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Thought I saw a couple guys post this summer that I didnt recognize, but that doesnt mean they were new members, of course.

Can new members join or is that still locked out as I remember? Just wondering as I remember something about the owner leaving.

They might be trying to set you up with the DEC. Possibly thrown the corn in front of the camera and took pictures of it and reporting you. Set up an additional camera to observe the one having the corn thrown by it. They obviously know the camera is there but one at another angle might get them on camera. I'll admit I'm a bit paranoid at times but My experience is if it smells like sh*t it's probably sh*t...

I like to add about 3 pounds Timothy grass seed to my red clover. It keeps it from lodging.

So I did my rounds at the six camera's we have out. The one closest to the road had a few ears of corn thrown out in front of the camera. They were broken in half husk off of them. My corn field is on the other side of the road about 100 yards away. Animal didn't do it because the break was clean. The prior lease guys were not happy when we took over. That is my only suspect but its been over a year now. Thoughts???

Had some storms just roll through. Deer were in the clover and never left even after downpour and thunder.

"I notice that everyone that is "pro abortion" has already been born"

Update, So I have found this to be very strange for a Leupold scope not to have enough adjustment built into it, I have mounted many Leupolds for myself and for others when I worked in a gun shop and never have run into this problem but I have never used an HD model with a lock button. I just got off the phone with Leupold and they provided me with information that is not in the manual where it should have been and saved me a lot of time and ammo. They apparently ship this scope with it set in the middle of its range (which is normal), but I have to remove the elevation cap and adjust it down using a screw driver. I would not need to do this if I was adjusting my point of aim up, but need to do it if adjusting down. The rep said the "mechanical stop" prevents the downward adjustment initially, thus I must take off the cap to adjust point of aim down. So I took the cap off as instructed and there was no screw but there was a nut type adjustment and with a pair of pliers I turned it way down and put the lock cap back on.so now it should work. What a pain in the ass. I am sick of mounting and remounting, I have a ton of other things that need to be taken care of. So for now the little compact Redfield stays on the rifle. Al

Looks like temps are going to be in low 80's for 9A early season opener, to warm for me.

If you read the seed %, sticker on these bags, rye is usually 70-80% of the seed. Cheaper to buy seed separately and make your own mix. Rye is $10 for 50lb

And just like previous years no early season for 8H Insanity

So today I gave the Howa another range session after shimming the scope, in a nutshell no dice! She still shot way too high. So I am thinking the two scope used on the rifle were basically the same so i9t had to be those Tally mounts, off the came and I put the factory base back on, mounted up the HD Leupold and hit the range again, and again no dice, the scope just does not have enough built in elevation to bring her into my point of aim. So I just chalked it up, wasted enough ammo, and luckily I have other scopes I can use, sooo, back go on the Tally mounts and I mount the mini 3X9 USA Redfield that was on the Winchester 6.5 PRC. I am pretty sure the problem is solved from giving a look with my bore sighter, what I have seen so far the Hornady 123 gr SSTs are grouping the best. After putting everything away I look out at the range and there are 11 Turkeys out there scratching around, apparently all that gunfire did not faze them as only a few minutes had passed. Al

Control ammunition and you will control firearms, any kind of ban on lead core ammo will do just that. The Democrats are looking at every angle to get some kind of ban on traditional lead core bullets and believe me this is nothing more than the beginnings of a back door route to control firearms. First they tried to put a scare into hunters that ate their game meat shot with ammo that contained lead, when it was found that no human ever was proven to have been lead poisoned and become seriously ill from eating game meat they abandoned that line of crap. That did not stop NY from pulling their stunt with background checks and an added fee just to buy a box of ammo, they are going to make it as hard as they can. I have nothing against anyone that wants to fire copper ammo, I use copper bullets when I want to when the style and weight are suited for a certain load I want to try. The propaganda that a copper bullet is superior to a traditional lead core bullet is baloney! They are not more accurate, they do not kill any better than a quality traditional bullet and they cost twice as much with very limited availability. I have taken a fair amount of game in my lifetime and I can not think of one single instance where a copper bullet would have made any difference other than lightening my wallet, dead is dead! 151042 people died from various illegal drugs in this country last year, I would say their priorities about a few birds dying are misplaced! Al

For exercise I have an Assault Air bike that gives pretty much a full body workout along with a stepper, both sit in my living room behind my couch in front of the TV. I do 20 minutes on the bike and 15 on the stepper. Going through the routine watching something interesting on TV makes the session go by quick and easy. Also have a couple of Bullworkers that I mess around with sitting here along side my computer. My every day farm chores will round out my daily workout. As for diet I am these days pretty much a carnivore disciple, I have been around for some time eating different ways. The standard American diet is pure poison and the reason so many people's asses are two axe handles wide and why they are in poor health. The carnivore route has made a believer out of me because it works exactly as advertised. I won't live forever but as long as I am around I want to be able to physically participate in the activities I love. youtube's Kelly Hogan, Dr Ken Berry, Dr Anthony Chaffee, Dr Shawn Baker and Dr Eric berg are my influencers and support. Try it for thirty days, go one day at a time, you will be a believer. Al

I have been working out lifting weights and running all my life. I take supplements. My new thing is Liver detox. Healthy liver gets rid of fat and does not store it on your body. My crutch is beer. I enjoy it too much to give up but I'll be turning 62 in April and its harder and harder to keep it off the stomach. I'm going to have to have a "Jesus come to meeting" about this. Venison is my red meat. Most of the time I eat veggies and just love it. My liver enzymes are moderately high. Doc is not worried but wants me to quit the beer during the week. I think I can do that. As far hunting season just be aware of your limits like Doc said. Ask for help when needed.

Study Offers Rebates for Hunters to Use Non-Lead Ammunition During 2024-25 Deer Hunting Season Initially available for hunting in specific Wildlife Management Units (WMUs), the study is expanding statewide to include all WMUs where a firearm can be used to hunt deer. Participation in the rebate program is voluntary and will be available to all firearm deer hunters statewide. DEC’s research partners will be offering rebates up to $60 for the purchase of certified non-lead ammunition and participation in both pre- and post-hunt surveys. DEC has partnered with the New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Cornell University, U.S. Geological Survey, and Conservation Science Global on the study to determine the how the increased use non-lead ammunition for deer hunting can improve the health and survival of bald and golden eagles. Lead bullets used for deer hunting are relatively soft and can fragment into many small pieces that travel throughout a deer’s vital organs after impact. Eagles can then ingest these fragments when scavenging the remains left behind after a hunter field dresses a deer. If an eagle consumes a lead fragment as small as a grain of rice, the subsequent lead poising can be lethal. While the bald eagle population is soaring in New York, research has shown that lead-related mortality has slowed population growth. The golden eagle population in the eastern U.S. is relatively stable, although vulnerable to a potential population decline due to lead poisoning. This study aims to determine whether this source of mortality can be reduced by increasing the proportion of hunters using non-lead ammunition. DEC expects to continue offering rebates during the 2025 and 2026 hunting seasons. For more information and where eligible hunters can participate, visit the Hunters for Eagle Conservation website. This research was identified as a high priority in DEC’s report, “Minimizing Risks to Wildlife and People from Lead Hunting Ammunition.” Since the release of this report in April 2022, DEC and partners have taken several steps to implement recommendations in the plan towards minimizing the risks associated with lead ammunition for hunting. For more information, visit DEC’s website.

I hear you Doc, I am just glad that I can get out in the woods, get around halfway decent and still have some pretty fair days enjoying myself hunting. Al

Just want to add that I do not want to make it sound like a hunter needs a number one dog to have success in the Squirrel woods, my Squirrel dogs have been just average, and I still had a blast and have killed a lot of Squirrels with them over the years. Once in a lifetime hunting dogs of any breed are as scarce as hen's teeth. Al

Ran off with the UPS driver?

Wonder what became of her

Great reply; Thank you Sir

I got a kick out of her and I agree that she was a great topic starter. Al

Look forward to it and I will be there! Al

Nice. I'm in the mood for a good gun show. Keeping my eye open for a K98 that won't break the bank. Impossible at a gun show

Having spent my life working and training various hunting dogs I have come to the conclusion that coming up with a number one Squirrel dog is one of the most difficult things to achieve in the hunting dog world. A top Squirrel dog has to use it's eyes, ears and nose. Squirrels are tricky little buggers, they run on the ground, they climb trees and will go up one tree and jump over to another and another (Timbering), it will take some kind of dog to stay with them. That being said when it comes to hunting dogs you never know until you try. I have seen dogs that one would not look at as a hunting breed yet they were terrific for certain kinds of hunting. One of the best Coon dogs I ever saw was a non-descript Collie type farm dog. Top squirrel dogs for the most part will come from breeds that are bred especially for Squirrel hunting and tested for many generations. Cur breeds and Fiest dogs are at the top of the list and are what most serious Squirrel hunters train and use. I have trained some of my Airedales to hunt Squirrels with reasonably good success, but many do not make it because they do not have the strong treeing instinct like the breeds mentioned above or some treeing Hound breeds especially on game that is very small like a Squirrel. I have a pup right now that is going to be tested and by the end of Squirrel season I should know if he has what it takes. The number one thing is getting them in the timber where you know there are Squirrels and observe. Below is a couple of photos, the blond dog is my buddy Pete Bassani's Kemmer Cur, he came up to my place for a hunt and to pick up an Airedale, she was a real good one. The other is of my TJ he was a pretty fair squirrel dog in his own right but not in the Kemmer's class. I can say this hunting with a good squirrel dog is about as much fun as it gets. Also I posted a little video that gives a short synopsis on training, there are many others on youtube if you get serious. Good Luck Al