Tink Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Howdy Folks- I am Tink Nathan and I am a bowhunter. Didn't mean to start a ruckus when I dropped by recently. Scott Luke and some of the boys that have been here a long long time thought I should Introduce myself. OK I forgot what little manners I have. I was born at an early age in San Antonio Texas started shooting a wooden York bow at 7 (1947)when I shot an arrow into the wing of a Army piper Cub L-1 that flew over my house daily in Germany when I was a kid.An hour latter my dad arrived with a jeep load of MP's and the arrow that stuck in the wing of the airplane. That got my bow taken away till 1949, when I first hunted rabbits and gophers in St Pete FLA. I Have a bio posted on my video web site WWW.Tinks.TV. I grew up getting to know my heroes and mentors like Fred Bear & Howard Hill. I spent lot of time with Fred Bear and twice Fred came to visit me at my old home in McLean VA. I have been lucky to lead a life most guys just dream about I got to bowhunt all over the world and with guys like Ted Nugent and for many years did what I loved best I was a Professional Hunter in Africa did it full time from 1991 to 1999 Yes I am the Tink that developed Tink's # 69 Doe in Rut Buck Lure , Tinks # 1 Doe P and 135 other Tinks Products. I was a Pioneer in the bowhunting video field and made Video when no one had Video players. I have started doing fun videos & DVD and I am doing one right now that is designed to get women into bowhunting the right way. I have guided in USA, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, Ceskei, & Zimbabwe as a PH Professional hunter. I live at275 Witt Road East,at Camp Verde Outpost Ranch miles fromCenter Point Texas 78010 3600 Tinks & Realtree share a BPR business partner relationship since Bill Got things going ages ago. I was Buckmaster's very first sponsor and Jackie Bushman stayed at my home when he came up with the Buckmaster idea and I got him to change it into what it is today. I was one of the first 5 guys to start the national bowhunter education program under the NFAA and i was the NFAA big game Awards chairman for 5 years under Bill Wadsworth ( d) NBEP IBEP NFAA Bowhunting committee. I Started the NRA Archery & Bowhunting Committee when I worked at the NRA HQS in Wash DC 1974-1976and Fred Bear Ben Avery, Keith Schuyler, Dick Lattimerand Col bill Brophy worked for me as I was the committee secretary. I left the NRA to work on selling Tinks # 69 Full time in 1976 I was on the Conservation Committee of the Pope & Young Club during that time, quit because I could not get along with Paul Brunner. In 1991 I retired for the first time and moved to South Africa where I became a licensed professional hunter on my 50th Birthday and guided as a PH & Outfiiter until I left RSA in 1999 when my Mom died.I took out mostly bow safaris and I first got bowhunting in RSA legalized for the big five in 1991. its closed now sadly due to misconduct of US Bowhunters. I serve on a lot of Pro Staffs Tink'sNikon,ConCept Archery,Tree Apron.Winners Choice Bowstrings,Carters releases,Rivers West RaingearVital Gear Sights, and several more. I belong to many organizations I am the founder & Executive Director of Operation Bows and Heroes. OB & H bring wounded soldier heroes to my ranch for weekend of R & R Steak dinners, archery Instruction, cold beer, and when the heroes go home they get a used But good compound bow Easton Axis arrows and releases bow cases etc so they can shoot archery as they heal I have made some darned good bowhunter that way. Yes we still accepted good used bows sights releases, arrow rests like Whisker Biscuits etc so I can rehab old but good compound bows for the wounded boys. I help raise funds for the Former Texas Rangers Foundation, and hold the rank of Sergent. we look after the widows and families of Texas Rangers that have died. I am President of the Kerrville Archery and Bowhunters Assn WWW.KABATEXAS.COM A real honest to God Texas Ranger is our treasurer Sgt Lance Coleman company D there are only 117 Texas Rangers you know. we have a 30 3- D target Reinhart range and we shoot 365 days year. I am recently engaged to Miss Carol Kelly a Pretty Texas Lady Rancher and Former Model & Figure Skater. Together we run Operation Bows and Heroes alone. I really don't know what Scott wanted me to say, I have bowhunted for 55 years =lived in Africa as a PH from 1991 to 1999 First Bowhunter to take a Banteng, Rusa deer, Sambar deer, hog deer, New Zealand elk( Wapiti) new Zealand Whitetailed deer, first bowhunter to legally bowhunted South Africa with legal permits, established the first Bowhunting Lodge in RSA, Stared the First Bowhunting College in Africa,taught & trained Professional hunters at a top Professional Hunters school in RSA, culled game for 3 different gov'ts,and found the time to raise two great kids son Jeffrey Wayne & Jacqui Diane Nathan, who are both now married and have five college degrees between them. I have killed a few critters with a bow, been to two goat roping's and a rodeo.retired and enjoying my Golden years in the hill country of Texas. Staring a Internet web board site for Texas Women Bowhunters for Carol to Socialize with other Texas Ladies Have Manchester Terrier named Meg 1 1/2 years that is the fastest dog in Texas the Black Rocket 14# she long long legs and fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 The man behind that famous deer urine!! Welcome Tink, good to see you out and about on the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink Posted October 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Thanks Sir glad to be Aboard Tink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Welcome aboard Tink!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 quite a resume--wow! welcome to the forums. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 As I said in my earlier PM's with ya Tink ,, we (the forums) are glad that you have dropped into our forums for a visit.. You'll find hard working, honest people here that just want to talk, learn and occassionally help out a fellow hunter / friend ... Can't wait to here some of your stories/tales of the hunting adventures you have been on .. WELCOME ABOARD,, and hope you can call this home like many of us do ... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Welcome to the campfire! Do you have any connection with the Professional Outdoor Media Association as a corporate partner at all? Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Welcome to the forums Tink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkoholic Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Quite the introduction. Welcome and glad to have you here. Sometimes there is too much suspicion around here due to some posters with not so good intentions. Sure wish I could have known Fred Bear and Howard Hill. You sure are busy for a retired fella. Hope you still leave time for hunting. Enjoy the golden years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Welcome to the Realtree forums Mr. Nathan, sure glad to have you here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Welcome to the forums Tink. Think that is the longest introduction here I can remember ever seeing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 welcome to Realtree forums Tink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QDMAworks4me Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Welcome, I know a lot of people that owe you a bit of thanks due to the product that you came up with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 HOLY SMOKES!!!! You....you....have....WOW I'm at a lost for words....... Thanks for the stopping by. WOW the things you have done and seen WOW I can only imagine. Welcome :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Welcome aboard sir. Your pee is the only pee I use unless mother nature calls me while I'm in the woods. OK, that sounded really bad, but it's true, and it's good to have you here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Good to have you aboard Tink. Missed seeing your posts over at the other place. How's the new lady doing shooting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Welcome Tink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Welcome Tink your pee's the best I only buy your brand....thanks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Welcome to the forums Tink. Just like some of the others, I use Tinks #69 every season. Good stuff..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 I've seen and heard a lot of chest puffing in my life, but whoa, that had to be the biggest chest puffing introduction I've ever seen/heard. I sure hope you're able to mingle and fit in with us common folk. Welcome Tink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Howdy. Figured you were the Tink Nathan associated with the scents. I mean, how many Tink Nathan's can there be in the world? Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendog Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Welcome to the party, relax a little while your retired:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Welcome aboard sir. Your pee is the only pee I use unless mother nature calls me while I'm in the woods. OK, that sounded really bad, but it's true, and it's good to have you here! ...That's funny!! -Greetings from Alaska, Tink....(although, I grew up in Dallas, Texas ...and my sister was an Aggie )..... -Hey...did you know that when the tide is in, up here...that Alaska is TWICE as big as Texas...and, when the tide is out...-it is THREE times as big?!....(just trying to get your goat, Tink...) I am really looking forward to hearing more of your stories, and learning from you... -nice to see you here in the RT forums! -btw....what does the "69" on the doe pee stand for?? (did you develop it in 1969??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Wow! What a resume! Glad to meet you Mr.Tink Nathan. Welcome to the board! Would love to see some of your old time pics ,if you would be so kind to post them. I have been to that Hill country you speak of in Texas. San Antonio, Harper, Kerrville and Iraan too. I Will be back to your great state soon I promise. I made a few friends down at Rhodes Taxidermy in Kerrville...Know 'em? Gary is a real nice guy. BTW, there is not a deer season that happens in this house without a few bottles of Tinks getting used;)...Good Stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mark_85 Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Nice to meet you nathan. From what I have read you have lead a life most of us dream about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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