Ozbow

I'd have to say NSW, can hunt all species of deer here (except for Hog Deer), as well as pigs and goats. Fairly diverse terrain aswell, from the mountains to the plains out west, NSW seems to offer more.

Check out these beauties :lol: Two peanuts walk into a bar One was a salted --------------------------------------------------------------------- A jump-lead walks into a bar. The barman says "I'll serve you, but don't start anything." ------------------------------------------------------...

To all, Sorry Jindy, but there is sense in waiting. If you are not going hunting sambar in the next fortnight, get the licence after June 1, as your liscence will expire on 31st Dec 2006. If you get one before June 1st, It will expire 31st Dec 2005 . so.... From 1 December 2004 to 30 June 2005: - Sh...

Heres a link to some beautiful shafts in the US. Even bufords topic rates a mention on Tradgang.
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb. ... 1;t=021513

Couldn't Resist

I think I was around twelve with one of my mates. We used to go out with his ferrets (seems to be a recurring theme here!)and bag some bunnies. His ferrets however weren't so well behaved and we spent quite a bit of time digging the little buggers out. That got me into hunting, as i'd been into fish...

I'd like to hear of their best memories from bowhunting. Places, ones that got away, mates, funny stories. It would be interesting to hear from bowhunters who have been around for a long time.

Mick,
No bonefish on Rarotonga, but there are some on the other islands further north. I was having a good look for them when snorkelling in the lagoon. apparently the bonefish and giant trevally just aren't in rarotonga, seems a bit strange to me though

Tell you what Tracker, If I had my bow - he'd be a goner. The bastards were everywhere and make a hell of a racket from about three in the morning until midday.

Erron, you have no idea. Jeff, That was the only morning I got up for a sunrise(6.30am), the rest of the time I dragged myself out of bed between 9.00-10.00 after some fairly big nights :D . We actually went for a wedding, so every night was with my girlfriends family from NZ and Canada and there we...

Funny you ask Mick, because thats what I asked the charter captain when we went fishing. Unfortunatley no wild pigs on the Island, but there could be something for Tracker

Just arrived back from a week in the Cook Islands in the south Pacific. Stayed on the Island of Rarotonga, and it was beautiful. Just thought i'd show you a couple of Island sunrises over the lagoon in front of where we stayed.
Memo

29 years old, been playing with arrows since I was thirteen.

Just an idea, but how about getting the Ozbow arrowhead logo printed up on some clear stickers and put them on the handle of the trailhawk, and just cover it with some varnish.
Shouldn't be too expensive and would look good, or do you think that is a bit cheap & nasty?

I recall patch had acess to cheap longbows for ozbow members. You can get them up to #55. Give him a pm to see if the offer is still open. The topic is http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?p=7143&highlight=#7143 If it is, Erron perhaps you should make it into a sticky for all newcomers look...

Yeah, I'd love a tommahawk. I'm interested.
I like the look of the Jason cutter one, but as gundy said, would prefer something along the lines of a custom Ozbow jobby. $200 seems reasonable.

Sounds great Mick,
put me down as a definiate starter. Would love nothing more than to spend a weekend with the Ozbow boys and talk some complete and utter drivel and have a hunt aswell
Only 149 sleeps to go

Jindy and Mick, you shouldn't have any problems with the sambar shedding in Oct, as most of them do this around nov/dec. I've seen hard antler stags as late as xmas. September is one of ther better times of the year for seeing big stags, as they have finished rutting and are feeding in open areas la...

No doubt about it, Mark makes beautiful bows.
Axe, What timber is the riser?
Memo

Just in case anyone was interested
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... RK:MEWA:IT
Cheers,
Memo

Wow, thanks for the compliments guys. Didn't expect praise for my old knife thats for sure! Mick, the camo is from 'Stoney Creek' clothing. I got it from NZ when I was there last year. Mate, unfortunatley I haven't been out hunting with it, but I think that I may have to 'road test' it soon :wink: C...

Here is my trusty old knife. It was made by Brian Morgan in Albury around 1990(?). It is a bit over 9 inches overall, with a blade a touch over 4 inches. Handle is Sambar antler. Cannot for the life of me remember what steel the blade is, but keeps a good edge. When I was about 15, I broke about hal...

Erron, the varied crestings are just markings for the archery club- arrows 1,2&3. Jeff, it is three lams of Osage with clear glass an American walnut riser. I haven't heard of them either, but it is a nice bow that is very quiet and lovely to shoot. I did a search on tradgang for them with no re...

Just playing around with my new digital camera, and thought I'd show you boys my gear.
Great Island Longbow 51# @28"
Selway Bow Quiver
Ash Arrows, 3x5.5" Bannana feathers with 160 gn field points/Ribteks

Good Show wasn't it? Erron, the show was called 'Ancient Egyptians' 7.30pm Sunday. You might have to get someone to tape it for you this week.

Thanks Erron,
I now have RSI in my ankle trying to outsmart my foot!
Oh the shame.

I would have no idea how to make a bow, love the idea though. So it's great to see the actual work in progress. Also because it looks so different to most other longbows, but looks absolutley fantastic. Love the 'Black Snake' call Tracker, looks just like one. Hey Adam, better not put this bow on th...

Thanks Guys,
Now I'll just have to tell the missus that we need a peg for the garden hose!
Cheers, Memo

My bow is #51 @ 28", seeing as my draw is 30.5" I was just wondering what kind of draw weight i'd be shooting. Is there a general rule of thumb for drawing past the specified draw length? (e.g. 5lbs per inch?)
Out of curiosity, thats all.
Cheers Memo

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