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Author Topic: Giving something back!  (Read 690 times)

Offline Osagetree

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Giving something back!
« on: July 29, 2007, 09:30:00 AM »
I have found great joy in introducing young'ns to the traditional archery world. Since 2004 these are the bows that I have made and gave to the young'ns in hopes it may spark an interest in them. Of course, the interest is always high when you are young and get a new toy, I just hope that they never forget the initial joy and carry the interest for a lifetime.

I have at least 5 more osage staves that are to short for adult bows, so I plan on working them and giving them away to young'ns in the future or as the opportunity arises.

In all my years of hunting and shooting all sorts of things, I have found the gift of a bow to a young'n is a priceless reward to me. It gives me some satisfaction that I may be giving back something to a sport that has given so much to my quality of life.

I encourage everyone to try and do the same as the gratification you will get in return is ten fold! You don't have to make a bow, you can find your own means of giving back. You will find that most of you probably already have given back and know exactly what I mean.

If you have,,, THANK YOU! And if you have not given back, I'm sure you will someday, you are all wonderful people here at Trad Gang.

Six year old from Ohio;
 

Eight year old from Ohio;
 

My Daughter Kayla;
 

 12 year old from West Virginia;
 

16 year old from Ohio;
 

6 year old from PA.;
   

Converted adult wheelie bow hunter from Ohio;
 

10 year old and 16 year old from GA.;
No pictures yet, their Father "CLS" will hopefuly send me a picture or two to add in this thread!

Then of course there is my Son, I can't find a picture to post.
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Offline horatio1226

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Re: Giving something back!
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2007, 09:44:00 AM »
Hi Osage
I am a Cubmaster of a pack of about 50 boys and can't thank you enough for what you are doing. In my opinion, if more adults were doing these kinds of things instead of focusing so much on themselves, there wouldn't be so many problems with American youth and America overall.I have 3 sons who will all learn this lesson. Thanks for your service to this country. You are a TRUE patriot!
Brian Hatch
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Coxsakie, NY
"So long as the moon returns to the heavens in a bent, beautiful arc, so long will the fascination with archery in man lasts."

Offline sticshooter

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Re: Giving something back!
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2007, 09:51:00 AM »
U DA MAN! Great job my Friend.<><  :thumbsup:
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"Walk softly..and carry a sharp   Stic."
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Offline adkmountainken

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Re: Giving something back!
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2007, 10:13:00 AM »
your a good man Joe!
I go by many names but Daddy is my favorite!
listen to everyone,FOLLOW NO ONE!!
if your lucky enough to spend time in the mountains...then your lucky enough!
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Offline vermonster13

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Re: Giving something back!
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2007, 10:18:00 AM »
Nothing better than getting a kid started on the path.
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Offline lost lake

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Re: Giving something back!
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2007, 11:07:00 AM »
you da man!

Offline bowhunterksb32

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Re: Giving something back!
« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2007, 12:23:00 PM »
Osagetree, You've definetly sparked a desire in easton[ first pic at beginning of thread].

As soon as i get the  bowbuilding thing down I plan on giving some bows to several kids in the neighborhood.

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Re: Giving something back!
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2007, 12:26:00 PM »
Thanks for the avatar. That will work great ,until i kill a deer with my self bow this season.lol

Offline Hood

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Re: Giving something back!
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2007, 04:01:00 PM »
That's Awesome! Very Cool! Keep up the good work!!!

Robert
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Performers and portrayers, each another's audience.

Offline deertraks

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Re: Giving something back!
« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2007, 04:14:00 PM »
Good work, keep it up.  :thumbsup:  
I think I know where that first pic was taken.
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Offline KyGal

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Re: Giving something back!
« Reply #10 on: July 29, 2007, 04:21:00 PM »
I just helped out at a Cub Scout day camp for my son's district here in KY. On Thurs night I dressed up in braintan and wampum and talked about bowmaking, and related the tale of the Great Turtle and creation in character. You would not believe the enthusiasm of the kids for bows and Indian lore. I ended up giving several parents web links to this and other archery sites and vendors, what I could recall off the top of my head. I really hate being up in front of people, but it was very gratifying anyway!

If you get a chance to hook some kids, do it!

Offline SteveMcD

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Re: Giving something back!
« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2007, 05:12:00 PM »
Osagetree.. That's what it's all about! I tip my hat to you, sir! Nice going!   :clapper:
Someday you and I will take the Great Hart by our own skill alone, and with an arrow. And then the Little Gods of the Woods will chuckle and rub their hands and say, "Look, Brothers. An Archer! The Old Times are not altogether gone!"

Offline styckbow

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Re: Giving something back!
« Reply #12 on: July 29, 2007, 05:58:00 PM »
Osagetree good on you my friend. If we don't encourage the young ones to start shooting our great sport and tradition will die with all us old guys. Keep up the good work Delin
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Offline BUFF

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Re: Giving something back!
« Reply #13 on: July 29, 2007, 06:04:00 PM »
way to go. Thats why I became active with my state bow hunting organization. The LSBA has kid shoots all over the state.    

Offline Osagetree

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Re: Giving something back!
« Reply #14 on: July 29, 2007, 06:20:00 PM »
Barbara, I bet you had a blast with the Cubs! Good on you too!

Marty, that is great! Bet you have a blast and the kids won't soon forget you! By the way,,, my gosh, what is the bag limit on rabbits there in Texas?  :biglaugh:  
GOOD SHOOT'N!
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Offline Shawn Leonard

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Re: Giving something back!
« Reply #15 on: July 29, 2007, 08:56:00 PM »
VERY NICE!! Shawn
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Offline Danny Rowan

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Re: Giving something back!
« Reply #16 on: July 30, 2007, 12:41:00 AM »
Joe,

That pic of your daughter with the arrow in flight is just great. Great job with the young uns. Keep up the good work.

Danny
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