A conversation with Larry D Jones

momo-t · February 23, 2013, 12:04:00 PM

I was fortune enough to meet Larry years back when he held a calling seminar at our local archery range.
I had got there early and had brought my bow to practice a bit.
The range is basically divided into to sections,with the back a little more secluded.

While getting my gear ready I notice the fellow shooting a recurve with a very distinct shooting method.
Nice and fluid',taking his time with his shots.
Looking downrange I couldn't believe how tight his groups were.
Taking another look at the shooter I realize it was the Man himself. Didn't take long to but my stuff away!lol

We chatted a little bit before he left to get ready but he left me with an appreciation on how humble and down to earth he really was.
One classy guy.

Thanks Mo

wildwood · February 23, 2013, 12:49:00 PM

I met him at a church's mens outdoor fellowship. He gave a slide show talked about hunting Black Tails, thats what we have here and in Oregon where he's from. talked about His faith. Had a good time, glad I went.

Ibow · February 23, 2013, 01:56:00 PM

He's the real deal for sure.

stujay · February 23, 2013, 03:29:00 PM

Saw a show not long ago with Larry and some friends hunting sitka blacktails on Kodiak. I think he'd be lots of fun to share a camp with.

NIGEL01 · February 23, 2013, 05:43:00 PM

Larry and Diwight Shuh were great inspirations in my early archery exploits. I still read their articles, amazing what these guys can still do at their age. Know I wouldn't be able to keep up with them!

Surewood Bob · February 23, 2013, 11:15:00 PM

Littlejake - I have been friends with Larry for, gosh, I guess over
40 years. We have hunted Blacktails on the Oregon Coast and in 1999 we hunted Moose and Caribou in Alaska. And all of you are right...Larry is one fine guy. He is a tireless hunter and that is just one of the reasons he has been so successful. I talked to him on the phone a short while back and we both lamented that we are getting a little "long in the tooth". But Larry always keeps himself in good shape(70 now) and he looks good. If someone would like to reach him, why don't you PM me and I can give you his number.

Surewood Bob

bob@helleknife.com · February 24, 2013, 12:33:00 AM

I just had dinner with Larry & Merriam tonight at the OBH banquet here in Bend.

They are both always very gracious,warm people. I am lucky to know him.

Bob

huntingwolf · February 24, 2013, 02:49:00 PM

It was an article in bowhunter magazine many years ago by Larry that got me started and have loved it ever since Thanks Larry !