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Offline huntinoly

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Re: first self bow/first bull
« Reply #15 on: October 06, 2008, 12:28:45 am »
Keenan, It was killing me to pass on a hunt with Gordan. We went last year and it was a great time. My wife said if I went she would have a yard sale and sell all my hunting and fishing stuff, then change the lock on the front door. After a week of thinking about it I decided I would miss my fly rods too much.

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« Reply #16 on: October 06, 2008, 03:52:37 am »
Wise choice, ;) ;D

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Re: first self bow/first bull
« Reply #17 on: October 06, 2008, 06:31:51 am »
Congrats on a nice Bull,well done. :)
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Re: first self bow/first bull
« Reply #18 on: October 06, 2008, 08:20:42 am »
Congratulations on your first primitive harvest! What a way to start... ;)
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Re: first self bow/first bull
« Reply #19 on: October 06, 2008, 12:15:24 pm »
Even though yopu missed another hunt with Gordon, you should thank your wife for putting you on to this bull. ;) That ought to get you a few goody points! ;D    Pat
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« Reply #20 on: October 06, 2008, 08:05:00 pm »
Great job on the bull.  Nice bow as well, although I had to get my magnifying glass out to really see it...lol. Thanks for sharing the story. It inspires us all when we hear stuff like that. I don't know of a man here that has'nt hunted elk that does'nt long to some day, myself included.  Danny
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Re: first self bow/first bull
« Reply #21 on: October 06, 2008, 10:35:10 pm »
Amasing story Greg. Congratulations on your first primitive harves, sounds like your stars were well aligned. Thanks for the story and can you get Pics. I know if Gordon helped you with the bow it must be awsome but cant see it in the little pic.     kenneth
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Re: first self bow/first bull
« Reply #22 on: October 07, 2008, 10:45:07 pm »
 Wow ! Great story. I hope to get a chance to hunt with a selfbow I have built myself this fall.I got one going so maybe,if not,then for sure next year.(Maybe even get to make some meat as you did).   Congrats.    Frank
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« Reply #23 on: October 10, 2008, 01:59:04 am »
Greg, while I was bummed you could not join me for the Eagle Cap hunt this year, I am delighted and proud that you were able to take such a fine animal with a bow that you made from your own hands. It was clear when I hunted with you last year that you are a gifted archer and hunter – I’m not surprised that you pulled this off. I hope you do not mind, but I scanned the pictures you sent me and posted them here so folks can gain a better appreciation for your accomplishment. Way to go buddy!

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« Reply #24 on: October 10, 2008, 11:13:03 am »
great bull and a fine looking bow brother... congratuations.... HAWK
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Re: first self bow/first bull (new pics page 2)
« Reply #25 on: October 10, 2008, 07:27:56 pm »
  Greg, Congratulations on a fine first Elk and a great looking bow. If Gordon was your mentor it had to be a great bow. That camo you are wearing is different, what brand is it?
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Re: first self bow/first bull (new pics page 2)
« Reply #26 on: October 10, 2008, 09:54:59 pm »
Mullet, the camo is preditor spring green. Gordon is a great mentor I have learned alot about bow making from him.  Greg

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Re: first self bow/first bull (new pics page 2)
« Reply #27 on: October 14, 2008, 11:23:17 pm »
greg, beautiful bow, but that story is really something, man. i heard elk tastes a little sweet, and very rich, always wanted to try it! Iwas walking back from my stand thursday, mad because I didnt see any deer, but happy because I had a longbow in my hands, i used a compound all of last year. anaways, I was walking in tall grass and snapped a dead twig, so i waited, thought i heard something-long story short, it was crazy hot that day, and the deer wern't moving. a basket rack MAYBEEE 15 feet away popped up from his bed in the tall gras and bolted into the woods 1o yards away, nearly crapped my pants though :D thats an awesome hunt though, hopefully you and that selfbow can get some more good huntin time. -jimmy
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Re: first self bow/first bull (new pics page 2)
« Reply #28 on: October 25, 2008, 10:23:03 am »
Fantastic!  Congratulations on your bull.  Love the bow you shot it with, too.   ;D

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Re: first self bow/first bull (new pics page 2)
« Reply #29 on: October 25, 2008, 02:59:05 pm »
Congrat's huntinonly! Nice bow and bull, awesome story :).
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