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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #20 on: October 16, 2008, 08:44:00 PM »
If Whip is willing and the creek don't rise, this hunt may be up again on next spring's St Judes auction. We all had a great time and I am looking forward to doing it again next year. Here a better photo of the gang and our bows.

 

And a taste of the area in WI where this is held, west end of the "Driftless" hills and mixed pasture and crop land.

 
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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #21 on: October 16, 2008, 11:47:00 PM »
This trip was to be a combination deer hunt and self bow building workshop.  The  first morning of hunting started out a little slow, with only one deer seen between the four of us.  But that evening showed more promise and raised our hopes.  Each of the Bob's saw a dozen or more deer feeding before dark in the soybeans and two new food plots.  Things were looking good!  

As the week wore on, the days got progressively warmer, the moon progressively brighter at night and deer sightings tapered off.  

On the plus side, October splendor was bursting out all over.
 
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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #22 on: October 16, 2008, 11:59:00 PM »
The students would need a proper bench, so I put one together before the trip.  

 

The bow building portion of the trip was the real highlight.  Even the teacher got in on the action.
 

Can there really be a bow in there?
 

Chasing the proverbial ring of gold
 

File work
 

To floor tiller

 
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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #23 on: October 17, 2008, 12:00:00 AM »
No time to remove camo - there's heating to be done!
 

Bringing it in to brace height - they are bending beautifully!

 

Shaping the handle

 
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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #24 on: October 17, 2008, 12:01:00 AM »
And they shoot!!!!

 

 
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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #25 on: October 17, 2008, 12:04:00 AM »
Shaun really enjoyed his teaching duties, and as you can see did a fine job of instruction.  I know that the best thank you he could have received came when both of the students carried their new bows to the woods for the remainder of the hunt.  

 
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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #26 on: October 17, 2008, 12:07:00 AM »
Looks like y'all had a great time. Some good looking bow there also.
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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #27 on: October 17, 2008, 05:59:00 AM »
Glad to hear it was a good time for everybody.

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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #28 on: October 17, 2008, 09:46:00 AM »
Wow looks like all had a great time!!!!!

Thanks to whip and Shaun for their generocity...

Things I like in this thread 1) bow bench 2) dutch oven 3) whip's hat

You guys are awsome

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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #29 on: October 17, 2008, 10:25:00 AM »
awesome    :clapper:   i really like those osage bows. Looking forward to seeing Shaun's again at the sweat.
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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #30 on: October 17, 2008, 10:43:00 AM »
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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #31 on: October 17, 2008, 10:56:00 AM »
Hey, that is really cool!  A great experience for the Bobs and a generous donation from Whip and Shaun.  Great stuff all around...and beautiful bows to boot!  Matt
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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #32 on: October 17, 2008, 12:03:00 PM »
Great thread guys. I must say that we had an exceptional time. Joe and Shawn are top notch guys (they had to put up with us for a week). Joe could have let us do a bit more around camp, but I'm not complaining.

I have much more to add, but I'm still getting settled in at home after the 14 hour ride. Also have to get to the club in a few minutes and try out a few new arrows with the bow. We'll be hunting with the selfbows over the weekend.

I have to thank Tradgang, Joe, Shawn, and everyone envolved in this great charity drive.

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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #33 on: October 17, 2008, 11:51:00 PM »
Great story fellas. The four of you and the kids all benefitted...
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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #34 on: October 18, 2008, 09:27:00 AM »
Man, that's some fine looking yeller bows, on top of beautiful country, great hunting companions and one outstanding bow-building instrutor.

I'm also sure everyone appreciates the generosity exhibited by all four of you for the kids.

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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #35 on: October 18, 2008, 09:47:00 AM »
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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #36 on: October 20, 2008, 10:09:00 AM »
Well Bob Z almost got a shot at a doe yesterday with his new selfbow at 14 yards. Unfortunately his elbow hit the back of the tree he was in and he couldn't get the arrow off.   :p  

I gotta tell you, he is like a kid with a new toy. I've been trying for years to get him to try traditional but he never did. Different story now. Can't get the bow out of his hands.

Below is a link to some pictures of the event. Be sure to see my Birthday Browny!

Hit the button on the top right to advance the photo's. There are a bunch.

 http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v166/BobCo/Wisconsin/?action=view¤t=100_0564-1.jpg
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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #37 on: October 20, 2008, 10:21:00 AM »
Great pics Bob!  And it warms my heart to hear that Bob Z. has caught the bug so bad!  That is just too cool  :cool:    I can't wait to see pictures from both of you with your deer taken with the new bows  :thumbsup:
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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #38 on: October 20, 2008, 11:46:00 AM »
Cool pictures Bob. Thanks for posting.
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Re: Bow build/hunt for St Judes
« Reply #39 on: October 20, 2008, 07:05:00 PM »
Very nice Gents. Can't believe I missed this one! Cheers all around!
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