Hey all, figured I could atleast share pics of the bows I won at SHawn's. The first one is a chekmate recurver 50#@28" and 60" long. Sweet shooter, fast and very quiet.

This one is a Harold Couch LB 45# @28 and 62" Long. Solid shooter, flings with some authority and is quiet.




I used this bow on the second day of the hunt, and drew some bunny blood. Hunterdfk later finished off that rabbit.
I drew first blood with the chekmate yesterday on a bunny.
I won both of these in the raffle Shawn organized for ST JUDES.Being somewhat new to trad, I am extremely grateful. I also wanted to say thanks to everyone who participated...I met so many great people, and had one of the best hunts of my life. Trad has gotten into my blood now...and to all of you involved in that, thanks. It feels like I am home somehow. So, when is the next hunt? Lol.
Thanks again to Shawn, and Curt(for his ticket drawing skills) and to the people at chekmate. Im sure I will be using these bows for many many years to come.

WOW, Nice bows. Congrats.

I'm Happy for ya Jamie!!!... ...You Are A Great Guy!!!

... mike ...

Congrat's Jamie...  

Nothing beter than to have to make up ya mind as to "Which bow shall I hunt with today"?

Use them in good health.  JIm

Jamie,Glad for you and was nice to do some hunting with you,Keep at it and will see you soon...ED  

Way to go Jamie, hope you slay that 25 lb 11" gobbler this spring.

lucky stiff!  

didn't I hear Shawn say something about having to donate the Checkmate back to the raffle for next year????  

Congrats Jamie.


Bryan

No Brent I believe that was the Bear...lmao. It is a sweet bow though...
Im sure I willbe around now Ed...Im hooked.
Thanks Mike...alright yourself....for someone who would wear that hat in public for a free meal.LMAO
Jim...even if Im sick I will be out there...and tell compound guy I might have a compound for sale soon...
You too Herk...already watching the flocks.

Just got back in from more torture...I mean rabbit hunting. It is official...I made my first ever trad kill today!! About six yards, through a hole which reminded me of the steel at Shawn's. Here is the result...

I am so hooked...

great looking bows and congrats on the bunny

Yes! Yes! YES!!!...Way To Go Jamie!!!...     ...I dig the BDU color arras too. They're all YOU!

... mike ...

Way to go Jamie!!    Don't feel so bad about that bunny I killed in front of you on Sunday now.    

David

CONGRATULATIONS My Brother!!!!!!!!!!  

May The Great Spirit Guide Your Arrows

 
If you were trying to decide between shooting a recurve or a longbow, owning these two will not make it any easier.  

Wait a go, Jamie!!!!  

Way to go Jamie!!!

Think you're hooked now, wait till you kill something with a bow you made yourself.    

Sweet, I knew it would not be long!! Ya like them bows don't ya!! Congrats man!! Shawn

Thanks everyone...Sounds like a plan Keith....show me the way.    
Im still grinning like I arrowed the NY state record buck.