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  1. craitchky

    Want to hear Roksliders perspective on age and backpack hunting

    I'll jump in here also. I didnt start hunting until I as 41, no one in my family or close circle of friends hunted, fished yes, but no hunting. My wife's brother-in-law talked me into it, he had gun hunted from the time he was 30. I told him I had no intrest in gun hunting, and that if I was...
  2. craitchky

    Backcountry Hunting Seminar - Featuring Aron Snyder

    If I was closer than 12 hours away, I would do this.
  3. craitchky

    So what did everyone order?

    I order a Bikini Frame in Highlaner, along with. DT2 in highlander , 2 pockets and a Cargo Panel.
  4. craitchky

    Who builds their own arrows?

    I build my own as well, I have an Apple arrow saw, so cutting them is easy. I fletch with Rayzor feathers, and a Bohning Blazer jig.
  5. craitchky

    Mechanical or Fixed... what are your thoughts for elk?

    G5 Montec CS 100's for me and my wife.
  6. craitchky

    What is your 2013 hunting bow?

    2013 Hoyt Carbon Element 55-65 limbs, Spot Hog Hunter, QAD Ultra Rest, Limbsaver Quiver and stab.
  7. craitchky

    Shoulder injury?

    You guys might want to consider going to an Orthopedic surgeon. At least figure out what damage you have, and maybe get a recommendation on some PT that will help,you out. I went through all this 6 years ago, tried to treat it my self, and it just got worse. Went to an Ortho, did PT, got...
  8. craitchky

    2013 Girl Scout Cookie Drive for our Troops.

    Les, put me down for 20 boxes. Rick
  9. craitchky

    Friends and Family

    Nicely done...very enjoyable!
  10. craitchky

    Wife as a hunting partner?

    My wife has been my hunting partner for the past 6 years. We go to CO for a DIY backcountry Elk hunt every year. She also is out almost every weekend for Whitettail here in IL. We are very comparable when it comes to ability and stamina in the backcountry, and share a love of just being out in...
  11. craitchky

    Kratos or Kelvin jackest?

    I can only comment on the Kelvin, and I am very impressed with its weight and warmth.
  12. craitchky

    2013 Hoyt G3 Element Ordered

    I will be moving up to a 2013 Matrix after this season is over. I have a 2010 Matrix right now, love how it shoots, but I really like how the new ones are setup! I will probably sell the old one on this site after the new one arrives.
  13. craitchky

    Good buck down, should have been a Gagger....

    Great buck...I like the unusual ones! Good job!
  14. craitchky

    Wife got another smoker wa whitey!

    Congrats to your wife!!!
  15. craitchky

    Wife's first kill of the season

    Thanks guys, the best thing I ever did besides marrying my wife, was to make her my hunting partner! It took a little convincing on my part, but she is a now a bow hunting addict!
  16. craitchky

    Wife's first kill of the season

    My wife took this doe last Saturday in IL. The shot was a little low, and only hit the liver, but she is a very good tracker, and after 6 hours and jumping her 3 times, she put her down with a finishing shot. Now it is buck time for her!
  17. craitchky

    electronics charger

    I used the NewTrent charger, worked well for my IPhone, and kindle.
  18. craitchky

    Things you never hear on a backcountry hunt...

    I am glad the bulls quit bugling, now I can get some sleep tonight.
  19. craitchky

    My Wife's First Bull

    Great job!! It looks like you guys had a great time!
  20. craitchky

    Aron Snyder, Doug Rosin "RosinBag" and Tim Gillinghams Live Hunt

    Good luck guys! I won't be able to follow this hunt since I am leaving tonight for my own 7 day, CO OTC elk hunt.

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