Surviving the winter

Okay so my title is a little harsh and a bit of an exaggeration but right now I feel like I'm in survival mode.  We've been in our new home for almost two months and I'm anxious for the temps to warm up so that I can spend more time outside fishing, shed hunting, turkey hunting, and shooting bows.  Projects around the house have kept me occupied through the frigid temps and snow we've been having and I have had a few opportunities to call coyotes and do some trapping.  

​Calling coyotes is one of my favorite winter activities.

I have been making progress on the new Smoky recurve but bow orders have kept me busy and it will be later than I anticipated when I am able to show off a finished product.  I am very excited about this bow and hope to see it expand into a 64" version at a later date.  Speaking of bow orders January through April seem to be the busiest time of year for me and I guess it's because guys are wanting to get something new for fall.  Currently there is about a 4 month lead time on orders so if you place an order in early March I hope to have it completed by early July.  This still gives you time to get a new bow and spend time practicing before the fall hunting season.  

Turkey season is right around the corner and although I don't have plans to purchase a tag this year I will be hunting with both of my boys.  We have new decoys this year and I'm hoping to do more mobile hunting than sitting in the blind waiting for them although I'm sure we'll do some of that as well.  My youngest son is still searching for his patience and sitting in a blind is not really his style!  They will be hunting with a shotgun for now but I hope to get them into chasing turkeys with a bow before long.  Be sure to follow Coyote Creek Archery on Facebook and Instagram for updates on our hunts.

​I always look forward to turkey hunting with my sons!