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Title: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Weylin on August 22, 2013, 11:08:42 pm

Curious to see which bow people are choosing to hunt with this year. Lets just keep it to "natural material" bows since we're in the bow forum. I'm going elk hunting in the Oregon coast range this year. This will be my first time bow hunting (I grew up gun hunting white-tails in Wisconsin) so I'm pretty stoked. At first I decided to use my 64# yew longbow but after a few weeks of steady practice with it I decided that it was a little too heavy for me to achieve the accuracy that I want. It has a ton of power but that wont do me much good if I don't hit where I'm looking so I decided to go with my 55# hickory pyramid. It was the first bow I ever made but I love how it shoots and I feel the most accurate with it of all my bows. Here it is.

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/DSCN4842.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/DSCN4842.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/DSCN4843.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/DSCN4843.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/DSCN4838.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/DSCN4838.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/DSCN4835.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/DSCN4835.jpg.html)

So, lets see what you're going to hunt with.  8)

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Dances with squirrels on August 22, 2013, 11:17:24 pm

I can't. I don't think I've made it yet.

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Gordon on August 22, 2013, 11:18:03 pm

I'm hunting with a sinew backed yew bow. I killed a bull with it last year and am hoping lightening will strike again in a few weeks.

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Sinew%20Backed%20Recurve/SinewBackedYew_07.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/Sinew%20Backed%20Recurve/SinewBackedYew_07.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Dvshunter on August 22, 2013, 11:33:17 pm

This one.

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1118.jpg)

Until I get some arrows spines for my two new bows.

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: osage outlaw on August 22, 2013, 11:44:17 pm

I have it narrowed down to three.   I'll probably use the two on the right the most since I'm hitting better with them.  The one on the far right I call Grilled Cheese.  Pearly made it for me.  The middle bow is one I just finished last week.  I haven't posted it yet.  I still need to dull it up a little before deer season

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Snapbucket/DF8EC873.jpg)

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: JW_Halverson on August 23, 2013, 01:04:02 am

I think I am better off to stick with The Kestrel, built by the amazing Minnesota Soy Boy.  I've been shooting that bow to the exclusion of all others and it's too late to start looking into something else. I got good arrow flight, it's comfortable in the hand, and even the heavy arrows I am using fly pretty dang fast, so it should do the job. Plus, it's short and bendy thru the handle...perfect for close quarters, the only way I have a chance of hitting much!

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: autologus on August 23, 2013, 01:21:59 am

Since the best bow I own it the one Gun Doc gave me it will be the Seneca bow.

Grady

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Weylin on August 23, 2013, 01:58:23 am

Quote from: autologus on August 23, 2013, 01:21:59 am

Since the best bow I own it the one Gun Doc gave me it will be the Seneca bow.

Grady

I was really tempted to hunt with my Gun Doc trade bow from last year. http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,33345.msg439926.html#msg439926

It's a super sweet bow I just didn't spend enough time with it to get used to shooting such a short bow. I plan to put some time into it this year so maybe next year it will taste some blood.

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Bryce on August 23, 2013, 02:01:33 am

I'll be hunting with my super secret yew flatbow. Yet to be revield ;)

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: steve b. on August 23, 2013, 02:13:28 am

My new Echo Archery screamer and some 650 grn. sticks made by Bryce.  They did all the work--all I have to do is find an animal and shoot it :-X

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Bryce on August 23, 2013, 03:36:17 am

Steve I think me and Carson switched rolls on that setup. Since he's the arrow wizard and all. But man he builds a fast bow!

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Gaur on August 23, 2013, 05:00:17 am

I'll be hunting with a bow James Parker recently made me called High Country a bow that similar to the one he made you Pinecone.  He used some Japanese bamboo and yew I sent him as well as ipe and osage.  The tips are also albino water buffalo I sent him.  Grip is ostrich and fits me real nice.  It is about 57# @ 28".  He said these were the narrowest tips he has put on a bamboo bow.  Shoots great.  Heading out to the high country of the San Juan Mountains, Colorado with her soon for 2 weeks chasing elk.

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg15/bamboo_archer/highcountry_zpsaeb261c9.jpg) (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/bamboo_archer/media/highcountry_zpsaeb261c9.jpg.html)

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg15/bamboo_archer/highcountrytoplimb_zpsce493f31.jpg) (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/bamboo_archer/media/highcountrytoplimb_zpsce493f31.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: bubby on August 23, 2013, 06:06:27 am

the 59# hhb that pearlie made for me, it's accurate and fast, bub (http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4184_zps45df4403.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4184_zps45df4403.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Knapper on August 23, 2013, 09:06:53 am

This years hunts in Wyoming for muleys and the deer woods at home will be this sinew and rattler backed osage.
Knapper

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: steelslinger on August 23, 2013, 01:03:22 pm

I will be hunting my Okie trade bow this year. I will be shooting 600gn arrows.

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: tunes on August 23, 2013, 01:31:57 pm

Made this one back in the 90's, she's been a faithful companion for years and I hope to introduce her to a Colorado elk in a couple of weeks.

(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh20/rudycu/Picture086.jpg) (http://s252.photobucket.com/user/rudycu/media/Picture086.jpg.html)

(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh20/rudycu/php1Q1xqmPM.jpg) (http://s252.photobucket.com/user/rudycu/media/php1Q1xqmPM.jpg.html)

(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh20/rudycu/php44Q6n1PM.jpg) (http://s252.photobucket.com/user/rudycu/media/php44Q6n1PM.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 23, 2013, 01:34:03 pm

You guys are too flattering, bub and Clint.

Im undecided yet. I have so many damn fine bows that have been given to me I don't know what to do. I doubt it will be with one of my own. Matter of fact the only thing of my own will be the arrows I make, of which the raw materials and points were gifted as well. Whatever I choose, It will be an effort from all my friends. That I do know!

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Weylin on August 23, 2013, 02:51:11 pm

Sweet set-ups, guys. Good luck to everyone. I'm off in a few hours to do some early season elk hunting.

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 23, 2013, 02:59:41 pm

Knock em' dead Weylin, stay safe.

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Gordon on August 23, 2013, 05:03:58 pm

Good luck Weylin. Pursuing elk with a primitive bow will be a hunting experience totally different from any you have had before. Enjoy the journey...

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Bryce on August 23, 2013, 05:06:48 pm

Quote from: Gordon on August 23, 2013, 05:03:58 pm

Good luck Weylin. Pursuing elk with a primitive bow will be a hunting experience totally different from any you have had before. Enjoy the journey...

+1

But there's not better seeing that animal down knowing "hey! A full freezer!"

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: RyanR on August 23, 2013, 10:31:35 pm

Here is my meat rig for the season.

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Thesquirrelslinger on August 23, 2013, 11:02:57 pm

Well, I don't really hunt. but if I did I would use my #55ish longbow.

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: barefootbowhunter on August 23, 2013, 11:54:46 pm

50# 24 vine maple 2 years old and still shootin good, just a plain jane shorty(http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh590/barefootbowhunter/DSCF2767_zps10963623.jpg) (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/barefootbowhunter/media/DSCF2767_zps10963623.jpg.html)(http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh590/barefootbowhunter/DSCF3511_zps4e7bebdf.jpg) (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/barefootbowhunter/media/DSCF3511_zps4e7bebdf.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: JW_Halverson on August 24, 2013, 12:00:14 am

The wet footprint next to the bow was a nice touch! 

I also like the low key camo effect you get from the plaid shirt.  If that photo was turned to black and white everyone would be amazed at how well your pattern gets broken up with simple plaid.  So long as you don't use any detergent with colorfast bleach (UV brighteners! GACK!) you are plenty good to go!

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Bryce on August 24, 2013, 01:44:02 am

Finally! Someone else that sees the benefit of hunting barefoot!

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: huisme on August 24, 2013, 01:50:04 am

Nobody believes me, but this is Crazy Jane, and she graduates from carpet and mattress this year if I have anything to say about it!

(http://i.imgur.com/vTBZjMxh.jpg)

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: barefootbowhunter on August 24, 2013, 04:00:03 pm

I love hunting barefoot, only thing that stops me from it are non native blackberrys, stingin nettle, and the cold. critters have a slim chance of hearin me when im huntin barefoot
(http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh590/barefootbowhunter/DSCF2705_zps0d777bcc.jpg) (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/barefootbowhunter/media/DSCF2705_zps0d777bcc.jpg.html)and if you cant tell I really like my wool huntin shirt

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: dwardo on August 24, 2013, 06:12:25 pm

Quote from: barefootbowhunter on August 24, 2013, 04:00:03 pm

I love hunting barefoot, only thing that stops me from it are non native blackberrys, stingin nettle, and the cold. critters have a slim chance of hearin me when im huntin barefoot
(http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh590/barefootbowhunter/DSCF2705_zps0d777bcc.jpg) (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/barefootbowhunter/media/DSCF2705_zps0d777bcc.jpg.html)and if you cant tell I really like my wool huntin shirt

Thats a great shot. Dream of doing that one day.
We cant hunt anything with a bow.  :(

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Joec123able on August 24, 2013, 10:26:13 pm

Don't know that I will be hunting or not this year but if so it will be with my favorite crooked Osage D bow

(http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q681/joec123able/C41CE9F0-6467-4EA1-A88C-2999475F48FB-309-00000104EAAEAFD9_zps01eabd01.jpg)

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: bushboy on August 24, 2013, 10:59:53 pm

My fav!

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: hammertime on August 24, 2013, 11:25:12 pm

this sinewed back elm 50#52"long...just a good bush bow and the bow I just received from JW-osage  self bow-Hammertime(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/jeffreyakolste/c5d1a087-18a8-4d24-aae1-3c8c66c69714_zpsbd213760.jpg?t=1377396265)

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Bryce on August 25, 2013, 02:13:55 am

My 60# yew flatbow. Shoots very well for me



(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh544/bryceott/null-145.jpg)

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: steve b. on August 25, 2013, 04:59:45 am

love that hammertime bow.....

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: danny f on August 25, 2013, 06:02:20 am

some nice bows here. i wish it was legal to bow hunt over here. everything good is illegal in the uk  :-[

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Badly Bent on August 25, 2013, 05:36:28 pm

This year I'm gonna hunt with a very special bow that was given to me a week ago by Cody, (misslemaster).
D/R Osage  56"ntn & 50# @ 26", super smooth drawing, whisper quiet release and perfect arrow flight.
Thanks again Cody, this bow is PERFECT my friend.

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: okie64 on August 25, 2013, 07:46:44 pm

I usually end up huntin with 4 or 5 different bows throughout the year but I plan on stickin with my bubby bow this year till it makes meat. Got some poplar arrows in the works for it.
(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/null-4.jpg)
(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/null-7.jpg)

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: H Rhodes on August 27, 2013, 10:17:23 am

Man, you guys hunt with some pretty bows.  This one is hickory, 67 nock to nock, with a vegetable twine handle, pulling 60lbs @ 28".  It's a little longer than my hunting bow from last year, but flings a heavy arrow so straight and quiet, it gets the nod over the rest of my bows.  I do have a 58" cousin to it on stand by for ground blinds. 

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: DGF on September 02, 2013, 06:27:16 pm

57#, 63" ntn osage selfbow. I hope to put meat on the table with it this fall.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img18/1710/esox.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img43/4048/w4wq.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img32/2251/wdu4.jpg)

-Dan

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Arrowind on September 02, 2013, 08:18:13 pm

 ;D

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Josh B on September 02, 2013, 10:47:01 pm

I was planning on using "bonne medecine 2"  ( a fine scalloped bow halfeye made me) to go round V with "the old girl".  However, much to my disappointment I found her rotting carcass down by the creek the last time I was home.  I guess blue tongue got her.  Whatever done that smart ol doe in, it wasn't me.  I freely admit defeat to a very worthy adversary. 
So this leaves me in a conundrum, I don't know which bow to hunt with now.  I have it narrowed down to three bows.  My turtle bow, which is anything but slow.  Ol' patch, a fine hhb takedown Soy made me.  Last but definitely not least, my pinecone bow.  I just can't decide!  Josh

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: k-hat on September 02, 2013, 10:59:08 pm

Love that "Robin Hood in a baseball cap" shot Doc ;)

Some fine looking hunting bows for sure!  I'm still tryna figure out if ima be able to get out there this season.  Everything is still kinda up in the air :-\

If'n I do, it'll be my trade bow rps3 sent me ;D

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,37617.msg527535.html#msg527535 (http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,37617.msg527535.html#msg527535)

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: mikekeswick on September 03, 2013, 08:43:00 am

Quote from: barefootbowhunter on August 23, 2013, 11:54:46 pm

50# 24 vine maple 2 years old and still shootin good, just a plain jane shorty(http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh590/barefootbowhunter/DSCF2767_zps10963623.jpg) (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/barefootbowhunter/media/DSCF2767_zps10963623.jpg.html)(http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh590/barefootbowhunter/DSCF3511_zps4e7bebdf.jpg) (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/barefootbowhunter/media/DSCF3511_zps4e7bebdf.jpg.html)

Barefoot is the way. Barefeet can be silent and virtually all shoes are bad for your biomechanics anyway.
This year i'll be doing some persistance hunting. As in running after a deer until it's body temperature rises enough to make it stop. So no bow to show.... ;)

Title: Re: Which bow are you hunting with this year?
Post by: Del the cat on September 03, 2013, 09:28:23 am

Some great looking bows on this thread. ;D
Del