Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: bjrogg on December 05, 2016, 01:40:58 pm
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Wasn't sure where to post this so I put it here around the campfire. I made a real simple display for my 1st primitive bow kill. 1st I freeze the entire head to get hide frozen to skull. This keeps fur and skin from just moving back and forth when I cut skull with sawsall. Then I have someone hold head by the antlers and saw off top of skull (I then save the brains). Then I thaw and skin top of skull and simmer in a pot for awhile. It doesn't take very long for just skull cap. Then it's easy to clean any flesh off skull or base of antlers. Then I just took a scrap piece of pine board penciled on a arrowhead and cut it out with jig saw. Then I "knapped" it on bench grinder. Then a light sanding and stained it. 2 coats off tru oil and screw skull on arrowhead plaque with tiny torques head screws. I wrote some information on back. I put my broken arrow (still missing about 8" of shaft and broadhead I hope to yet find) on the antlers. I can either use it as display on flat surface like my desktop or shelf or hang it on wall.
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That looks Great. Very nicely done Sir.
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Thanks Paul here's the back
Bjrogg
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Nice work BJ
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Very nice! I like it!
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Nicely crafted BJrogg, looks great 8).
(Hope you don't find the broadhead in a future stew :o :D)
R.D.
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Looks good bj, and congrats on your first primitive kill
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Nice job, BJ. There isn't anything like that first primitive bucky. My first is almost a twin to yours.
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Thanks Guys, don't think rest of arrow is in stew Ruddy. 8" of arrow passed through other side of deer and that's where it broke off. I know it's in about a 30 yard path still hoping to find it when stuff freezes off for the winter.
This is a pretty simple way to handle a deer skull cap. I have done them this way for a long time. I have some bigger but none that mean as much to me as this one. Sure would be cool if this was how everyone hunted. Your right Pearl this is a real trophy to me. Thanks for all the kind words guys
Bjrogg
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That's great that you have the details on the back.
And Congratulations to you as well.
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Looks great. What do you save the brains for?
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Thanks again Paul, my memory ain't what it used to be but I doubt I'll ever forget this one. Still I always write on back off plaque or skull.
Hunter Bob I saved the brains for tanning my deer hide. I have never done it yet but i believe I can get it done mostly a lot of elbow grease scrapping and stretching hide.
Bjrogg
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Congrats on the first and nice display..
DBar
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Outstanding BJ :)
You are a man of all seasons. :)
Zuma
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Thanks Bill,Thanks Don but really I'm just an old farmer that loves screwing around with this stuff. I guess in that since I am. Many more seasons to you Zuma and may they be bountifully healthy ones
Bjrogg
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Thats very cool , I like how you displayed that. If any one ever asks what elbow grease is just have them brain tan a hide! :)
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Thanks helmet, ya I haven't brain tanned yet but I've skinned and scraped thousands of hides and I'm quite sure brain tanning requires lots of elbow grease.
Bjrogg
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Very nice
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Nice BJ, I like that a lot. ;) :)
Pappy
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Two Thumbs up ! Bob
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Nice work on the plaque BJ, it has a cool rustic vibe to it and makes for a fitting look for your 1st primitive kill. :)
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Very nice, BJ, awesome display and tribute to your first primitive harvest.
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Awesome display bj. Along with the memories, that is something you will cherish the rest of your days.
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Looks good BJ. Congratulations.
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That's pretty darn nice bjrogg.I like it.Congrats.In the end it's all about the memories.
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Cool way to display your trophy and congrats on your first primitive buck!
Kevin
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Thanks so much guys, your all right it is about the memories. I'm hoping I always remember this hunt and as long as I still have my mind I'm sure I will. Alzheimer's runs strong in my dads family so you never know for sure. I hope I don't need it but if I do maybe this will jolt some memories. Thanks again for all the kind words
Bjrogg
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Very nice. That is a great looking display.
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That is one you will always remember, nicely done!
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Nice work.
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Sure would be cool if this was how everyone hunted. Your right Pearl this is a real trophy to me. Thanks for all the kind words guys
Bjrogg
It sure would be cool if this is the way everyone hunted it's not so much that I feel ethically superior to anyone but I know the same as many here do for sure just exactly what it takes to bring that deer to the table! Most hunters will never know what they're missing I'm sure greatfull I followed through with this aided by the inspiration and knowledge here. Ive not experienced anything as pure as my first primitive kill thus far in my life.
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Awesome!!! Nice work on the display and the bow kill. That's a gooder, dp
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BarredOwl I'm with you. I really honestly feel if everyone would try hunting this way they would be so surprised how much they enjoyed it. You don't need a huge wall hanger to have a true trophy that you are really proud of. In my zone in Michigan gun season is shotgun only which was a bit of a challenge. Now they allowed a new round that's advertised as a 300yard whitetail hunter. It's selling of the shelf. I guess that's ok but the hunt then just becomes for that big rack and they aren't happy with anything else. I hunt because I enjoy the hunt and I doubt I'd enjoy shooting a 14 point B&C at 300 yards as much as I enjoyed shooting this 4 point with my own bow I made from 9 paces. Just my opinion nothing against the big 14 point 300 yard shot. I know that requires skill to it's just not for me. It can be hard to watch those animals just a little out of my comfort range, but it is great entertainment and a great learning opportunity. Happy Hunting to all whatever your method, and thanks again for all the help and encouragement that helped me get to this spot.
Bjrogg