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Its hard to believe its been a year already since I got that dreaded news " I'm very sorry Greg, but you have lung cancer" So much has happened since then, its no wonder it went by so quick. The denial, then the anger, then the acceptance. I was never so scared in my life then that period of time. The biopsy, the chemo and side effects that come with it, and then the lung removal surgery. I remember being so disappointed I couldn't hunt last season, but things are much different now. Just had my 6 month check, and no sign of the cancer and lung capacity has increased. I have my license to hunt this year, with the modified archery permit, I will be using the Drawloc, but I don't mind cause I get to go out and enjoy my favorite sport. Just want to say thanks to the members who gave me words of support, they were all moral boosters and they helped a lot. So good luck to EVERYONE in 2013!!

When I first started bowhunting, my bow was wildly out of tune. I just figured you buy a bow and and accessories, the guy at shop sets it up and you are done. Tuning? What was that? Well, the guy who set mine up may as well have been stevie wonder. I had no business being in the woods with that thing. Luckily I never wounded a deer with it. Never killed one either. The importance of Shooting an arrow straight with a tuned bow cannot be overstated. I can't help But think joes bow is way out of tune. 3 yards? 10 yards? Joe, save yourself the trouble, and get to a good shop and have them spend some time with you. To echo someones point above, you seem to have the drive to become a good hunter. That's important because that's something that you are born with and can not be manufactured. For now, Just get that bow and your shooting right. The hunting end of things will take care of itself.

Give him another year? How about I give him a couple months, instead. grin... (Click on pic to play video)

Don't forget to fly your flag at half mast and drive with your headlights on. "We will never forget"

Don't just pay attention to the Republicans. All those that voted for that act need to be punished (Democrat, Republican, or independent).

This lil guy has one last piece of velvet left...Thought it was a pretty cool pic.

well at least it did for me today. What started out as a super busy afternoon with everyone pissed off at work became much better for me. My boss called me while I was working and told me to drive to his house because he had something for me. I got there and he was hanging out of his house window and said here catch. he said someone gave it to him last year and he doesn't like it . it was a package of venison kielbasy. I was ssoo happy It made my night worth it. Then I was talking to one of the enw hires and he is an old 77 year old man and he asked me if I hunt and of cours my answer was yes why? he said he has a lifetime hunting license and gets his tags every year and asked me if I wanted a bunch of doe tags. again speechless......... now I sit here drooling over the kielbasy awating the morning so I can make it with eggs!!

Even without the gun issues, I agree with this.

Thats some luck right there - hope the kielbasi is cured right. I must admit when I read the thread title first thing I thought of was boobs.

You are never going to win against the nose of a mature buck (or doe for that matter)... I don't care what kind of clothes you wear or how many times you shower.. you need to play the wind to win the game!!

With the season in 20 days. Kinda late to get a brand new set up, dialed in, and proficient with it. Have you been shooting a bow prior to now? Bow hunting is about muscle memory and consistency which only comes over time with proficiency. Id be a little hesitant to go out into the woods and shoot at an animal without a solid 500 to 1000 shots under your belt. Congrats on passing your test.

How many times must I post this? Revert back to a government to follows the US Constitution! Why is that so hard to understand?

Good Luck man. Greg 1 Cancer 0 Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk 2

Ugly story Shawn. Workin', and now doing the single dad thing. Spare time hasn't really been a frequent feature of my recent life. Huntin' time's upon us though. Thought I'd check in and say hi.

good to here the people are sending the message http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/09/11/colorado-dems-face-historic-recall-over-gun-votes/

Hey guys I am new to bow hunting just passed my test with a 100! Very exited to get in a tree stand in a few weeks however I have yet to buy my bow. I am in the $800 $1000 price range for a full setup. Let me know what you guys think! Thanks again and good luck out there!

nothing huge but nice to see some deer in the short period of time i had the cam out. i had put the cam out when i was scouting and figured id leave it out for the few days until i returned to limb up the tree and clear a few lanes. nice cross roads spot for multiple runs right in a funnel area. i wont be using the cams anymore i dont think, going to go with the element of surprise lol. i know the big boys are there, i guess if it cross paths with a nice buck i will be seeing the deer for the first time come deer season and not on my trail cam.

Got back Monday night from south dakota. Was suppose to be back July, but decided to over stay my welcome. Good to be home.

Funny how Republicans have gotten us into every middle east skirmish that we are still in in for 20 years now, and republicans like McCain and countless other conservos want to bomb anything and everything yet this cute little media clip makes it look like Obama and the Dems are the ones who want more war?? For this country to have any chance of survival we have to start out with being honest with ourselves and stop letting little silly snipits from either side cloud the truth.

years ago (20+) while I was still hunting a thick swamp I step over a log and stepped over a bedded deer. Scare the hell out of the deer and me. didn't get a shot. it was a small fawn. I did the same thing a few years ago in the dark walking to my stand, but his time I stepped on a sleeping coyote. my 250lbs crushed the poor little thing. It was howling and whining in the dark for about 10 minutes. Never saw it in the day light.

Also may I add...know the movement of the sun....the sun doesn't get over the hill and to that area until well after sun rise...I shot this buck at around 8:30 in the morning by the time Mr B got to me and I had dragged him out of the woods we were closing in on 10:00am...notice the frost still on the grass?

No, I don't always hunt the wind, but when I don't...I am never successful!

GOT EM IN THE FIRST SHOT!!!!!!...well maybe second

Wind and thermals dictate my entry, exit, route, and even the stand I choose. I am not a fan of burning ground for a bad decision or a lazy one (ie a poor route in that is faster). I think of entry routes most often before a stand site. If I can't get to it safely, no reason to set one there.

The occupant of the White House will be leaving due to "Term Limits " .... I say Term Limits for all elected positions !

For those here that are convinced that the system doesn't work, pay attention to what is happening here. Rambo didn't even show up and no one had to fire a shot. The system works, you just have to have the courage and true dedication to use it.

Just because season opens in 19 days doesn't mean you need to be ready by then. Long iisland season is 3 Months long. You could always use all of october to practice a lot, then try to get in the woods in november. Heck for many yrs our opening day was nov 1. Good luck.

When hunting from a stand a 3 yrd shot can happen....and I can't address sight pins but I know instinctive if I don't know to aim real low then I'll miss or get a bad shot...and some times circumstances just end up where a close shot is needed...being prepared is the only smart thing to do..Ive taken 3 with in 5yrds...one a 7pt mercy kill(turned into DEC) one a fawn mercy kill and one just a nice bow buck to me......I agree with G-man

Awesome! Thanks for the good news! Definitely puts my "problems" in perspective. A reality check, I guess. Hope you have a great hunting season!

Fished this afternoon, river is full of salmon right up to Altmar, unbelievable I fished by myself and the closest guy was 100 yards plus away.

I think you are late... Takes a long time to get good with a bow. So many to choose from... Just don't be concerned with speed or heavy draw weight. Get a bow you can hold back comfortably for at least 2 min, feels good in your hand and is easy to draw. A good archery store should be able to get your draw length and set you up in that price range or a little more. (Test shoot a few bows before buying VIP!) Try not to take long shots when you first start and try to shoot them broadside or facing away from you(Quartering away), the target area is much better then facing you with a bow(Quartering to). Practice in the tree stand shooting and bend at the leg and waist to keep proper form and alignment. ALWAYS have your self attached to the safety harness, do not compromise on safety with the stand! Good luck and start practicing now!!! Remember to only take shots you can kill your prey with, being ethical to your prey they deserve that much... EX: No shots beyond your kill zone limit... Try to keep your shots under 30 yards... Good luck again and I hope you get a MONSTER!

Hey Aaron,Im from Huntington also and I just picked up a new bow myself.My 25 year old Hoyt is officially retired. I went to Island wide archery in Hicksville and picked up a Parker Eagle. Solid Bow,Good reviews on line and he's got a decent Bow package I.E. Bow,set up,Arrows and broadheads for about $850. PM me if I can be of any help, but hurry Oct 1st is coming fast.

Great news, hope you enjoy this year, glade you are getting better. Hope you have the best hunting year EVER!

Broke a couple knocks over the weekend, definitely not fun.

Stay strong brother.. Never stop living or fighting to live !!!!

My buddy built one of these from a kit that he bought online last year. This year I decided that I wanted one and we were able to find all the materials that we needed locally. The basic frame is built from 2x4's and plywood and then the rounded sides are made from concrete mesh that is bent to give it a round shape. It was then covered with a tarp and then a straw mating that is normally used for erosion control. Just thought I would share. The whole project cost less than $100. Looking forward to sitting in it in a few weeks!!! http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x421/NickRL09/image_zps403a97a3.jpg

i've learned to careless about getting a deer, i know my property and hang stands in the natural funnels. i pass many bucks and lots of does. i just enjoy seeing them. Getting one is a bonus. not hard to do.. would of broken 100 in a few years if i fill all my tags like i use to. now that number is meaningless to me. i just enjoy myself and am much happier for it and success seems to follow regardless.

maybe.. i dont really take stock in early photos. but its part of its home range and there is alalways a chance.. older bucks become very good at avoiding the cameras... or you might get one that likes its picture taken.

Great news greg51-stay strong

Doc...did you miss the "no need to reply"....Really, we know where you stand. Now, will you please shut up!

Xbox takes skill but I'm more of a Playstation kind of guy. It takes serious accuracy and arm strength to throw a Xbox at a running hog.

small plot near where a stand and paths cross near a marsh from a stand - winter rye in expanded section next to clover/chicory from a stand - expanded clover/chicory t-bones into winter rye from a stand - winter rye in expanded section next to clover/chicory (behind/left of stand) winter rye (upper left) & clover/chicory plot clover/chicory plot - winter rye (upper right) behind stand stretch plot - clover/chicory w/ extra chicory clover w/extra chicory close up two sections of logging trail hit with a no-till blend - no extra lime or fert - something untill next year bunch of this in and around tree-topped areas (logged areas) hybrid solar setup at camp fat t-bone to top off the night - washed down with some sam adams octoberfest Is it Bow season yet?

I'm not as accurate at 60 yards as I am 40 yards. So yeah, I would say so. By the way, why the heck are you shooting at 3-5 yards? If I get a deer that close I'm using my knife, cause there's no way I'm drawing a bow without them seeing...haha. Seriously though, quit shooting inside 10 yards, there's no benefit to it.

You shoot to much for groups and think to much about them... 1 shot a target.at a 3d range or 2 different targets aunknown ranges are best practic. If its within. 3 in of where u aimed your good to go. I know many great target shooters that wouldn't be able to hit a deer 5 yards from them. Groups are not important... a single shot is. Most missed shots are from misjudging distances..practice that more than anything.

We are fast becoming a police state, Doc. Covert makes more sense than you do.

I find very little to applaud the police for.