Getting in Tight
Nov 26 2007Be patient and never force a stalk. We were hunting antelope during the rut many times there will be more than one set of eyes, ears and more than one nose to beat to get within bow range. Patience has never been more important.
Close in only when the wind is steady. In the plains country of Wyoming I hunted the past September there were no thermals to switch around like in the mountains. I found success by using the wind to my advantage, which is of course a must for the successful bowhunter. Out there the wind was always blowing, sometimes too hard actually, but at least it was consistent.
Building the perfect hunting arrow
Nov 19 2007Building the Perfect Hunting Arrow
By Cameron R. Hanes
For many bowhunters, their arrow is like their signature. Unique in its own way. Down at the bow shop I see a 100 guys walk in the door and walk out with seemingly 100 different variations of arrows. Different brands of shafts, dip, no dip, fletchings all the same color, two one color, one another, nock type, arrow wraps or no? And the beat goes on. It seems no two guys shoot exactly the same combo, which is how it should be. If I see someone shooting “my arrow”, I’m like, what is up with that guy? In the mind of many, we are all shooting the “Perfect Arrow.”
Of course being biased, here is why my broadhead, shaft and vane combination come together to make the perfect hunting arrow. Total finished arrow weight of exactly 413 grains as determined by my new Easton digital grain scale means it packs a killer punch in regard to kinetic energy at 70 foot lbs. Granted, my shaft might be considered heavy by today’s standards but dang, it penetrates like you wouldn’t believe. And, in my mind, flat arrow trajectory (speed) is secondary to a hard-hitting arrow, especially in this day and age where almost everyone packs a rangefinder. Perfectly balanced in terms of FOC (front of center), my 27 inch Easton Full Metal Jacket 400, with its small diameter, transfers energy so efficiently that I hit my last two big bull elk in CO with quartering away shots and they both broke through bull’s opposite shoulder, amazingly putting both 6×6’s down within 50 yards, on film.
Advice on packing in your bow
Nov 12 2007Cam,
I am getting dropped off in some rugged country this year, 14 miles back on horses. In the past, I have hiked in hunted hard all week, packed out the animals in multiple trips. As I am getting a bit older and smarter, I will be getting dropped off to hunt and packed out. How do you carry your bows on way in and out? Do you case your bow and strap it on animal? If so what case would you recommend?
Thanks for ideas in advance,
John Hak from Boise, I like your handle BTW.