Stone head vs bison -new pic p. 6

[DesertDude]

Outstanding!!!!!

Is that comment really needed George?

[Chimaster]

Awesome photo's Mike, I would have liked to be at the Indians camp fire that night.

[razorsharptokill]

Wow! That's an awesome feat.

[Bonebuster]

Deep down awesome!!!

[dragonheart]

That is about one of the most moving accounts I have heard in a long time.  What a hunt.  As close to the forefathers as I can imagine.  Congratulations on a wonderful accomplishment.  What an experience for him.

[Don Gilson]

My name is Don Gilson and I am one of the flintknappers at the Traditional Expo in Kalamazoo, MI.  I believe I made the stone point that Mark used.  If it is my work, the material is black flint from Kentucky.

[Joe D]

WOW!  

[Herdbull]

Don - Thank you for coming forward. Yes the head was black and I think Mark told me the knapper engraved his initials or atleast left some mark to identify the head. I will try to get a picture of it, but again I still have some hunting to do myself and may not see Mark for a few days. Ha!  I think if you met Mark you would remember. He is usually clowning around at the shows.... infact, he bought the bow used at Comptons in 2006 because 75# is a harder bow to sell these days. Ha!

[pine nut]

Amazing accomplishment!  Congratulations and well done!

[Steve O]

Good gravy, that is the understatement of the new decade:

 

 I think if you met Mark you would remember  

Mark has all kinds of cool signitures on that bow if I am thinking of the right one.  Mike, you should see if he has any pictures of that too when you see him.

[lpcjon2]

That is off the hook,That had to be one expensive hunt and worth every penny.  

[Gene Wensel]

I can guarantee you Mark didn't pay much for the hunt. I know for a fact he sleeps in a hollow log when he hunts one area in southern Illinois. He probably befriended one of his blood brothers who was on the tribal council. Also I bet it has been closer to 150+ years since most of them went from stone points to trade points as soon as they could. Mark doesn't really say much most of the time but he is a passionate hunter with great skills just like the other Mitten brothers. I'm proud of him. Actually I called him the day after he killed the bison. We spoke for several minutes before I asked him if he was in his office. He then told me he was in South Dakota. I said "South Dakota? Aren't you in snow drifts? What are you doing out there?" That openned the door for an ear full! Way to go Carcass!

[George D. Stout]

Desert Dude.....I wasn't degrading any accomplishment here, I think it is very admirable.  I was just saying that is how early Native Americans killed Buffalo.  The single bevel comment was of course tongue in cheek.  I didn't know I was being so closely observed...Dude 8^).

[ozy clint]

great stuff!!

can we get specs on the arrow head?
how thick is bison hide?

[Hooked]

That is awesome!

[Tdog]

There's a spritual moment..Mike you painted a great picture of that hunt.Thank you. Mark nice. Congrats!!!

[Wolfkiss]

Fantastic,  congratulations!

[todd smith]

Congrats Mark,

I'm not sure if I will ever hunt bison, it would be a spiritual event for me because of the affinity I feel for those who once depended on the bison.  Het-cha-tu-yalo! (Or however you spell it!!)

Way to go!!  todd

[straitera]

This had to be a thrill!!! I'm charged just reading it! Thanks

[Elksong@WORK2]

Thanks for the story.  Truely awesome! Bison are awazing and give a bowhunter a special connection to the past when you take one with a bow.