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Re: Loud Bow [ QUOTE ] I have a Fred Bear Element I just bought. It seems like it is pretty loud to me. I have a stablizer on it. My question is if I buy some limb savers and string leeches is it going to make that much of a difference in the sound? [/ QUOTE ] Yes, they work great also a s coil will help as well.

Re: Hind Sight I use a NO PEEP and love it. I've had it on my bow 2 years now.

Re: release check out a tru ball short n sweet 2

Re: Question on fletching [ QUOTE ] That's fine to go by, but forget and inch is as good as a mile. Fletchings are set forward alittle because of the balance, clearance or the rest, and stablization of the shaft. A good setting is about 1" in front of where the nock meets the shaft, if you shoot a hard helical, it could be turning before it clears the arrow rest. If you shoot a drop away that's no problem. [/ QUOTE ] Hard helical with blazers. Looks like a slight offset . Not much there to wrap around the shaft.

Re: Deer cane?? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] If you do a search or another post you will find homemade recipes deer cane. It can be made at a fraction of the cost. [/ QUOTE ] If anyone find the post, can you put up a link. I checked fo rit but no luck. I might try the recipe to see if it'll work. [/ QUOTE ] Here is a great one HOMEMADE DEER MINERAL RECIPE by Allen “horntagger” Morris This was passed to me from a private land conservationist from Missouri Department of Conservation in the county I have land in. This is just one example of how working with any game and fish department can benefit you. So now I am passing it along to you. You will be amazed on how well this works. The ultimate goal of mineral supplements in deer management is to increase antler size and improve overall health of deer herds by providing minerals or trace minerals that may be lacking in a given area. Although the jury is still out on effects of mineral supplements on wild deer populations since most studies have been on pen raised deer. Studies on wild population have been inconclusive and to a degree the same on pen raised deer due to other variables such as supplemental feeding that takes place in these areas. The direct benefits will probably be far greater in certain regions that lack certain trace minerals in the soil and plants. One mixture or home recipe of deer minerals we recommend to landowners is a mix of one part Dicalcium Phosphate, 2 parts trace mineral salt (loose), and 1 part loose stock salt. All of these are available to purchase at most local feed and farm supply stores. Just to give you a little background on these minerals and what they are designed to do lets start with the Dicalcium Phosphate. Dicalcium phosphate is used primarily as dairy cattle feed additive and other animal feeds. It promotes feed digestion, weight gain, and milk production, which is obviously beneficial to a lactating doe deer. Dicalcium phosphate contains roughly between 18 and 21 percent phosphorus and 19 to 23 percent calcium. You're probably asking why this is important by now. Well if your talking about growing antlers on deer you need to take a look at what is the make up of a deer antler. Hardened antlers contain 40 to 50 percent organic matter from mostly proteins while the most abundant minerals consist of calcium and phosphorus. The demands for these minerals on a daily basis can be significant for antler production. In addition, a lactating doe's milk contains high percentages of both calcium and phosphorus to pass on to their young, also causing a significant mineral drain on the doe. What makes all this significant is the fact that phosphorous cannot be synthesized by the body so it must be provided in needed levels in the animals diet. This is where a mineral mix such as this could be very valuable if an area is lacking in these naturally. August 18th, 2001 Trace mineral salts do two things for deer. The first and foremost is it does have the salt/sodium to attract the deer and promote the use of the mineral. Secondly, it provides the trace minerals such as magnesium and potassium that are very important to herd health but are not found in significant quantities like others. Stock salt is again like part of the above. It has the sodium to attract deer to the minerals. Most mineral mixes have salt as their most abundant ingredient since a mix of just phosphorus, calcium, and other trace minerals have little attraction to deer once mixed with the soil. As for directions of use we suggest using a 3-pound coffee can to measure out 1 part dicalcium phoshate, 2 parts trace mineral salt, and 1 part stock salt. Mix all these together once ready to use but keep components separate during storage. Dig a hole in the soil about 36 inches wide and 6 inches deep and mix the mineral well with the soil. This should be replenished after 6 months and then once a year thereafter. Most use seems to be during the spring and summer months on mineral licks. It's a good idea to keep these areas replenished and stocked in the same spot to maintain use. Because of shedding of the summer coat begins this time of year, the deer need the salt, and maybe next year you will get this out early in the year to help with antler growth and fawn health. Mineral Lick November 14th, 2001 WHITETAIL DEER HOMEMADE MINERAL MIX RECIPE Printable version Ingredients: Makes 200 lbs. for about $23.00 1 part Di-calcium phosphate, this is a dairy feed additive bought at feed stores. Comes in 50lb Bags at around $11.00 you need one bag. 2 parts Trace mineral salt, the red and loos kind without the medications. Comes in 50lb Bags at around $5.00 you need two bags. 1 part Stock salt, ice cream salt. Comes in 50lb Bags at around $2.00 you need one bag. Directions: -Use a 3 pound or similar size coffee can to use as your measure for each part of the mix. -Mix all together well but not until read to use, keep ingredients separate until ready to put to use. -Dig or tear up a circle in the soil about 36 inches wide and about 6 inches deep. -Mix your mineral mixture with the soil. Maintenance: -Replenish in 6 months with fresh supply of mineral, and then each year there after. Hope to see you in the woods this weekend. horntagger KEEPING TRACK By Allen “horntagger” Morris

Re: Laundry Time.!!! Yup, I'll be doing it soon

Re: Deer cane?? I like the black magic made by deer cane, it works great

Re: What to do? Because of the thermals in the morning you want to be above the trail. In the evening below the trail. Make sure you play the wind. Welcome to the forums

Re: DANG, just a little too late!!!! nice pic.

Re: Big Buck... Trail Camera..Did ya Get him Last year cool pic.

Re: Bucks......(new pics) great pics.

Re: Question on fletching [ QUOTE ] Is there a specific advantage on where I place the tail end of the Blazer 2" vane in relation to the Nock end of the arrow? I see most that are in the stores are about 3/4 to 1" from the end. Does anyone have any info on the advantage to setting them at 1" from the nock verses say 1.5"? Or could I set them at a half inch and what would be the consequences> Steve [/ QUOTE ] I always fletch them as far back as I can, just as long as there is no vane contact when I draw back with my face.

Re: Camo arrows and white wraps? I'll be doing some again soon. Also going to try some with yellow wraps as well.

Re: Another One Bites the SB Challenge!!! [ QUOTE ] I've shot one, no thanks! I'll stick with that BEAUTIFUL HOYT TRYKON!!! Thanks for the inspriration though! [/ QUOTE ] well said

Re: NOW its time for the countdown to BEGIN! [ QUOTE ] Ours opens Sept. 15 I can't hardly take it anymore. Been shooting a lot. [/ QUOTE ] ditto

Re: Tall Racked Buck! very nice

Re: First Varmint Pictures! nice pics.

Re: Aug 14th Pics... nice pics.

Re: Old and Ugly! KILL HIM

Re: Another public land biggun!!! great buck

Re: triplets nope, nice pics.

Re: what the heck is that?!?!?! nice pics.

Re: First Fawns nice pix.

Re: new homebrew finished(pics) looks good

Re: Few recent backyard pics nice pics.