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Post by vonottoexperience on Jul 21, 2006 17:54:38 GMT -5
I will have pictures and video (I hope) when I get back. Im putting together a home page on the hunt right now. My plan is the week I get back is to enter a day by day log of the hunt as it happened. People can go to the page every day to get a update on what happend and I hope to enter pictures and have a picture page. If eveything goes as planned I will leave the link here for everyone to check out. SMJ, I have a CD from my Outfitter that has some excellent footage. Great CD on judging animals and seeing whats out there. If you want a copy shoot me your address and I will get one out to you. Its a good CD to watch no matter who your going to hunt Caribou with. Don dkrenz@comcast.net 35 more days to go  PM sent  |
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Post by smj on Jul 22, 2006 17:41:36 GMT -5
SMJ,
I have a CD from my Outfitter that has some excellent footage. Great CD on judging animals and seeing whats out there. If you want a copy shoot me your address and I will get one out to you.
My thanks, and a PM should be in your box from me. smj |
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Post by donk on Jul 29, 2006 11:00:28 GMT -5
Ok,
Did the CD make it???
I know once you watch it you will want to go real bad.................
Don
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Post by smj on Jul 29, 2006 18:34:07 GMT -5
Hey Donk -
The DVD's made here yesterday, I got to watch the first one this morning! I have always wanted to get up north and was pumped about it before hand, but I must admit, the DVD does get one going!!! Thank you very much for sending these. I will watch the second one tomorrow afternoon probably, too many other things to get done today. Tomorrow AM, I am climbing Mount Toll with some friends, so I think I'll save the second one to recline with tomorrow afternoon. That and a half gallon of water! Near as I can tell, I think I have the gear I need. Probably need to spend some time looking up caribou information, how to rate the racks and so forth. I can see passing judgement on two or three animals, but how do you get that instant determination when you have a dozen or more animals to choose from?
What did you take for boots? Knee high rubber, or regular gortex boots? Looks like there is a lot of opportunity for wet feet!
Anything work well for the black flies?
How free are you to move around? Does the guide stick with you, or just drop you off some where? On the DVD, it looks like the guide is along at all times. I suppose that can differ from one place to another...
Thank you again for these DVD's. Should I return them to you once done?
smj
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Post by donk on Jul 29, 2006 21:33:16 GMT -5
Keep the DVD's enjoy them.
Im taking gortex boots with good ankle support. Where we are going the tundra isnt real "spongy" like other places so you dont need high rubber boots but ones with good ankle support.
Im taking a bug suit but hoping we wont need it. The time we are going the flys should not be bad but if it warms up and its not windy im sure they will be out in full force. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
The hunt is actually unguided but outfitted. They have 2 guys in camp that will help you get your animal back and can shuttle you by boat to hunt. They wont hang with you unless you need help or ask.
THe DVD with the pictures of the caribou on the front is the best of the two.
In 3 more weeks I will be able to answer any questions and share the stories of the hunt!!!
Don
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Post by smj on Mar 24, 2007 18:38:36 GMT -5
So, we leave on September 11th to head up to Canada... We have one opening left on our group - if anyone is interested drop me a PM! We are all bow hunters. I'll be hunting with my Bowtech Pro-38 for the first caribou, the second I intend to take with one of my longbows. Anyway, everyone speaks archery on this trip, and we have room for one more!
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Post by BT on Mar 24, 2007 19:42:54 GMT -5
What a deal! I really do wish I could tag along on this trip but I am afraid it's a no go for me. Should be a great chance to take a good animal with the traditional equipment What longbow and arrow/head combo are you planning on using? |
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Post by smj on Mar 24, 2007 21:46:43 GMT -5
What bow and set up, you sure you want to open that can of worms? Right now I am drawing up plans for an even more traditional longbow. This one will not have a center shot, and carry a more symmetrical appearance through the grip area, yet retain the R/D design. I need to get going on it if I am going to have a chance to get up to speed with it before we leave... Since I have to build it yet! The bow will be 67 or 68 inch tip to tip, made of ipe and bamboo. I am considering placing a .050 to .070 thick layer of fired bamboo in the core. (I'll probably build two at once, one with and one without.) The bamboo backing will be 0.125 or less in thickness. I will use lacewood or zebra for the grip.(Again, one each no doubt.) For glue, URAC 185. I have made the switch to this glue, seems one of the best products out there for wood and bamboo bows. I'll stain the bamboo backing red-brown, and expect a brace of between 6 and 7 inches. If the ipe bow I made is any indication, these bows should rock pretty good! I also have an osage blank... I've been saving it! It may well get used for one, I've not made up my mind yet. Draw weight - I am looking for ~55 pounds at 28 inches... My draw is 31.5... Anything close to but above that is fine. I was wanting to make up a bow that would match those the indians up north might have hunted caribou with - but have run out of time to do so. The research is falling short! Next time?  As to tip - I have 3 selections in mind to use. I am leaning towards the Simmons SB-30 or SB-40 broadhead. I like the design and weight, they remind me of a native made stone tip. 190 grains for the SB-30, but I've not found the SB-40 yet, it is shown on the Simmons web site but there is no listing for it. I do like the look of the SB-30 though... www.simmonssharks.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SimmonsSharks.com&Product_Code=SB-30For arrow, I will use the Goldtip Traditional shaft. I simply like those, probably a 5575. I have seen bare shafts for around $45/doz, but you may have to dig to find them. www.goldtip.com/products/family.asp?cid=11-09314B0C-49DF-47B7-AAA1-051A5484A2CB&rnd=196464463For fletching, I just bought a feather burner on ebay for about $20 bucks, brand new. I may use shield cut feathers, but want to try a shorter fletching, more like the native style of fletching. Two reasons: 1 - less drag, 2 - less to bounce off of the grip section of the bow. I may even wrap the fletching on with fake sinew before and after the fletch, just for grins! www.3riversarchery.com/Thumb.asp?c=13&s=32&p=14I think that covers the question, but do let me know if I've left anything out! Should be a great trad setup, and a great hunt! |
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Post by BT on Mar 25, 2007 8:21:38 GMT -5
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Post by smj on Mar 25, 2007 9:22:24 GMT -5
BT - point taken! I do intend to test the head before taking one to Canada! I also have the Magnus Stingers on the list, and have 6 of the 125 grain tips in hand for testing and shooting. The other tip in mind is the SilverFlame. I see that the Magnus comes in 150 grains as well, and could end up shooting Magnus. The SilverFlame is a no-brainer, just the cost of it to get past. Still, by the time I buy and test through the other tips, I could probably just buy the SilverFlames and be done with it! Magnus - www.magnusbroadheads.com/stingers.htmlSilverFlame - www.germankineticsusa.com/broadheads.html |
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