| From: CLAYBORN
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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After taking numerous deer and one 402 class elk, I decided to shoot traditional. Wanted to take a deer with a bow I made my self. Well I went from the time I started traditional three years ago without taking any big game animal. Well at age 73 I had a great experience. I struggled for three year, shot a few thousand arrows, broke numerous bow I made. I nearly gave up and went back to the compound numerous time. I just managed to hang in there. I guess if there are bowhunters that are discouraged, don't give up. You will have the same experience that I had of watching an arrow shot from a bow that maybe you made go clear to the fletching in the vitals of a nice deer whether a buck or doe. The selfbow was just my goal. Do not want to make a big deal out of that, because there are so many good quality bow out there to use and I enjoy them also.
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| From: Stoner
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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I know the feeling of harvesting game with tackle made from your own hands.
Very well done sir, BIG CONGRATS. John
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| From: DougInMN
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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Well done !!!
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| From: Mike E
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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Good story,,Impressive deer, Congrats to you sir.
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| From: Bjrogg
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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Dang Clay That’s a sweet buck know matter what you got it with.
Congratulations and so glad you hung in there. I know that feeling of letting that arrow fly from your own equipment. It really just can’t be described. It flipped a switch in me that I never knew was there.
Once again so happy for you.
Bjrogg
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| From: papadeerhtr
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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Awesome deer and nice looking bow, my goal also to take a deer with my own made bow. I havent been successful yet lol. Congrats on achieving that goal!!!!
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| From: kennym
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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Excellent mindset, bow, deer !!!
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| From: Tom McCool
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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Great looking buck and bow!
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| From: Pa Steve
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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Great story. Congrats on a beautiful buck.
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| From: wooddamon1
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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Awesome, congrats!
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| From: Chas
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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Great story and awesome dedication. Beautiful bow and buck!!
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| From: Chaz
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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Bravo !!!
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| From: BR
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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Impressive. Nice bow and buck.
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| From: Rutnomore
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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More satisfying because you worked so hard to accomplish something so hard to do, esp. at 73 yrs old. Well done sir...
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| From: wpaben
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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Great accomplishment! My hats off to you. wpab
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| From: Bentstick54
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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I know the feeling. I remember my 1st with my 1st self made Osage selfbow 9 years ago. Such a great feeling I made the switch 100%. Putting the finish on my 14th bow now.
Congratulations on your success, both with making your bow, and also for shooting a very nice buck with it.
Welcome to the club.
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| From: Todd Uhde
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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Way to stay with it. Great story and congrats!!
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| From: hunterbob
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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Persistents paid off. Good job.
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| From: Homey88
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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What a buck! Congrats!
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| From: CLAYBORN
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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Want to say thank you all for the positive feedback, you are truly a great bunch of guys/gals.
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| From: Will tell
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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Nice bow and a very nice buck
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| From: Clydebow
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| Date: 22-Nov-20 |
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Great job, congrats!
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| From: Drahthaar
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| Date: 23-Nov-20 |
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Awesome,Congratulations. Forrest
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| From: R. Combs
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| Date: 23-Nov-20 |
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Congrats Clay, awesome!!
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| From: R. Combs
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| Date: 23-Nov-20 |
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Congrats Clay, awesome!!
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| From: Grim
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| Date: 23-Nov-20 |
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Great Job!
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| From: Wayne Hess
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| Date: 23-Nov-20 |
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Great for hanging in their, Congratulations
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| From: Arvin
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| Date: 23-Nov-20 |
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Clayborn why didn’t you shoot a good one? Seriously great job on your journey. Congratulations !!!! Arvin
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| From: RonG
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| Date: 01-Dec-20 |
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Super nice looking bow, what are the specs. By the way I am 74, it's a shame we didn't do this earlier in our lives.
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| From: Justin
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| Date: 01-Dec-20 |
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Bravo!!!!!!
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| From: Stubee
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| Date: 01-Dec-20 |
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That is one heck of an accomplishment. Nice buck and congrats!
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| From: CLAYBORN
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| Date: 01-Dec-20 |
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I started with traditional back in the 1970's. I had no success and got discouraged. Traded my beautiful DH bow for a banjo. Picked up a compound and continued. About 3 year ago I had pastor in our church that make a few self bows. He seemed to know a little about tillering and layout so we cut a white ash tree down and tried to make some bows. Mine was great for a while then broke. I decided to continue to try to make one. Meet a guy on Stickbow that wanted to sell some stave. He found out he had ALS and was not going to be able to use the staves. I bought them and Trevor was his name, and I became friends. At least as good of friendship you can have over the internet. Trevor was such a great guy. He loved Jesus and know where he is today. That is such a comfort to me. Of the three staves I bought one turned out. Not because they were bad stave, but because I was a bad bowyer. That stave is in the picture. I'm greatful for this site, it has helped me and all the guys have encouraged me. I have never been on any site where guys are so willing to help and answer questions. Thanks to you all and have a happy blessed holiday season. Clay
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| From: hickory
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| Date: 02-Dec-20 |
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Good job!
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| From: Onehair
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| Date: 02-Dec-20 |
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Most excellent
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| From: Let 'em fly
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| Date: 02-Dec-20 |
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Congrats! That is a great trophy.
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| From: B arthur
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| Date: 02-Dec-20 |
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What a great story. Congrats.
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| From: Pappy 1952
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| Date: 04-Dec-20 |
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Very nice buck and beautiful bow. Congrats. Pappy
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| From: Sawpilot75
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| Date: 04-Dec-20 |
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That is awesome! Good looking stick. Congratulations.
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| From: Boker
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| Date: 04-Dec-20 |
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That is amazing and no easy task. Congratulations
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| From: Bowdil Bowhunter
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| Date: 12-Dec-20 |
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That's a nice buck and congratulations on reaching your goal. That is no easy task.
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| From: Timberking
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| Date: 13-Dec-20 |
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That is fantastic, congratulations!
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| From: Simple Man
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| Date: 13-Dec-20 |
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That is pretty darn impressive. It really truly is. That is a serious accomplishment.
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| From: Osprey
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| Date: 13-Dec-20 |
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Congratulations on the beautiful bow and buck Clay. Ypu are blessed.
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| From: Ironfist
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| Date: 14-Dec-20 |
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Congratulations Clay a job well done and a fine looking Buck and Bow.
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| From: George D. Stout
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| Date: 14-Dec-20 |
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Beautiful bow and more beautiful story of your friendship with Trevor. Those are things that impact our lives so much more than any inanimate object. Well done on the deer as well and I know somewhat of the feeling of taking that first one with a selfbow. Mine was in 1992 when I was 46 years old. Congratulations and Merry Christmas.
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| From: CLAYBORN
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| Date: 14-Dec-20 |
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Thanks George and Merry Christmas to you and all here on Stickbow.
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| From: Saphead
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| Date: 14-Dec-20 |
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Well done well said! 10
Doug
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| From: Gaur
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| Date: 16-Dec-20 |
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Thanks for sharing Clay. Nice bow and nice buck there. Doesn’t look like he has much meat to him though. Looks a bit deflated haha
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