Well guys, I ran into some problems today when shooting. Finally I have to bite the bullet and start back at square one.

I current have my rest off, getting ready to look into taking my peep off, along with buying a shorter release. I believe my draw length was a touch too long (from my release being too long), I never was able to get a consistent paper tune and have been putting properly tuning and setting up my bow off until now.

Hopefully I will be able to get to the store sometime in the next week or so, buy some of the things I need and get back to working on setting up my bow.

I will keep you guys posted. I will definately have things in line before the season, I just am a little ticked at myself because I have known all along my bow wasn't paper tuned properly and a bare shaft test proved it once again. Had my nock point so far out of wack it was ridiculous.

I may need some help so hopefully through HNI I can get these problems fixed and be on my way.

Bols

Hope you get that bow into shape soon Bols. If you need some help feel free to ask. We need to pick a name as you all know. I have no problem with any of you guys being the captain and I will do it if you want me to. Names, Buck Baggers, Rut Reapers, Antler Addicts,and all the others previously mentioned. Lets make a goal to get a name and captain picked by the end of the week. Chris

Yes, let's get a name picked and a team captain.
Motown, you've been in the contest before, correct?

All in favor of Motown being our leader, say AYE

Aye!

Let's get this rolling.
I'm going to my hunting land tomorrow with my partner to check stands,move stands,put up new stands.
I am afraid I may have lost permission on one of my best farms to hunt.
I have tried to contact them for 2 weeks now

Aye, Honkey for Captain! I personally liked Braizin' Backstraps or Massnificent 10 for a team name. Both are kinda original. But then again, I am still open forsuggestions.

Keep on trying there Buellhunter. I hope you haven't lost your property. Sometimes land owners, if they are farmers, get behind this time of the year as we are trying to get things ready for harvest.

I plan on getting to Gander Mountain in the next couple of days so I can get a start on fixing my bow. Going to buy a Bowmaster Press, a new peep sight, a new rest, and I might be looking into a STS before fall. Any thoughts on the STS on a Hoyt? Does it cause any problems with a stabilizer on the front?

I am sure I will need some assistance once I tackle into this project. I will keep in touch with you guys over the next couple of days.

I should be getting my return kit for my harness sometime this week as well. Just a note, some of you guys may already know this if you have a Summit stand, but2005 Summit Safety Harnesses are being recalled. Check out their website for further details or call 1-800-226-1157. Luckily I have an old corncrib to shoot out of for the time being (so I can practice elevated shots). But I definately need topractice with the climber before fall.

I don't know about you guys but I am definately getting pumped. This is the most I have been checking the boards since the end of last season. Can't wait to get in the woods.

Dave

I am still in!
Whoooooooo Hoooooooooo!
I got the call late this afternoon.
No problem with me and my partner hunting there.
She even apologized for not calling me right back when I first tried to get in touch with her.

We are going up in the morining to check everything out.

Awesome!

Now that farm better deliever!

We shot 11 of the 16 deer we tagged last year on that farm!
They were all doe but I saw a couple really nice bucks probably 140-150 class. I'm going to save my any sex lic. for one of them this year for the team. This is going to be my year to shoot a wallhanger!

Of course now that we are in for sure and am planning on going up today IT'S RAINING! Arrrrrrrrr!
I'm planning on going anyway. We need to check in with another farmer that is a friend of mine and look at a propertyanother owner has been trying to get me to hunt for a couple years now. You can never have too many places to hunt.

Get that bow ready Bols! Time is running short. I know that it is good to do it yourself but with time slipping away, is there a pro shop that could do it up for you? At this time of year that is what I would do for sure.

Hey fellas!
I came into work to day for a while so I figured I'd drop in here.

Oh yeah, AYE! for Motown as Captain.

Great job Buell, on gettin permission for hunting.

Bols, don't get frustrated with your bow, just take your time and it will all come together.

As soon as the SlickTricks show up at my door, I'll be dialing them in.

I'm still planning on being at my lease this week for some heavy scouting, probably Wed, & Thurs.

As for a team name, I'm open.
Another suggestion is
Buck Nutz

Here are a couple things about me other than what I've already mentioned. I'm 32, I live in "deep" Southeast TX. I have 2 leases in East TX. I might get lucky and get a chance to go to West or SWest TX for a hunt. I've killed a few hogs with my bow, but only 1 deer so far. My occupation is "chemical plant operator", and I've been there for 10 years.

Two more members to check in and we'll be set.

RTA47, looks like you might get some rain soon. Hopefully it won't be too bad for ya.

I would return to the Hoyt dealer I bought it from, but he is the kind of guy that sets upa bow and if you return with it wanting things changed he will demand they don't need to be.

He didn't really help me with setup much. He is a pretty decent guy aside from the business, his "I'm always right" attitude is what keeps me from going back to him. The guy has experience, I will give him that, but I prefer not to go back to him.

The other shop in town used to sell quite a few Hoyts, but now pushes Mathews something fierce. Don't mind that, but I don't want a bow shoved down my throat. That doesn't really matter at this time since I only need repairs, but he is real big on talking down on other bows. I am not really willing to let him do the repairs.

I got on the Hoyt website and found some other places in the area. Mostly shops 20-30 miles away. I don't really want to do the driving unless I know the shop is capable of fixing the bow.

At this point I just want good customer service. I can't seem to find that around here. Or those that do, don't service Hoyts.

Just got back from the hunting grounds a little while ago.
We got one stand moved and put up another one and checked on the rest. All is good.
We did lose one property, the owner passed away last year and now a gravel company bought it and is going to make a big hole out of a prime woods[&o]. We will no longer be able to hunt that woods, no one will.
I guess the only bright spot is that all the deer that live in that woods will eventuallybe forced to move next door where we can hunt.