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by joeumholtz
Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:19 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: What is that powder used to see air currents???
Replies: 11
Views: 5968

In each of my stands I hang a about a 12 in length of dental floss from a limb. It moves with the slightest breeze showing the air currents.

For a powder i would think flour or unscented talcum powder would do the trick.
by joeumholtz
Sat Oct 21, 2006 10:12 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Saxman get's his doe
Replies: 37
Views: 14766

Partikle wrote:Congrats. I can't wait to see the picture. Do you hunt in a tux? :wink:


:lol: :lol: :lol:

If he does, I'll bet it's a camo tux!

Congrats Saxman! Go for the horns!
by joeumholtz
Tue Oct 17, 2006 6:15 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Improper use of Safety Harness can kill...
Replies: 15
Views: 7382

As a former tree trimmer that has spent some time dangling from a rope in a tree, I offer this. The full body harness is definitely the way to go. If not then the lower body harness is the next best thing. Throw away your single strap harness before you hurt yourself. If you are not wearing a harnes...
by joeumholtz
Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:46 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Driveby Crossbow Shooting
Replies: 12
Views: 4078

You're right bstout. And I hope they take away his hunting priveleges for a long time, but I must admit, myexperiences with guys like this is they'll kill animals whether they have a license or not. Notice I said "kill" and not "hunt". I'm a hunter and this guy has no business be...
by joeumholtz
Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:31 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Pa 8 point buck
Replies: 34
Views: 17255

Congrats. Nice Buck. Glad to see at least someone is having fun in the woods. I've only been able to get two trips in and the rest of this week isn't looking good. Sigh.
by joeumholtz
Tue Oct 17, 2006 4:14 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Driveby Crossbow Shooting
Replies: 12
Views: 4078

Driveby Crossbow Shooting

Guys like this aren't doing us any favors :evil: :evil: :evil:

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/15302476/?GT1=8618

Hope they smack him pretty hard.
by joeumholtz
Sun Oct 15, 2006 3:45 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Now here's something I don't want to repeat.
Replies: 6
Views: 2549

Just an update. It kept bugging me how the string flipped that arrow from the quiver, so today I took some time to compare how the bracket and the quiver locking bar were mounted on the xbow. Compared it to photos on the Excal site and not only was it mounted bass ackwards, but upside down as well (...
by joeumholtz
Wed Oct 11, 2006 7:21 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Ground VS Tree
Replies: 11
Views: 4479

Joe The shiny window fabric is on the inside and is what keeps your scent from leaving the blind. By the camo being on the outside it doesn't seem to reflect light to scare deer but to me they are not clear enough to see through. Thanks silenthunter. I wanted to open the blind up in the living run ...
by joeumholtz
Wed Oct 11, 2006 7:02 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Pink Dog House Blinds!
Replies: 14
Views: 5368

Thanks Mike41

I didn't buy the tangle after following this thread. I ended up with the doghouse in Realtree. I'm a bit concerned with the shiny aspect of the windows though. Has this been a problem also?
by joeumholtz
Wed Oct 11, 2006 5:52 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Ground VS Tree
Replies: 11
Views: 4479

Well, For the last 15 years I hunted exclusively out of tree stands and I loved it. Iused both tree ladders and hanging stands with yard sale ladders. I hunt public land and simply cabled them to the tree and never had a problem. This year is my first year hunting on the ground in a long,long time a...
by joeumholtz
Wed Oct 11, 2006 5:45 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Pink Dog House Blinds!
Replies: 14
Views: 5368

OK, this isn't about pink doghouse blinds but it is about doghouse blinds. I just receiveda Doghouse TSC in Realtree camo and was rattttther surprised when I opened the pouch that contains the window screens. They seem to be rather shiny. Is this a problem or does the glare disappear when they are s...
by joeumholtz
Tue Oct 10, 2006 6:32 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Magical moment
Replies: 2
Views: 1739

Who said there's no such thing as majic?

I live for moments like that.
by joeumholtz
Tue Oct 10, 2006 3:07 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Please Watch This
Replies: 7
Views: 3345

You've seen the video, now check out the website.


http://real-hunters.com/
by joeumholtz
Mon Oct 09, 2006 7:49 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Best Come Back Line Ever
Replies: 7
Views: 3081

Yep, great comeback...if only it had really happened.

http://www.snopes.com/military/reinwald.htm

Sorry to burst your bubble :( :(
by joeumholtz
Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:43 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: steady shot from a blind
Replies: 22
Views: 10000

Picked up a monopod at WalMart tonight for ten bucks. It collapses down to 21.5 in and extends to 63 in. It has a removeable gun rest and wrist strap on top. If you take the rest off, it exposes a threaded shaft that's the same as a camera or spotting scope. Very light. Made by Allen and called the ...