We are blessed to live in such a beautiful area. The best part of the wing one call is one can sound unique when most of the hunters are using box calls that all sound pretty much the same. It is the secret to bringing in the Tom’s.

I’m glad you’re enjoying Christian.

That is great theory sir … sucking the marrow. You may not needed be spot on.

meant… you may indeed be spot on.

@@TheWoodlandEscape Thank you. And very likely a child; I picture a youngster prancing round the group making squawking noises.

You’ve given me my evening laugh and for that, I thank you, sir!

Our pleasure Bobby, we have a lot of fun producing this channel.

Peter is Not Deep State ! He is a fine example of how all people should be. He doesn't need TV

I’ve had people say I’m a bit crafty but, I don’t think they meant in an artisan way, lol. Thank you.

Now that ive watched the entire video i am thank full to people like u that study and continue the old ways. Im so happy i stumbled on to your channel.

Glad your enjoying BP.

I find the wing bone call to work the best. Every other hunter sounds the same , but you can stand out with the old method.

Thank you. Off topic but, give your name on here, are you familiar with the Foxfire series of books … a wealth of information.

Thanks for your kind compliment.

I too use bees wax on my leather but, never thought of it for seasoning cast iron. Thanks for sharing.

James ellsworth... That's interesting.. I had to look it up. We use cast iron a lot and season with animal fat. Well be giving it a try.

Happy to share with like minded people Scott.

Thanks Steven.

What a wonderful childhood memory.

Thank you and the tavern door will be open to all with a passion for history.

@@TheWoodlandEscape Maybe when all this covid stuff is past

Thanks Jim, I’m glad you’re enjoying.

We’ve had a lot of fun with this series and getting lots of stuff done to boot.

Thank you, I’m glad you’re enjoying.

It is my pleasure Chester and thank you for your interest.

Been known to cast a fly or two myself. I love fly fishing for grayling in the Yukon. Been a few years since I got up there but, when covid is behind us, I’m on he road.

I’ll be trying that on my next one. Thank you.

We only have Eastern’s, Frank. I’ve harvested number 12 this spring with my flintlock… don’t mean to brag, lol!

12 isn’t bragging, it’s knowing how to do it. Kudos

Working on the garden as we speak Todd. Problem is, I have too many projects on the go ... not enough hours in the day.

Best call ever,Larry and it proved itself once again yesterday morning.

Heck John, I’m not that particular, I’ve had a dram or more in all the above. Again, interesting historical facts … I love it!

Such kind compliments, thank you Diane.

@@TheWoodlandEscape you bring the world to us in such colour and clarity. I cannot stop thanking you.

There are numerous ways Gordon to built these guys. As for boiling time, it really doesn’t matter. Boil until white … you can’t over boil them. Take you time fitting the pieces using small files and or sand paper. To make a real durable one, I would suggest using gorilla glue when you slide them together. Not historically correct but, it can be our secret. I often scrimshaw some turkey tracks or a feather on the big end piece and then dye them in walnut dye. Thanks Gordon for your support and interest.

@@TheWoodlandEscape Thank you so much!! That's most helpful!! I'll even do the scrimshaw and dye just like you suggested!! And you're most welcome!! I look forward to your future videos!! The Good Lord willing and the creeks don't rise, I'll see you on down the trail!!! And God bless!!!

Thanks for your interest, John. I use 6 ply for everything that you mentioned as well as moccasins. Tandy Leather is one supplier of the product.

Thanks Ashley. Pre covid I attended a few but, not these days. I’m hopeful in the future once this thing is in our rear view mirrior

@@TheWoodlandEscape I have a follow up question. What was the load you were using in your smoke pole. Thanks again

I’ve pretty much used any and all plys depending on the application. Doesn’t much matter on a turkey call. The finer ones look better I think. Love to make it to your show, perhaps next year. Do give me a heads up in December and who knows, perhaps our paths will cross.

@@TheWoodlandEscape This is a very small trade show maybe 20 venders. Its held at a 4-H camp lodge, the event name is Sons of Liberty Trade Fair and its at Canters cave 4-H camp Jackson Ohio.

I don’t sell them but, make them for friends. Is your grandson a soon to be hunter? Perhaps I could make him one next spring. Out of bones right now.

@@TheWoodlandEscape my son takes him hunting sometimes he seemed to like it . i gave him a pocket knife that belonged to my great-Grandfather, he keeps it on a shelf with his other prized stuff !! it would be awesome to give him one and watch him learn to use it .i told my son my Hawken rifle goes to my grandson . i cant go hunting with him as arthritis in my spine want let me walk very far nowadays . im still watching your videos love them so much ,thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills with us.

Perhaps a future video and I do have a nice hawk but, only carry it when I’m on the war party, lol.

🤣🤣!! I hear ya!

Nor sure on the weight but, if my cat food bill is any indication, a lot!

@@TheWoodlandEscape when it walked across the scene I thought it was a Saber tooth. What do you feed it? Ground sloths or Texans?

Why TANK you Mac. For the record I do not dole it by the gram but, by the inch!

My turkey load is 80 g of 3f powder with 2 or 3 over shot cardboard wads. I found using soaked cushion wads totally destroyed the pattern. I stuff in a bit of paper wasp nest for cushioning. Not historically correct but, I make a paper cup and push into the barrel, just below the muzzle. My charge is 1 5/8 oz mixture of #5, 6 & 7 shot, followed be single over shot card. Hope this helps David. At least a starting point for you.

@@TheWoodlandEscape Thanks for the response. That's a great starting point. I was surprised and possibly pleased to see the 80gr of 3f. That's what works so far shooting round balls. That groups at 3-4" at 60 yds. if I'm shooting well.

My load is Winchester long beard XR out of a Remington 870.............lol!

Interesting, thank you.

I swear, Larry, if your not a author you bloody well should be. As I was reading this, I thought for a moment I could hear a Tom!

@@TheWoodlandEscape just recording an experience, Peter, that has lasted me a lifetime. I've met a coyote face to face in a snow storm. He taught me a lesson I won't forget. I've been warned out of the woods one pitch dark night by a panther and watched a white tailed buck behave with a speed, a cleverness, and a wariness that no human being would ever be capable of. Sit me down over a campfire with a hot cup of coffee and I could spin you a tale or two and I'm sure you could do the same.

I would enjoy that very much, Larry.

The last bit over the fence!😉

All good uses. We always boil the carcass for soap. I’m sure one could use the down but, it would take a lot. I simply scatter it about and it ends up in a whole lot of birds nests.

That filming thing does take a while, rain started and a few takes latter he was starting to stiffen up.your very observant, Timothy.

You bet, David. I use 80g of ff some wool wadding material that I cut. I used to use lubed 1/2” lubed cushion wads but, got horrible patterns. I use a mixture of #5 & 6 shot 1 3/4 oz. Followed by another chunk of wool . Although I don’t believe authentic, I make a paper cartridge, slide it down in the bore about 2”, pour in shot and some thing as a buffering agent, corn meal works. Shack the barrel until the shot comes up through the buffering then I add another wool wad and push her down on the charge. A single over power wad of .125 works for adequate cushioning as well and a simple over shot card. Good luck on your hunt.

Thank you for sharing. Everyone I ask loads their smoothbore differently. It’s going to be fun working out the right load for mine.

It is a fun journey!

Mine is also 20 gauge or .62 caliber. 80g of 3F and 1 5/8 once of mixed 5, 6 & 7 shot. That is my turkey load ... packs a bit of a wallop at both ends.

@@TheWoodlandEscape I bet . I use 80 gr of 2f

First tankard is on the house.

@@TheWoodlandEscape HUZZAH!

Sound advice indeed!

Good point, Frank.

Great question. I suspect in earlier voyages like Jamestown and Plymouth Rock, they would have been on board. Just a guess but, the blacksmith being such an important tradesman might have been the exception to the weight restrictions.

@@TheWoodlandEscape I believe that all crucial tradesmen to a new settlement were allowed exceptions.

You are amazingly observant Shane. I couldn’t believe it had no spurs, simply little nubbins and I’ve shot Jake’s that had reasonably good ones.

Yer turkeys body was a bit stiff for just been shot 😂😂

Love it. So that is how it all came about!

That is so true true Tim. In fact it is amazing to actually watch the parts I leave for the others in need. In the day light hours it is first the eagles, followed by vultures and crows. At night the coyotes come in an finish what is left.

I am indeed living in Canada. We used to have a gun registration for all firearms but, it has been eliminated. We are required to have an possession permit and all hand guns must be registered. Handguns with barrels less than 4” are prohibited.

@@TheWoodlandEscape ok, thanks for the information

You absolutely correct. Normally I do.

Добрый день.. Пётр,приношу свои извинения за несколько грубоватый юмор... Несколько не учёл сам факт того,что это в данном случпе именно так,поскольку в противном случае,вы в свою очередь не смогли бы радовать здесь.присудствующих своими публикациями данного столь разнообразного,и тем не мение весьма информативного видеоматериала... Кстати,Пётр.. Не могли бы вы в качестве некоего исключения из общих правил вашего конала ,в свою очередь несколько по подробней рассказать именно о кремнёвом дульнозарядном оружье в свою очередь имеющим наиболее массовое хождение среди североамериканских клонистов описываемого вами исторический период времени？ И если можно, несколько слов о том,где и как по вашему мнению лудше приобрести сегодня то или иное ружьё подобного типа？ Как я понимаю,за столько лет общения с подобного рода изделиями ,у вас наверняка имеется ряд собственных предпочтений в вопросе выбора такового？ С Уважением,Андрей （Красноярск）

Nope.

It is not. There method was to use Cobb, a mixture of 50% clay, 50%sand and chopped up dried grass. I decided I simply didn’t want that on going maintenance.

Fortunately she hasn’t attacked yet!