I've had the good fortune to spend a few days filming with Bill, David, Michael and Tyler on the new Monster Bucks TV show that airs on Outdoor Channel. I wanted to get your opinion on the show and how you think it's going.
So, let's hear your opinion.
And if you haven't had the chance to watch the show, you can check out previews of the shows on the Monster Bucks TV page on Realtree.com.
Look forward to seeing your comments.
Travis
So, let's hear your opinion.
And if you haven't had the chance to watch the show, you can check out previews of the shows on the Monster Bucks TV page on Realtree.com.
Look forward to seeing your comments.
Travis
I've tried to dive into some detail about bow gear and how to set up a bow properly. But I want to switch gears for a minute just to get a read on how high gas prices are going to affect your hunting schedule this fall, if at all.
So will $4 gas prevent you from traveling or buying a new bow this year? I looked into my crystal ball for the answer, but it didn't work.
Hang in there,
T-Bone
So will $4 gas prevent you from traveling or buying a new bow this year? I looked into my crystal ball for the answer, but it didn't work.
Hang in there,
T-Bone
There are several things you can do make your bow more quiet:
1. Everything that the limb saver company makes works well for quieting bows….HONESTLY.
2. Use polar fleece or felt in the sight window.
3. Keep string waxed.
4. Use cat whiskers and/or leaches in the string.
5. Check and recheck all bolts and screws for tightness.
6. A personal thing that I do that works extremely well is to take a small amount of bow wax and put on all four e-clips at the end of each axle. This does two things: it keeps the e-clip from rattling, and it displaces water and moisture from entering the axle and bushing.
7. If you have squeaking and popping in the axles and limb pockets, I recommend taking your bow to a pro-shop and having them break the bow down and lube the axles. Then have them put a thin layer of bow wax in the limb pocket. This will stop the popping and squeaking.
8. For your rest, you can use heat shrink, polar fleece or Teflon sleeves to quiet the arrow as it is being drawn. My personal favorite is to use suede leather on the rest (extremely quiet and durable).
Yours in archery,
Travis
1. Everything that the limb saver company makes works well for quieting bows….HONESTLY.
2. Use polar fleece or felt in the sight window.
3. Keep string waxed.
4. Use cat whiskers and/or leaches in the string.
5. Check and recheck all bolts and screws for tightness.
6. A personal thing that I do that works extremely well is to take a small amount of bow wax and put on all four e-clips at the end of each axle. This does two things: it keeps the e-clip from rattling, and it displaces water and moisture from entering the axle and bushing.
7. If you have squeaking and popping in the axles and limb pockets, I recommend taking your bow to a pro-shop and having them break the bow down and lube the axles. Then have them put a thin layer of bow wax in the limb pocket. This will stop the popping and squeaking.
8. For your rest, you can use heat shrink, polar fleece or Teflon sleeves to quiet the arrow as it is being drawn. My personal favorite is to use suede leather on the rest (extremely quiet and durable).
Yours in archery,
Travis
When selecting a bow for a youngster there are several key points to remember:
1. Make sure that we make their first experience a positive and memorable one.
2. Have their draw length measured and bow fitted properly.
3. Do not get a bow with too much poundage.
4. When selecting a bow, I strongly recommend one with adjustable modules rather than adjustable string slots. Make sure the bow has quite a lot of adjustments for long term use and adjustability.
5. When you start shooting, don’t push them to shoot. Let them shoot at their own pace. Keep them close to the target so they will gain confidence in their good grouping.
6. I strongly recommend using an arm guard! Getting whacked is a hard thing to get out of their mind!
7. Buy inexpensive carbon arrows. They are much more durable even though they cost just little more to begin with.
8. Hoyt and Diamond offer some great youth bows.
Yours in archery,
Travis
1. Make sure that we make their first experience a positive and memorable one.
2. Have their draw length measured and bow fitted properly.
3. Do not get a bow with too much poundage.
4. When selecting a bow, I strongly recommend one with adjustable modules rather than adjustable string slots. Make sure the bow has quite a lot of adjustments for long term use and adjustability.
5. When you start shooting, don’t push them to shoot. Let them shoot at their own pace. Keep them close to the target so they will gain confidence in their good grouping.
6. I strongly recommend using an arm guard! Getting whacked is a hard thing to get out of their mind!
7. Buy inexpensive carbon arrows. They are much more durable even though they cost just little more to begin with.
8. Hoyt and Diamond offer some great youth bows.
Yours in archery,
Travis
