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Ok fellas put me on the short list too! Nice pack of yotes here! 1-9-16 Not sure she came in for the carcass I was hunting over or if it was my seductive alpha dawg howls,lol Regardless, she showed up 10 minutes after my first call of my 3'rd hunt at 30yds at 12:09pm. I've had ZERO luck since.

I posted this nice deadhead find back in December. I finally got around to skulling him out. He smelled so bad by that time that I almost sawed off his rack and called it a day. Instead I got to work with my hatchet and busted some teeth out trying to make quick work of separating the lower jaw. He was so rotten, the skin almost peeled itself off as soon as it hit the water revealing two sweet FANGS! I just so happened to have an antler that fit this skull perfectly too for a nice stand,lol

Minimum of six at our table every Sunday. Everybody's welcome! No phones allowed.

Thanks bud! Still trying to think of what to do with the skin but the skull is almost done. I just so happened to have an antler that fit perfectly....imagine that!

I'm 28 and have an 18 month old german shorthaired pointer that I have been training and hunting with. My breeder has given me a lot of great advice and in the spring/summer months, I go to her house every 1-2 months and we do some training together. My dog has her NAVHDA Natural Ability Prize 1 and she also has her AKC Jr Hunter Title (hunt tests) **Photo Credit: The picture with the ribbons was taken by my breeder, Judy Zeigler, on the day Daisy went 4 for 4 at the double hunt test we attended.

had the dog out last Sunday and flushed 11 birds in two hours. Dropped three total one for each gun in the party. Wish I could head out tomorrow but juggling a young family and a passion for flushing dogs proves difficult. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The ongoing Cliven Bundy situation in Nevada has raised awareness of the hazards of federal land management. In Nevada, the federal government owns a stunning 81 percent of the land. On the land they manage, the feds are threatening to evict tenants who refuse to pay outrageous fees. Bundy is the last of a dying breed, the only holdout who hasn’t been driven off land in Clark County in recent years, land his family has utilized and improved for nearly a century. This behavior raises and important question: Is this how the Founding Fathers intended for the federal government to manage land when they created the Constitution? A 2005 University of Colorado Law Review article by Robert G. Natelson of the Independence Institute titled “Federal Land Retention and the Constitution’s Property Clause: The Original Understanding” attempts to answer that question by carefully examining the historical record against conservative and liberal interpretations of the Property Clause of the Constitution. The article begins by talking about the case of a Bozeman, Montana native by the name of Casey Emerson. Emerson wants the feds to cede their land holdings back to the people. He argues that the feds don’t tend to the land as well as local folks could, and make blunders that harm the environment and livelihood of Montana residents. Natelson argues that while Emerson’s opinion doesn’t reflect present case law, there is a strong historical basis for his argument against the excessive hoarding of land by the federal government. This becomes clear when you examine the core principles that the Republic was based upon. It is widely recognized that the principles of republicanism and decentralization were crucial in founding the United States of America, but there were also some principles that fell by the wayside as time passed. While they aren’t necessarily acknowledged now, they were considered to be essential for the continuance of a well-functioning Republic by our predecessors. These principles are fiduciary government, sympathy and independence. Fiduciary government refers to the idea of government officials as “guardians, agents, servants, or trustees of the people.” Sympathy meant that public officials and private individuals are meant to share an “identity of interest, rather than conflict of interest.” Government officials are therefore expected to serve the public as a whole rather than serve a specific faction or political party. Independence is necessary to prevent collusion between government actors, to keep them free from each other and dependent only upon the public. Knowing these bedrock principles upon which the Republic was founded is key in understanding the appropriate purpose of federal land management. Natelson brought up an example to illustrate how these principles weren’t respected during the Articles of Confederation era. In the early Republic, an angry band of former soldiers who felt they weren’t properly compensated stormed Congress. This was when Congress still operated out of Philadelphia, rather than Washington D.C. The Congress didn’t have the means to defend itself. Delegates asked Pennsylvania to send militiamen to help, and the state refused. Although nobody was injured, this incident was harmful to the principle of independence. The founders did not want one state to receive preferential benefits over another. They didn’t want a mob of folks from Pennsylvania intimidating Congress into granting special favors to people of that state at the expense of others. The Constitution therefore allows the federal government to possess land in three forms: territories, enclaves and other property. Territories referred to land that was owned by the federal government but had not been formally made into states. Enclaves referred to land within a state that was owned by the federal government for essential purposes such as ‘Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards.’ Other property refers to land holdings for enumerated purposes, and gives the federal government limited discretion to possess land. However, the Constitution does not authorize permanent land-grabs by the federal government. It authorizes Congress to make “all needful Rules and Regulations” pertaining to land. ‘Needful’ was a word carefully chosen to indicate that the regulatory power only expanded to powers specifically enumerated in the Constitution. The feds were expected to sell off non-essential land and distribute the subsequent monies in ways that benefited the public good such as paying off the debt or tax cuts. The current regime of federal land management is blatantly unconstitutional. The founding fathers never intended to create a Republic where the feds could impose draconian fees on peaceful individuals and force them from the land. As a matter of fact, that is exactly the arrangement that the Constitution was written to prevent, as it clearly violates the principles of fiduciary government, sympathy and independence. When the historical record is examined, it makes it abundantly clear that the Republic has gone awry since the days of the founders. Systematic attacks on the property rights of Americans have been justified through deliberate misreadings of the Constitution. This will only be changed when the public wakes up, re-discovers their rights and takes action against unjust federal power. Natelson’s article can provide a kick start toward creating a proper understanding of the Constitution amongst the American people.

The Government in many cases is the problem. The Constitution itself is anti government

Venison dinner .it was prepared a dozen or so different ways. Love the ribs. Even managed leftovers for lunch today.

Well perhaps ..political ...but my post was more toward a personal dislike for that old cow...Wow did I just type that...yep woman and all....... that's what I think... Ok ...OK, So that was just being mean...to cows...I'm sorry....

Whenever these discussions come up, I have to admit that most of what my opinions are made from the experiences of others. Actually there are damn few of us that has actual hands-on experience with shooting each different caliber and load into actual deer in actual hunting conditions and then doing it repeatedly so that valid data can be collected. However, we all do read and converse with others, and eventually arrive at some kind of fairly firm opinion. Stir in a little logic and common sense, and your individual opinion will probably not let you get too far off-track. I like to throw in some kind of factor of safety into my selections for the times when things don't always go per plan. These are living, breathing creatures that we are hunting, so they probably deserve a little of that extra consideration rather than trying to always be right on the edge.

This is our first year calling coyotes, and I'm learning they are no pushovers! We have gotten five out of fifteen or so sets, on different properties. And so far have not killed one from a set where we have killed one before. We are doing OK, we are learning, but so are the coyotes.

Oh right sorry. I don't have much family around anymore either. I sure miss the family time. We had to work in our family's garden growing up and I hated it. Now I don't mind it, brings back good memories.

Last night. Venison shanks braised in red wine and beef stock. Besides the normal aromatics that you start with (celery, onion and carrots) I tossed in some cherry tomatoes that I froze from the garden and a package of mixed mushrooms (baby bella, oyster and shiitaki) about half way through. I use a ceramic pot in the oven to cook it in, but a crock pot would obviously work too. Don't toss those shanks...after 4 hours the meat is so tender. served with garlic broccoli and mashed potatoes...mmm!

Phil!!! Duck!

Oh uptown, you are so wrong. You need to speak rationally to start with. Your topic for this thread told exactly how you feel. You have a typical liberal attitude. You know what we all need and when we do not agree, we are to use your word moron. Where is the rational in that?

Not to mention lots of patience.

I've had a trail cam on a tree for a couple of months. Wouldn't you know the first shed I find was under leaves on the backside of the tree. Must be from last year.

The Constitution is NOT anti-government. This is a common thread among the anti-government people. In truth it is a pro balanced government. How can a document that outlines the operation and conduct of a government be anti-government? This reagan-esq notion that the private sector can do things better than the government can is total BS, both are EQUALLY ADEPT at doing things wrong and correct. The difference is the private sector is motivated by profit and the gov't on behalf of the people. Where is the support for the constitution when 51 percent of the people want something and the other side can't accept that? Here is one for you, Section. 8. The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States; Including grazing fees which Clive Bundy and their supposed Constitution supporters say they do not recognize. Do you really believe this is anything more than money and fife-dom motivated?

Im 33 with a 3 year old gsp.

Right same boat I'm in they will go a few times love watching my cocker work but..... After the first few trips tell me it's too much work or they are to hard to hit ect. I think it's something with our generation needing instant gratification. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The USA has proved that you can say or do anything and still be considered a presidential candidate.

Poor Cows !!!

You mean like Papist and VJP? Members can think what they want about my stance on crossbows, but I wrote letters and sent my money to NYB. I did more than just post links from websites. Hope we all do the same with regards to the doe only nonsense.

I believe that will be Trumped!

I have built a few AR's that are NY compliant for under 600$ it is very easy to assemble parts on a AR. My favorite coyote gun I have I have is a polymer lower with a fluted lightweight barrel that I built that I use if I'm walking a lot and its under 6lbs and scary accurate.

The kids and I eat dinner together on Sun, Mon, and Wed. On Thurs, the wife joins us as she doesn't work that night. Every Fridayall of the family and my wife's parents and her sisters family all get together for homemade pizza night. Saturday it is usually just us for dinner. Then on Sunday morning my parents come over for breakfast. I also do most of the cooking and usually on Wednesdays we get takeout and sit together and eat at home. It's important to have that time as much as possible. Family dinners are alive and well here!!! Oh and no technology at the table. It's eat and talk without distractions.

Why would either have to be banned?

Sounds good to me. Was out yesterday with my grandson for bunnies. 2 for 3 for him. I didn't shoot as I was the dog and he's getting the hang of leading a little bit now. I know of at least one other member that would like to go as well. All are welcome! Got some good state and private land.

Glad your mom is OK. That's a lobster bib. I have been known to take a few home.......

Switched to carbons years ago too. I like the fact, that they are either straight or broken.

You are OK,, Grampy.... You are hearby invited to go out with me and the guys who like low power/fixed power scopes to get drunk and pick up chicks...<<GRIN>>..

The EPA is already going after the wood-burners in the US. Incrementally for now, but there is an all-out ban in the works. My wood stove is my only source of heat. It's a PITA not being able to leave the house for more than a day, but it's nice to not get a gas bill every month.

If it's legal, and the shooter is proficient with it, I don't see why not. The reason why I think these discussion come up often is because of the difference in skill level we have as hunters in our abilities to shoot and analyze terminal ballistics. There are those that want to do more, with less, then there's also those that want to do less, with more. I think the discussions get heated when one hunter tries to tell another what they can, or can't use based on their own opinion. You'll generally hear people trash talk the smaller calibers, but not the other way around. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Picked these up a few weeks ago from taxidermist (Kurt Fox). Apologies for phone pics and bad yellow lighting. My mule deer My antelope My Dads Mule Deer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was chasing a rooster on Friday but we could never get to him. And I was out for grouse this weekend but didn't see any. I think I'm gonna focus for the rest of the month on coyotes and foxes

I didn't defend them. READ CAREFULLY I stated it was an unfair comparison. Ferguson and Baltimore are unfair comparisons for a whole list of things not the least of which is the reasons. It is fairer to compare it to the OJ riots since both are cause by verdict not accepted by a group. With Blacks in LA it was OJ in Oregon it was the sentencing of the ranchers. Either way I don't agree with the violence or destruction of property. Yes I am biased, I don't believe those ranchers occupying are patriots at all. I see them as expressing the worse selfish parts of our society where they deem themselves as the only ones capable of land stewardship and governing. Every time people are left unsupervised the worst happens (please don't make me list em). Frankly I am tired of those who wrap themselves in the American Flag and say they support the Constitution while hating the Gov't.

The random guy on the internet might be the best guy out there if he can back up his statements with facts and supporting documentation. That's why I start these discussions. I do disagree with 100%. There is too much interpretation in the law. They need reason to investigate. I'm not sure if I updated this post with the latest details I found out. But this is pretty much over. I don't think they'll be coming back after the stink I made. Turns out the address given in the complaint was my neighbors. Now that guy doesn't have a dog but me and the other side do. The other side just has a house dog with a fenced in yard. But why more "reason" to investigate my yard than his. I understand it falls into the "open field" rule but they still need a reason. Seeing a dog house and kennel but no dog when there are 5 houses on the road that have dogs is not reason to me. And regardless there is no excuse for not identifying themselves as a Sheriff deputy. That may not be illegal but it's wrong!

Not so much actually...I fear for now we are in the same boat we were in at the last presidential elections. For me personally...it was a choice between who was going to do the least damage to this country...I opted out of voting for either...I wanted to have clean hands in either event...not that I did not go and vote..I did vote...just not for the office of president. There is something inherently wrong when the population of a country can not pull at least one quality candidate out of their gene pool.

And that's what's wrong with our legal system/LE system. Arrest and charge you, and face very little consequences even if it was a wrongful arrest/charge. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Touché I did used to go to the chopt on 39 and park next to the golfsmith and get a kale Caesar for 9.85 You Can't Beat My Meat!

What I took from Wheeliman's post was the emphasis on "needful" and how that is interpreted. A strict constitutionalist would say since the founding fathers believed in a limited government than needful would be meant to be limited. However, more progressive minded people,who believe the constitution should be allowed to be interpreted for the needs of the period, would allow the word to be used for more broad control.

Damn it! Now I have to wipe the coffee spray off my laptop screen.

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that's well undergunned for a coyote

70 virgin sheep.

38lbs male