I love the bow. It’s fast and a great looking bow, but I’m gonna look for something a touch lighter. $900 tyd, may be willing to entertain trades. I purchased it used and was told it was a Black Pearl but I wouldn’t bet my soul on it. Regardless, it’s one sweet looking rig.
Sandy is open to archery and muzzleloader only. We’ve killed some nice deer out there, but it isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s very difficult hunting.
Once we get a little more rain in western Oklahoma, it’ll be great again. We’ve been in a horrible drought. Central to eastern Oklahoma are in great shape though.
About 4-5 years ago I shot a recurve bow for the first time. That was it for me, I sold the Mathews and dove into the rabbit hole. Traditional archery has re-ignited my passion for bowhunting. It’s extremely difficult, and in the beginning, “difficult” was the whole point of bowhunting for me.
I know it can’t be done once you e already cook the meat, but my favorite way to cook tough meat is to cut the backstrap against the grain in 1/2” medallions, lay it beneath a ziploc bag, pummel it flat with a meat tenderizer, then chicken fry it. If you have overnight to soak it in buttermilk...