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Offline AkDan

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Easing (back) into it
« on: August 13, 2019, 07:44:31 AM »
After getting into trad as a kid (14) and having shot most of my life.   Every major decision i’ve done revolved around my bow.  2014 or so that changed when a 6 year old kid caught me off guard with a statement.  My bowhunting came to a screeching halt.  A simple remark can be life altering.   Bows gathered dust, a pile of osage slats sit in the living room against the wall being knocked over regularly.  My arrow making and fly tying desk became a exclusive fishing desk.   

I had been itching to shoot but couldn’t bring myself to... target panics childs play compared to the last 5 years, not depressed, but lost if you will.   I had the chance to watch Tred flip for reds on the klutina this summer.  He had a posse around him and we had another trip planned back down the following week so we headed back to fairbanks.  I never did get to meet him, he was off exploring the state by the time i went looking for him. 

I finally started shooting this summer, easing back into it.  Man its amazing how much you loose after that long of a break.   Things are coming along now however.... fall is close in Alaska!

I live in a state most dream to hunt and haven't hunted anything here since the epiphany (the trout have some sore lips however lol) A Moose hunt with the old man is close around the corner, it will be a huge leap back into the woods with him around lol!  Hopefully...i will have a story to tell the end of september!

Anyways its good seeing some familiar names!   

Shoot straight!

Dan


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Re: Easing (back) into it
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2019, 08:25:26 AM »
Welcome back.

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Re: Easing (back) into it
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2019, 09:01:14 AM »
Keep at it.......enjoy :thumbsup:
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

Offline AkDan

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Re: Easing (back) into it
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2019, 09:27:02 AM »
 I keep thinking of stopping by when I am home Chad....but for some reason only remember after i get back here 🤪. Is Jack still making broadheads?

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Re: Easing (back) into it
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2019, 10:50:26 AM »
I think his boys have taken over.   Lamont has passed but Terry does a great job and would know the status of Jack.

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Re: Easing (back) into it
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2019, 02:33:44 PM »
A romance that is easily rekindled.

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Re: Easing (back) into it
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2019, 05:09:31 PM »
Can’t think of a better reintroduction than a moose hunt. Look forward to hearing the outcome. After the above exchange with Chad should I assume one of his sticks accompanies you on your hunts?

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Re: Easing (back) into it
« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2019, 07:53:25 PM »
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Re: Easing (back) into it
« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2019, 04:05:17 PM »
Naw possum i shoot a liberty chief.   Fortunately I'm not bow poor though i would like to get my hands on a jd berry or two.

Sorry for the delay, been out on a remote trout trip.


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