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  1. tyson12590

    Lighted Nock Issues

    I have been wanting to shoot some lighted arrow nocks with my longbow set up. I purchased some nocturnal universal fit nocks that fit my gold tip warrior shafts. In bare shaft tuning, the shafts with the lighted nocks are showing very erratic flight while my normal gold tip nocks are flying...
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    Collapsing an Age-Old Myth

    For most of my hunting life I have heard hunters talk about the “No Zone” on deer. They are referring to the supposed gap between the lungs and the spine which when hit with a bow leads to unrecovered deer. I bought into this theory for a while and I still see respected hunters claiming it is...
  3. tyson12590

    Discouragement and Realistic Expectations

    I am entering my 5th season of traditional bowhunting. I compound hunted for about 15 years before going traditional and I was pretty efficient with a compound. I have had a rough start to this season as I gut shot two does that I did not recover and shot another doe in the shoulder last night...
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    Lighted Nocks on a Traditional Set Up?

    I have been going back and forth on whether I want to run lighted nocks with my longbow. I have two concerns that are making me question whether or not to use them. The first issue is FOC. I plan to, but have not yet measured how much FOC I will lose from going from a 11 grain gold tip nock...
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    Post Harvest Traditions

    I have been really enjoying the spring turkey hunting content on youtube from Pinhoti, THP, Shane Simpson and others. One thing has gotten me thinking lately. After every successful hunt Dave Owens takes time to soak in the moment by smoking a cigar. While I am not inclined to smoke anything or...
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    Crazy Video of Bear vs Hog

    My buddy sent me this video. It was sad to watch but it showed a couple of things. 1. Hogs are just as tough as everybody says they are. 2. People do not understand how harsh nature is and how ethical hunting can be in comparison. Check it out. Black Bear VS Wild Hog! - Gatlinburg,TN. - YouTube
  7. tyson12590

    Screw in Steps vs Hand Drill and Bolts

    I am moving back to southern Michigan next year and I will be hunting mostly private property with permission. I am trying to decide between using screw in steps for my presets vs the treehopper bolt system. I have never used the hand drill system but I have used screw in steps for years. I am...
  8. tyson12590

    Is Variety Truly the Spice of Life?

    I recently watched a video from Chris Spikes where he shot his 50th deer with his Centaur longbow. What an accomplishment! That got me thinking, I have killed 4 deer with traditional equipment and I have used three different bows. Id like to hear from people who uses one bow for a long period...
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    My Dream Broadhead

    I know there are a ton of great broadheads on the market but I cannot find the one I want. I know this is VERY picky but here is what I want. 2 blade screw in fixed head double bevel 1.5"wide by 2.25"+ long Tanto tip replacement blades factory sharpened straight blades (Not convex or...
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    Which is more rewarding?

    So this is a totally random question. I just want to hear people's thoughts on this hypothetical question. I am not trying to start anything and I support all hunters methods as long as it is legal. If baiting was legal in your state, in your opinion which would be a more rewarding / more...
  11. tyson12590

    Traditional Archery YouTube Content

    When I first switched to tradition archery a few years back I wanted to watch as much traditional content as I could find. After browsing a lot I found some good content. Here is a list of YouTube channels that I enjoy that have recurve and longbow hunting and information. I hope this helps...
  12. tyson12590

    New Bow Project

    Hello Trad hunters. I just did a little bow project and thought I'd share. I have been really impressed with the Black Hunter longbow/ recurve that is sold on eBay, amazon and Twig Archery. (Same as the Galaxy Ember sold by Lancaster archery). It is a bullet proof cheap 60 inch bow. I have a...
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    Found a good source for Amsteel

    I have noticed that some of the go-to places for Amsteel are running out of stock of 1/4" and 3/16" in hunter friendly colors. (Probably from the DIY Utilibridge surge) I found a source that had some in stock and was pretty well priced. I thought I'd share it. (After I ordered what I needed...
  14. tyson12590

    Metal Free Knaider and Swaider for Climbing Sticks with Multi-Use

    I recently posted about my metal free knaider for Climbing sticks. This video explains how I use a amsteel daisy chain with my knaider and swaider for my first stick to get a bit higher. Hope this helps somebody.
  15. tyson12590

    Waist belt question.

    I am on my 3rd DIY saddle and this one is a phantom clone. I am confused about tethrd's use of a weight rated buckle combined with what appears to be a non weight rated triglide. Can anyone clear up my confusion? Is the waist belt still weight rated? If not why would you use a heavier weight...
  16. tyson12590

    Forum Attitude

    I have noticed a lot of bickering on this site in the last few weeks and it has mostly revolved around new products and vendors. I just wanted to say a few reminders. 1. Everyone is trying to make a living. 2. You do not have to buy anything that you do not want to buy. 3. We live in a free...
  17. tyson12590

    One Step Aider Alternative/ No-Metal Knaider

    I know that lots of guys like using fixed one step aiders on their climbing sticks but I have tried a few different styles and I am yet to try one that I like. I don't like the idea of trying to find the step in the dark while it swings around avoiding your boot. I don't like the idea of them...
  18. tyson12590

    Michigan Buck

    My dad has had a challenging hunting career. Due to vertigo and shoulder issues he is limited to a crossbow and ground blind hunting. Tonight he was able to shoot his biggest buck, a nice 8 point. He was able to capture the shot with his trail camera. I am super excited for him and I thought you...
  19. tyson12590

    Frustration

    I would like to take a minute and vent about something. I enjoy watching a lot of the good hunting content on YouTube like THP and the hunting beast. These show spend a ton of time talking about playing the wind. I hunt in South Carolina and of the 6 times I've hunted so far this year not one...
  20. tyson12590

    Primal Plywood Platform Question

    I made one a few months back and I really like it. I am using a primal step with the buckle. The last few times I used it I am getting squeaking noises when I shift my weight on it. I can not tell if it is the wood against the tree or the strap and buckle. Any one else experience this issue? If...
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