kicking around an idea

[Mike Franzen]

I've been thinking about something for a while now and thought I would throw it out there. I like to write articles for the Parker Pages. I like to hunt with Parker Bros guns and I like meeting the variety of members of this association. So, here's my idea: I would like to go hunting with some of you and write about it for the PP. I would cover all my own expenses, provide my own guns and ammo, take good photos and write articles about our adventures. I would feature the guns, the dogs, the game and of course our members. This could provide material for the magazine (providing our editor deems it worthy), hunting experiences to share and bring a little more perspective about some of the members who make this organization the number 1 forum that it is. So, if you like this idea and think it's something worth pursuing let me know. If you would like to be considered for a hunt PM me and we can discuss it. I have several people in mind and am open to any suggestions. Turkey season is right around the corner!

[Mills Morrison]

Sounds good to me. A great idea would be the second annual Morrison Pines hunt next year. Turkey hunting would be fun too

[Richard Flanders]

Dean and Dave and maybe Rich Anderson will likely be hosting a Mammoth hunt here soon!

[Mike Franzen]

That sounds like a great hunt! Those three will probably be using Clovis points though to keep it real.

[Dean Romig]

I've been thinking about something for a while now and thought I would throw it out there. I like to write articles for the Parker Pages.

And we like to read your articles Mike!

I like to hunt with Parker Bros guns and I like meeting the variety of members of this association. So, here's my idea: I would like to go hunting with some of you and write about it for the PP.

Hmmm... that sounds like a really good idea.

I would cover all my own expenses, provide my own guns and ammo, take good photos and write articles about our adventures. I would feature the guns, the dogs, the game and of course our members. This could provide material for the magazine (providing our editor deems it worthy),

(Are you kidding me? Of course it's worthy!)

hunting experiences to share and bring a little more perspective about some of the members who make this organization the number 1 forum that it is. So, if you like this idea and think it's something worth pursuing let me know.

All in favor say aye...... "Aye!"

If you would like to be considered for a hunt PM me and we can discuss it. I have several people in mind and am open to any suggestions. Turkey season is right around the corner!


That's a great idea Mike. I think it has a lot of merit and could turn into a regular column. You've got my vote.

Best, Dean

[Dean Romig]

Clovis points?!? I'm not that old!

[charlie cleveland]

what is a clovis point....this sounds like a great adventure your about to under go... i say go for it....charlie

[Dean Romig]

A Clovis point is a very early stone spear point made and used by some of the first human inhabitants of North America.





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[John Taddeo]

Wow... looks like an "A" grade Clovis... still retains orignal coloring.. :rotf:

[Dean Romig]

Yeah but somebody chipped out the gold inlays of mammoths and saber-tooth tigers.

[Dave Suponski]

Ummm Dean.....Yes you are.

[Mike Franzen]

Dean I just assumed that if you were going mammoth hunting you would want to do a "vintage" mammoth hunt as opposed to shooting them from helicopters or using drones.

[John Dallas]

I like Mike's idea
Another alternative to that would be a "Trade Hunts" forum. For example, I'd like to trade a day's fly fishing in my riverboat on the Au Sable for a duck/goose shoot in the midwest

[wayne goerres]

Some how I new dean had a Clovis point. And I think I see some leftover blood on it.

[Rick Losey]

A Clovis point is a very early stone spear point made and used by some of the first human inhabitants of North America.

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looks more like a knife blade

i have one like that from the paleo period- I always figured the last time it was seen before I found in in a scraped spot in the dirt on a ridge in the finger lakes a few years ago was when the father said to his son- yes you can borrow it BUT DON'T LOSE IT.

[Dean Romig]

My Dad always said "Remember where it belongs... in MY rawhide possibles bag!"

[Fred Lowe]

Not a Clovis, but here is one that I found this year hunting chukar.
Laying right on top like someone left it for me!

[Rich Anderson]

Dean and Dave and maybe Rich Anderson will likely be hosting a Mammoth hunt here soon!

My 338 and 416 Taylor are degreased and ready to go. Scouting begins tomorrow:rotf:
My clovis points are made by Nosler.
Mike I'll offer up a Grouse hunt in Michigan's Upper peninsula.

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Clovis point for mammoth, Mike, I've got just the ticket--found on our family farm in the 1950's by my father while plowing.
BTW, I would happy to share my coverts with you, been thinking about writing a little myself also.

[Rick Losey]

Beautiful coloring in that chert Harold

Makes you wonder if the old ones picked for figure as well

[Bill Murphy]

Not an ugly point.

[Bill Zachow]

That point looked to be an 8 gauge. What do you think, Charlie?

[charlie cleveland]

thats gota be a 8 ga for sure..i can see the damascus in it can yall...these are good points for sure...i would like to find a point like these for sure...charlie

[Jim Wescott]

Mike, how about spring and/or fall turkey in the western mountains of Maine? Fall hunt with dogs!

[Mike Franzen]

Yes sir! I like that idea. I have a spring hunt planned down south. Fall sounds good. PM me some info and we will talk.

[Dean Romig]

Fabulous point Harold. Have you done any research on who made that style of point and approximately when it was made? Carbon dating?

[Rick Losey]

you can't carbon date stone,

i had mine dated by an expert a friend had a connection with through the university her husband chaired a department at.

The problem is, in most case, found on it own or removed from context , its a rough guess.

the area I grew up in had a small Seneca village that was destroyed by the Sullivan Campaign in 1779, we found stone points often, my one teacher's family farm was near the site of the village and she had the classroom walls covered with them found in the fields. As kids we weren't smart enough to keep them.

not far south of me now is where one of the largest Senca Villages was, Little Bead's town - Chenussio (Geneseo to us), points still float to the top after spring rains, and those that are lucky enough to have permission are still finding them

[charlie cleveland]

tengh legion i like thatcarry strap you have on that gun..i got one like it i got from destrey..it sure is useful i used it some on my duck gun this year and will be useing it on my turkey gun soon like you... charlie

[Dean Romig]

Mike, how about spring and/or fall turkey in the western mountains of Maine? Fall hunt with dogs!

That would be a great hunt! Maine's Western Mountain Region is beautiful and loaded with game.

[Mike Franzen]

Yes and if we can attach a shaft to a Clovis point and stuff it down the barrel that game better watch out :shock: