Uncle Barry's Boot Camp

Sean B · April 06, 2017, 07:17:00 AM

I attended Week 2 of Barry's Boot Camp. It was as entertaining as it was informative. I was finally able to make it this year after having to back out in 2015. I was afraid that last years was going to be his last, so I was pretty excited when he announced that he wa doing it again this year. I jumped in as soon a I saw his post.

The weather wasn't ideal but it wasn't terrible. The first day was a class room instruction. I could visualize everything that Barry was pointing out. His organization of his stands, his field notes and his tools, all part of his big picture. The day actually flew. The meals were awesome. Some of the best eating that I've had in any hunting Camp. Barry's Wife Susan was running around making sure that we were all well fed.

crazynate · April 06, 2017, 07:19:00 AM

Cool I have always wanted to attend one of these.

Sean B · April 06, 2017, 07:27:00 AM

Even though I drive 24 hours to get to Iowa from NY, I had a hard time sleeping. Day two would have us in the woods. Everything was coming together from Barrys information from the day before. I think Barry was just as excited about talking about whitetails as we were of hearing it!

Sean B · April 06, 2017, 07:35:00 AM

I think the highlight for me was watching the footage that Barry and Gene had compiled over the years and hearing the stories of Paul Schafer.

Then the trip to his house at the end with more great stories that I've read about but we're now hearing first hand.

Sean B · April 06, 2017, 07:36:00 AM

"Hurly"

Sean B · April 06, 2017, 07:44:00 AM

Barry then brought us out see his bows. Here is UB with One of Paul Schafer's personal bows

I'm amazed at the passion and the excitement about bow hunting Whitetails that Barry still has after all these years. Thank you Barry for sharing the years of knowledge and strategy that you've compiled over a lifetime.

Zwickey-Fever · April 06, 2017, 08:38:00 AM

Time well spent, great to see UB out and about. Everytime I'm down around Lineville, I always keep a look out for Gene and Barry.

PBNJ · April 06, 2017, 09:46:00 AM

I was there week one - money well spent and priceless insight from one of the greats. Barry is generous with his knowledge hospitality and humor. His passion for whitetails is contagious. It was a great weekend with great guys great food and great teaching.

Deno · April 06, 2017, 04:30:00 PM

Great post and pics Sean.

Deno

BAK · April 06, 2017, 07:43:00 PM

Now all he needs is a podcast!!

mcgroundstalker · April 06, 2017, 08:08:00 PM

In the company of Uncle Barry... Cool!

Steve O · April 06, 2017, 08:10:00 PM

Hey, where's his Sable? That's not a planted Sable like everyone today gets, but a wild and free one. Imagine flying to Zimbabwe on Bear Force One with Jack Nicklaus--since it IS Master's week...what an incredible trip and awesome animal. It is amazing that with all those mounts it's just a tiny portion of what Barry has lost in all the fires he has been the victim of over the years.

Sean B · April 07, 2017, 06:59:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Steve O:
Hey, where's his Sable? That's not a planted Sable like everyone today gets, but a wild and free one. Imagine flying to Zimbabwe on Bear Force One with Jack Nicklaus--since it IS Master's week...what an incredible trip and awesome animal. It is amazing that with all those mounts it's just a tiny portion of what Barry has lost in all the fires he has been the victim of over the years.

Ha Steve, I thought I took a picture of it but I was trying to hang on to every word and take pictures at the same time. Kinda like walking and chewing gum!! He told the story though!!

DK · April 07, 2017, 05:38:00 PM

Did Barry lose several silver tips made by Paul and
Dave in those fires? I often wondered why Barry never shot any of Daves bows now a days too, along with his tall times and Dale Dye bows?

DK · April 07, 2017, 05:38:00 PM

Talll tines rather

Sean B · April 07, 2017, 05:51:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by DK:
Did Barry lose several silver tips made by Paul and
Dave in those fires? I often wondered why Barry never shot any of Daves bows now a days too, along with his tall times and Dale Dye bows?

Yes he did along with a lot of taxidermy work.

DK · April 08, 2017, 10:28:00 AM

I've always wanted to attend one of Barry's boot camps, I met him and Gene at a seminar many years ago in Abita springs Louisiana with Jerry Simmons..I was just out of college, got both autographs with Genes book in 1993...awesome guys and true living legends of bowhunting Whitetails with trad gear!

Iowabowhunter · April 08, 2017, 11:43:00 AM

I made it to week one, priceless information. I've moved every stand I own, and have about 4 new spots on public to test out thanks to what I learned from Barry

J.Williams · April 08, 2017, 12:57:00 PM

A buddy and I attended a boot camp back in '08.Since then I've taken my 2 best bucks ever and my buddy has taken his best buck ever as well.Coincidence? Maybe,but we're glad we went and I filmed a bit of our time in the field and we each have a DVD of it.

Sean B · April 09, 2017, 11:52:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by J.Williams:
A buddy and I attended a boot camp back in '08.Since then I've taken my 2 best bucks ever and my buddy has taken his best buck ever as well.Coincidence? Maybe,but we're glad we went and I filmed a bit of our time in the field and we each have a DVD of it.

I definitely had a few "ah ha" moments I'm hoping to put into Use this season