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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Wulamoc on October 05, 2012, 02:31:13 am

Title: Young Bowmakers
Post by: Wulamoc on October 05, 2012, 02:31:13 am
I thought you folks might appreciate seeing what some of thew Scouts from Troop 90 have been up to!   Osage bows, arrows, quivers, blowguns, atlatls and sling shots!
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: Pat B on October 05, 2012, 02:33:17 am
Cool!  8)  Just look at the smiles.
 That's the way to Pass It On!
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: Guessed on October 05, 2012, 02:43:40 am
The bow 5th from left looks like mine lol. I also had that smile when my bow actually shot some arrows, the "self worth" smile.
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: DGF on October 05, 2012, 03:18:38 am
Wow, that's great! How much time was put into making those bows?

-Dan
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: Pappy on October 05, 2012, 05:51:43 am
Very cool,got to love that.
   Pappy
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: arklowrebel on October 05, 2012, 08:50:21 am
Brilliant!  Well done all.  :)
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: Wulamoc on October 05, 2012, 09:14:52 am
Thanks for the great response!  The boys had a lot of fun.  The first session had six or seven boys and one adult meet once a week for two hours.  It  too about seven weeks,  and then we repeated the effort with a second round.  All bows are shooters!  The smallest guy  has about a  28-30# bow.  He actually made two and the blow gun.  Mine came in 65" ntn and about 55#.  I carried it on opening day  last Monday.  One dad and his two sons made birch bark quivers.  One young fellow got a blue ribbon at the county fair!  Thanks to Brian Keith for setting this up and Bruce Bitterman for his patient guidance.
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: lesken2011 on October 05, 2012, 09:38:26 am
Great pic! Looks like a fine bunch of young men, bowyers, & future leaders of America! :)
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: autologus on October 05, 2012, 09:53:58 am
You should be ashamed spreading the addiction like that to small children.  >:D  Just kidding, the look on their faces is priceless, everyone of them look to be bursting with pride in the work they have done.  You should be commended on taking the time to teach them and get them interested in something that does not involve a controller or a remote.  Good Job.

Grady
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: Parnell on October 05, 2012, 10:02:16 am
Very impressive!
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: dwardo on October 05, 2012, 10:09:08 am
Picture says it all. Good job.
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: coaster500 on October 05, 2012, 10:28:01 am
They must have had a great mentor/teacher!!!

Getting that many boys on the same page is amazing, Congrats to all!!!

That's an experience they will keep forever :)
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: JW_Halverson on October 05, 2012, 06:32:00 pm
Another reason to feel good about the future!  Someone commented on these future leaders and  they really said a mouthful.  Big thanks to everyone that shouldered the responsibility and made this happen. 
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: Badly Bent on October 06, 2012, 09:10:07 am
 Good going by all involved, scouts, leaders, parents and instructors. Those bows look great. Enjoy shooting em Troop 90.
Greg
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: Trapper Rob on October 06, 2012, 07:51:49 pm
Great looking bows they all should be very proud of themselves.
Rob
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: Buckeye Guy on October 06, 2012, 08:53:43 pm
Good stuff right there !!!!
Good job !!
Bruce and kids always equal a good time !
Ya can't go wrong on bows with Bruce along !
Tell him I'll see him in the spring at the Marshall Primitive Rendezvous !

Guy
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: chamookman on October 07, 2012, 05:36:30 am
Bruce is indeed a Stand up Guy, but not much of a swimmer (story for another day ::) !
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: Wulamoc on October 08, 2012, 12:48:28 am
Bruce and  Brian worked a lot with my troop.  We have tremendous parental and community support.  Your comments are so very much appreciated!
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: Onebowonder on October 09, 2012, 12:13:43 pm
Way to pass it on gentlemen!  Thanx for investing in the next generation of bowyers...

Only one complaint,  - - -  NO FULL DRAW PIX!!!  Line those guys back up and have them draw in unison!
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: dmenzies1950 on October 09, 2012, 12:44:53 pm
Well done! Giving those kids an alternative to video games and other high tech gadgetry is a credit to you all, not to mention helping to ensure that the love of bowmaking can continue on to some in the next generation!                 Dale
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: Carson (CMB) on October 09, 2012, 06:52:11 pm
That looks like one happy troop!  Way to go!
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: red hill on October 11, 2012, 12:56:32 am
This will be my first post on PA and I'm happy to make it as congratulations on your efforts and the results of your scouts.
Good job, Wulamoc!
Title: Re: Young Bowmakers
Post by: Wulamoc on October 16, 2012, 11:22:13 pm
Thanks PA folks!  I know this post is late but I've been away for a week on a family emergency.  I appreciate the responses, I knew you all would appreciate the youngin's involvement!  Their parents have been fantastic with all the support!   :laugh: