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Daves
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 11:10 am: | 
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Spat
I am in Iowa. Never hunted Wisconsin, even when I worked there.
It will take you about 4 years of applying for a tag to get one here. Non residents are "drawn" for in Iowa. Run you about 400.00
Be glad to take you hunting if you ever want to but you will need to plan ahead if you want to hunt Iowa |
Spatten1
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 11:34 am: |
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I'll have to stick with my $35 resident tag here.
I still hunt deer with rifle here though, because I don't have the same opportunities for a good stand like you would in White Tail country or with good private land here. Ray did pop a muley with an arrow a couple of years ago, he'd carry a deer tag while elk hunting just in case, and it scored.
I'd love to learn from you, as I'm sure you could teach me a lot. Maybe one of these days when expendable income increases....
Thanks very much for the offer. |
Ratbuell
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 10:59 pm: |
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So Dave...just to pick your brain a bit. I have an old Bear compound that I hack around with for therapy. I used to shoot a ton as a kid, was an instructor for a while, blah blah blah.
My Bear has been stored indoors for over a year while I've been recovering from my torn rotator cuff. Now that I'm looking to get back into it (mainly for upper body strength, as well as mental therapy)...how long is 'too long' for a string to be on a bow? No signs of fraying, properly waxed before storage...but I'd hate to draw it back and *thwap*. It's just been so long since I did anything with it, I hate to dive right in without thinking 
Anyone else, please feel free to contribute as well... |
Daves
| | Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 09:45 am: |
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as long as there are no broken strands you should be fine.
Under regular use strings last about 2 years. Depending on how old your bow is, the old ones with the little "tear drop" connectors on the cable for the string to hook onto a new string is only about 12.00 or so.
Newer, better systems can run as high as 140.00 for a complete set of quality strings.
If you have a pro shop near (not Cabela's,Gander, Walmart etc) stop in and have them look at it.
While some of the box stores have good archery techs, the rest of them are staffed by people that do not have a clue. Especially if your bow is older than they are! |
Wolfridgerider
| | Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 09:47 am: |
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I hope the USPS Delivery Technician is good to me today.... |
Daves
| | Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 09:55 am: |
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For those of us interested in bowhunting. Next week on the Outdoor Channel the Bow Madness show is going to feature Casey Stoner on a bowhunt in CA.
How cool is that? |
Wolfridgerider
| | Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 09:36 pm: |
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Holy crap..... I'm going to be sore tomorrow!! |
Bcordb3
| | Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 11:50 pm: |
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Hello DaveS |
Daves
| | Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 10:01 am: |
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Hi Bcord
Been a long time!
Wolf,
How's the stuff working out? |
Wolfridgerider
| | Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 10:19 am: |
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GREAT!!
I had the hay bales set up as a back stop and the target in the garage waiting for your package....
I shot way to many arrows last night... I'm SORE today.
I started at 20 yard and made some site adjustments and then moved to 30 yards....
Made some finer site adjustments and moved to 40 yards...
I was happy just to hit the bag at that distance but I had some good groups and made some even finer site adjustments.
Moved back to 20 yard and was very happy with the results....
I think the Marine Corps rifle training helps when it comes to proper site picture and BRASS F
Breath.... Relax... Aim.... Squeeze... Shoot.... and Follow thru. It works for archery too.
SOOOOO how long will it be before I upgrade to a bigger, badder, faster bow??
The hook is in my mouth.... |
Daves
| | Posted on Saturday, July 25, 2009 - 08:39 am: |
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Probably not long
Glad the stuff is working for you and yes, any shooting with correct form and procedure will help in all other shooting. It's all about doing it correctly and the same, every shot |
Nutsosane
| | Posted on Sunday, July 26, 2009 - 02:14 pm: |
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Dave, do you have an opinion on broadheads? The thought of tuning every arrow is just too much for me, so I bought a pack of expandables last year. Haven't loosed one yet but the "practice" unit flies true.
Somehow I think a fixed broadhead is what I should be shooting. How tough can it be? I had started with fixed two years ago but they were planing all over the place.
I had a doe and spotted fawn under my practice stand this morning. Come opening day they'll be anywhere but under the stand. NUTS |
Wolfridgerider
| | Posted on Monday, July 27, 2009 - 09:41 am: |
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doing a little shooting last night and plunk.... the stabilizer fell off!
I noticed a vibe noise and didn't think much of it... then all of a sudden the bow lost a pound or two..
Lucky for me I had a Machine bolt that I cut the head off of and it worked fine.
My groups are getting tighter and I now have the confidence to shoot at the outside bulleyes on my target bag.
That 80% let off is starting to sound good..... I'm being reeled in... |
Mr_wizard
| | Posted on Monday, July 27, 2009 - 09:57 am: |
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I've been shooting for a long time. The last couple of years I used my bow for turkey hunting, that was a blast. I lost my hunting land two years ago but I think I have a new spot this year and it is right in my back yard. |
Daves
| | Posted on Monday, July 27, 2009 - 10:15 am: |
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Nuts,
Almost any quality fixed blade broadhead will fly true if your bow is tuned properly. Arrow spine is also very important to get blades to hit the same spot as a field point.
Field points are very forgiving of out of tune equipment. Fixed blades are not and any imperfection is multiplied 10 fold!
Since I have no idea of your setup here are a few basics to ask yourself.
When was the last time your bow was tuned by a pro? Cam timing, nock height and center shot?
Are you shooting a good quality and properly spined arrow?
What fixed blade heads have you tried and/or currently shoot? |
Nutsosane
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 04:07 pm: |
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Dave, I'll give you a ring. NUTS |
Daves
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 10:26 pm: |
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Good talking to you Nuts
Let me know how everything works out
If you want to do a little testing, try dropping about 5 lbs off your bow and then shoot your arrows and those Thunderheads and see if they group better. That will tell us the spine is too weak to handle that set up at full poundage. |
Nutsosane
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - 07:26 am: |
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Dave, it was a great speaking with you. The most recent thought is to keep the same setup but adapt smaller pins. I'm shooting .029 and want to go down a size. That should help me fine tune somewhat. I think I have enough time to get settled in before the season opens. I think I need to purchase and carry a backup release as well. Maybe I'll have a look online and see if I can't get some pieces sent to me from Iowa! NUTS |
Daves
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - 09:14 am: |
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I prefer the .019 pins myself. At longer yardage they do not cover up the whole vital area like .029 pins do |
Daves
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - 03:15 pm: |
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Casey Stoner is bowhunting on TV right now
Outdoor channel
Bowmadness show
Pretty cool! |
Wolfridgerider
| | Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 08:34 pm: |
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I spy something with my little eye.....
Big rake attack in my back yard!! Time to set up the trail camera... |
