I met Barry several years ago in Jackson at our Wildlife Extravaganza in August. When I looked around and saw him setting up his booth, he was looking at me already and started laughing. lol I guess he saw the look on my face when I said "Barry Wensel !!!! " haha he was nice enough to talk to me awhile even though he had things to do. Wont find a nicer guy IMO.