hey, y'all

Uncle Buck · June 06, 2012, 05:40:00 PM

for what its worth my best friends father lost his right arm just below the elbow. he had a prosthetic arm with a device on the end that was kind of hook shaped and opened and cosed like pliers using back tension. After years of watching us shoot, one day on a whim he picked up a bow with his "hook" and proceeded to shoot left handed. With a few pointers he was soon drilling the bulls eye. Never let someone tell you you cant do something

Gil Verwey · June 06, 2012, 05:45:00 PM

If I were to try that it would be called snap shooting for more than one reason. About half back my teeth would reach the target before my arrow.

Congratulations on sticking with it and strong teeth.

Killdeer · June 06, 2012, 06:05:00 PM

You are four times the hunter that I will ever be!
I am honored to be in the community with you.

Killdeer

Green · June 06, 2012, 06:15:00 PM

Welcome to the

Joe. What part of the state do you live in? Rob

tradhunterRN · June 06, 2012, 06:18:00 PM

Welcome to the party! You may have lots to ask but with your years of experience I am sure you also have plenty of wisdom to share!

Bud B. · June 06, 2012, 06:22:00 PM

Welcome aboard Joe!!

Love to see some hunt pics of your successes!! Stumpin' pics are good too

June 06, 2012, 06:28:00 PM

Wecome to the Gang!!! Keep up that positive attitude and there is no way you can fail!

Good luck and I'll be waiting for the pics of that hog when you get him.

Bisch

Richie · June 06, 2012, 06:30:00 PM

Welcome

Hud · June 06, 2012, 06:31:00 PM

The late Biff Williams from Spokane, WA enjoyed shooting and attended a number of the North American Longbow Safaris. He used a small leather tab attached to the nocking point on his string, and it worked really well for him. I'll see about getting a photo and story posted. Good luck.

BOWMARKS · June 06, 2012, 06:48:00 PM

huntingarcher · June 06, 2012, 07:00:00 PM

Its great to hear your still in the game.Its good that you showed up,I can tell you will have lots to share with everyone here.Joe where abouts are you at in Tx?

sledge · June 06, 2012, 07:06:00 PM

hud-- yep, that's how i do it, too. i make a d-loop like the rooney-bow boys use with their mechanical releases, and thread a piece of thick, stout, sole leather on it.

so i'm pulling from directly behind the nock.

richie- my 2 great regrets in life are:

1. that i went 31 years without the bow, when i could have been shooting it all along.

and...

2. that i didn't join the Marines! most all of the best men i know are Marines. thanks for your service.

thank you all for your kind welcome. i really appreciate it.

joe

eminart · June 06, 2012, 07:57:00 PM

Awesome. I saw someone shoot that way when I was a kid, but I can't remember who they were or where I saw them. It may have been on TV or something, but it doesn't seem like it was.

Also, congrats on the Bamabow. Waiting on one myself.

jsweka · June 06, 2012, 08:00:00 PM

Welcome to Trad Gang and way to not let the loss of your arm stop you from enjoying this passion of ours

turkey522 · June 06, 2012, 08:11:00 PM

Welcome Joe.

Tater · June 06, 2012, 08:30:00 PM

Welcome....

rastaman · June 06, 2012, 08:32:00 PM

Welcome to tradgang sir!

bretto · June 06, 2012, 08:37:00 PM

Welcome Joe. Hope You enjoy many years of shooting starting now. Shame You didn't give it a try earlier.

Good luck with the adventure.

bretto

Cyclic-Rivers · June 06, 2012, 08:55:00 PM

Welcome! This sport is all about finding what works for you, sounds like you are fitting right in.

JAG · June 06, 2012, 09:04:00 PM

Sledge, Welcome from the Heart of Dixie!
Just keep on keeping on. When I was 16 I cut my Achillies Tendon in my right leg. Some Drs. said I would not walk again, at least not normally. But I worked at it and now you can see me limp when I really tired.
So keep hunting and doin' your thing!
You'll really love this bunch.
Johnny/JAG