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Hawkeye Bowmen's 13th Annual Spring Thaw (The Primitive Shoot)
BrianS:
Joe donated another real nice knife to be awarded as a prize this year. The picture does not do it justice. Somebody is going to be very happy when they win it.
BrianS:
The One Log Primitive Fire Contest will be held again this year at the Spring Thaw Shoot. Here is how it works for those who have not competed in it. Each Competitor chooses his/hers one log from our firewood shed. That one piece of firewood is your only source of kindling and fuel for your fire. You must then process the one piece into kindling and firewood using your hawk, axe or knife, start your fire using a primitive method (flint and steel, fire piston, friction fire, the choice is yours) and then bring one cup of water to a rolling boil using whatever container you have. The Winner is the one who accomplishes all of this in the fastest time. Note: One cup of water on a natural gas stove takes around two minutes to bring to a boil. "The Devil is in the Details" on how to win. Correct choice of log (btu's from which type of tree, big piece has more fuel but is harder to process, little piece easier to process but contains less fuel), Use of a large axe or small axe or knife, which method is used to create a flame, what container is used to hold the water, the wind direction, the weather conditions). In the past this event has been a lot of fun and the Woodsman competing raise the level every year.
Here are a couple of pictures from last year (Karl using a bow drill to get his fire started and last year's Winner Rob who used a fire piston he had made)
chamookman:
That looks like a GREAT time. Wish I was closer, I'd be right there with Ya ! Bob
BrianS:
Hawkeye is blessed with some exceptional Members. Joe Carbone in addition to the knives has donated this Hawk as a prize to be awarded this year. God Bless you Joe!
chamookman:
Nice ! Bob
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