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All different levels of bowhunters out there. The only one I worry about is me. I do my best, and can't ask for anything more than that.

He had that in quotes...I'm thinking...the season starts later?...Yes it happens every where...ya just have to keep fighting it...and yes "serious " hunters manage to take the big bucks in Sept here as well...I always find it curious. When there are absolutely no seasons open...and the farms are to our south and west . Every single Sept just at velvet drop the nights fill up with all kinds of gun shots just to our north east. How suddenly some well known roamers just disappear never talked about...but a year later are on some guys wall....hhhhmmm.......All you can do in those situations is be the best hunter you can be and take pride in the legal takes you get....

I shoot a ton each year because I love to shoot.I also know guys that don't have the time and don't shoot till the month before season.Does it show?On some hell yes it shows and some it doesnt.Does that mean that the guy who has a max range of 20-25 yards shouldn't go out?No it doesn't.This bickering between hunters really pisses me off,and it needs to stop.I have had bad years where I shot a deer and didn't recover because of various reasons,some were me and some were not.

The real problem is that colleges are way overpriced. No way in hell that college should cost as much as it does. Even the best schools shouldn't cost too much more than a public college. $40 or 50K or more per year for college? Come on. These days many students don't even have to attend class, nor do the professors need to be there, so why these huge costs?? Colleges seem to be a HUGE racket these days and they are getting away with it. But how do we fix this?? My advice to kids is NOT to go to these high priced schools. Some may get great jobs after graduating high priced schools, but everyone won't. If someone is smart and is a good worker, they can end up with great jobs from the lower priced colleges as well. Not worth paying huge amounts to these schools for their name recognition.

He was born on May 29th 2011 in the early morning. His official score is 119 3/8 inches. He is a wise buck but will walk under your stand at 7:37 am on Oct 25th

I did stay at a Holiday Inn once. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I agree that a college education should not be a guaranteed right and that it should not necessarily be funded or subsidized by the government. But, my wife is from Ireland and I think they have an interesting system. Tuition is free, but entrance is by no means guaranteed. Only the best students get in and their system prepares them for the professional workforce very well. Those students works their asses off in high school and preparation for pre-college exams. Their scores on those exams determine if they get into college, which school they qualify for, and what programs they can study- no 'undecided/liberal arts' majors. There are some fees, but tuition is essentially free.

We've got experts on every topic under the sun here. Hang tight, and I'm sure one will be along shortly,lol

Now can you age/score this buck? Last time I posted him he was more of a blur...

Well tell me what is the problem? What is out in the fields eating the profit 24/7 ? Well yes it's population control and a very small part,both of the permits I mentioned account for 2% of the deer take so it's a very small part . To be honest I don't use doe permits because the farm gets dmaps ,so there are more permits in the system for everyone in the zone to get and use. When friends come hunt with me and they don't have tags for our area I can give them dmaps, more then a few guys took does hunting with me that otherwise could not. I'd give you two. I see benefit for many here.

Real men play by the rules. Real hunters hunt by the code. Honor the code and respect yourself.

I agree it is a serious issue; however, in the grand scheme of things, you can't let it breed jealousy or hate and let it take away from your enjoyment of playing by the rules. If you see it, report it; otherwise, focus on how you can score the big bucks the right way.

I agree with this too. As hard as it is to justify the price, if you try on an UA jacket and then try on a field and stream jacket the difference is night and day. Do deer care? Of course not. With the 100 different camo patterns out there, do you need the matching pants? No. Will the deer notice if your pants are mossy oak and your jacket realtree ap? No.However if you want comfortable, breathable, waterproof and warm you're going to pay. I like the tight fitting jackets for bow as it keeps the stuff away from my string. With gun? You can kind of wear whatever you want as long as it's warm haha. I bought a pair of UA gloves off clearance in March. They retail for $74. Unbelievable for gloves. But my hands don't sweat. They're warm and waterproof. But they were $30 on sale. That's when you need to buy.

Pygmy should be along shortly to tell you about the G-string theory. And that won't be about the G-string on a violin either.

Govt. tell many other industries what they can charge for their services. Medical comes to mind. I think that industry is a run away train. I agree on the no interest loans for college but it should only be for specified majors. A 4 year degree in Australian Aboriginal studies should not be considered. If the colleges want to offer it, fine. IF a student wants to take it, fine. There should be no aid, no interest loans for it.

Sorry, but a college education is not something that should be guaranteed for everyone. You already get a high school education on the tax payers dime. You want to get a better job than that will get you? Work for it, aka pay your own way. What the hell is with this entitlement mentality now days? What happened to EARNING things and being proud of it? Sorry if that offends you, but if the shoe fits...

They need a study to figure out that Debt curbs the purchasing of high cost items? Shocking... This is nothing but the sowing of seeds to forgive student loan debt, or let the government hand out free college educations to everyone, all on the tax payers dime.

Congrats!!! Not finding out the sex until delivery I will always think is the best surprise in life!!

who cares just shoot the dame thing

I am a fairly new archery hunter ( just don't get out much) never connected on a shot. I am trying to understand why shooting with a modern compound bow is hard. All the new sights releases and all the other add ons really make it a point and shoot. Hunting is a different story I'll give you that just drawing with a deer in range alone is a task. But the shooting part imo is pretty straight forward and I don't understand why anyone would need to shoot 100s if not 1000s of arrows down range. I don't shoot that much with anything and am incredibly confident with all my weapons of choice. I'm not trying to start a argument I am asking why would I ot anyone need to shoot thay much. Seems like 15-20 shots consistently in the bull at the desired range a few times before season would be more than enough...if I am missing something please inform me

Nice buck, shoot him then score & age him.

I had the exact feeling going into the ultrasound, while out of honest truth I was a bit bummed when I found out it was a girl. Today as I hold my 3 week old daughter, I couldn't be happier. I plan to take her hunting, fishing and teach her how to fend for herself. As I think back, these are all the exact same reasons why I fell in love with her mother. As it's in god's hands, whatever you have hope that it may be healthy and so much the same for mom. The rest kinda just falls in place. Good luck!! btw great names.

I have a 17 yo girl and 13 yo boy. Both completely different in more ways than one. First off pray for what ever you get is healthy. Second be thankful it is healthy. My daughter at a young age showed an interest in hunting then she discovered something more interesting... Dolling up and boys!! Lol. My son on the other hand - give him an xbox, food and a bathroom and he's happy...well... until he discovers girls... At least I do have a hunting buddy for now...

Just because something cost $300 doesn't make it a bad buy. If you get a long usable life out of it and it does the job you want it to do, then it is worth it. Maybe you can get the same from a $100 jacket or pants, maybe not. Only you can decide what the likelihood is. I have an IWOM that cost be around $300. I'll probably use it 1-2x a season most years. Last year, I hunted with it more because of unusually super colder temps in gun season. It was brutally cold. I could have layered every single piece of hunting clothing I had and I still wouldn't have been able to hack it. I slipped that thing on and hung out for 6 hours without so much as a thought of being cold. I could have shot several does had I wanted to, an opportunity I wouldn't have had otherwise. If I wear it 25-30x in ten years, that's a minor cost investment for those conditions in my mind. Heck, I'd spend about that much just in gas getting to the hunting spot.

And so ends the controversy as to whether blaze orange spooks deer ..... lol.

i know a few good hunters who take tremendous bucks every year, but you never hear about it, they butcher them themselves, dont mount them(racks stay out in a bushel basket in the barn) not everyone cheats but some just keep to themselves but if you saw the racks in a basket you would swear they poach them.... cant judge people on hear say. but if you see or have credable evidence report them!!!

If you know that certain people are doing this sort of thing and have any sort of evidence, eye witness accounts, or anything that is actionable by the DEC, call them on the TIPP line http://www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/393.html You can be the eyes and ears that they, with their diminished numbers, need to enforce those laws that you want these creeps to live by.

turkey bacon is a sin!

I understand wha you mean, Culver. And, I do the same thing. But, I think that within certain fields, there are particular schools that are known for producing the best grads. And, I think many employers are looking for those schools on resumes. Also, many of the bigger name schools have very powerful alumni associations that connect their new grads with prospective employers, who usually are alumni themselves or have some other connection to the school.

and much much more for those talented with a ball or a stick. My daughter had a 98.5 average with AP course and some guys she graduated with that were C students got more cash because they played ball. All about the money. Two that I know of had less financial need but got full grants, since their school couldn't give athletic scholarships

Looking forward to this seasons first blood trail.

I land contracted my house for half what it's worth I own 3 guns drive a pos. My wife has a nice car she's had before we got married...she's a stay at home mom and I pay all my bills by myslef...i live in my means have no credit and don't want any...i have a few bikes I buy cheap and fix and sell as extra income...i work 60+ a week and still am in more debt than I should be...all bc it took me 5 years to get a good job...and the interest and defaulting didn't stop when that happened....would be different if it happened to you I promise....it's bs the whole system is.....and you pay interest on the stuff you buy yes I think it should be...but if student loans don't go away then why should you be able to claim bankruptcy on your car house cards toys...u chose to buy them but yet can make them go away....BS

The OP has a point in general terms...practice practice practice because even with a modern compound muscle memory and anchor point does take time. But what bothers me is if those "kids" are like most archers, they will take to the trees and that is where the "hunting practice" should occur. IMO Stoneam...to answer your question ..for some like me and traditional archers that shoot instinctive (no sights) muscle memory and anchor are imperative...but...having not shot with a sight, I would still think shooting utilizing movable parts and checking to make sure nothing is loosening up would be just as important. As far as the bickering I hate it as well...that said the first thing that strolled through my mind as I read these posts is...Just wait until the the many many pages of I shot and lost start showing up..... Not a criticism, I have been there and it cost me not only sleepless nights but $$$ as well. This thread WILL pop up in the back of every one of your minds.

I'll get excited when the temps come back down...not a single buck pic in 3 weeks...not even a spike...tons of doe and still nursing fawn..Oh my gosh can't wait until Oct 19th turkey opener...but will be out looking for the few very large yotes that have shown up during day light hours...will stay away from my best stands.

Congratz bro. hope you got the pink camo

Like anything in Science or medicine, you should just go to the source...i.e scientific journals. Some of the highest impact journals I can think of are Advances in Physics, American Journal of Physics, Annals of Physics etc. I have a degree in Microbiology and took several years of physics but still. most of these articles are way over my head, however every now and then the "letter to the editor" section has some "dumbed down" section that is easier to follow. If you are not proficient at at least a college level of chemistry and physics, good luck understanding anything about string theory......just try youtube.

Whatever doesn't make any noise when I open or eat it.

I have mine done flat. Most all others have a gloss clear coat. I think that makes them look horrible.

Thanks for info Mbucks, just placed my order!!

So two young guys....obviously new to archery and hunting......and instead of offering pointers and encouraging them you felt the need to go on the internet and belittle them. Nice going champ..........you must be the grand archery champion

Sorry but I'm old fashioned and didn't want to know until the birth

Congrats !! I have a 12 yr old daughter that takes ballet 5 nights a week and is incredible at it. On the other hand she's been putting nightcrawlers on the hook and taking fish off the hook since about 4 yrs old. At 4 she was more impressed with the skinless red fox I was skinning than the pelt itself. Been taking her pre turkey season to "to listen to the woods wake up " before she could walk, She's a rock in sitting still as I've taken her actual turkey hunting this year. Cricket single shot .22, Ruger 40th anniversary 10/22 and a pink laminate Remmy youth 20 gauge thats all suited up for turkey. Right now she says she's too busy for boys but when that first date comes, the boy is coming into the house to pick her up and witness the wife and I cleaning guns ! Wishing you a healthy happy baby whether it's a boy or a girl > Enjoy the moment, it's amazing to be part of what you're about to experience.

The stores wouldn't stock them if people didn't buy it. No different than rage 3 blade broadheads.And you can't ban food. Even if they removed the fancy deer marketing, farmers still buy this stuff. Baiters will just buy the same stuff the farmers buy for their animals. Or if they're really feeling froggy a bag of apples from Wegmans. To me it only makes sense to outlaw the use.

I used them last year....I never took a shot on a deer so they are still brand new but I purchased some NAP killzones because I hated the way the Rage opened up so easily. They opened in my quiver, they opened while siting in my bow while hanging on the hook in the stand. I wondered if they would ever survive the flight staying closed so I am trying something different.

Good luck today!!! I remember how excited I was to find out with my first!!! When the doctor told me I was having a girl I was in shock!!! lol I have two kids now, my daughter who's 9 and my son who's 6. My daughter is definitely more into hunting than my son but he's still young. I brought her out with me during my last turkey hunt this year. She was such a trooper. It was raining and cold that day, but she never complained once!!! Either way you will have a hunting partner for life!

Good luck with the results Aaron, but don't be surprised if the Dr. slathers your hairy gut up with Vaseline and tells you you're having a bouncing baby beer belly. I know you're excited, but it's probably best to let momma have the ultra sound done,lol. Got any names picked out yet?

1 during fall bow, 1 during permit and 1 winter bow... so 3 for bow. Thank you! Thank you!

Doing the right and moral thing, when no one is watching.

4H Rensselaerville