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What our College Students think The Gov't should provide them.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:09:42 +0000

This is unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://market-ticker.org/akcs-www?post=201462

The Divorce

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:59:45 +0000

The person who wrote this is a college student. Perhaps there is hope for us after all.

DIVORCE AGREEMENT
THIS IS SO INCREDIBLY WELL PUT AND I CAN HARDLY BELIEVE IT'S BY A YOUNG PERSON, A STUDENT!!! WHATEVER HE RUNS FOR, I'LL VOTE FOR HIM.

Dear American liberals, leftists, social progressives, socialists, Marxists and Obama supporters, et al: We have stuck together since the late 1950's for the sake of the kids, but the whole of this latest election process has made me realize that I want a divorce. I know we tolerated each other for many years for the sake of future generations, but sadly, this relationship has clearly run its course.

Our two ideological sides of America cannot and will not ever agree on what is right for us all, so let's just end it on friendly terms. We can smile and chalk it up to irreconcilable differences and go our own way.

Here is a model separation agreement:
--Our two groups can equitably divide up the country by landmass each taking a similar portion. That will be the difficult part, but I am sure our two sides can come to a friendly agreement. After that, it should be relatively easy! Our respective representatives can effortlessly divide other assets since both sides have such distinct and disparate tastes.

--We don't like redistributive taxes so you can keep them.
--You are welcome to the liberal judges and the ACLU.

--Since you hate guns and war, we'll take our firearms, the cops, the NRA and the military.
--We'll take the nasty, smelly oil industry and you can go with wind, solar and biodiesel.
--You can keep Oprah, Michael Moore and Rosie O'Donnell. You are, however, responsible for finding a bio-diesel vehicle big enough to move all three of them.

--We'll keep capitalism, greedy corporations, pharmaceutical companies, Wal-Mart and Wall Street.
--You can have your beloved lifelong welfare dwellers, food stamps, homeless, homeboys, hippies, druggies and illegal aliens.
--We'll keep the hot Alaskan hockey moms, greedy CEO's and rednecks.
--We'll keep the Bibles and give you NBC and Hollywood.

--You can make nice with Iran and Palestine and we'll retain the right to invade and hammer places that threaten us.
--You can have the peaceniks and war protesters. When our allies or our way of life are under assault, we'll help provide them security.

--We'll keep our Judeo-Christian values.
--You are welcome to Islam, Scientology, Humanism, political correctness and Shirley McClain. You can also have the U.N. but we will no longer be paying the bill.

--We'll keep the SUV's, pickup trucks and oversized luxury cars. You can take every Volt and Leaf you can find.
--You can give everyone healthcare if you can find any practicing doctors.
--We'll continue to believe healthcare is a luxury and not a right.

--We'll keep "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "The National Anthem."
--I'm sure you'll be happy to substitute "Imagine", "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing", "Kum Ba Ya" or "We Are the World".

--We'll practice trickle-down economics and you can continue to give trickle up poverty your best shot.

--Since it often so offends you, we'll keep our history, our name and our flag.

Would you agree to this? If so, please pass it along to other like-minded liberal and conservative patriots and if you do not agree, just hit delete. In the spirit of friendly parting, I'll bet you answer which one of us will need whose help in 15 years.

Sincerely,
John J. Wall
Law Student and an American

P.S. Also, please take Ted Turner, Sean Penn, Martin & Charlie Sheen, Barbara Streisand, & ( Hanoi ) Jane Fonda with you.

P.S.S. And you won't have to press 1 for English when you call our country.

Forward This Every Time You Get It ! Let's Keep This Going, Maybe Some Of It Will Start Sinking In!!

Anyone eat deer liver?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:57:03 +0000

I want to hear some feedback on who likes deer liver. I have an interesting story after I hear all the feedback

Rossi Circuit judge

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:54:19 +0000

Rossi Taurus circuit judge (blued) Shoots 45 colt/410 shells. LNIB fired 10 times Asking $450 FTF
Shipping is available

Old 2 gauge shotgun

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:52:22 +0000

Friend just sent this to me.
How would you like to shoot this one? During the civil war they were used to bring down flocks
of geese and ducks to feed the soldiers. They drew straws to see who had to put their shoulder
behind it and pull the trigger. They have one on display in the museum in Gettysburg ...

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DIY Swirling

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:32 +0000

Has anyone tried Swirling? No I didn't say "Swinging. Lol!

I was thinking of buying the Camo Dipping kits online to camo some of my hunting equipment but I don't want to spend too much money on the kits. I found this on Youtube where it was originated for putting swirling designs on guitars. Then I found videos of people swirling their bows. Seems pretty cheap and easy to do. Any thoughts?

Pygmy goes Pigless

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:14:49 +0000

I just returned last night from my Georgia pig hunt.

No one in camp even SAW a pig. We put out six bait stations ( about 200 pounds of corn) and only one was hit by pigs, and that was at night.

There was fair amount of sign around, but most of it appeared to be a couple of weeks old. I only saw half a dozen fresh pig tracks. The pigs were simply somewhere else rather than on the 1500 acre lease we were hunting on.

Fortunately, killing stuff is not necessary for us to have a good time. Except for one rainy day, the weather was nice, with temps in the 60s. We heard turkeys gobbling daily, and saw some other wildlife, including deer, a bobcat and a flock of sandhill cranes. It was nice to be out in the woods again.

While we did not damage to the pig population, we put a real HURTIN' on the fried chicken..We ate our meals at little diners in small southern towns each featuring a buffet with good down home cooking. Thier buffets offered a meal with the choice of several entrees and a drink ( lemonade or sweet tea) and dessert included. The most I paid for a meal was $7.50 and it was GOOD....

Shoot the dirt and go jail.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:12:41 +0000

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/02/21/new-hampshire-man-faces-felony-charge-after-firing-gun-into-ground-near-burglar/?intcmp=obinsite

Todays hike...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:50:53 +0000

Took a little hike with the camera today. Seen a bachelor group of three, 1 and 1/2 left to shed... Didn't find any sheds though.

A lone eagle on the Chenango River.

Take care
Dave

"There is no truth except Allah"

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:32:37 +0000

People need to study and learn about Islam, only then will they see what is going on here.

Not sure how a school could allow this.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/02/15/colorado-student-reportedly-quits-choir-over-islamic-song/

Looking for a Chevy.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:47:55 +0000

Im 16, looking for a chevy for my first truck. The S-10's caught my eye and the silverados. Let me know what you guys have and prices and what not. Thanks.

Pistol

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:47:52 +0000

I’m in the market for my first handgun, I want one that I can use for big game and would like your input on what caliber to get any and all input is appreciated.

Wild Apple Tree Rehab

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:47:20 +0000

Anyone planning on doing work improving your Wild Apple Trees this spring. Did some cutting of the excess branches last year. Saw some improvement this fall. But more work is needed. Anyone using fertilzer sticks at the base? Any success. I found one good standing tree in a "field" of mine but it has alot of invasive brush and tree's growing through it. Which I plan on removing in March. I can't seem to find another one in the immediate area. Shouldn't there be more to promote growth?

PS.These tree's are so amazing. Practically dead and on the ground yet still producing apples.

Need some help from those reloaders around Rochester

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:16:19 +0000

Does any one know who locally sells powder. I was at Beikerks yesterday and they are out of IMR 4350 and IMR4895. It won't be in for 2 to 3 weeks

Where else locally can I get it?

Wyoming antelope and mule deer hunting

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:49:12 +0000

A private 73,000 family owned ranch in Wyoming. Antelope and mule deer hunting. For more information go to www.iberlinranchoutfitters.com

Tannerite Exploding Targets

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:48:23 +0000

Anyone else try these? My buddy and I went to our local shooting range out in the sticks with a few lbs of tannerite and my 30-06. We put it out about 100 or so yards and after a couple of shots made contact. It was pretty awesome what guy doesn't like a good explosion right? Well after investigating we saw it left about a 6 inch crater in the ground and a blast radias of 15 feet around. Well before we could get back and mix up some more the sheriffs showed up and said they got a call of an explosion that knocked pictures off the wall. Lol

NYS Deer Damage Permit Survey

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:41:11 +0000

Here are some results

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Looking for Hunting lease Cortland County

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:34:53 +0000

I am looking for a small parcell of land to lease starting for next years hunting season and possible spring turkey. I would like 50 acres or less must be located in Cortland county or withing 20 minutes of Cortland. Please message or email me with what you have available.

Thanks

Ken
kmcbmc1@verizon.net

Huning lease wanted

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:32:09 +0000

Me and my family are looking to find land to lease in Ulster , Orange, Alleghany, Tomkins or Steuban county. We would also be interested in any clubs with openings. If anyone has some info please email me at dwaytkus@yahoo.com.

Thanks,
Dan Waytkus

Looking for land to Lease

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:27:45 +0000

I am looking for a small piece of property to lease around Oneida Lake. I'm looking for around 50 acres give or take for myself and one or two other people. Or if anyone knows where a good place to go to find land leases please point me in the right direction, i haven't had any luck.

Climbers

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:03:01 +0000

Are there some tree varieties that you would just simply recommend that no one use a climbing treestand on. Obviously, because of the limb structure, pine trees wouldn't be practical, but I am thinking more from a safety standpoint.

My shed hunting trophies...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:48:09 +0000

I'm sitting here bored out of my mind so I decided to dig out the shed collection. Here's what I've picked up over 4 years of looking (74 sheds, several broken mainbeams). As you can see, this ain't Iowa...lol! Man, I can't wait to get out there in a couple of weeks and start walking around trying to add some more to the count.

Guns For Sale

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:23:44 +0000

Looking to sell: (1) Remington 11-87 (walnut SP) 12 ga. with two barrels, 26" vent rib, 20" deer barrel w/Rem choke. $600 firm.

(2) Winchester Model 70 Carbine Short Action .243, serial #G1695006, with Bushnell Sportview 3x9. $600 firm.

(3) Stevens Mod. 94 single barrel (Tenite) .410. $150 firm.

Guns are in great shape. If interested...Maybe we could meet at the Saratoga gun show this weekend.

Huge Buck Ithaca/Cayuga Heights 16 pt?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:17:10 +0000

Well I got this on my cel phone today. They said this deer was shot in Ithaca/Cayuga Heights area last week. Said its a 16 point and close to 200 inches. I don't know anything else about it.

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What taste better? LI deer or Upstate deer

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:45:29 +0000

I just compared a Long Island deer that ate the farmers grapes until the farmer shot him, to an upstate deer that lived in the woods.

No question the grape eating deer tasted better.

good buck survives the season

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:46:08 +0000

We finally got a pic of a decent 2 1/2 year old 8 point that surived the season. He should be a nice buck this season. we also got a 5 point still holding onto his rack as of 2/4/12.

John

Coyote Hunting

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:52:32 +0000

Im new to coyote hunting and im hunting for them in 7S but does anybody have any tips about them? All of our cats and neighbors cats have gone missing so coyotes are my first guess.
Thanks in Advance

Bow sight fiber optic light

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:28:10 +0000

I bought an Apex bow sight and was very happy with it, but have to say that the cheap light that came with it died in the first week. I finally found someone on Ebay selling solid brass ones and took a chance on it. I have to say it is bright, very bright. The only drawback is that it is a bit longer than the original and only came in brass finish. I was able to blue it myself with a some home bluing. Here's a look.You can find them on Ebay, search his name "hawkeyemfg"

They have different threads available.

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Wild Apple Trees

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:11:36 +0000

Anyone planning on doing work improving your Wild Apple Trees this spring. Did some cutting of the excess branches last year. Saw some improvement this fall. But more work is needed. Anyone using fertilzer sticks at the base? Any success. These tree's are so amazing. Practically dead and on the ground yet still producing apples.

I found one good standing tree in a "field" of mine but it has alot of invasive brush and tree's growing through it. Which I plan on removing in March. I can't seem to find another one in the immediate area. Shouldn't there be more to promote growth?

Esopus Creek Trout Study being released

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:58:03 +0000

Thought maybe someone would be interested in attending this event.

It's about the effect of the water releases from the Shandaken Tunnel into the Esopus.

http://www.dailyfree...cb969987980.txt

Shed Hunting 2012

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:10:28 +0000

My Friend Charlie and I got together yesterday for a shed hunt. we started off around 7 am covering a piece of proprty by the farm we hunt where we think the deer are bedding. It was a pine area with real thick underbrush and a real tough spot to find sheds. We didnt find any there so we went to another spot close by which is a big field with ceders and pines mixed in and thats where i found the first one of the day. It was a fresh small 2 point side.

At that point we searched around for the match but couldnt find it so we went to a different piece which was antother big overgrown field. Walking the edge Charlie saw a dead deer and it turned out to be a road kill with a weird rack

It was about 10:30 and he had to leave so we walked back to house and i decided to hit a new spot by myself. It was a thick overgrown field with a small pond and real thick briars. About 20 min in i decided to get into the thick briars and i came across my second antler of the day a small 3 point side.

After taking some pics and picking it up i began to search for the other side and about 2 min later i found a bigger one it was a 4 point side with a nice kicker off the g2

Now i was real pumped to have found 3 in one day so i searched around the pond some more and it lead me to a spot where i couldnt cross to get back to the car so i had to go back the way i came. I decided to give the spot another look for the match to the big one and about 50 yards from where i found it i found the match.

At this point it was about 1:30 and it was getting warm and i kept pulling ticks off my pants so i decided to call it a day and head home. It was a great day out in the woods and after about 10 times out alteady im glad to finally have some antlers in my possession. Going back out this weekend so hopefully ill have something else to post when i get back. Good luck to everyone who is going out!!
Oh here is the pic of them safe in my home lol.

John

Wild Boar Hunt

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:58:21 +0000

I am heading to South Carolina in a few weeks for a wild boar hunt. Being that I haven't done this before, I was looking for some tips/hints from anyone with some experience. Thanks.

Sweatin' to the oldies..

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:48:01 +0000

Well, since ML season ended Tuesday, that meant to me that opening day of shed season began Wednesday!
I start out looking for dead/unrecovered deer and also like to poke around areas I shed hunted last season, but never got to do a thorough search hoping to find a few antlers I may have missed.

So Wednesday 12-21-11 I find my first antler of the new season. A little oldie 3pt along a browse edge in the creekbottom.

12-22-11
Headto higher ground and searched some blowdowns and briar thickets where the dead deer like to run and die. No deadheads in here, but I did find antler #2.., another oldie 2pt.
The weather has been ideal for some early shedding hikes. It almost feels like spring out there now...well, except for not many freshies laying around out there yet.

Near the end of my hike, I stumbled upon the first dead buck of the year. Unfortunately someone else had beat me to him and stole his hat before I could. Tomorrow we do it all over again. Good post season entertainment until some freshies start hitting the ground.

WNYBuckHunter's Outdoor Journal

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:34:34 +0000

I figured it might be fun to join the rest of you guys that do this, so I started this thread to log my outdoor activities. I'll post about all of it, from hunting to camping, fishing, shed hunting, etc. Whatever I do outdoors. I think it will be interesting to go back through and look at how much time I spend outdoors.

New York Crossbow Hunters..

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:29:14 +0000

New York had it's first Crossbow hunting season last fall, the problem is we are limited to gun season only. We are working on changing the law to have crossbows classified as legal hunting implements for all seasons. We are looking for support of all New Yorker's that share this position. There is a new Facebook Page, New York Crossbow Coalition. Please check it out, we need to address this with numbers and support to make this happen.

Together we will make this happen, https://www.facebook...289931664402757

Thanks

First pics from this year's carcass pile

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:15:57 +0000

I went and checked my cam thats been sitting on a pile of deer parts from butchering and a couple of road kills I put there for a couple of weeks. I got a few good pics, but no fox or coyotes this year yet, just crows, some deer and a couple of hawks. This is a different spot than I had put a pile last year, and so far Im a little disappointed. I shot my only yote of the year there last year, and so far this year, not even a track down there. We will see what ends up coming around, but here are the first ones...

Hey You CrossBow Guys

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:12:50 +0000

Cabelas has some X-bows for up tp $170 off reg price

http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/browse/bargain-cave-archery-bows/_/N-1102672+4294770845/Ne-4294770845/Ns-CATEGORY_SEQ_105663780?WT.tsrc=EML&WT.mc_id=email-nl&eid=928036&cmp=I120221B&seg=WF1&cnt=8004&ctb=_105663780

New Toy! Marlin 795 .22LR

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:03:41 +0000

When I went to the Appleseed shoot, most used clip fed .22s to keep ammo expenses down, and safe muzzle direction when reloading during timed shoots. Most used 1022s, and after I ran out of SKS ammo, I was able to borrow one to keep shooting. Felt great in hand, like a full size rifle. The bolt lock/no last shot hold open was awkward to me, and I found the mag release operation PIA too.. I know these features are 'fixable' with kits & cash, but paying $210+ for a rifle, then the mods, then optics/mounts are adding up to way more than I want to spend on 22 plinking gun..

I began to look at options, and the M795 filled the bill. Yes, it's butt ugly, but has last shot hold open, easy tab bolt & mag releases, sling studs installed, and a decent trigger out of the box. It's essentially a clip fed model 60. Most Model 60's are tanks, and hopefully this shouldn't be any different.

Dicks has them $139, and marlin is offering $25 mail in rebates on blued ones. I had $30 Dicks gift card, so after rebate, it will be $84 out of pocket. Shopping now for mount & optics.

Holley F.D. squirrel hunt

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:50:23 +0000

There is a squirrel hunt next weekend in Holley. It's $20.00 per 2 man team. You have to register by tomorrow. Here's the link www.holleyfire.com I'll be there. There's a dinner and a gun raffle.

Microstamping bullet casings

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:21:10 +0000

I just read this article on Daily News. NY State senate is attempting to revive a law that was shot done years ago by the republicans requiring manufacturers to microstamp bullet casings so police can track down illegal guns. I'm all for it.

Any thoughts?

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/york-state-senate-democrats-a-shot-law-cracking-illegal-hand-guns-article-1.1020915

tree stand questions....

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:51:41 +0000

So i have decided that this year i am going to treat myself to a new ladder stand of some type. the question i have for all of you is this, i want a chair type style stand but i want it to be super comfortable. not lazy boy comfortable, since i would be doing more sleeping than hunting, lol, but i want it to be more comfortable than the standard 1" pad on top of a metal mesh. i like the looks of the summit lock on stands with the chair type seat but would really really prefer a ladder stand. just looking for some opinions and suggestions so i can check some out at the WNY outdoor show in March

heads up

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:48:13 +0000

Just a heads up if the mild season continues
spread your lime and start turning over the ground.
lime works 3 to 6 months after being spread.Great
for new plots.So if you spread lime now in june through
august when your plots are most attractive the lime
is working at its most effective.Remember your plots
must produce their highest protein levels from early
may til late august to maximize antler growth,doe
lactasion,and pverall herd health.Then plant a fall
seasonal plot or 2 to keep the herd around into late
bow and rifle season.

Help a Child with Cancer

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:26:44 +0000

The daughter of very good friend, who is going to St. John Fisher College is participatinging in the Teddi Dance at Camp Good Times for children with cancer. If you have a child with cancer in your life, you know this place is run by angels. Any donation big or small will help. Here is a link to Mary's page and a paragraph on the history of Camp Good Days. I told her she set her goal way to low, i would love to see her go way past the $100 feel free to give it a bump after you read it

http://www.events.ca...D=6314&frid=168

CAMP GOOD DAYS AND SPECIAL TIMES, INC.
In 1979, Elizabeth "Teddi" Mervis was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor at the age of nine. Her father, Gary Mervis, traveled across the country to major medical centers seeking the best possible treatment for his daughter. He returned home without the answers he had been looking for and realized that it was not the craniotomy, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy that was causing Teddi the most pain, but it was the loneliness of being the only child in her school and neighborhood dealing with cancer.
With the help and support of many friends and community members in Greater Rochester, New York, Gary founded Camp Good Days and Special Times, Inc., a 501©3 not-for-profit organization, to provide Teddi and other children with cancer the opportunity to come together in a residential camping experience, to be with the only ones who could truly understand what they were going through – other children with cancer.
Camp Good Days was the fourth organization of its kind in the United States and the first to be started by a lay person. Since its inception, Camp Good Days has served more than 42,000 campers from 22 states and 25 foreign countries. Camp Good Days maintains accreditation from the American Camp Association;and has been inducted into the Safety 1st Hall of Fame by Markel Insurance Company.

Wunder Boner

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:37:14 +0000

Know how deer hunters have weird tools like the Butt-Out? Well, for fishermen this seem only fair.

http://www.spinelesswunderboner.com/

To my surprise....

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:03:22 +0000

Took the T/C Pro Hunter out to start finding the factory 180 grain ammo that groups best with my 30-06 barrel... Currently for deer I use Ferdal Fusion 150 grain ammo... So, I bought Fusion 180 gr, Remington Corelok 180 gr. and Winchester 180 gr. First rounds out of the gun had basically the same point of impact as my 150 grain loads?? Wondering how that is really possible.... they all shot 1-2" high at 100 yards... Makes it nice I don't have to move my scope much once I choose the load BUT... Still odd don't you think, that 30 grain heavy slug flies to almost the same point of impact as my 150 grain load?? By the way... For me.. the choice is down to the Federal and the Remington... Both shot well... Need to bring both out again and move it out to 150 to really seperate the two...

Which sign is more informative?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:40:22 +0000

Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) are lands that are supposed to be managed for wildlife; wildlife study; and wildlife-related recreation. Wildlife-related recreation is hunting, trapping, and bird watching. WMAs have different rules & more restrictions than other "state lands". Many states include the language "public hunting area" and/or "open to licensed hunters & trappers". Which sinage do you think is more informative? I like the green signs and detest the yellow ones. I want the DEC to use the green signs. What are your opinions?

house to myself

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:33:04 +0000

the wife and kids just left to ohio for a few days. i told her i would patch up all the dings on the walls from the kids and paint them. well she left 2 hrs ago everything is patched sanding them in a few hrs maybe paint them after i get home from the bar tonite lol then 3 days to do whatever. some fishing tomorrow afternoon or monday find a poker game go to the bar out to eat watch some movies and relax

If you can't get close enough, try this place

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:19:30 +0000

My wife and I spent the weekend in Rochester and I saw this place online. Walking with Whitetails is a game farm with about 40 whitetail deer. She has a couple of whiteface piebald does, and several 160"+ with one that scorred near 300". The tour was great and well worth going. It's kinda awkward though, when you expect deer to bolt away from you and these guys just come right up to the fence. I guess the slices of apples in my hand had something to do with it. Anyway, its a great place to go and drool over giant bucks and have some fun.

http://walkwithwhitetails.com/

saiga rifle

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:12:50 +0000

Im thinking about buying one of these saiga rifles. The recievers are marked "made in Russia" and look just like AK receivers. They seem to be well built. Anyone have one? or have an opinion on them? The one I looked at was just under $400...Junk???

Syracuse.com - Figura writing about banding ducks and coyote hunting (Feb. 24, 26)

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:39:42 +0000

Have an interesting outdoors-related story idea for March? I'm all ears. Both of this week's stories came from readers. Send your suggestions to me at dfigura@syracuse.com or call me at 470-6066.

Man, this winter is sure moving fast. It'll be March before you know it.

I had planned on doing a story this winter on snowmobile poker runs, but the lack of snow ruined those plans.

However, I've been running a notice in the Outdoors Calendar recently about the Toad Hollow Trailriders 10th Annual Poker Run, set for this Saturday. The entry notes: "In case of no snow, participants can get from place to place by whatever means necessary." The event flyer says, “Come by sled, truck, car or horse....”

Anyway, here's what's on tap for this week on The Post-Standard's Outdoors pages:

Dennis Nett Jeff Brown and his friend, Vince Fusco, went coyote hunting Monday morning in rural land just outside of Cazenovia.

FRIDAY:
Main piece:
We go black and mallard duck banding with a small contingent of volunteers on the western shore of Cayuga Lake. The outing is being coordinated by the DEC and Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge folks.

Column: I update folks on the recent Lean2Rescue group outings in the Adirondacks and other developments.

SUNDAY
Main piece: So, you want to go coyote hunting? What's the story? (I went out Monday with a couple of guys who used a radio-controlled, predator calling device). What other techniques are being used out there by CNY coyote hunters?

Column: I give the highlights from the annual State of the Lake Ontario meeting Wednesday up in Mexico.

ANYTHING ELSE READERS OF THIS REPORT WOULD LIKE TO SEE ME WRITE ABOUT?
The effectiveness of this report is two-fold. First it lets readers know what's coming up story-wise. It also allows readers a chance to affect coverage and provide sources for upcoming stories. Bottom line: Keep in touch and give input. You could make a difference as to what appears week to week on the outdoors page! Email me at dfigura@syracuse.com or call 470-6066.

-Folks I'd like to get in contact with for future stories/columns:
- Individuals who fish offshore at the power plant in Lansing on Cayuga Lake
- Those who hunt snow geese
- Someone who hunts crows.
- Anyone who's getting out in boats and fishing for perch, either on Oneida or any of the Finger Lakes.
- Individuals with outdoor passions who would make an interesting feature story.
- Someone who's saving big bucks by reloading their own ammunition.

A BIG THANKS:
Friday's story about the duck banding was suggested by a member of The Post-Standard's Outdoors group; the coyote article was pitched by reader who's on The Post-Standard's Facebook page (PS Outdoors). See links below about how to join either one.

If you want to join The Post-Standard's Outdoors Group and get this emailed directly to you, subscribe here..

FIGURA ON FACEBOOK:
For those who are on Facebook, I also have a PS Outdoors page, which I check several times daily for feedback and story ideas. I also post personal fishing and hunting and other outdoors-related photos from time to time and I ask members to do the same. When you join, please be sure and hit the "like" button.

View the full article on The Syracuse Outdoors Blog

A great fish

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:27:38 +0000

This is a true story that happen back in the late 60's. I have fished the West Branch Delaware for years, long before word got out about what a great trout fishery the west branch was and is today. I was single them and not a care in the world. All I ever thought of back then was hunting and fishing. When one season would end, I couldn't wait until the next one started.I was big into trout fishing and loved every min. of it. As I sit here writing this ,I can look up at a beautiful river run 31"in brown trout that my son caught 6 years ago out of the same hole where the great fish called home. Back then I would get out of work at 3:30pm and head for the river every day and all weekends. I was a trout fishing nut. The only other people fishing it back then were all locals, no out of towner like today. Most days I had the river to myself. I never had to buy bait because I knew someone who had horses and put all there horse manure in a pile behind the barn and in 5min. I could drig all the worms I wanted. Small red worms were my go to bait back then.The hole that I fished alot back then ran for 70 to 80 yards long with it being 4 to 5 ft. deep. I have caught many trout in that hole with many in the 5 to 6 lbs. class back then and still do to this day. Back then I would never know what the flow was doing because there was no way to find out if they were lettiing water out or not. Some days I would find the river unfishable and on others you could walk across with no worries. Most days I find away to fish it. This hole that I was fishing was and still is wide and at the top of the hole there was a big rock half in the water and it was on the far side and hard to reach with lite fishing tackle that I used.I had good fishing every time I fished there and caught many trout there every time that I fished. The fishing was like that every day until 7:00 am. and them there would be a big splash like a beaver slapping his tail on the water over by the big rock and all the fish would shut off and no more catching any fish after that for the evening. It was like they all got lock jaw at the same time. It was time for the great fish to go on his feed.and all the other fish knew it. I mean this happen every evening at 7:00am and you could set your watch by it.This went on for weeks. One day I got down to the river to find that the water was prefect to make my attack to catch the great fish. I fished like I alway had and just waited for the splash that would tell me the great one was on the hunt. Right on time there was the splash that I had been waiting for all this time. Praying that the fishing gods were with me, I worked my way up and across to were I wanted to be to show him my offering. I had picked out a nice fat juicy red worm that I knew that it would take to get him. On my first cast I put it right in the honey hole and under the big rock it went. I felt him suck it in and I counted to ten and set the hook and the hole under the rock exploded to life. He ran the full 80 yards of the hole in seconds. and just rolled like all big browns do. I had the great fish and now all I had to do would be to land him and he would be mine. I fought him for a good 5 min. all the time standing in the same spot from were I first hooked him.He then make his move and make a run right at me. I had all I could do to pick up the line with him coming fast.. Within seconds there he was three feet in front of me. A river brown trout of a life time. We spotted each other at the same time and he was as surprised as I was, he turned on a dime and was gone with my hook ,line and fat juicy red worm never to be seen again. I knew the second that it happen that I should have gotten on shore the second I hooked him and maybe he would have been mine. Sitting here now and looking at the 31"in. brown that my son took out of the same hole I wonder if maybe some where back down the line they could be connected and like father to son ,we both have seem the great fish.

February bass

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:07:30 +0000

The weather today was pretty warm so I figured I'd try the local pond for catch and release pickerel.

I had one small pickerel chase a soft plastic, but didn't take it. I then decided to try slow rolling a spinner bait thru some heavy cover and in short order caught a largemouth bass the measured 18 inches. I released it and moved a few feet down and caught and released a 19 inch bass. Both bass were very fat which surprised me and really fought hard.

I have never caught largemouth in February so it was a great surprise.

I was going to take pictures, but I didn't want to keep them out of the water that long and wanted to release them quickly so I didn't take pictures.

cranberry mtn.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:49:51 +0000

I happened to be in Ct. today so I drove to New York to Cranberry Mountain just to show someone an area where I used to hunt.

Just before the first parking area at Cranberry I noticed a parking area on the other side of the street, with a sign that advised hikers to wear orange.

I have not been to Cranberry in a few years and never remember seeing that spot ( I think it might be County land).

Does anyone know of that area and is hunting allowed.I should have gotten out of the car to read the sign,but I wasn't thinkin' clearly I guess and drove right past it without stopping. I guess I was having a SENIOR MOMENT !!!

Syracuse.com - Baldwinsville boy catches lunker northern pike through the ice on Adirondack lake

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:41:16 +0000

He was with his dad and some friends. They were fishing Meacham Lake.
Submitted photo
Tim Garraffo, 12, of Baldwinsville holds up a 3-pound, northern pike he caught during a recent fishing trip in the Adirondacks.
Tim, his father, and some new friends from the area, pulled other fish from Meacham Lake, but the boy's pike was the highlight of the day, the father said.

View the full article on The Syracuse Outdoors Blog

Blackout pics

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:26:08 +0000

Finally getting around to loading a few pics from my new cam.
Not very often I'm impressed with an IR cam for several of the obvious reasons but this Blackout deal seems to be on a whole different level.

Flash range is exceptional reaching right out to 50ft and beyond with all 60 LED's on. This thing is virtually unnoticeable to my eyes even knowing exactly where it is when it triggers at night. Only a VERY low glow can be detected and ONLY if you are looking for it Very closely. Daytime color is true and the quick shutter speed (1/750ss) should freeze daytime action in it's tracks. Seemed to do well on some in flight jays anyhow. Nightime is pretty typical at 1/30ss with some motion blurr on moving subjects, but nothing I would consider unacceptable for an IR cam.

Out of 246 pics last night, only 5 shots had deer looking at the cam. Maybe they were looking past it as I had it set pretty close to the road, but overall impression is that the Blackouts flash does not alert deer whatsoever. Of course I'll have to experiment with video mode to see any reactions more clearly so this is just my initial observations over approximately 1000 pics so far.
I was also impressed with the burst mode. Walking perpendicular to the cams sensor @ 15ft, quickly triggered the cam in normal detection setting and captured 3 shots of me passing by at a pretty decent clip. One entering the frame, one centered in the frame, and one leaving the frame. That's nice! Nightime burst was a little sluggish and took approximately 6 second to record 3 consecutive shots.

Anyhow, here's a few pics. Sorry no horns here and I'll have to work on some daytime pics and vid clips soon.

Feilds or Woods?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:02:43 +0000

Wheres the most succesful place to harvest a tom in spring. Thus would be my 2nd year out and would like some tips on where to place myself in morning.

Muskrats population male rats dominate?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:44:16 +0000

Thoughts please this years trapping 3 different places 25to muskrats all male not one female maybe me but looks like that could be our problem with rat population decline......same problem in Florida with gator population mainly male .....???? Water quality

Flags at half mast for Whitney Houston's funeral? Are you serious?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:37:53 +0000

Gov. Christie is defending his decision to fly the American Flag at half mast today at all government buildings in honor of Whitney Houston. WTF? I thought that was only reserved for the military, and elected officials. Since when did it include drug addicted singers??

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/nj_gov_strongly_defends_lowering_peHe9mWb7VCSzeOPpxUtKK?CMP=OTC-rss&FEEDNAME=

Pistol becomes a Rifle?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:24:03 +0000

Can anyone tell me if I put a rifle butt stock on my T/C hand gun with a 15" barrel, does it still qualify as a hand gun or is it classified as a rifle with a short barrel?

Just finished mounting my first gobbler

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:57:16 +0000

Gorilla Gear Trophy Mount Plaque - $22.47
Hot Glue Gun and Glue- $14.98

Took me about an hour from start to finish.

Syracuse.com - Snowy owls at Syracuse Hancock International Airport continue to attract attention

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:36:58 +0000

They are an impressive sight...
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Local wildlife photographer Bob Asanoma sent me these amazing photos of snowy owls and the following email.
"This snowy owl was taken on Jan 26 on the rail at the FedEx Terminal at
Syracuse Hancock International Airport. I would call it a female but some birders might call it an immature male. I'm not sure who's right.
"The other one was taken on Feb 2 on a snow bank on the north side of the
terminal across from the road accessed by the North Construction Gate. It
is definitely a male because it is almost totally white."
Submitted photo

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Syracuse.com - Brewerton man has flock of turkeys visiting his yard daily

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:21:38 +0000

Some come right up on his deck and one pecks at his glass door.
Submitted photo
Nick Chervinsky, of Brewerton, sent these wild turkey pictures and the following email:
"Hi Dave, a flock of 18 turkeys has been visiting our yard almost daily. Several of them have actually come up on our deck to eat the seeds that fall from the bird feeder.
"I awoke the other morning to find this fellow pecking at our glass door. I guess he saw his reflection in the window. He now comes back every day to do this."
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Ooooo Canada!

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:03:22 +0000

Had a great weekend up in Ontario, Canada, we called in 8 coyotes and 4 of them hit the dirt. One of the hunts we called in 6 dogs, one of the craziest hunts I have ever been on. We didn’t have any luck in the morning as all the dogs were called in right at dusk, they all came into challenge howls.

WTB: Browning 12ga Midas IM Choke Tube

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:35:40 +0000

I need one Browning Midas 12ga Improved Modified (IM) choke tube.

Please pm me a photo of the tube (I almost wrote your tube...LOL!), your asking price and the condition of the tube.
Thanks!

WTT: Extended Full Choke (Beretta Mobile) for Extended IM

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:35:18 +0000

I have an Extended Full Choke (Beretta Mobile Choke system) that I would like to trade for an Extended Improved Modified tube.

I'd also be willing to purchase the IM tube if you don't need the Full tube.

Please PM me with what you have.

Thanks!

Just back from camp.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:28:50 +0000

Walked the property for an hour on Sunday. Saw all kinds of tracks. Found a deer leg, probably from the six pt I found by the road weeks ago. Found 12 deer beds in one area from the night before. Didn't have my shotgun with me but wouldn't you know it, 3 grouse offer perfect shots for me. That's about it.

water

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:58:13 +0000

got these last week on the creek:

So much to learn

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:26:55 +0000

Hi to all

Born in the Uk and hunted there for 40 years I have a lot to learn and find this web site has a wealth of information from all who write on here. Lived here 10 years and became a citizen last year. I love this country and feel privileged to live and hunt here even though I have to re educate myself in everything from tree identification to new animal species. Again thanks to all who contribute this valuable information.

Furs bought green raw hides raccoon coyote fox

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:49:59 +0000

Call for details (315-five-3-eight-00-zero one

Maine- Fall Black bear Hunting over Bait?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:03:36 +0000

I've been thinking about doing a late summer-early fall black bear hunt in Maine over bait. Any tips or guides with success would be helpful. Is it better earlier in the "over bait" season or later?

-Thanks

IPhone 4 Bow Mount in action . . .

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:42 +0000

I made this Iphone 4 bow mount to film my hunts. I think it works pretty well. See for yourselves . . .

Mathews Z7 Xtreme ---- Sold

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:14:01 +0000

2011 Z7 Xtreme, 28.5inch draw, 70lb limbs
10inch Stokerized Hunter stabilizer
Custom strings
Mathews T5 quiver
Mathews Drow Away rest
Apex gear 4pin micro adjust sight w/light
Orange Dampening Accessories
D-Loop
1/4in peep

i have the (never shot) Orginal strings and black dampening accessories

draw weight is set at 71lbs right now.. will top out at 73lbs.. and of course it can be turned down as well

$1000 buyer pays all shipping charges... local pick is fine as well (niagara county)

my new Bowtech is here and id rather not be a 2 bow owner if i dont hafta be

traveling question

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:53:54 +0000

Heading down to south carolina, georgia border to do some hog hunting. I have pulled directions for 87 to 95 or 88 to 81 to 95. The directions only give a 10 minute difference I was just wondering if any body travels those routes and if they have a lot of traffic. I know 95 through washington will be busy if we don't leave early enough. I am thinking I will have to leave around 2 in the morning to beat traffic in DC. What do you guys think? The trip says 16 hours and we have to be down there around 6 thursday evening.

Took the family to a deer farm today

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:46:54 +0000

We went to a local deer farm that offers tours, etc. It was pretty neat. My poor daughter had a doe step on her toe and cut it open pretty good, but we bandaged it up and kept going. Got some good pics. Amazing to stand next to and pet these monsters.

Heres a piebald doe, my daughter was happy as a clam!

Believe it or not, this guy is only 2 1/2

H&R 22-250 not impressed

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:06:35 +0000

Finally sighted in my new H&R 22-250. I cant get better than about 3" at 50 yards. What the @#$$#@#! I was shooting Federal 55gr. ammo. I'm going back to the range this week with a different brand of ammo, but Im not feeling too confident. This is getting to be a pattern with me.

Anyone else have a problem with these?

Getting in shape, whos doing it?

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:01:02 +0000

Anyone else eating right and hitting the gym or doing some sort of training? ive been dieting for 2 weeks and back in the gym. Im joining Golds gym with my buddy, planet Fitness by myself just do do cardio every morning and i also started training MMA (Brazilian Jujitsu & Muay Thai) im so pumped! Since my diet i lost 10 lbs (prob water weight) but its a start. I was 180lbs down to 170 @ 5' 7"... i have been training with my buddy who is 6' @ 290lbs. Him and i go live 3 minute rounds on the mats, I deff come home with new bruises every time LOL. i love it tho. im amazed how good i hold up with him even tho he has 110 lbs on me. he has also been training for 4 years on and off and i am only 3 weeks in... i like rolling around being the under dog, makes me push myself.

But in any event my goal is 160-165 at around 7-8% body fat. Its a big goal as i never really have been lean enough to have been cut up the way i want to but this year is different! Hope everyone trying to get in shape is doing good and stick with it! good luck

Hear about the new law just passed? No texting while walking

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:48:18 +0000

Anyone see this video of woman texting while walking and falls down stairs? Reporter is oblivious to what just happened.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/technology-blog/woman-gets-accident-while-texting-live-tv-001632301.html

Syracuse.com - Grandfather and grandson cash in on Oneida Lake walleye

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:25:20 +0000

The two caught their share of walley from the shore this fall, and through the ice this winter.
Submitted photoFrancis Hardy with a nice winter walleye.I met Francis Hardy last weekend at the CNY Boat Show at the state fairgrounds and got into talking about fishing Oneida Lake. He sent me these two photos: one of himself, the other of his grandson, Keagan Borasky.

In the top photo, Hardy holds a nice walleye he caught recently while ice fishing with his grandson on Sylvan Beach over 18 foot of water in the middle of the day.
"We caught our limit between 2 & 2:30 pm," he said. "We were using another one of my favorite lures a gold and red Kastmaster 3/8 oz tipped with minnows jigging the bottom."
The bottom photo is an impressive walleye young Keagan caught this fall.
"We were fall fishing Oneida Lake at South Bay off shore at night," the grandfather said. "He was using my favorite lure which was a Junior Thunder Stick Storm perch color (original) you can't buy any more.That night we both caught our limit."
A proud Keagan Borasky with his lunker caught in the fall.

View the full article on The Syracuse Outdoors Blog

Hog hunting

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:14:30 +0000

I am heading down hog hunting in south carolina at the end of Feb. Can't wait.
We are heading down to Ray Hammond hog heaven. He put the hunt on for Traditional bow hunters only and it is a no dog fair case hunt. Can't wait.

Syracuse.com - Hunter talks about "a great morning in the field chasing cottontails" in Fenner

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:49:49 +0000

He's planning on doing a buttermilk fried rabbit recipe from Hank Shaw's new book, "Hunt, Gather, Cook."
Submitted photoNighbors Jeriah Kline, left, and Matt Wallace with some Fenner cottontails.
Matt Wallace wrote me this weekend that he had "a great morning in the field chasing cottontails in Fenner."
He wrote: "We had four hunters: myself, my dad Dave Wallace, my neighbor Jeriah Kline, and friend Marty Amidon who brought along our fifth hunter "Honey" the beagle who is a better hunter than all of us combined.
"She worked her tail off on multiple bunnies and by the end of the morning we had bagged four rabbits. Everyone got one.
"I'm planning on doing a buttermilk fried rabbit recipe from Hank Shaw's new book, " Hunt, Gather, Cook." By the way if you aren't familiar with his web site check it out, its got some excellent wild game recipes.

Pictured are Jeriah Kline and Matt Wallace neighbors in Fenner

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Fur buyers

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:49:21 +0000

Dous any one know any fur buyers around ny?

furs bought non scraped raw hides raccoon beaver fox muskrat ... we do the work of scraping and putting up the hides

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:39:35 +0000

Call for details 315-five-3-eight-00 zero one..... we are located in western NY and are accepting all legally taken game may it be raccoon beaver muskrat mink fox coyote

woods

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:21:11 +0000

last few weeks from the woods cams:

What would you buy.....

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:33:01 +0000

As a NY resident, If you had $30K to spend on land, what would you buy and where, and why?

Out of state like CT or NJ where you can bait and hunt more bucks, their seasons are different than NY.

PA where they have different seasons, but only allowed 1 more buck?

In-state, NY but its almost like whats the point if you already have access to good hunting land?

spend it on multiple huntings trips?

buy far away land in another state, but then how do you manage it?

Thoughts?????????????????????

Buck Sheads

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:16:49 +0000

Has anyone been finding any deer sheads yet? I know some of the bucks in WV is have there horns. Just seeing how it is going in other states.

2nd Amendment Challenge

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:41:05 +0000

A facebook user challenged gun owners to post this picture on your FB wall. I posted it without blinking an eye.

Coyote...finally

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:39:37 +0000

Took just over a week, but finally got coyotes to start coming to this deer carcass.

HEY how about a CROSSBOW topic section???

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:52:34 +0000

we have sections for trailcams, taxidermy, muzzle loaders, and even game recipes/cooking???

crossbows are now a legal tool to harvest deer with in NY state and i think we should have a section for them that hunters can go to just to talk crossbows.

everytime we start any kind of crossbow discussion it isnt long before the likes of DOC, and GROWSALOT not to mention others comes in with their opinions and hijacks the thread with their reasons why crossbows are evil and will kill pewople or whatever the heck, and the bashing begins???

it seems to me there is a genuine interest in crossbow education on this site and i see hunters wanting to know and gain knowledge on how to safely handle a crossbow.

i mean we have guys asking on how to cock a crossbow in a treestand?? so maybe before some poor hunter ends up castrating himself 20 ft up a tree we should have a forum dedicted to the use and shooting, tuning, arrow types, broadheads, etc, etc....

i would be more than happy to assist in answering questions regarding crossbows and have a couple years of experiance hunting deer with a crossbow already in PA under my belt.

maybe the mods could even make an effort to keep and eye on this section in regards to keeping on topic and preventing a bashing fest from ensuing...

Glad to see this

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:43:15 +0000

I am a trustee of this club and it is where I teach. We have put a lot into the walleye program. Glad to see the support come back

http://centralny.ynn...ning-site-24-7/

the guy in the pics by the water with the hat on is retired eco leiutenant Larry Kring. I am good friends with him and he teaches hunter ed with me as well as the vice president of the black lake fish and game club. Any of you guys who come to black lake to fish walleyes can thank him for the program, as it has been his baby for 20 years.

caught a few trout this afternoon

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:54:22 +0000

met up with my uncle to do some trout fishing for a little bit. we fished for about an hr and a half and caught 2 each and each had a few follow ups. nothing big a few small ones the biggest was a 14". i snuck up on 4 bedded deer in a thicket above the creek i love seeing deer while fishing. heres a few pics im waitng for my uncle to text me a few more pics.

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Facebook

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:44:27 +0000

I haven't heard any public release about it yet, but it looks like Facebook's servers crapped out yesterday. Last night I noticed it was down, and now this morning, it's back up, but anything posted between Tuesday afternoon and last night is gone. They have been having nothing but problems since they went public with their stocks. Too many cooks in the kitchen now?

I wonder how long before they go the way of MySpace.

lyme disease hot spots...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:22:31 +0000

thought someone might like this info http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/06/lyme-disease-map-pinpoints-areas_n_1256859.html

Best String Silencers ?

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:38:27 +0000

I tried the Cat Whiskers on a couple bows and never liked them . I switched to the Sims Limb Saver String Leeches . It seems like they only last a few hundred shots .
Does anyone use anything else and what is your opinion of another type / brand of string silencer ?

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mother of 6

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:36:42 +0000

A biker's greatest achievement was his brood of six kids. He was so proud
that he continually called his wife: Mother of Six, which pissed her off a
lot. But he kept referring to her as Mother of Six no matter where they
went.

At end of a poker run, he shouted across the bar, "Hey, Mother of Six, you
ready to go home?"

His irritated wife screamed back: "Anytime you're ready, Father of Four!"

Grilled Venison Slider Burgers

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:04:30 +0000

Venison burgers are a favorite around my house, especially in the summer on Sunday afternoons around the pool. We like to use pure venison, no added fat. This recipe is the same as I would use for big full size deer burgers, but for this cook we cut them down to slider burger size.
What you'll need:
Ground vension ( a 1 pound package will make about 6 sliders)
Egg whites, about 3 per 1 pound of ground venison
Plain oatmeal
Old WoodFire Grill's KK's 10 BBQ Rub
Montreal steak seasoning
Olive Oil or grill spray
Hickory, pecan or mesquite wood or chunks
In a large bowl, combine the ground venison and the egg whites and fold until thoroughly mixed. Add oatmeal, a little at a time, and continue to fold until the mixture has a sticky consistency. This will make them hold together well without using added fat. Pat the meat out into small burgers and place on a cookie sheet. Season with Old WoodFire Grill's KK's 10 BBQ Rub and Montreal steak seasoning. Place in the refrigerator for about an hour prior to cooking. This will also help to soildify the burgers and prevent them from coming apart.

Start your grill by buiding a medium to hot fire, around 350-400 degrees. For this cook I used the Weber Kettle, and I used a large chimney full of lump charcoal, fully lit. Bank the charcoal on one side, to create a hot side and a cool side. Throw a chunk of wood on the coals to give it a little smoke flavor. I really like mesquite for my burgers, but in my opinion hickory and pecan are good choices also. When the coals are burning good and the flames have died down, carefully coat the cooking grate with olive oil and place the burgers on the grate, directly over the coals. Let them cook for about 2-3 minutes, then flip and repeat. Once they have finished on the hot side, move them to the cool side and place a half slice of cheese on each one, close the lid and let it melt.

Once the cheese has melted, remove the slider burgers from the grill and place a few buns on the cool side to toast. Serve them up with Old WoodFire Grill's Beer Battered Fries.

And The Rabbit Lives On! Sony P32 BF

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:37:11 +0000

According to the time stamp, The Rabbit Lives On!

Rick!

Birds not Gobbling?

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:34:09 +0000

Anyone else have this problem, I hunted deleware county for 2 days with no birds heard, alot of other confirmed the same. How bout everyone else?

Lower the legal shooting distance for bow????

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:40:22 +0000

500 feet = 166.66 yards. I believe that most people don't realize that the regs are the same for bow as does for gun. Thus less complaints. I see lots of bow targets that are in neighborhoods with less than 1 acre lots??? ??? I also think that it could increase the "hunting opportunity" in many areas.
How does everyone feel about this? Pros/cons? Please share...

New Self Filmed Hunting Vids - "Posted Boys"

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:59:43 +0000

Hi all,

My hunting buddy and I started filming our adventures so we could come back home and show the family what we actually went through. They turned out funny so we started cutting them down to smaller videos and decided to post them on youtube.

No acting, just raw footage of our craziness and shows really that it ain't easy. Hope you enjoy it for what it is and it reminds you of your outings.

Warning: There is no language filter on them so do not watch in front of anyone that should not be hearing it

Hope you enjoy or just get a good laugh out of it.

PS: Do not expect to see a lot of wildlife and monster bucks. We filmed exactly what went down. The point was to show the Wives that we MUST spend a lot of time going out because it is not easy. They thought it was easy because they are used to watching those cable shows where in 3 mins a monster buck is down.

Part 1:

Part 2:

Feedback on the site - Any problems?

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:39:05 +0000

Hey All,

Looking for some Feedback on the site - Any problems at all? I resolved a few in the last two weeks that people had PM'd me on. Let me know!

Thanks