Best Bow and Arrow Buck!
A friend invited me to come to Saskatchewan, Canada, for some whitetail bowhunting last month (October). I had to fight to squeeze out six days for the trip but boy was it worth it. After a bit of scouting I placed a trail camera in what looked like a strategic spot. The next morning when I uploaded the trail cam photos on my laptop I was stunned to see a huge buck. I chose the best nearby vantage point for a treestand and spent that evening in it but the buck didn’t show.
It rained cats and dogs that night and dwindled to a fine foggy mist by the time I headed back to the stand in the dark the following morning. By 8 a.m. I was getting pretty soaked and miserable. The thought occurred to me: “On a morning this nasty, any self-respecting whitetail will probably be curled up under a tree somewhere, trying to stay out of the rain.” That negative thought was the first step in justifying abandoning my stand for a warm, dry cabin – and at that very moment I spotted the buck coming down the trail in front of my stand. My emotions shifted from grandma low to overdrive in a millisecond. I grabbed my bow off its hanger and got my release on the string loop just as the buck entered my shooting lane. At that point I went into complete autopilot, coming to full-draw, aiming and sending an ACC tipped with one of the new G5, 100-grain Carbon Steel Montecs into the ribs of the incredible deer. In a couple of seconds he was gone from sight. I did a mental rewind and review of all that had happened so fast and spotted my arrow drilled into the wet ground. The shot had looked good and I had a complete pass-through and a crimson arrow shaft. A short, 50-yard blood trail ended abruptly at the most magnificent buck I had ever seen while bowhunting.
The whole hunt had been amazingly short for me. Typically I get my game on the very last hour of the very last day, if at all. This buck was truly a gift, measuring 178 3/8 gross score. I still have trouble believing that it happened to me. If there’s a lesson to be learned from this it is that a hunter’s misery might just be a nice day for a walk for a record book whitetail!
Equipment Used
Bow: BowTech General – 70 lb.
Arrow Rest: Q.A.D. Ultra-Rest
Quiver: Treelimb Premium
Arrow: Easton ACC 371/70
Release: Scott Little Goose
Broadhead: G5 100-gr. Montec CS
Treestand: Millenium M100 Hang-on
Clothing: Raven Wear Thermal Fleece
Trail Camera: Reconyx RC55 Rapid Fire
Safety Harness: Hunter Safety System
Introducing the 2010 BowTech Destroyer
The Wait is over!
Every year is like Christmas as I await BowTech’s latest next technological advancement in archery equipment – specifically bows. In fact, the only means of making me at all discontent with the BowTech bow I am shooting at any given time is to pick up and shoot what’s new for next year. I’ve been a die hard BowTech shooter for years and I always wonder what they could possibly do to improve the bow I’m shooting. They always do, but this year they have trumped themselves to the extreme. I don’t typically choose their highest performance speed bow because I am more concerned with an easier draw and utmost shootability. Okay, I’m a senior citizen so cut me some slack. But what if I could have all of the afore mentioned attributes, as well as sizzling speed? Who could turn that down? Not me! For the first time a bow has been developed that offers all of the above and I’m like a kid in a candy store – and you will be too.
For their 10th Model Year anniversary, BowTech is pleased to introduce their most advanced bow ever produced. It's called the Destroyer for a reason.
"From concept, this bow was designed to be easy to draw, quiet, accurate and forgiving. As it turns out, the bow happens to be fast," Craig Yehle, Principle Designer explains. "We believe it is important for our flagship offering not be construed as a speed bow, but as a truly exceptional all around offering. We believe we have achieved this."
The Destroyer is offered in two models; Destroyer 350 and Destroyer 340. Both are accurate, shock-free, easy to draw and fast...very fast. While most archers have to trade shootability for speed, the Destroyer delivers both. This balance is accomplished using three new technologies; OverDrive Binary™, HardCore Limbs™ and FLX-Guard™.
OverDrive Binary™ synchronized dual cam system gives the perfect synchronization of a Binary while allowing split buss attachment to both cams for best-in-class cam stability and tune-ability. Premium alloy composition allows for a strong, lightweight design which diminishes noise and vibration.
The high modulus carbon core of the HardCore Limbs™ puts the core to work, storing energy not only near the surfaces, but inside the limb. Distributing stress through the limbs increases overall limb response, efficiency and durability.
The new FLX-Guard™ cable containment system addresses the tuning effects of extreme cable tension and inflexible cable guards found on today's bows. As the bow is drawn, it flexes inward, isolating the riser from unwanted cable guard torque.
Destroyer 350 Destroyer 340
IBO Speed: 342-350 fps 332-340 fps
Brace Height: 6 Inches 7 Inches
Axle-to-axle: 32 3/8 Inches 32 3/8 Inches
Draw Length: 25-30 Inches 26-31 Inches
Peak Weights: 50/60/70 lbs 50/60/70 lbs
Kinetic Energy: 95.22 ft-lbs 89.86 ft-lbs
Effective Let-Off: 80 % 80 %
See www.bowtecharchery.com for more information
Wild Man Weekend Coming to Memphis
Feb 5-7, 2010
Feb 5-7, 2010
Danny Worsham and Russell Thornberry will host the first annual Wild Man Weekend at Brigadoon Farms near Memphis, TN, on the weekend of Feb. 5-7, 2010. The Wild Man event will feature numerous opportunities for outdoorsmen to learn and/or hone their skills at fly-casting, archery, antler scoring, flintknapping and hunting techniques, as well as to participate in some hilarious, off-the-wall outdoors competitions such as knife throwing, bow and arrow golf, the Texas Hog Toss, Mountain Man Triathlon, pickle spitting and more. Be ready for some of the best campfire songs and story telling sessions to be found anywhere in the south! Come and bring a buddy or your son (minimum15 year of age) and expect to learn, laugh, and make lifetime friends and memories. There will be a casual church service on Sunday morning. We can accommodate a maximum of 30 men so all bookings will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Antler Scoring
Official Buckmasters Scorer Bill Leon will be on hand to score your whitetail antlers, so bring your antlers or head mounts and get them officially scored.
Flintknapping Demonstration
Professional Flintknapper, Stan Payne, will provide a captivating demonstration on how Native Americans made arrowheads, knives and spear points of stone.
Check in: Be sure you are checked in no later than 5 p.m. of Friday, Feb. 5th.
Check out: The event will conclude before lunch on Sunday, Feb 7th.
Accommodations: Bunk house style accommodations are included, as well as your bedding and all meals.
What to bring: Casual outdoor clothing and footwear, personal toiletries and cameras. Bring your fly tackle and archery tackle if you have them. If not these items can be provided on site.
Cost: $225 per person (bring five people and come for free)
A deposit of $125 is required to confirm your booking. (Due before January 15th)
The balance of $100 is due upon arrival at Brigadoon Farms.
Or Pay $200 Before January 15th and save $25
Make deposit checks payable to Danny Worsham and send to:
Danny Worsham
188 N Walthall
Holly Springs, MS 38635
Phone 662-404-1143
Email: wdanchar@bellsouth.net
Sept. 2010 Trophy Elk Hunt
For those of you who have dreamed of bagging a true trophy bull elk, you can now start picking out a place to hang that shoulder mount. I will be hosting a trophy elk hunt Sept. 1-5, 2010, with Spirit of the North Outfitters in Saskatchewan, Canada, home of some of the world’s largest bulls. You can hunt with rifle or bow. My clients have been 100 percent successful since I began in 2004 on bulls scoring from 325 to 440! For details click on RTO Trips and be one of 10 hunters headed for the elk hunt of your dreams!
Russell Thornberry 2009/2010 Speaking Itinerary
For the balance of 2009 and the first half of 2010 I have a pretty full speaking schedule, which I am posting here in hopes of connecting with friends across the U.S. and Canada when I am in your area. See if I’m going to be in your neighborhood, and if so, as Bob Barker would say, “Come on down!” November 19-23, 2009
Wild Game Banquet
Hydesville Community Church
Hydesville, CA
November 23-25th, 2009
Wild Game Banquet, Northfield Christian Fellowship
Tremont, IL
December 12, 2009
Wild game banquet
Crow Hill Bible Church
Bailey, CO
Jan. 14, 2010
Men’s Dinner
New River Fellowship
Weatherford, TX
(817) 341-7970
January 21-22, 2010
Safari Club International
Reno, NV
Prayer Breakfast
Jan 30, 2010
Orchard Hills Baptist Church
Newnan, GA
Richard Schmidt cell (404) 392-5227
Church (678) 854-9180
Feb. 2-4, 2010
Enterprise, AL
First Baptist Church
Enterprise, AL
Feb.5-7, 2010
Wild Man Weekend
Memphis, TN
(662) 404-1143
Feb. 11, 2010
Wild Game Dinner
First Baptist Church, Americus, GA
Michael Smith: (229) 942-0833
Feb 26, 2010
Prairie Lakes Church
Cedar Falls, IA
Cabin Fever
Mike Messerer (319) 240-7649
March 4-6
Elk Foundation Prayer Breakfast
Reno, NV
March 11-13th, 2010
Southeastern Sportsmen’s Retreat
Carrollton, GA
Contact: Richard Culpepper
(404)915-9707
March 4, 2010
Roopville Road Church
Carrollton, GA
Contact Tim Eason:
March 19, 2010
Bow Bending Believers of CBA
Medina, NY
(585) 765-2839
May 14-16-, 2010
May 14-16. 2010
SCLM Sportsmens Retreat
Tesoro Escondido Ranch
Mineral Wells, TX
(817) 267-9224
June 4-6, 2010
Western Canadian Sportsmen’s Rendezvous
LFB Campus
Caroline, Alberta, Canada
(403) 722-2225
June 19-25, 2010
Team Canada Mission Trip
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
July 23-25, 2010
Living faith Bible College
Clearwater Music Festival
Caroline, Alberta, Canada
(403) 722-2225
August 6-8, 2010
Father/son retreat
Caroline, Alberta
LFBC Campus
(403) 722-2225
August 20-22, 2010
Bowhunting School
LFBC Campus
Caroline, AB
(403) 722-2225
More November Features
This month’s Field Tips features the “Trail Cam Revolution” and the value of trail cameras in observing and understanding whitetail social dynamics.
The Nov. Feature Article is entitled “Famous Outdoor Firsts” featuring a range of outdoorsmen from novice to seasoned experts who experienced a benchmark accomplishment that rates as a famous first in their outdoor exploits. This one was really fun to put together and I know you be entertained and impressed.
Real Life offers “The Perfect Set-Up,” which explores the ever present power of temptation in our lives, even when deer hunting.
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