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The reflective twist ties are pretty handy for marking an access point into the woods from a field as well. I like the clothes pin idea VT. Quick, cheap, and simple! Thanks. As a side note: when at some point you get a little disoriented trying to find a stand in the dark (we've all been there), just sit for a bit until it's light enough to get your bearings. Thrashing around in the dark looking for your tree stand is a lot worse than being quiet on the ground for a few extra minutes.

I'd rather send you a jacket. Only thing is I checked the sizes and they were out of SS (Super Skinny)

Just could not resist.....73 acres.....36 stands and elevated blinds 15 ground blinds. No matter what the wind or how crunchy the ground is....I can slip in any where fairly undetected..with the exception of those bedding under them.

Got my last plot done today. It's a thing of beauty!!!

:angry: I kid you not, 5 times (same fat ass lady twice) in the past couple months I have had women ask me for a "few bucks" becasue they were out of gas. One even had a gas can............Each time I have told them to pound salt EXCEPT today. I had just left the new cabela's and was celebrating a huge score (more on that later) by hitting Mighty Taco. As I walked back to my truck all fat dumb and happy this young girl pulls up near me and is crying. She says she lost her wallet at Galleria Mall, told the mall security and they couldn't do anything for her. Her husband wasn't answering his cell phone and she was plumb out of luck AND gas. The tears were streaming down her face and the baby in the car seat (facing rear) was getting cranky.....although I didn't see the baby's face I assumed it was genuine! No money, no wallet, no fuel and she lived in Dunkirk. WTF...........I told her "look it, I've seen this scam quite a bit lately and it is getting old. I'll give you my business card and I'll snap a picture of your license plate. My BIL is a LEO and he will run your plate and I will hunt your ass down if you don't return my money" She continued to pour on the tears and said "they would absolutely pay me back". Ok, I reach into my wallet and damn.........only a ten, some twenties and a fifty. I was figuring I had a five spot but nope. "OK, here's a $10. DO THE RIGHT THING GIRL." Well, what do you think? Will I ever see the $10 again? Was I a victim of the scam or was she really in need? Crack whore? Oh yea, the Cabela's deal was a smoker........I like their Insulator Trail Jacket but at $129.99 it's not love. I saw it in the store the other day and noted the price then last night I checked it online...........$49.99 That IS love!! I went back this afternoon and took it to the cashier (the place was jammed) she scanned it and said 129.99 plus tax. I said "hang on Sally, lets check the internet price" She did. Then she said "when I'm on break I'm going over and grabbing two; one for my son and one for my hubby!" Smokin' deal! Black or puke green are the choices. I grabbed the black. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Hooded-Trail-Insulator-Jacket-Regular/1571719.uts?productVariantId=3265442&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=35-244362091-2&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03518588&rid=40

Since the OP said two RIFLE calibers, I'd have to say .22 LR and 30-06. If he said two CHAMBERINGS I would say 12 gauge and 30-06. If limited to ONE chambering for everyhting in the world, it would be 12 gauge.

Here we go again.

Any of you pick up a muzzle loader tag with intentions of only using a bow. Kinda like a second bow tag? It never dawned on me until my brother pointed it out.

The sad part about things these days is that the first thought that goes through our minds is that its a scam (and probably is). It would be nice if she truly needed your help and you were able to do a good deed and not get scammed.

The jacket is sweet; super warm and super light weight. I wouldn't go bustin' brush with it or you'll shred the thing! But....it is warm as toast, light and easy on the wallet. And hooded................ EDIT TO ADD: I think they run a bit small, YMMV.

Yikes! We can compare notes when the time comes.

Pygmy- you basically just described a fricassee. Yum! Chicken fricassee has always been one if my faves. I'm gonna try it with some tree rats! I usually let my taste inspire me to create new dishes. Here's one I just devised in my head. I'll call it Simple Pan-Seared Squirrel with Steamed Asparagus Tips and Bearnaise sauce. I would serve with grilled ciabatta bread and brush on some rosemary infused olive oil. Damn I'm makin myself hungry Sent from my SCH-S720C using Tapatalk 2

Just back from road trip went to visit a buddy of mine up in SwanLake had a great time.Backstraps on the grill wrapped in bacon and sweetcorn.Seen lots of deer up that way and also got permission to hunt on a private farm sweet cant wait to go back and scout.

I planted my small food plot a week ago Sunday (8/10) with turnips and Mean Bean Crush (cow peas and soybean). On Monday night I planted my 1 acre field with Northern Sweet Spot. A mix of perennial sweet rye grasses, clovers, trefoil and turnips (see link) as well as the interior part of the field with Clover King clover mix and alfalfa (see link). I went to take a look on Thursday evening and the clover had already popped and by Saturday the cow peas and turnips had started and on Sunday the rye grasses had started. Will post pics soon. http://www.outsidepride.com/seed/deer-food-plots/sweet-spot-northern-mix.html http://www.outsidepride.com/seed/deer-food-plots/clover-king-deer-food-plot-seed.html

Being outdoorsmen/women, I don't think it's us that need to be reached. We already know who NOT to vote for! So use your hyperlinks wisely, there might be a limit on them tooSent from my SCH-S720C using Tapatalk 2

Another one an old timer showed us was to set up a target on something 25 yards away take a carptenters square draw a line level on the target then a plum bob and draw a line up and down in the middle of the level line. Now sight in on the cross hair you made. I still like mine as above the circle helps in lining up the bbl. These will get you close at 100 yards, but still need to actualy fire a few rounds to make sure.

My wife and I argued over who was the safest driver . I let the dog decide . Hmmmmmmmmm

Actually it is a myth that overseas production and technology is inferior. We have spent decades actively shipping production lines along with technology and procedures, and have mastered the art of using the hunger for higher standards of living in other countries to our benefit. Until we get to the point where we are willing to work for a couple of fish heads and a cup of rice, the tech drain out of this country will not stop.

I brine them in salt water for 24 hours. This soften them up. I then boil them for about an hour and then peel all the meat off the bones. Then I add the meat to any recipe as a substitute or shredded chicken.

LOL.......need me a Ted's hot dog one of these days. Work keeps getting in the way of a trip it seems..... Stuff is closing in on shipment from Namibia already and I need the cash for some taxidermy and tanning.....and to pay for next yeara trip.

I purchase wooden clothes pins and industrial adhesive tractor trailer bumper reflector tape. I cut the reflector tape into strip's and stick them to both sides of the clothes pin. I clip them on tree limbs about every 30 yards. With a green, blue, or white flash light they light up like someone shinning a flash light back at you. I have put them 200 yards across farm fields and they reflect great even at that distance.

Good thing she takes after her mom.....

I've used them in the past to find my stand in the dark on wooded public land. Makes the trip in the dark woods much faster. If you're unfamiliar with the woods, things can get confusing in the dark, especially if there is no trail to follow.

I hear ya on the price.......she is a real good student and a great kid. I'll do everything I can do to get her a good education, her work effort is stellar and is a very bright child. Brains AND common sense.

Personally, I have never needed to mark my spots or trails in ,no matter how distant.... .Stay tuned for news story about 43 year old Lisbon hunter lost in his own woods now that I have put that out there...lol

I'm sure the light won't spook the deer anymore than stepping on every twig while trying to navigate in the dark. All you really need is a small red or green light to illuminate those reflectors. I don't use the tacks because I really do have exceptional spatial awareness, but I do bring a small light(mini-mag).Sent from my SCH-S720C using Tapatalk 2

Going down to visit my son at Fort Benning next weekend on family weekend. We wont be going down when graduates. He only has about a hour before he goes to jump school. He has a aunt and uncle that live about 3hrs way and they will be there.

I have also used them..Like Wood said very bright with a flaslight on them not very useful during the day...

I have used them they work good at night during the day they can be tough to see. If you do use them put them on both sides of the tree so you can find your way out of your spot as welk

When i was very young and had just started hunting squirrel. I came home with 4 squirrels and gave them to my mom. Being from the old world (italy) she could think of only one way to make them and that was "al sugo". This recipe is a rabbit recipe which I have eaten often both with wild rabbit and farm raised rabbit. The only difference is the cooking times as squirrel will cook faster. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 pounds squirrel, cleaned, cut into pieces 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced 3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice, or 1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes, drained and crushed 1 tsp tomato paste 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1 1/4 cups dry white wine 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn Directions In a large cast-iron casserole, heat the olive oil until just smoking. Add the squirrel and brown well on all sides. Season the meat with salt and pepper, remove from the casserole and set aside. To the same casserole, add the garlic and reduce heat to medium. Cook garlic 1 to 2 minutes, until it is softened but not browned. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, rosemary and wine and simmer 5 minutes. Return the squirrel to the casserole, cover loosely and cook over low heat for 1 hour, until meat is very tender. Add the basil leaves, remove from heat and serve immediately. The resulting sauce goes well with pasta and is usually served as the "primo piatte" first plate. Bon Appétit!

All of mine are yellow. But they have the year printed right on them. I guess if you follow the laws, it will not matter what color they are.

Damn. I thought this was going to be a boob thread.

I bet real. In Russia there are always cameras rolling in cars to prove innocence when an accident occurs.

staged. Why else would a camera be following them? Still a cool stunt. The last woman who asked me real or fake did not show me anything like that. BTW they were fake too.

Not much different after the second shot but I think it starts to open up on the third. I rarely taken a third shot without passing a wet patch through it. Haven't shot three in a row enough to be 100% sure it's from powder residue or my own error.

I would like a porter house 1in thick med. well

Good to hear your son has taken to bow hunting.

I wouldn't let it dictate your hunting completely. I think keeping an open mind and being aware of such a scenario is noble. You can do the best you can, and that's it. I've hunted along interstate 95 at one point with a 7mm Rem mag....if you travel I90 or any major roadway in gun season, you can see the army along the roads. With as many that do, you hear very little reports of such instances. They do happen, let's not kid ourselves, but the odds are so low that it would seem impractical to let it dictate your decision to even hunt there to begin with.

I wear rubber boots if I am not doing a lot of walking and it will be very marshy. The ones I have fit loosely because the way my foot is I have a terrible time getting them on and off. My go to boot (on my 3rd pair) is the Irish Setter Elk Trackers. warm, waterproof with a fully gusseted tongue. comfortable and great traction. They have held up better than any boot I have ever owned.

Sterling is mostly 3P. Couple parts of the northern extreme are 3M along Orange County Turnpike and East Mombasha Road. Yes about 1/2 is AR. South of 17A and west of Long Meadow Road is AR zone if I recall correctly. My map is at home.

I have a tiny laptop with a built in sd drive...it easily fits in my pack if I decide I want to harvest pics. I can also view my plotwatcher pro videos in the field. It also has 120 gb of storage and a built in wireless-modem (I don't use that service). I bought it on eBay a couple years ago specifically for this purpose for about $100: When I grab a tablet I'll make sure it has a built in sd drive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk