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Not this Fall, not allowed to hunt there in the Fall, one of the owners is afraid I will scare all the deer away. Next Spring though. Sent from my moto g pure using Tapatalk

Well I did not kill a turkey but that is fine with me, had the best season I have every had, even better than the 90's when I started. Could have taken a jake one day, wish I had had a camera with me that day but it was supposed to rain so I did not bring it and it is a good thing I did not, it poured right around leaving time.

Thank you, I am trying to learn, I am getting better but it takes time and I have a lot to learn. Sent from my moto g pure using Tapatalk

Some more pictures.

You may have a point. I am going to try to swich it up on them though, would have today if not for the weather.

The two strutters above showed up again this morning, trying to get the pretty bronze one. The stayed just out of my range.

Stock picture, just an old Ben Peason Cougar I am trying to learn on, shoulders are not working well so may not ever get to hunt with one.

30 to 40 lower would be much better. Sent from my moto g pure using Tapatalk

These were just the first few days, I chose to take pictures instead of shoot before the season started. There is a paintbrush there and if he shows up I will take him, untill then I am fine with pictures. (If he ever shows up again) I may take one on the last day if he has not, so long as it is not a Jake or bearded hen. Edit: The one I want is the one on the right. I added the same picture cropped and with two of the stalks removed to show the beard better, it either has a very thick one or a double beard. Sent from my moto g pure using Tapatalk

Thank you and your welcome. Sent from my moto g pure using Tapatalk

Of course I was using a camera. These are just a few

Sorry to hear y'all got it and I hope y'all heal well but still say it is if.

Still have these is anyone is looking. Sent from my moto g pure using Tapatalk

I am looking for a copy of this book, it must be the color edition. I know there are other hikers and photographers here so I thought I would give it a shot. Thanks for looking.

Congratulations, not easy to do.

Bow, but my body is breaking down to the point that I fear this may be my last year with archery equipment.

You're welcome to your opinion. Sent from my A574BL using Tapatalk

You're quite welcome.

Your welcome. Not sure what YMMV means. Best of luck to you.

I have never used the Bitzenburger, the gentleman who was my hunters safety instructor had taught me on his Jojan so when the opportunity came up to get one I jumped on it as I liked the ease of use and being able to do multiple arrows at a time. From what I can see of the Bitzenburger you can only do one at a time, unless they have other models that I have not seen which is altogether possible. I could see the Bitzenburger being a big advantage on a trip though where space is at a premium. I am not sure if Jojan makes a single model. (edit, they do make a model that only does one at a time like the Bitzenburger as well) When you do get into it make sure you ask what glue to use for the particular vane/feather you choose to use, not all glues work well with all vanes/feathers nor do you prep the arrows or vanes the same, with my spin tight vanes I had to use a different glue and if I remember right I did not clean the shaft of the bottom of the vane the same, I think I had to use rubbing alcohol for those while with others I had always used acetone to clean my arrows and my vanes but the Spin tight vanes would not stay on that way. It is a lot of fun, you will enjoy it and it makes the hunt a more enjoyable experience knowing you set up the arrow you took your game with. If do get into it let me know, I have some arrow wraps I can send you, they are nothing special but they can make it easier to see blood on the arrow and make it easier to find you arrow, I always run a yellow wrap with two orange hen vanes and a yellow cock vane to make them easier to find.

The steering is better in my opinion when it is being done on both ends. I have tried it with several vanes and really like the way the Spin Tight ones work with them. As far as sharpening them they are replaceable blades. By the way, I am looking at my reply and I may have come off rude, I am sorry if I did, it was not my intent.

I am very sorry but you are both incorrect in this instance, please look into the Crimson Talon Broadheads, they are specifically designed to create spin, it is a part of the design. (not saying fletching does not help) Notice how they are designed with a bend to them, this creates additional spin. I match them with Spin Tight Vanes (No longer made under that name) which also creates spin and together they are very accurate. I had been told to use a right helical with them to make them spin even faster, but found it was not needed and to be honest I do not have the proper clamp for a right helical on my Jojan anyway, though I may buy one for the 2022 season.

A few pieces of advise, first pay attention to the bar that goes around to cage you in, you want one that will flip up and out of the way, I learned the hard way if they are in the way it can block your shot and destroy your lower bow limb, may are to far out to just hold ahead of it. Second I really prefer a large platform, it gives you more room to position for the shot and offers safety by giving you more room so you do not step off when trying to set up for the shot. Wear a restraint devise from bottom to top and top to bottom, I am slowly losing hunting because my body is falling apart because of accidents (Not hunting related) I would hate to see you lose something the way I did for 17 years and it looks like I will lose again in the next few years because my body is falling apart. Buy a good stand, the best you can't afford, it is more important than anything other than you hunting implement and will serve you for a long time if you maintain it, don't go cheap. Practice from it after you set it up find your trouble areas ahead of time and if a lane needs trimming then it is better to know ahead of time. Get a friend or two to help you set it or them up, us safety harnesses setting it up the same as you would while hunting, you can get hurt just as quick setting them up as you can hunting from them. They do not make it anymore but I used this one because I loved the large platform and the bench seat. https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Gear-Deluxe-Person-Hunting/dp/B003TP4M2U/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1538540296&sr=1-4&keywords=ladder+stands&dpID=41RjEAH6jHL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&linkCode=sl1&tag=reprapmagazine-20&linkId=92fe8b7d1bab08bf965ef186d8fbdf65&language=en_US

I have never seen it where it was hard to find them to be honest, only time I have run into that is those that wait until the last moment to decide they want to take the course and that is their own fault.