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Forum: Traditional Archery
04-12-2005, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 773
Posted By michigandrake

Adjusting draw length ?

I just picked up an older Bear Kodiak, 45lbs@28" and it is a 60" bow. It is in pretty good shape and shoots OK, but I have a longer draw length (30.5") and the bow seems to be really heavy at full...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-14-2004, 07:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 700
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Grunting?

Beagle

I think you can grunt right now and have success. You may want to consider doe bleats in the early season......they usually work the best for me. As of Monday I was still seeing bucks in...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-13-2004, 03:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 611
Posted By michigandrake

RE: how do you grunt in deer?

Like the rest of the guys say there is no exact science to calling/grunting. You are basically trying to sound like deer....pretty simple. I blind call more that most about every 10 minutes, but I...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-12-2004, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 629
Posted By michigandrake

RE: WHERE DO I GET AIR PHOTO,S FROM

Try the USGS......we got a sweet photo of our property and the surrounding area.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-12-2004, 03:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Black bear

I don't bait personally but most of the other guys in camp do and we are in an area with a large bear population. We have noticed that when a bear moves in on your bait they tend to keep coming back...
Forum: Technical
10-04-2004, 02:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,669
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Which Deer Call Really Works?

Deertale

I love the A-Way Bowgrunter Plus......IMO it works the best for those of us who wear face masks and it is totally hands (and movement) free. I back that up with a True Talker and a Lil...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-30-2004, 09:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 382
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Bad Weather

Legacy

I am hoping the deer move like crazy on the edge of that front and I plan to be in the woods regardless of conditions. IMO you should be out there too ........ It's been nine months can...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-29-2004, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 381
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Get ready MI

Good Luck everyone...........Have a safe and productive season
Forum: Bowhunting
09-29-2004, 10:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 700
Posted By michigandrake

RE: experts help

I am not really an expert, but I put a string loop on every year and it's not very difficult. Go buy a package and there are instructions included.....should take you about 5 minutes.

I think...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-28-2004, 01:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,100
Posted By michigandrake

RE: What Shot!!!!!!!!!

No Way.........low percentage shot. Keep it in the body cavity.
Forum: Bowhunting
09-28-2004, 11:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,341
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Max hunting distance?

Zak

The only one who can determine your limit is you....... My advice would be limit your distance to what you are confident in. Keep in mind that a the farther you shot the more important it is...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-24-2004, 06:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,387
Posted By michigandrake

RE: !@#$%^& Bow shop

I have had the same type of experience with my local bow shops. I try to do everything myself, especially arrows. I still have to go to the bow shops for strings and harnesses, but I am looking at a...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
09-22-2004, 02:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 480
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Hunting Camo

Laser beam

If you decide to get one you might want to make sure it is fire retardent. There was a guy last year in my neck of the woods that somehow caught is suite on fire and it killed him....
Forum: Bowhunting
09-22-2004, 10:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,154
Posted By michigandrake

RE: How lucky are you?

Fieldmouse

The forklift lived and is still in use today and thankfully no one was fired over the incident.
Forum: Bowhunting
09-22-2004, 09:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,154
Posted By michigandrake

RE: How lucky are you?

Lonestar

We have a range setup at our shop and it is pretty nice. Only 20 yards, but we have a deer target, broadhead target, bag target and a paper tuner. We used to have a nice 40 yard range...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-21-2004, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,364
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Fawn Bleat call

Sky Guy

I mostly use the doe bleat in the early season and latter in the year will mix in the fawn call and buck grunts. I blind call with a doe bleat several times an hour and it works.....both...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-21-2004, 12:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,524
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Feathers?

I have shot both and I think feathers do stabilize your arrow a little more quickly and are a little more forgiving if you have a lot of rest contact. Vanes are much more durable and water resistant....
Forum: Bowhunting
09-21-2004, 08:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,005
Posted By michigandrake

RE: broadhead suggestions

AR Shooter

I like Thunderheads and have shot them for as long as I can remember. They are tough, sharp, fly well and you can find them almost everywhere. Pick the weight that best fits your...
Forum: Technical
09-21-2004, 07:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,086
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Hoyt string jumps off Cams !!!!

OK guys here is the rest of the story........

I found my arrow and it was downrange and intact. I found a Hoyt dealer that actually had a clue and he measured my harness and string and inspected...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
09-20-2004, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Cold Weather Outerwear

Bearshooter

I have tried on both the MT050 and the Hydrofleece and IMO they are both to loud for bowhunting, especially in cold weather. Same for Cabelas DryPlus.....to much noise. I am going...
Forum: Technical
09-20-2004, 10:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,086
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Hoyt string jumps off Cams !!!!

The arrow made it somewhere downrange.......it was dusky and I could not find it last night.
Forum: Technical
09-20-2004, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,086
Posted By michigandrake

Hoyt string jumps off Cams !!!!

Wow, 10 days before season and my bow was shooting perfect and then.....

Last practice shot of the night and when I let the arrow go it sounded like a 22 went off and my string and harness were...
Forum: Guns
09-16-2004, 03:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,337
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Savage Accu Trigger 166 anyone?

Good choice....

I have a 116 in 30-06 with the accutrigger and it is a nice rifle. I probably have 300-400 rounds through mine and it is consistently under 1" with a 5 shot group at 100 yds. It...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-16-2004, 03:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,689
Posted By michigandrake

RE: A legal ?

Just ask the landowner.... if this situation arises can I recover my animal? If you go on this guys land without asking and he finds out you may have burned a bridge for no reason. I don't know to...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-16-2004, 06:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,609
Posted By michigandrake

RE: who really pratices?

I hear this a bunch for the guys who hunt the farm belt.....seems the farmers want all the deer dead. I won't shoot a deer until it reaches about a 100 lbs for a doe and for a buck I usually hold out...
Forum: Black Powder
09-15-2004, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,794
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Hornady SST 250gr or 300gr?

Stew

Take Cayugad's advice and shoot both to see how your rifle groups them. I am still working on my hunting load and have shot both at the range and I have to say my rifle hates the 300 grain...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
09-15-2004, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,036
Posted By michigandrake

RE: TrapDoor Arrow rest

This is my second year with the Trapdoor and I shot a lot of 3D during the off season and the rest has never failed. I sort of agree with 98REDLINE that it is sort of technical for a hunting rest,...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-15-2004, 10:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,238
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Is it dead? Are you sure?

I have never had a deer come back to life on me, but I remember several stories about hunters having to fend of deer after the suposed kill shot.

The only way I know to tell for sure if an...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-14-2004, 04:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 584
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Places not to order archery equipment from

Adams has is right ...... call your credit card company and dispute his charge and they won't pay him until you tell them to. I buy my Goldtips from Mountain Archery if that is any help.

Good...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-14-2004, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 547
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Moon effect on game

Jerry

Search for the terms waxing moon.....the period from the new moon to the full moon and waning moon.....from the full moon to the new moon and solunar charts....the game movement charts...
Forum: Guns
09-13-2004, 04:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,704
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Who hear uses a 30-06 for deer huntint?

Me too

Savage 116 and Hornady light magnums
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
09-13-2004, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,060
Posted By michigandrake

RE: fleece as a under layer

Goldtip

I agree with Pheasbo, Fleece is great, but you do need a windstop layer. I have a couple fleece hunting jackets with Windstopper and that is a pretty good combo. I like a fleece outer...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-13-2004, 03:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,142
Posted By michigandrake

RE: What's the Best way to cool down the carcass?

Since I have to cross a stream on the way to my stand I usually let the animal cool in the stream for a few minutes and then back at camp put a block of ice in the body cavity and keep in as much...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-13-2004, 03:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 608
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Broadhead questions

Thunderheads, 100 grain have always worked well for me.
Forum: Bowhunting
09-10-2004, 11:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,312
Posted By michigandrake

RE: So how good is your form??

Gutshot

I have had similar problems and it usually comes later in my practice sessions. For me the problem results from anticipating the release and not holding steady on the target after...
Forum: Black Powder
09-10-2004, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 890
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Bore fouling ????

Thanks for the info guys.......I will make the adjustment suggested and let you know how it goes.....
Forum: Black Powder
09-10-2004, 07:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 890
Posted By michigandrake

Bore fouling ????

I have had my CVA Optima at the range twice and I am having a little trouble with a fouling ring forming in the area where the sabot seats. I am using 777 in 85 grain loads and I have had the same...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
09-09-2004, 06:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,307
Posted By michigandrake

RE: grunt call and bleat call

Goldtip

I also use the Away Bowgrunter + and back that up with a True Talker and a fawn can call.

Good Luck
Forum: Bowhunting
09-08-2004, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 787
Posted By michigandrake

RE: carbon arrows

This will be my third year shooting carbons (GoldTip 5575) and I really don't think it matters if you shoot alum or carbon.........shot placement is the key. I have taken 4 whitetails with carbons...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-08-2004, 09:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,417
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Acorns all over the ground... TOO EARLY

I was putting up a new stand this weekend and there are acorns dropping all over the place around Luther Michigan. I also noticed there is a bumper crop of acorns this year and the trees are really...
Forum: Guns
09-08-2004, 06:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Gold Hunter???

I like my Gold and use 3.5 and 3" mag waterfoul loads on a regular basis. Gun feeds and shoots very well and I have yet to have jamb. Using 3.5" shells mostly for geese as they are a bit expensive...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-07-2004, 06:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 995
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Head Light??

Reflexkid

If you wear a hat with a bill on it you might want to check out the Stylus by Streamlight. I am using one this year and have tested it and it works pretty well. It clips on the bill of...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-07-2004, 06:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 632
Posted By michigandrake

RE: BowGrunter +

I have used this call for the past two years and it works very well. I have had several bucks come within bow range to check me out and countless does have come by to take a look. The call works...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-03-2004, 08:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,253
Posted By michigandrake

RE: The Dreaded Void, No Mans Land...????

I just have to throw my two cents into this discussion...

My uncle hit a spike horn two years ago and hit him just under the spine. The deer actually fell down as if a spine hit and started...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-02-2004, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 822
Posted By michigandrake

RE: rubber or other boots

I have a set of Wolverine rubber boots with 800 grams of thinsulate. Good boots for hunting the swamp, but terrible for walking upland. Work well for scent containment and keep my feet warm at temps...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
09-02-2004, 07:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,185
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Browning Gold Shotguns

Bigcountry

I have had my Gold for 3 years and have never had a problem. I use it with magnum duck and goose loads and can't speak to upland loads.
Forum: Bowhunting
09-02-2004, 06:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,117
Posted By michigandrake

RE: To Pee or Not to Pee

Trex

From the research I have done it seems human urine does not have any pheromons and deer can't tell if its from predator or prey. I my experience deer just sniff and go about their business....
Forum: Technical
09-01-2004, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,048
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Hoyt Magnatech wheel noise

Thanks for the info guys...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
09-01-2004, 03:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,015
Posted By michigandrake

RE: NC's Most Restrictive Deer Season

Here in Michigan

Youth Hunt Sept 25-26
Bow Season Oct 1 - Jan 1
Rifle Season Nov 15 - Nov 30
Muzzleloader Season Dec 10-19......Not sure but dates should be close for Lower Pennisula

...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
09-01-2004, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,197
Posted By michigandrake

RE: Need advice on a tree stand

Semi

If you decide on a climber take a look at the Summit line of stands.

Good Luck
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