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In case you missed them the first time around these 10 posts are the most popular on dustyvarmint’s Mostly Archery. 

1.     The Bowfishing Boat – A Different Option:  Here we highlight the bowfishing boat of the Up North Journal including an innovative and economical rail for lighting that I copied for my own boat project.

2.     Bowfishing Boats – Yet Another Option:  As the title implies, myself and Super Slam bowhunter Gary Martin set up an economical bowfishing boat using the Up North Journal inspired light rail and then we test it out.

3.    Anatomy of a Bowfishing Rig:  I go over in detail what my bowfishing bow set up is, include some lessons learned and a list of other items to bring along.

4.   DIY $25 Bow Press:  Yes, you can make a bow press for $25 or less.  It is currently all I use.

5.   How To – Prepare a European Skull Mount:  Talking about cleaning up your trophy skulls for display and lessons I’ve learned over time.

6.  How To – Make Your Own Turkey Friction Call:  It is illegal, unethical and immoral in almost every southern state to share how to make a “pot” call.  I boldly provide directions in a three-part series with step-by-step photos. 

7.  Overhauling a Hunting Bow:  Discussing string and cable options as well as installation and set up, basic tuning, accessory selection and more.

8.  DIY Wrist Sling for Your Bow:  Make a simple, stylish and effective paracord wrist sling.

9.  The Versatile Eberlestock X2 Pack:  Carry a blind, carry a treestand, carry climbing sticks; this post discusses some not so obvious uses of the excellent pack.

10.  Packin’ It In and Out – Treestands:  See various real methods for packing your treestand and sticks to every set up as well as a few tips. 

happy hunting, dv

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• Custom Turkey Call Interview On Up North Journal
• dv’s 2010 Bowhunting Year in Review
• Hello From dustyvarmint’s Mostly Archery

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Copyright © Jerry E Long, 2009-2011

   

                                   

 By Jerry Long, July 8, 2011 

dustyvarmint’s Mostly Archery’s normal Monday posting will be delayed next week. 

Dear Loyal Tens-Of-Readers,

dustyvarmint’s Mostly Archery’s normal Monday posting will be delayed at least until July 13^th while the good folks at Outdoor Hub Media transform Skinny Moose into a whole new format.  I guarantee it’ll be worth the wait and you’ll like the new look or my name ain’t dustyvarmint.

In the meantime how about leaving me a comment about what you like (if anything) and what you don’t like about Mostly Archery?

happy hunting, dv

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• Hello From dustyvarmint’s Mostly Archery
• dustyvarmint On Up North Journal Tonight!

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Copyright © Jerry E Long, 2009-2011

 By Jerry Long, June 14, 2010 

I kept my word, see The Foundation Of An Outdoors Person, and returned to coach 4H archery this summer after a 15 year absence. 

Every Monday and Wednesday night in the month of June is taken up coaching our next generation of archers.  So, during this month updates to dv’s Mostly Archery will occur on Thursday’s.  Hope to catch you on then!

happy hunting, dv

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• Archery Range Improvements – Work Day
• No Bird Left Behind - A Turkey Tale
• Hello From dustyvarmint’s Mostly Archery
• The Best Valentine’s Day Ever – Winter Bowfishing
• Return On Investment – Outdoor’s Style
• Passing On The Tradition
• Judging An NWTF Turkey Calling Contest

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In dustyvarmint Joins Up North Journal Field Staff I mentioned there would soon be an exciting announcement.  Well, here it is.  Earlier this year outdoors friend Seth and I hosted the Up North Journal team of Michael and Mikey Adams for their first bowfishing trip here in the land of cheese.  Michael has published this adventure in UNJ’s vidcast Beyond The Wild Episode 3.  Check it out and watch me miss lots of fish, but tag my largest dogfish to date while Seth nails an eighteen pound hog carp.

Mikey and Michael of UNJ pose with their first fish.

happy hunting, dv

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• dustyvarmint Joins Up North Journal Field Staff
• Bowfishing With The Up North Journal Podcast Team
• Custom Turkey Interview On Up North Journal 

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Lexus and I pose with Michael and Mikey Adams of the Up North Journal

It gives me great pleasure to announce that dustyvarmint has joined the Up North Journal Field Staff.  Over time you’ve seen me reference the UNJ and its good folks.  The father and son team of Michael and Mikey Adams explore Michigan’s outdoors and beyond then share their adventures with us via the weekly Up North Journal podcast.  You can find it either directly from their website or via iTunes.  It and its Skinny Moose blogging advertisements are the reason Mostly Archery was started.  Additionally, Michael has served as a blogging mentor for me and the podcast has entertained me through hundreds of running miles, hours of treestand and blind sits and many a long air travel.  I don’t fly fish or waterfowl hunt, but I greatly enjoy each installment of Mikey’s Game Bag.  Family values, “Passing On the Tradition” and hard work are the central core of UNJ. 

UNJ is growing rapidly.  I’m proud to have been asked and proud to be a part of it.  dustyvarmint’s Mostly Archery will be appear on UNJ’s website with the other Pro and Field Staff blogs as well as here on Skinny Moose.  Most recently UNJ has begun production of the vidcast Beyond The Wild.  A soon to follow dustyvarmint’s Mostly Archery blog will bring an exciting announcement about Beyond The Wild Episode 3.  So, as Michael recently said, “Sit back, the ride is fast and furious, but has only just begun.”

happy hunting, dv

If you liked this blog you may like the following: 

• The Bowfishing Boat – A Different Option
• Bowfishing With The Up North Journal Podcast Team
• Custom Turkey Interview On Up North Journal 

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Coming up on Mostly Archery

• Outfitter Reports – Why we should be doing them.
• Overhauling My Bow
• Outfitter Report – Javelina and Hogs in Texas.