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I went to see my doctor yesterday to go over results of my C.T. Scan of my lungs that I had this past Monday, and it was great news. The scan showed no return of cancer, and I won't have to have another scan for 12 months instead of every 6 that I have been going to. It has been 24 months since my lung cancer diagnosis, and 20 months since chemo and surgery to remove my lung...and I am cancer free.. I wake up everyday and try to be positive, and the doctors news this week makes me very positive...can't wait till Oct 1 opener!!

Never forget the lost lives taken from us on this day! I will never forget the attack on NY and the innocent lives taken by extremist. The brave people of flight 93 that crashed into Pennsylvania. And the victims in Washington. The bravest of firefighters who gave their lives to try and save others. The hero's who did not allow a plane to be used as a weapon and fought back on flight 93. No I will never forget! God Bless America!

There has only been 2 major advances in modern bowhunting. First bows were the old school "long bow" with almost no letoff (like a Bear). The first major advancement was the compound bow. This was obviously huge for hunting with the size reduction and letoff. The second major advancement is the current (last 5 or 6 years) modern compound bows. With advanced technology they have gotten faster, lighter and even more compact. I only write that (not to start a controversy over the history of the bow because I am sure you are going to get all the know-it-alls in here starting a pissing contest), but because the current bows on the market (past few years) are plenty light enough, plenty small enough and plenty fast enough. Period. There isn't a damn thing they can change on a bow every year to justify buying a new one. They advertise 360 fps vs 340 fps....yeah? and? 340 is wicked fast enough. They advertise 5 lbs vs 5.6 lbs? yeah? and? etc. etc. don't fall into the "advertising trap" of these manufactures. Unless you have a reason to change, don't. If it shoots straight and kills you a deer every year....thats all that matters. And, fyi, I bought a new Bear Anarchy 2 years ago. Absolutely love it (and first bow I have bought since the super old Bear mentioined above). I will put my "old" 2-year old Anarchy against ANY bow that has come out since then!!

The Weather channel to make a show about us? "Fat guys in the woods" Sunday nights at 10:00! (You will not see Wooly on this show)

New Savage model 11 in 270

Below are pictures of a first year fall food plot that we finished in August. This area was once a heavily overgrown scrub apple orchard with Honeysuckle so thick you couldn't walk through it at all. We cleared the entire orchard, plowed, disc'd and planted this year. This area has many positive factors. It is on the top of a hill with large AG fields off to one side and a deep ravine with a bedding area at the bottom, on the other side. The plot has numerous heavy producing apple trees, a number of red and white oaks along the perimeter and the plot we put down this year consists of Rye, Brassica and Clover. With the main wind, this plot is very huntable and we have already set out stands. I predict the deer will use this in the early season and rut as a staging plot before heading into the AG fields and as a main feed plot once winter settles in. Here are some pics starting with the plowed area to the most recent pic including 15 days of growth.

I only buy a bow every 15 years or so. Current bow is a 2004 Parker, and it seems like brand new to me. It shoots great and I see no need to update.

rebuilt several stands and built a 67 ft long bridge to get access to the east end of the property. not to mention 5 acres of corn, 3 acres of turnip, 2 acre of clover, and an acre of winter rye.

http://urbandeercomplex.com/news/if-you-are-against-hunting-you-are-against-conservation/

I'm bulking up for winter Burt.... almost at 155lbs now,lol I'll bet that Steve863 guy gave them the idea! He's always complaining about the fat guys that ride their quads to their hunting spots and don't even drag their deer out!

Hey guys just a reminder you can't shoot a sow with cubs or a group of bears. I say this because one year I was ready to pull the trigger on a pretty decent bear. It came in alone and was by me for 5 minutes until 2 cubs showed up from the tall grass. Just be careful and make sure no cubs are trailing.

Part 1 So you are thinking about Reloading Reloading has been a fun pastime for me for several years now. I got into reloading because I didn't like the way certain factory ammo companies load and test their cartridges, and reloading is still cheaper to do than buying factory ammo. Reloading is also very precise, and when done correctly, a rewarding hobby for someone who enjoys an accurate firearm. This is not a hobby someone with no knowledge of precision instruments is going to jump into; you have to have some back ground with instrumentation. Being able to read a Vernier Caliper and/or a micrometer is necessary in order to get precise measurements and accurate loads. This can also be a very dangerous hobby if not done correctly. Being distracted is one way to lose track of how much powder you put in a shell case, which can blow up in the gun when fired injuring not only you but bystanders as well. First things first, what tools will you need to get started 1) A place to work (undisturbed) and a sturdy, well secured bench. 2) Good press. A used press in good shape is fine. 3) Set of dies and case holders for the calibers you are reloading 4) Reloading manuals 5) Case trimmer and collets to fit the necks of the cases you are reloading and a Vernier caliper. 6) Deburing / chamfering tool 7) Good set of scales and scale weights, quality is more important than gadgetry.(I don't use electronic scales but you can) 8)Powder measure and trickier 9) Case lube and lube tray 10) A stuck or broken case remover 11) Case tumbler 12) Handheld priming tool 13) Depending on the State you live in, a powder storage container may be required. Ok that is the list, so lets tackle them one at a time: 1) A Place to Work (Undisturbed) and a Sturdy, Well Secured Bench: The place you work needs to be a place where you can shut out all outside interference nothing should distract you from what you are doing. A mistake here can cost you your life or someone else's, it's that simple. This place should also be dry. Put a de-humidifier in the work area to be on the safe side. The bench needs to be sturdy and level. There are many places online that offer reloading benches, but mine is built from scratch. That way, I can build into it what I want. The operation of the press(s) puts a lot of pressure on the bench, and the up and down motions will shift a poorly-secured bench and make it not level. I constructed my bench with a 2x4 frame deck screwed to the wall with 4" screws. The top is one layer of 5/4 boards screwed to the frame every 6", with 2" deck screws and then a piece of good one-side plywood glued and screwed to the 5/4 boards. The legs are 5/4 X 6" boards deck screwed to the floor with a center brace screwed to the wall and floor. It does not move when acted upon by the presses. The location in which you set up your reloading equipment is also important. Once a process is started it should be run to it's completion without distraction, so locate your bench and supplies in a remote area of your home, or an out building. No phone or television! 2) A Good Press: The manufacturers of the tools used in reloading are all very good with respect to quality. The choice of whose name is on your gear is up to you. Some people have multistage units for faster reloads; I don't go agree with faster myself, but to each his own. Quality presses and die sets are a must! These do not have to be new; a used press that doesn't have a lot of side to side motion when the ram is raised and lowered, and that doesn't have worn out pins, can do the job just fine. I use 2 different types of presses and they are both were both used when I obtained them. The first is an RCBS Single Stage press that I use to size and decap my cases, and the other is a LEE 3 Stage press that I use for pressing the bullet into place. The reason for the LEE 3 Stage is that I reload different calibers; I can set up the bullet seating dies for each caliber, and just rotate the turret to the proper die without have to reinstall another one. 3) Set of Dies and Case Holders for the Calibers You are Reloading: As all of the die sets manufactured are of the same thread, any will work in your press. Again, quality is of the same importance throughout. Hornady New Dimension Dies just seem to work better, in my opinion. As with the presses, it is not necessary for you to buy new. A well cared for used set will work very well. Shell holders are different for some calibers, so you will need to have the proper ones for the calibers you are reloading. 4) Reloading Manuals: It cannot be stressed enough how important these are in reloading. Manuals will give you more insight into what you need to know than any other source. When starting out. read every handbook you can get your hands on. Some of them even have some great stories in them about hunts or target matches. Follow their recommendations for loads to the letter. A friend said once, "Always know exactly what the answer is." What he meant by that was, if you had a question in your mind about any part of the process, it should be answered before continuing to load. It is never safe in this hobby to guess. Know exactly what you are doing and how you are doing it. 5&6) Case Trimmer and Deburing Tool: The case trimmer is necessary because after firing and resizing a case, it tends to stretch and needs to be shortened so it will not bind in the chamber when loaded. There are also the electric powered trimmers. What you pick is up to you. The deburing tool is for cleaning off bits of the case after trimming, and for making the placement ofthe bullet into the case easier. 7) Scales and Weights: Scales are one tool that needs to be set and rechecked often. The ability to get the same amount of powder in each case depends upon a good scale. I recommend getting a set of weights first. Then go to your retailer to buy a set of scales. Zero the scale out, and place the weights one at a time to check the accuracy. Buy the most accurate scale available; often this does not mean electronic or most expensive. 8)Powder Measure and Trickier: These items are a must have, both are indispensable. A good powder dump can save a lot of time trying to weigh out loads by hand. Powder Measures may not always dump the same amount of powder, but they are very close. After the powder is dumped into your scale pan, use the trickier to add it in minute amounts until the desired weight is reached for each case. 9) Case Lube and Lube Tray: The case lube and lube tray are where I differ from some folks. I don't use a tray to lube my cases; I prefer to hand lube each case. I not only save money this way, but lube also. 10,11,12) Stuck or Broken Case Remover, Case Tumbler, and Handheld Priming Tool: These items are something people recommend, and are items that can also be purchased new or used as they are helpful and not a necessity. A broken case remover is handy However if you lube the case you should not need one. The case tumbler is also a tool some say is necessary and some say not. There are two sides to every road and this is not exception. Tumbling cases is said to be good for cleaning them however; some people say that tumbling cases causes deformities when they run into each other. I have a case tumbler that I built, and have seen no imperfections caused by this process. The hand held priming tool is not necessary, due to the fact that most presses have priming mechanisms built in. I prefer a handheld tool because I can feel when the primer is seated more easily than I can with the long handle of the press. 13) Powder Storage Container: This item is totally up to you and your state requirements. Check with your state police or local authorities for any laws regarding this item. Some states are very strict on how much powder you may store and the manner in which you store it. So, in conclusion, run out with your list and get all the items listed here! Again, all the items are available on the Internet; check there for prices and then look local to see if you can get a better deal. This will be a 2-part segment. If you are interested, in the interim, read everything you can about reloading and we will get together to talk about what you have learned. If you have any questions about this article, E-mail me. I will reply as soon as possible..Big John

Take it to a shop. They can put in in a press and twist the string and shouldn't change your point of aim or impact hardly at all. if you are crunched for time with the season coming. I use this peep and love it. I bought the set of apertures for it so I can screw out eh center and change the diameter as needed. I have switched to a very small one in the stand when the sun got low and very bright or my shot into the field. as soon as it tucked below the tree tops I was able to switch right back in seconds. http://www.lancasterarchery.com/specialty-1-4-large-non-hooded-peep-colors.html

String stretch with a new set/bow is completely possible. I wouldn't set the peep until you've burned through about 100 shots or so.

My current bow is a 2008 Diamond. It replaced a Hoyte Rapture that was at least 13 years old.

I guess by most people's standards, my bow is getting close to being called an oldie-but-goody. 1999 Mathews MQ-32. My arrows are way older than that (Autumn orange Easton aluminum XX-75). It's not broke. It kills deer very dead. And keeps lowering my average venison $/pound costs every year I keep from replacing perfectly good equipment.....lol. Actually I was pretty slow coming to the realization that success or failure is more a function of the archer rather than his equipment. I remember that the most prolific deer-killing bow was my old Bear Whitetail Hunter from back in the 60's. Those old epoxy, indestructible limbs and that incredibly slow performance still has the best record of kill of any of the 13 bows hanging on the rack downstairs. And that includes the 5 that I have sold or given away over the years. Yeah, I had my "spend like crazy" years too.

2009 GT500 - but I will be the first to admit, I have owned more bows than any man should over the last 3 years. I am weaning myself off of that addiction, including a self imposed ban from the AT classifieds. In the end, most modern bows will get the job done and done well. I can tell you that this 5 year old GT is also as nice as any of the newer bows I owned. I do have a new bow on order, but the new plan is to stick with these two for several years at least. Always nice to have a back up.

I used a ~2005 Parker Frontier bow up until this year. I now have an awesome Elite Energy 32, and I doubt I will be changing it anytime soon.

Also, for everyone jumping down his throat for wanting to practice shooting at 60 yards, not only is it fun, but on some adjustable sights, it is necessary to establish your proper sight tape.

I've just been working on some puzzles, and trying to stay focused,lol.

Two white, one red... I love it when they all turn red

congrats , every day is a gift

I clicked on the video thinking I'd see a craftsman building a handmade longbow, recurve or something like that. Putting together a bunch of store bought high-tech parts isn't exactly a bow build from my perspective. I tell you, a bow is supposed to be the more primitive weapon, but I'll consider my scoped bolt-action rifle more primitive and simplistic than these modern compound bows with all these bells and whistles on them! LOL This stuff is nuts, and costs a bloody arm and a leg to boot!!

real turkey feathers becouse i thuoght they were fun to make

Good luck Biz

I use green & orange. Brighter the better. Intent is to give me higher odds of finding an arrow. Do alot of bow ground hunting. Try to prevent finding a broadhead in a tractor tire. Both colors have one white fletching, check for blood easier.

Orange and Blue for me. Go Gators!

I would hide my face if I looked like that too. Looks like someones face caught on fire and was put out with a wet brick.

yea just be care full there are usually a ton of guys running around sterling on opening day and you need to apply for the permit to be able to hunt there legally on opening day! I urge everyone who hunts there to make sure they have a safe backdrop as I will be in those woods on that very day!

Bark from rubbing , as long as you are careful no need to preserve

you let me know if you ever need any help shooting those pesky deer lol

kiss your guns goodbye lol

Looks to me like somebody had a lot of fun. Great job!

Looks great!!! Hopefully your hard work will pay off this year.

Started really hunting the island 5 years ago. Such great opportunities 30min from home and learn something new everytime out, deer actually act lkme deer out here rubs/scrapes etc.. and much better buck doe ratios than upstate. now i go upstate for the fresh air and peace and quiet but stick to the island for the deer

There is a good documentary on History Channel right now

R.I.P. To all the brave men and women that lost there lives.GOD BLESS AMERICA

".....the phrase was lifted from the true author, Marcus Tullius Cicero (106BC - 43BC). I recall during the remainder of that campaign....." I'm glad you got to listen Cicero, tell us more about it.... LOL

Maybe he looks like this guy!

Thanks for the kind words TrophyHunter - I look forward to seeing you there on Saturday and shaking your hand, and hopefully handing you a prize or two... Tickets available online at www.EdenDeerShow.com through Saturday and available at the door at the Eden High School up until show time. Any questions, don't hesitate to contact me as well. Thanks! TrapperJohn

Mike again you have no face or head, what's up with that? Be proud don't hide

yea im going up next weekend for early bear and I am hoping to not see any cubs. I couldn't live with myself if I did that and I would throw my rifle in the trash

One thing we have to accept is that there will always be some version of al-Qaeda, Taliban, al-Shabab, ISIS/ISIL, and the Bin-ladens, and Terry Nichols/Tim mcVeighs, of this world who are focused on our destruction. The names and faces may change, but evil will always be here to test us. It doesn't matter what direction these forces of evil come from. Inside or out, sand dunes or local city streets, it is a worthless activity to spin around trying to assign blame. It comes from all around us.The world and its modern destruction technology have added to the payload of determined evil and hateful forces and continues to extend their reach into our lives. In short, the world has become a very dangerous place. It simply has become the very dangerous world that we live in. Our biggest and most important challenge is to fend off these forces of evil without destroying our own heritage and guarantees of freedom in the name of homeland security. Yes homeland security is necessary, but we always have to keep an eye on where it is dragging us. All those that we remember today from the 911 attacks and other atrocities around the world will have died for nothing if we begin to trash our own freedoms and ways of life in defense of those that would do us harm.

If he asked some of those people he stole from would have let him house sit and maybe paid him. As for what made him like this I would guess he was married,lol.

Nice job , hard work at its finest.

Hmm. id say yu missed the window of a successful fall plot. I planted mine a month ago and im worried its not gonna have enough time to mature to its potential.

In preparation for this years deer hunting I've packed on 20 pounds of craft beer for insulation. Hope my hunting gear still fits.

Here's a professional photo of one of my farm animals. We sell some of the freshest products as well!

If you follow their list of prompts for a .22 semi-auto that has a 10-round detachable mag on a thumb-hole or telescoping stock, it is an assault weapon. Hunting rifles not affected -- if you believe that, I can sell you a bridge in Brooklyn. At least so, far I am legal and don't have to register anything. If they start making bolt-action or lever-action that have a 10 round mag on one those competition thumb-hole stocks, or telescoping stocks be classified as an assault weapon, I bet more gun owners/hunters would take notice.