went to montana on the weekend
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- clinton miller
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went to montana on the weekend
my wife and i went to montana on the weekend to meet some people who like me, frequent the tradgang site. jeff owns a small property up near lake koocanusa. he has his own little hunting practise course. it was great to meet some like minded people. we had a great time shooting. thanks jeff, for loaning me your longbow, since i'm without my recurve while it's getting fixed.
we saw some whitetail and mule deer on the drive to montana. they are to canada/USA what roos are to australia. they are everywhere. at least now, they're in their winter range.
muley. photo taken out of the car window.
you wouldn't believe it but we came across a bighorn ram. after hurried stalk i managed to make a kill shot. a true trophy of a lifetime. if you look close you'll see my arrow in the spot. i couldn't believe my luck!
here's his horns. he was huge!!!
only joking! ha ha this was some bighorn horns that were at a taxidermist i visited. gotcha. if i'd have shot a ram i'd be in jail now.
more photos coming
we saw some whitetail and mule deer on the drive to montana. they are to canada/USA what roos are to australia. they are everywhere. at least now, they're in their winter range.
muley. photo taken out of the car window.
you wouldn't believe it but we came across a bighorn ram. after hurried stalk i managed to make a kill shot. a true trophy of a lifetime. if you look close you'll see my arrow in the spot. i couldn't believe my luck!
here's his horns. he was huge!!!
only joking! ha ha this was some bighorn horns that were at a taxidermist i visited. gotcha. if i'd have shot a ram i'd be in jail now.
more photos coming
Last edited by clinton miller on Fri Mar 20, 2009 12:19 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
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brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
- clinton miller
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Re: went to montana on the weekend
my wife roxy has just taken up shooting. i got a bow as a 'pass around' off tradgang. when we get some money together i'll buy her her own bow. till then we have this bow to use. when we're finished with it i'll send it to the next person who needs a kickstart. great idea.
anyway this was her 1st chance to have a shot. she did really well and had a blast.
this was our best target. all three of us made a kill shot. roxy was under pressure. she had to make the last shot. good to see it go in there
anyway this was her 1st chance to have a shot. she did really well and had a blast.
this was our best target. all three of us made a kill shot. roxy was under pressure. she had to make the last shot. good to see it go in there
The degree of satisfaction gained from the accomplishment of a goal is directly proportional to the hardships and challenges overcome in order to achieve it.
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
- Benny Nganabbarru
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Re: went to montana on the weekend
Your photos are always worth looking at, Clint. Thanks for showing them.
It's the great, big, broad land 'way up yonder,
It's the forests where silence has lease;
It's the beauty that thrills me with wonder,
It's the stillness that fills me with peace.
It's the forests where silence has lease;
It's the beauty that thrills me with wonder,
It's the stillness that fills me with peace.
- clinton miller
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Re: went to montana on the weekend
always a pleasure
The degree of satisfaction gained from the accomplishment of a goal is directly proportional to the hardships and challenges overcome in order to achieve it.
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
Re: went to montana on the weekend
i love the look of that longbow clint. it looks short too. what is it.
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Re: went to montana on the weekend
Clint i did'nt realise those rams horns got so big Rod
- clinton miller
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Re: went to montana on the weekend
the bow is a thunderhorn coup stick 60" 54#@28" think that's short? check out a 54" shrew. that's compact.
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border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
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Re: went to montana on the weekend
It must be wonderful living over there for a bit Clint and getting to see some beautiful country and animals.
Jeff
Jeff
Re: went to montana on the weekend
yeah i've had a look at the shews. its beautiful too. 1 yr waiting list on that one though.
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Re: went to montana on the weekend
G'day Clint...I just found this thread and they are great pic's...Canada is a place I have always wanted to visit and it's on my list of things to do(one of many)...What is it that you do over there???
cheers...Sparra
cheers...Sparra
Cheers...Sparra
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- clinton miller
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Re: went to montana on the weekend
bear hunts start in a couple of weeks. i'm working for a guide, so i'll be busy skinning bears and camp chores.
The degree of satisfaction gained from the accomplishment of a goal is directly proportional to the hardships and challenges overcome in order to achieve it.
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
Re: went to montana on the weekend
Living a dream Clint, amazing place and photos....!!!
- clinton miller
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Re: went to montana on the weekend
i'll keep you all posted with the bear season. pics and stories. practising hard for my bear hunt.
The degree of satisfaction gained from the accomplishment of a goal is directly proportional to the hardships and challenges overcome in order to achieve it.
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string