Traditional Hunters

[Nomad]

5 hours ago, nb6624 said:

I took my first buck this year with my Matthew's Triax since then I switched to my BW greybark...and that's why I haven't been posting any hero photos this year. I had a few encounters with some absolute megas but they were just out of reach. Still trying to close the deal but having fun trying!

Good for you! Remember it doesn’t count if you’re not using wood arrows.

[JHbowhunter]

45 minutes ago, Nomad said:

Good for you! Remember it doesn’t count if you’re not using wood arrows.

and homemade, obsidian broadheads

[nb6624]

6 hours ago, Foggy Mountain said:

That’s a real part of the allure. Doing things harder makes accomplishing something mean something. Believe me it’ll be worth every moment. It’s not impossible you just need different type opportunities and will need to pass some shots. Gotta be ok with that. First deer you track pointing at blood with a recurve tip as you go will be a memorable event. Hope it happens soon for you. 
Do you have an aiming technique? Seems many don’t and there are methods like gapping, crawling, walking or split vision. Gapping is similar to using sight pins, just the degree changes. You can lesson gap with dif techniques like longer arrow, heavier tips, anchor, finger position, nock. You need arrow tuned to aid penetration. If you need help let us know or pm me directly if you’d like. 
Good luck 
 

I missed 2 shots that were pretty disappointing.  The first shot my top limb smacked a branch as I released and the second shot I was sitting and he ducked the arrow.  I learned that I have to be standing to make the shot

[bucky]

4 hours ago, Nomad said:

Good for you! Remember it doesn’t count if you’re not using wood arrows.

or sitting over a bait pile.... no different than fly fishing with powerbait

[Nomad]

2 hours ago, nb6624 said:

I missed 2 shots that were pretty disappointing.  The first shot my top limb smacked a branch as I released and the second shot I was sitting and he ducked the arrow.  I learned that I have to be standing to make the shot

I always say disappointment and failure get used to it.

[Nomad]

6 hours ago, JHbowhunter said:

and homemade, obsidian broadheads

That’s illegal!

[BillCarson]

There is a Black Widow for sale over at 24hourcampfire.com, a BW MAIII model, 62 lbs @ 31"

[Mr. November]

JD Berry Longbow - 

Missed a good buck this year, 20yards, embarrassing 2 feet low. He jumped the string and I still shot under him.

[Bojaffa]

I shoot a Martin Hunter recurve. 50@28. Goldtip XT 55/75 with 125 grain points or broad heads and 100 grains of weight behind the insert. I enjoy shooting that bow more than anything else. It’s quite the challenge and rewarding to hunt or just target shoot with Trad gear. 

[Recurve hntr]

Me and my dad both hunted with traditional bows. I collect traditional bows as well as my dad use too. He passed so I have his now. I have his first bow . It’s a redwing hunter. My goal is to harvest a deer with that bow. I hunt with with a 55# bear takedown. I’m shooting easton classic wood grain shafts. I use vintage bear razor heads or Zwickey 2 blade broad heads. I hunt from the ground and I haven’t been able to shoot confidently since my back surgery. I’m good standing and shooting  but not in a seated position.  I’m getting better so I’m hoping I can go back to recurve next yr.

[Recurve hntr]

39 minutes ago, Foggy Mountain said:

I used an uncles old bow this year. Took a couple deer with it. My cousin asked me to shoot a deer with it for him as the weight was a little heavy. I understand your sentiment. Wish you well with it and hope your back heals for you 

Thank you. I really appreciate it. Awesome u used your uncles bow. That makes the harvest even better. Congratulations. 

[Recurve hntr]

9 minutes ago, Foggy Mountain said:

Thanks it did add to it. Spent the drags out really thinking bout him

No doubt. I hunt Wharton state forest only because I hunted there since I was 10 with my dad. I feel really close to him when I’m there. I know it sounds weird but it’s true. I hunt muzzle loader and permit shotgun there. I usually only see small deer because the gun clubs shoot it up during gun week. I just feel at home there.

[SoxFan]

#45 Bear Black Bear recurve

[Shootstraight]

Black Widow PSA X 43# @28 60". 150 Grain Hades Pro 3blade and currently shooting carbon express traditional arrows. But visiting with Ronnie to review arrows to become more proficient. Have taken 2 bucks with her and missed several does with her but always a good time just while I don't wound them! So far all clean misses.

 

SS!

[hammer4reel]

10 hours ago, Recurve hntr said:

Me and my dad both hunted with traditional bows. I collect traditional bows as well as my dad use too. He passed so I have his now. I have his first bow . It’s a redwing hunter. My goal is to harvest a deer with that bow. I hunt with with a 55# bear takedown. I’m shooting easton classic wood grain shafts. I use vintage bear razor heads or Zwickey 2 blade broad heads. I hunt from the ground and I haven’t been able to shoot confidently since my back surgery. I’m good standing and shooting  but not in a seated position.  I’m getting better so I’m hoping I can go back to recurve next yr.

Barronett big mikes  and prowler are 80” tall  blinds for shooting even a long bow out of .

hardest part is finding the right bar stool height seat to view out the windows .

as it’s windows are set for shooting while standing not in a normal seated chair .