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by xboman
Thu Sep 22, 2005 4:09 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Set Goals
Replies: 12
Views: 5558

Goals?

"It is not essential to the hunt that it be successful. On the contrary, if the hunter's efforts were always and inevitably successful, it would not be the effort we call hunting; it would be something else. Corresponding to the eventuality or chance of the prey's escaping is the eventuality of...
by xboman
Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:56 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Doe with young one
Replies: 5
Views: 2506

the Whitetailed Fawn

Whitetailed fawns are usually born between May and June after a gestation period of 205 to 218 days. Fawns generally weigh 4 to 5 pounds at birth and they possess a light tan coat covered with cream-colored spots numbering from 250 to 350 in total. These spots create the illusion of small patches of...
by xboman
Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:56 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Combined Hunting Experience? 2005
Replies: 100
Views: 52645

1569 + 6 = 1575

xboman
by xboman
Fri Aug 26, 2005 9:11 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Tree Stand SAFETY questions
Replies: 25
Views: 13646

falling out

Putting up a portable stand in '02 Everything was secured Me standing on the ladder Reached up to grab a branch To climb on and test portable stand Branch broke Fall was 16-18 ft Didn't break anything Suffered a concusion Although I continued hunting Didn't feel quite myself for the next 2 days will...
by xboman
Thu Aug 18, 2005 8:58 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Confusius Humor...
Replies: 17
Views: 7451

Man who sinks in woman's arms, soon find arms in woman's sink.
by xboman
Fri Jul 15, 2005 11:39 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Newbie Crossbow Tips List Needed
Replies: 44
Views: 20789

Ninepointer, I own 200 acres of hunting and agricultural land on Manitoulin Island where the whitetailed deer population is estimated at 25,000. The author is me. Took all of 35 minutes to write. It's amazing what one comes up with when one permits his sincere feelings and emotions to gain the surfa...
by xboman
Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:30 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Newbie Crossbow Tips List Needed
Replies: 44
Views: 20789

more tips

-obey all games laws and private Hunt Club rules -share your experiences and your knowledge with others -introduce young people to the sport and to the outdoors -stay healthy and in good physical shape -enjoy your hunt and the outdoors...do not hurry....relax I leave you with my poem entitled A Plac...
by xboman
Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:07 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Tracking Wounded Deer
Replies: 33
Views: 12528

as mentioned

You are correct to caution against proceeding forward following the "Perfect and Deadly Hit" affirmation commonly made by a large number of us hunters which actually ends up resulting in only superficial wound. This happens at quite a high frequency. As mentioned Woody the first one hundre...
by xboman
Tue Jul 12, 2005 10:01 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Tracking Wounded Deer
Replies: 33
Views: 12528

wounded deer and trailing

I believe in pursuising immediately....if you are most certain that you've made a killing hit....no matter where you hit, so long as it is a deadly hit. Because of the considerable amount of information that can be gained from a careful examination of a wounded deer's trail, this phase of woodcraft ...
by xboman
Wed Jun 22, 2005 2:54 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Washing your hunting clothing
Replies: 47
Views: 22565

neutralizing agent

Baking soda will do the job. You know the one with the cow on it. If needed, do a couple of empty loads using baking soda then do one with your hunting clothes in it using some baking soda. My hunting apparel is water proof. When I've washed it this way it takes approx. 2 days to dry on the clothes ...
by xboman
Tue May 17, 2005 10:46 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Turkey Hunter Snags friend with crossbow
Replies: 10
Views: 3788

Turkey Hunter Snags friend with crossbow

This just in. Somewhere in Durham. Decked out in camouflage gear and armed with a high-powered crossbows, they split up to track a bird they spotted moments before. The first hunter crouches low to the ground. The second spots the wild bird, raises his weapon, aims and sends a three-bladed bolt hurt...
by xboman
Mon May 16, 2005 11:10 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Survey
Replies: 37
Views: 12732

done
by xboman
Thu May 12, 2005 9:22 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: POPE AND YOUNG DECLARES WAR ON THE CROSSBOW
Replies: 37
Views: 21517

archery debate

Education.....is what is needed here. We must educate the public. We must show them the similarities and the differences between crossbows and recurved and compound bows. It must be clearly presented. It is of great significance to note here, the resistance which is met in permitting the crossbow’s ...
by xboman
Wed Apr 20, 2005 4:28 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Deer
Replies: 24
Views: 8534

165 Exocet

I too own a 165 Exocet which I bought new in '98. Back then I remember paying $631 total...... taxes included for the hunters package. (extra string, wax, 6 bolts, 6 broadheads, bow cover, etc.) There is absolutely nothing wrong with it. I harvested 4 deer in 4 straight years between 99 and 02. It's...
by xboman
Wed Apr 06, 2005 11:55 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Ottawa area get together
Replies: 28
Views: 10459

hey guys i'm in

Would be willing to meet in Ottawa area.
I'm now in Rockland but originaly from Ottawa.

Own some private property on Manitoulin Island. Did not hunt last year because of the Aug. move to Rockland.

Week lost last year adds an extra one this year. Hot Damn!

Reply when a spot has been chosen.