Good eye... Eastern Redbud, another victim from the ice storm. Its about 64" right now. Kinda small and has a little twist but its pretty. Not sure if it will make a bow or a bow rack.
I like the act of going fishing as much as the catching part. With that said sliding a canoe or kayak into the water would have to be a part of my "dream fishing destination". I've caught a lot of muskie, paddled the gulf for snook, trout, and redfish, road along in glitter boats to the top bass...
I like to fish an awful lot but still find myself escaping the heat to build some arras. Friend in Louisiana has requested 18 so that's got me busy right now. You got a real nack for repurposing Carp. Enjoyed those pics.
This will be my fourth season going trad only. Along the way I've developed quite an appetite for its history as well. All my hunting bows are 1960 and earlier. I now build my own arrows and fashion most them after the old themes used by Pearson & Bear. Also have a real interest in old leather...
Did an overnighter thru the park this past October. That was my first trip on the Green. The first half was awesome, the second half was enough to make me never want to come back. Will it be a better trip? Yes 1000x
Heard of and saw reports of tending as early as 3rd week of October and as recent as last week. Just judging by that, I would say the "peak" is behind us. It depends on what you refer to as the peak though. I'm referencing the 2 week +/- window that most (more than 50%) of the breeding takes...
Hurley the envy is real thick here in this thread. Just grin and take it as a compliment. Congrats on a super accomplishment. We'd be crazy to not be jealous.