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Atl-atl anyone???

DIYSaddler

DIYSaddler

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I just read an article today about a gentleman in my state who just took a fifteen point buck with an atl-atl. He got it at right yards from a tree stand. So I was wondering, has anyone tried using a atl-atl from a treesaddle?

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I'm not even sure if that's a recognized means of hunting in PA.


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Since I was a kid, reading stories about native tribes and pre historic fiction, I've been fascinated with that particular weapon. I have hunted with spears, bows, all kind of firearms, but I've never tried one. Everything else is hard enough. I'd maybe like to have one to fool around with though. a funny image if you think about what that would be like to try to use out of a saddle

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I've never hunted with one but I saw a guy post a video hunting with one in Georgia I think on some forum a few years ago. IIRC he hid behind a log or something and when the deer walked by, got up and tossed it. It was an awesome video. The spear/arrow whatever it's called was like a 6 long.
 
I get funny looks with the longbow during gun season. I could only imagine the looks I'd get with that! lol I might have to walk out the woods one day in my buffalo briefs and war paint to the parking area and see how that goes! lol
 
Here is one I built out of usage and deer antler. Almost finished, have to wrap the antlers to it with sinew. Never shot one, but would think I could get good with it. Mi doesn't allow it for hunting.
 
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Here is one I built out of usage and deer antler. Almost finished, have to wrap the antlers to it with sinew. Never shot one, but would think I could get good with it. Mi doesn't allow it for hunting.
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That's good work Ken! Have you made any darts yet and what kind wood are using/planning on using for the shafts?

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I get funny looks with the longbow during gun season. I could only imagine the looks I'd get with that! lol I might have to walk out the woods one day in my buffalo briefs and war paint to the parking area and see how that goes! lol
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I can dig that! After I have my next meat deer the rest of the season with be in street clothes with Hawaiian shirts for camo just to see what we can get away with in a CA surrounded by houses.

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DIYSaddler said:
swampsnyper said:
I get funny looks with the longbow during gun season. I could only imagine the looks I'd get with that! lol I might have to walk out the woods one day in my buffalo briefs and war paint to the parking area and see how that goes! lol
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I can dig that! After I have my next meat deer the rest of the season with be in street clothes with Hawaiian shirts for camo just to see what we can get away with in a CA surrounded by houses.

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lol
 
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kenn1320 said:
Here is one I built out of usage and deer antler. Almost finished, have to wrap the antlers to it with sinew. Never shot one, but would think I could get good with it. Mi doesn't allow it for hunting.
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That's good work Ken! Have you made any darts yet and what kind wood are using/planning on using for the shafts?

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I used rough sawn lumber for the atlatl but havent sorted out the dart yet. I will likely buy a 3rivers kit for those. There is a guy who has done the science on the atlatl and knows what makes them work. He uses(and sells) couplings to connect 2 aluminum shafts. That caught my eye, then I thought to myself "really, aluminum or carbon darts for an atlatl"? :lol: Ill put a 3r kit on my xmas list. I just have so many projects and so little time.
 
Do you have to wear a loin cloth when using it? That could get chilly.


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fawnzy said:
Do you have to wear a loin cloth when using it? That could get chilly.
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No but I might add that to the list of garments to see what we can get away with. ;)
 
fawnzy said:
Do you have to wear a loin cloth when using it? That could get chilly.


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What you dont wear one now? Just put one of those instant heat hand warmers in the cloth, problem solved. :cool:
 
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Do you have to wear a loin cloth when using it? That could get chilly.


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:lol: :lol:
 
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fawnzy said:
Do you have to wear a loin cloth when using it? That could get chilly.


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What you dont wear one now? Just put one of those instant heat hand warmers in the cloth, problem solved. :cool:
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That could get warm

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It's no wonder the cave men disappeared.


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Distraction is a bitc$! At least they died happy


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