I'm back from the IL Deer Clasic
02-26-2007 | 04:27 PM
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RE: I'm back from the IL Deer Clasic
It was nice to meet those of you who stopped by the Illinois Bowfishers, HNI, Kid's Archery booth. 
BTW, it's almost bowfishing time.
Deb with her buck and her newly bobbed hair.
BTW, it's almost bowfishing time.
Deb with her buck and her newly bobbed hair.
02-26-2007 | 05:06 PM
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RE: I'm back from the IL Deer Clasic
Il Bow... Todd was an aisle over from Byron Ferguson, on the end... White Nuckle Productions. They had a few Wolfskin Predator sock caps sitting around, and some HNI stuff as well. Sorta by the Chippewa stands as well.
Was it the Fresh Meat booth you're asking about? There were a bunch of shirt booths over around there, that's for sure.
Oh.. and regarding how the Bowtech booth "looks", as I've seen several references to that... it gets set up that way for safety reasons. Those drab-looking side and back curtains are Kevlar which allows us to let show attendees to shoot blunts safely into the booth. Show regulations mandate side shields as well as a backstop, and Bowtech's booth has actually been highlighted as the model booth for allowing shooting during the show. Not the prettiest thing in the world, but it is the safest.
Was it the Fresh Meat booth you're asking about? There were a bunch of shirt booths over around there, that's for sure.
Oh.. and regarding how the Bowtech booth "looks", as I've seen several references to that... it gets set up that way for safety reasons. Those drab-looking side and back curtains are Kevlar which allows us to let show attendees to shoot blunts safely into the booth. Show regulations mandate side shields as well as a backstop, and Bowtech's booth has actually been highlighted as the model booth for allowing shooting during the show. Not the prettiest thing in the world, but it is the safest.
02-26-2007 | 05:31 PM
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RE: I'm back from the IL Deer Clasic
Oh.. and regarding how the Bowtech booth "looks", as I've seen several references to that... it gets set up that way for safety reasons. Those drab-looking side and back curtains are Kevlar which allows us to let show attendees to shoot blunts safely into the booth. Show regulations mandate side shields as well as a backstop, and Bowtech's booth has actually been highlighted as the model booth for allowing shooting during the show. Not the prettiest thing in the world, but it is the safest.
You know what, now that you say he was at White Knuckle...that may have been him talking to some other guys while I was there. Dang it!!
Todd, if you read this, I applogize for not saying hey!
Fresh meat don't seem to be the one I was thinking of or they don't have all of their shirts online. I was thinking that Bone was in their name, could be wrong though.
02-26-2007 | 06:33 PM
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RE: I'm back from the IL Deer Clasic
Greg it was nice meeting you as well. I bought Dons book at the show from a booth but i did not know he was there or i would of had it autographed. Im half way thru it and it seems like a great book.
ORIGINAL: Greg / MO
I haven't even had a chance to catch my breath yet, as I got home late last night and have been swamped with work stuff today and trying to prepare my week ahead...
I did want to take the time to say "Thanks" to all the people who took the time to stop by the Bowtech booth and introduce themselves; it was a pleasure meeting each and every one of you, and my only regret is that I didn't have more time to stop and shoot the breeze!
Hopefully, next year some of you guys that wanted to make it but couldn't can find a way. It's a great show, and it's awesome getting to talk to you guys in person.
Speaking of meeting guys in person... Don Higgins, the author of Hunting Trophy Whitetails in the Real World was set up not far from the Bowtech booth. What a guy! We got to talk for quite a long time. If you haven't had a chance to pick up his book yet, you can buy an autographed copy from www.higginsoutdoors.com. Don's one of the most knowledgeable, down-to-earth hunters you could ever meet... just a good 'ol boy who puts his time in likea lot of us and has learned how to connect on some monster bucks!!! Maybe that's why his user name when he visits our forum is Monster Bucks Only...
Got to finally catch Byron Ferguson's trick-shooting show this year... Another great guy with his head on straight. Spent quite a bit of time chatting with him, too -- as I did the guys at the White Nuckle Productions booth. Most of you guys know Todd Prignitz (The Lone Wolf) and stickbow from on here, and they represented themselves and HNI with the utmost class. I wish them all the best as they move forward with their vision of what a world-class hunting DVD should represent!
I haven't even had a chance to catch my breath yet, as I got home late last night and have been swamped with work stuff today and trying to prepare my week ahead...
I did want to take the time to say "Thanks" to all the people who took the time to stop by the Bowtech booth and introduce themselves; it was a pleasure meeting each and every one of you, and my only regret is that I didn't have more time to stop and shoot the breeze!
Hopefully, next year some of you guys that wanted to make it but couldn't can find a way. It's a great show, and it's awesome getting to talk to you guys in person.
Speaking of meeting guys in person... Don Higgins, the author of Hunting Trophy Whitetails in the Real World was set up not far from the Bowtech booth. What a guy! We got to talk for quite a long time. If you haven't had a chance to pick up his book yet, you can buy an autographed copy from www.higginsoutdoors.com. Don's one of the most knowledgeable, down-to-earth hunters you could ever meet... just a good 'ol boy who puts his time in likea lot of us and has learned how to connect on some monster bucks!!! Maybe that's why his user name when he visits our forum is Monster Bucks Only...
Got to finally catch Byron Ferguson's trick-shooting show this year... Another great guy with his head on straight. Spent quite a bit of time chatting with him, too -- as I did the guys at the White Nuckle Productions booth. Most of you guys know Todd Prignitz (The Lone Wolf) and stickbow from on here, and they represented themselves and HNI with the utmost class. I wish them all the best as they move forward with their vision of what a world-class hunting DVD should represent!
02-26-2007 | 06:49 PM
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RE: I'm back from the IL Deer Clasic
Fresh meat don't seem to be the one I was thinking of or they don't have all of their shirts online. I was thinking that Bone was in their name, could be wrong though.
02-26-2007 | 06:58 PM
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Sorry Il Bow.. I probably should have taken the time to more-carefully word my post. In no way did I infer that you were complaining... Like I said, I'd seen mention of it a couple other times from other posters, and just wanted to point out that our booth was set up from a safety standpoint moreso than from a looks perspective. Again... didn't think you were complaining in the least.
Also... I'm just sitting down to watch Todd's DVD... It's fantastic, and well worth the $$$$$.
I also noticed on the opening credits I misspelled "knuckle"...It's been a long three weeks (Today's my first day home in that time frame...) My apologies for missing the "n" in Pringnitz, too.
I LOVE the fact they don't cut away from the scene as the deer starts to fall; that's my ABSOLUTE BIGGEST pet peeve with some of the more commerciallypopular stuff out there. You can check out "Beyond The Kill" at www.whiteknuckleproductions.com.
Also... I'm just sitting down to watch Todd's DVD... It's fantastic, and well worth the $$$$$.
I also noticed on the opening credits I misspelled "knuckle"...
It's been a long three weeks (Today's my first day home in that time frame...) My apologies for missing the "n" in Pringnitz, too. I LOVE the fact they don't cut away from the scene as the deer starts to fall; that's my ABSOLUTE BIGGEST pet peeve with some of the more commerciallypopular stuff out there. You can check out "Beyond The Kill" at www.whiteknuckleproductions.com.
02-26-2007 | 07:04 PM
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RE: I'm back from the IL Deer Clasic
Good meeting you Greg ,Byron Ferguson is one of the most personable guys anyone could ever talk to.He is really down to earth and doesn't let his fame go to his head.Great show this year,I hope to spend more time next year.Sorry I didn't get to talk with Christine this year and the Illinois bowfishers.Oh well we got the outing this season at coon creek,that will be fun.Maybe next time I go I'll get a chance to shoot one of those lefty bowtechs,they where prety popular!!!Bill D>
02-26-2007 | 07:11 PM
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Blood, he's likely the person you bought it from... either that, or his wife who was helping him out in his booth!
Don and I talked about the fact that his picture on the cover of the book doesn't do him justice... [8D]He looks a LOT taller and slimmer in person. He told me that pic was taken in January when it was freezing cold outside, and he was bundled up pretty good and had some pretty thick coveralls on. I think the scale of that barn may make him look a bit shorter as well.
He's a pretty tall guy, and had a good smattering of silver in his hair and especially in his goatee... that might ring a bell; don't know.
Don and I talked about the fact that his picture on the cover of the book doesn't do him justice... [8D]He looks a LOT taller and slimmer in person. He told me that pic was taken in January when it was freezing cold outside, and he was bundled up pretty good and had some pretty thick coveralls on. I think the scale of that barn may make him look a bit shorter as well.
He's a pretty tall guy, and had a good smattering of silver in his hair and especially in his goatee... that might ring a bell; don't know.
02-26-2007 | 09:05 PM
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Greg, thanks for the link to white knuckle. I have known Todd quite a while and I will deffinatly buy a CD from them.
And you will never hear me say it again...but buckeye is the man!! That is who it is. But after looking at both Fresh Meat and Bone Head, they must be one in the same? Same town, same site design...same people?
And you will never hear me say it again...but buckeye is the man!! That is who it is. But after looking at both Fresh Meat and Bone Head, they must be one in the same? Same town, same site design...same people?
02-27-2007 | 10:09 AM
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RE: I'm back from the IL Deer Clasic
Hey guys, it was definately awesome meeting you all as well, and those Bowtech's didn't shoot too bad either Greg! he he he......
IL Bow Man - No worries bro, I would loved to have chatted with you, maybe next year? You going to any of the following shows: Iowa, Wisconsin, or Ohio? We're going to be attending all of those as well!
Anyone else from HuntingNet please stop by and say hello if you have a chance. It's so cool to put faces onto the guys and gals that I've been chatting with for years!
IL Bow Man - No worries bro, I would loved to have chatted with you, maybe next year? You going to any of the following shows: Iowa, Wisconsin, or Ohio? We're going to be attending all of those as well!
Anyone else from HuntingNet please stop by and say hello if you have a chance. It's so cool to put faces onto the guys and gals that I've been chatting with for years!