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Title: Easing (back) into it
Post by: AkDan on August 13, 2019, 07:44:31 AM
After getting into trad as a kid (14) and having shot most of my life.   Every major decision i've done revolved around my bow.  2014 or so that changed when a 6 year old kid caught me off guard with a statement.  My bowhunting came to a screeching halt.  A simple remark can be life altering.   Bows gathered dust, a pile of osage slats sit in the living room against the wall being knocked over regularly.  My arrow making and fly tying desk became a exclusive fishing desk.   

I had been itching to shoot but couldn't bring myself to... target panics childs play compared to the last 5 years, not depressed, but lost if you will.   I had the chance to watch Tred flip for reds on the klutina this summer.  He had a posse around him and we had another trip planned back down the following week so we headed back to fairbanks.  I never did get to meet him, he was off exploring the state by the time i went looking for him. 

I finally started shooting this summer, easing back into it.  Man its amazing how much you loose after that long of a break.   Things are coming along now however.... fall is close in Alaska!

I live in a state most dream to hunt and haven't hunted anything here since the epiphany (the trout have some sore lips however lol) A Moose hunt with the old man is close around the corner, it will be a huge leap back into the woods with him around lol!  Hopefully...i will have a story to tell the end of september!

Anyways its good seeing some familiar names!   

Shoot straight!

Dan

Title: Re: Easing (back) into it
Post by: Holm-Made on August 13, 2019, 08:25:26 AM
Welcome back.
Title: Re: Easing (back) into it
Post by: ron w on August 13, 2019, 09:01:14 AM
Keep at it.......enjoy :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Easing (back) into it
Post by: AkDan on August 13, 2019, 09:27:02 AM
 I keep thinking of stopping by when I am home Chad....but for some reason only remember after i get back here 🤪. Is Jack still making broadheads?
Title: Re: Easing (back) into it
Post by: Holm-Made on August 13, 2019, 10:50:26 AM
I think his boys have taken over.   Lamont has passed but Terry does a great job and would know the status of Jack.
Title: Re: Easing (back) into it
Post by: Friend on August 14, 2019, 02:33:44 PM
A romance that is easily rekindled.

Title: Re: Easing (back) into it
Post by: Possum Head on August 14, 2019, 05:09:31 PM
Can't think of a better reintroduction than a moose hunt. Look forward to hearing the outcome. After the above exchange with Chad should I assume one of his sticks accompanies you on your hunts?
Title: Re: Easing (back) into it
Post by: Terry Green on August 15, 2019, 07:53:25 PM
 :wavey:
Title: Re: Easing (back) into it
Post by: AkDan on August 20, 2019, 04:05:17 PM
Naw possum i shoot a liberty chief.   Fortunately I'm not bow poor though i would like to get my hands on a jd berry or two.

Sorry for the delay, been out on a remote trout trip.