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Stumbled across these as I was looking at photos for memories of my father on Fathers day.

I read somewhere that he loved acorns!!

Should be ok as a last resort, but I'd wait till all the vodka is gone, and stay clear of the fire crackers this weekend!

Removing a object is meaningless, the hate remains, this is feel good lib bs.. if we ban and remove everything then it goes away,kind of like sticking your head down a gofer hole. Again great leadership in action, so now what they pose with rainbow unicorn flags and we need to remove those. Sad .. very sad., same reason if you agree with them removing the flag, you might as well give them your gun ,as I see them pose with those symbols of hate as well...

just think about all the Country Music Artists who have used the Confederate Flag for many many years, on album covers, t-shirts, bumper stickers, coffee mugs, drink holders, key chains and any other type of memorabilia you can think of, not to mention it being in song lyrics, without it EVER being considered racist or hateful by the vast majority..........and all it takes is one incident to send everyone into a tailspin.

I would elaborate slightly on the trigger speed commentary. It's just perpetuating a marketing gimmick that trigger speed is the only thing that results in capturing game on cam. A slow trigger with a matched FOV/sensing area will perform better than a fast trigger with a wide sensing area not matched up with the FOV. Also this needs to be taken into account when mounting a cam high - not all cams perform well mounted high due to the sensor/trigger/FOV combo. Secondly, the scent on the cam itself, while I was a big proponent of using "kids gloves" when setting and handling cams a long time ago, I rarely worry about it. Ditch the strap if you can and move to screw in mounts (where legal and permission given), and don't worry too much about the scent on the actual cam. Scent on rigid plastic isn't really a concern. Plus, the scent bomb you just laid down actually intruding is going to do more damage than any scent via the cam will.

I just got around to reading the latest NY Outdoor News, it seems that they have come to the conclusion that there is "No regulatory solution that is going to make all hunters happy"................holy crap, how much time, effort and money was dumped into figuring that out?

Just what the title says.

There is just so many better ways to challenge yourself that don't increase the odds of a wounded and non-recovered deer. Maybe hold out for a deer of a certain age or antler size, or try and hit the heart or center-lung every time. The kill zone on a deer with a .22/250 may be less than half the size it is with the top contenders like a .30/06, .270, or .308. Those slower, heavier bullets will also power thru unseen branches and bones much better. I do like my 22/250 a lot but I love venison and it would be tough knowing that I failed to get some because I was under-gunned when I had far more capable weapons to pick from. I imagine those who love antlers would feel the same way about that.

PM sent back to you phade. Jared, Zac and I want to thank you for your generous offer! We are having more woods time together this year and it will be put to good use. Got to say,there are some really good people on this site! Thanks!

I go away for a couple of weeks and things go crazy up in here. I don't know all the finer details of the flag to comment and I'm Chinese so this isn't my fight anyway. There. A non-white response.

you are wrong!. the Irish were some of the FIRST slaves in the new world. the first slave sold in America was sold by a black man. http://conservative-headlines.com/2012/03/americas-first-slave-owner-was-a-black-man/ http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/irish-the-forgotten-white-slaves-says-expert-john-martin-188645531-237793261.html

How are the acorns looking this year? Bumper crop? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The stamp is now officially released! You can get the self-adhesive (shown above) from most post offices (call first, some don't carry it) and sporting goods counters. If you are a collector and prefer the gummed style, you can order them: http://www.fws.gov/birds/get-involved/duck-stamp/buy-duck-stamp.php If you want an artist-signed stamp and aren't local, get in touch with me and I will help you out! We're also having a hometown event to celebrate the stamp release here in NY. It will be in the Olean/Westons Mills/Portville area on July 18th. It's free and open to the public, and we'll have special cancellations available, signing, and some pretty nice raffles. Bass Pro donated a bunch of really nice stuff to this so we have stuff like a nice trailcam, a nice goose call, some hunting gear, etc. Cutco also donated a really nice hunting knife.

If I recall correctly, the Confederate flag was taken down from the SC statehouse in 2000 after a liberal protest called for it's removal. It was moved from there to the Confederate Soldiers monument on the SC statehouse lawn. That's the flag they are demanding removal of now. It's the old, "Give them an inch...." problem.

Morgan Freeman said it best when asked how do you stop racism,"stop talking about it" mike Rowe also said it well , removing a flag is only removing our rights, removing does not remove the hate , though if you think it does, then where do the bans and removeal of your rights stop..

Who wants to make a few bucks this fall and let me hunt their land a couple of weekends? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

this has got to be one of the biggest sh*t stirring threads ever started on this site..........

There are some big freaking deer in the Bergen Swamps. Letchworth is also feasible for you...shoot on down 390. I would think you might open some doors being a pre-med college kid who hunts and has his head on straight. Be respectful in your approaches and I bet you could land some private ground with a little effort.

man this thread really does do a lot to perpetuate the stereotype we hunters get. some of you should be ashamed. It strikes me odd that those who oppose gay marriage are also supporting the confederate flag, which clearly is a symbol of slavery and racism whether you feel it should be or not. 90% of you wouldn't say any of what you're typing on your keyboards to a black or gay person's face and that's the other truly sad part.

LOL!!!!!!!!

Not a one answered the original question. Papist - Admit you are enjoying yourself, especially being able to point fingers at me. (It's still raining so I'm still stuck inside.)

Well, looks like this got passed. I pulled a quota permit for Picayune Strand down here in S. FL, so I'm hoping to fill a tag. Should know next weekend if the one we saw tracks of last fall is still around as long as nobody finds my trail camera. I know most members are from NY... anyone else going to try for a FL bear?

Yup, Stid Hill

How did the Confederate flag originate? Did a bunch of Southern, white redneck racists say "We need a symbol of Southern, white, redneck racists" and thats what they came up with?

Personally I don't think any flag should fly over an government building other that the US , state and local flag if applicable. I can see some appropriate use on government property of the Confederate battle flag, in a historical sense, but in typical US fashion everything it over the top and taken to the extreme. I feel it is totally appropriate for the flag to be displayed at Fort Sumter and in and historical reference. But now that wont be happening.

for years my employer allowed females who became pregnant to continue to work as long as they wanted, they found work for them to do that was a far cry from what they were hired for, but they still kept them on........fast forward to new leadership who decided that they were no longer going to accommodate the females and the only work for them was what they were hired to do, and a fairly dangerous job, so most started to burn sick leave almost immediately............of course a lawsuit was filed and the employer lost based on their past practice.

That doesn't make any sense at all. Would you fly the nazi flag under the same logic? #2 is a federal crime I believe, and maybe I need more coffee because I'm missing your point. How many times must I repeat myself, it has nothing to do with the flag. Yes, many years ago it represented something different. What it represents now is a dark time in our nations history and symbolizes hate. Most of you keyboard warriors have never even been to the south on vacation and here you are flying flags. Man some of the good ole boys down here would have a chuckle at you.

I agree.

I really wish people would stop comparing the Gay struggle to the Black Struggle Not even close to being the same thing

im thinking this one

Looks like a trophy catch. Nothing wrong with being happy about finding a killer! Happy they finally got him! Sure many others are too!

I'm good with it. Know why? Because it was in the PAST. A long time ago. I can ACCEPT the flag as part of HISTORY.

use our code AMERICA and get 10% off. Our DoubleBeam Brassica would be a great choice for that plot.

Im waiting for a case to come out in favor of a Muslim, who knowingly took a job at a pork meat packing plant but could not work because of religious beliefs, about handling pork, so he/she was allowed to just sit at home and be mailed a weekly paycheck from the plant. Far fetched???

Yep, they should also lose their job. If you can not complete your job duties for whatever reason, why should they pay you? If you don't get a job because of your religion it is discrimination and illegal, if you refuse to do your job because of your religion then you should have no protection. The constitution guarantees that you have freedom to practice your religion, not bring that religion to work with you and force your employer to make concessions due to it.

Funny how they get to write the definitions…... And everyone is still ignoring HOW the majority of this small group of unelected people, came to their decision. Pandora's box is officially open…… But hey……homophobes & haters....Right?

Ugh. You are free to practice your religion, but if that interferes with your job it's time to find someone else who will do it. If I told my employer it was against my religion to do my job they would fire me and find someone else, why should they be any different? Maybe you can get a job with a church.

The change to the law would allow for families to pay the ransom if they have the means and choose to do so. Previously the laws prohibited paying of ransoms by families and they could face prosecution at the federal level. The new law would still bar the USA from negotiating or paying ransom money for hostages. While my personal belief is not to never pay, this change is consistent with allowing the maximum liberties to US citizens. However Reagan with the help of Ollie North found a way around the law.

And the fight begins with Texas http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2015/06/texas_ag_says_clerks_an_refuse.html

On a humorous note, did anyone see the news story of how the ISIS flag was supposedly flown in a gay pride march. The news covered it for a good 20 min trying to see how ISIS would support gay rights before someone actually noticed that instead of Arabic on the flag there were just lots of outlines of sex toys. It's amazing how quickly they found a new topic to talk about. Highlight of my week.

Proud supporters of the flag can join the rally in support of the flag at the SC capital building on July 18th. The event is being planned and organized by the KKK.

Um I identify as non-white....

In a half day's work (four hours) he could have letters in the mail to 75 or more landowners based off of GIS and cyber scouting. A letter approach likely would be relatively cheap, minimal time consumption, and probably a good fit for this person, especially if he's willing to drive upstate a bit to open the areas to reach out to. I posted a pic in the trail cam forum of a decent buck that's started showing up. That property is exclusive to me and my hunting partners now, and all I did was send a letter and ask for permission. On our third season on that ground. And, that's just one of 15-20 parcels I've obtained permission on via letters over the past 5 years. Here's some pics from letters....various states, people that hunt with me (I've asked for others to join me in letters even), deer on cam, dead deer, etc. And these are just the ones on my work computer.

I'm looking on the bright side. It would probably benefit this forum in the long run.

Very well aware of the left. Very much disgusted by extreme lefts as much as I am by the extreme right. However, I don't feel the need to regurgitate everything i read online to a bunch of hunters who prefer to talk about hunting, fishing, camping and occasionally some political stuff. Last I checked most of us hunt to get away from it all. It's just enough man. You're not swaying anyone's beliefs on this website. It's to the point where I'm sure not alone when I say I get less and less likely to open up this site with the abundance of political posts. We've been around and around this. You can't just "look past it". I know 90% of us use our news feed. This morning I see nothing but confederate flags on the feed of a NEW YORK website. In the Mississippi hunting forums (check out our state flag). 1 thread! 1! How hard is that?

can somebody explain to me why people are even using the confederate flag as their avatar? To try to be provocative, to get attention- same reason for the titles of most of their threads.

no it wouldn't. thats why I'm asking for your personal reasoning for supporting the flag. can you please answer?

A fawns head would be just as big or bigger than the foxs head. I think its carrying a mountain lions head actually.