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He's not really running expecting to win. He's running to mess things up at the convention.

Admin Edit - Pciture was funny, but cursing....

Well I've bought two bows in almost 30 years of bow hunting ......

Just curious if you "putt" him out of strut so he sticks his head up outstretched . If he's displaying I'll give him a verbal "putt" so he's like WTF. It's the last thing he ever hears. I've shot one bird many years ago in strut. Took off most of the beard and riddled the breasts pretty bad. I don't get why on TV other than for good video why the shoot em all puffed up with head tucked low. Gotta say if anyone touches one off with these new Winchester XR's at close range that bird is toast.

Just picked up this Glock Mod.19 ( 9mm) today . Had a Mod 23 ( 40 cal) since '92 but decided to consolidate some calibers , 40 ammo is pricey and 9 mm factory hollow points have come a long ways in recent years. Got it under the blue label program . Between selling the 40 with a few mags and tossing in some ammo and the BL program ,cost me $75 .

Just in case someone is considering buying a call from Rick Howard. Buy with confindence. I bought a maple burl that looks and sounds awesome. Highly recommended.

I was gonna mention the amount of bird ov tv shot in strut, I was taught to put or wait till their head was up.. and I still don't shoot in strut to this day.

In the past five or six years have gotten a lot more practical, as far as buying gear. I get it if I need it or if its a big improvement over what I already have. But when it comes to guns,,,Im completely out of control. I need group therapy .

I figured I'd start up this thread for the 2016 spring season approaching. Guys/gals may be out scouting ahead of time so feel free to post what's happening out there. Next weekend is youth hunt. I wish everyone a wonderful ,safe and memorable season. Looking forward to stories and pics.

After work today I was at Charles Tyrwhitt buying some clothes when I was interrupted by some guy and his security team. This guy came in to shop too and the store is pretty small. People outside were going nuts taking pics and stuff. I figured he was a politician or something, so I asked one of the security guards who this guy was and he said he's running for president. Who knew lol.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm going out tomorrow afternoon to try and catch some Browns and or cohoes. I went with a guide a couple years ago, there really isn't much to it this time of year. Just dragging stickbaits in shallow water. Having said that I welcome any and all tips!

Luck to you! I'm heading to Honeoye.

Mine sounds awesome too! Now if only I was better at actually calling birds I could be dangerous Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

I prefer to have his neck stretched, but if he's close enough I just kill him. If he is in good range, I don't screw around..I kill him.. I have had too many encounters go bad at the last second.. I remember a quote from "The Old Pro Turkey Hunter" by Gene Nunnery.. " Whenever you are in contact with an adult gobbler, there are events taking place every second, any one of which may result in your winning or losing the game ." Or words to that effect. Did I mention the fact that when he is in range and I can get my gun on him, I KILL him.?

Years ago, I was faced with this very situation. The gobbler was following a hen right towards me. Never came out of strut even with me calling. Took the shot at his head area only to find out afterwards that because of his head tucked down low into his body, I shot the dang beard clean off!!! Lesson learned the hard way for me, never again will I try that shot.

Only tip I have is throw them mercury ridden things back. Unless you like glowing in the dark that is

I'm just happy to get a shot and usually don't have the patience lol.

Depends for me. First available shot I roll em.. Preferably wait till he comes out of strutt but if he gives me a full frontal view , even if his head is tucked he's history , but only if he's close , say within 15 yds , the pattern is so tight at that point aim for the beak n never really had an issue with pellets in the breasts. I've had a few heartbreakers that went bad giving them a cluck and all out haul ass outa there ... But I try to let it play out , if I think he's loosing interest or smells something fishy I'll give a few soft yelps so he sticks his kisser up to look ... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not sure where you are getting you numbers. our banquet alone will be 250 for just one NY branch. I do get a kick out of some that expect an organization of hunter to have immediate and controlling influence over a government agency. Hell as hunters we can't even get on the same page for simple causes like gun control. I have to disagree with you about what the "bottom line" is. What you describe and what some out there want it TDM. Trophy Deer Management. They are not the same approach. They have similar component like monitoring and adjusting the buck to doe ratios but the goals are not even close. TDM is focused on growing trophy racks. I also disagree about the "holding deer on their property" part. I know more members that either don't own property or own parcels that are too small to ever try and hold a population on them. That doesn't seem to diminish their desire or efforts to practice QDM. Seems pretty foolish for them I guess since you are so certain their motives are so selfish.

In general , yes buying "American " is often harder . But an outdoorsman still can easily buy American made outdoor products. A few I own , tree stands , knives, flashlights , water bottles, guns, and up until Sentry moved to Mexico the safes to keep them all in. Toss in Redwing boots and some of the Danners. My Lone Wolf stands, Surefire lights , Benchmade, Spyderco and Stider knives are second to none , many with liftime no questions asked warranties . Not for hunting but my Allen Edmond shoes ,made in Wisconsin are well made quilty shoes that are recraftable, buy them once wear them for a lifetime . Also I lost count of the number of random women who compliment my shoes, at my age and shape that's worth the price of admission right there!

I'll let this one rest gjs4. I understand both doe and I gave you unsolicited feedback. I'm doing pretty darn well too, but I'm always am open to constructive criticism. Our comments come from a good place. If you were trying to achieve a goal with your survey and were to share it with legislators or a special interest group, you're not going to get far. I've sat with executives who have dismissed a whole powerpoint presentation because the bullet formatting wasn't consistent. Just my .02.

Couple of t-bones pan fried in butter with a rub instead of a marinade. Pasta salad with a homemade vinaigrette dressing, and steamed broccoli.

If you can't see the correlation of getting people out and exposed to the QDM concepts, showing them the benefits, instruction and seminars in habitat improvement, timber management and skills like aging on the hoof them I guess you may understand the concepts but do little to promote them outside your circle. That is fine. Your choice

I have hiked the entire AT in NJ and NY all of it done on weekends and by bus or train from Manhattan. Granted it was many many years ago. Get yourself the 50 hikes close to NYC book and you'll won't be disappointed. My recommendation for a great short hike with great camping especially in the spring or fall because of the great raptor watching. Huckleberry trail in the catskills.

that's pretty good....I actually liked the longbeards better then the Hevi shot blend

Well these jerks want to buy the cow and retire it to some kind of sanctuary that they operate. I say great. It looks like the farmers of their area have a new alternative market. The farmers of that area ought to flood these creeps with all kinds of cattle for them to buy. Break the suckers .... lol. Let them put their money where their mouth is ...... ALL of their money.

Rednecks love em.....

I've had the Browning Dark OP's for a while now and really like it. I just picked up another on sale at Midway USA: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/396972/browning-dark-ops-hd-black-flash-game-camera-camo They have outstanding video quality and I recommenced setting it up for video mode. I didn't realize what I was missing out on until I set it to video mode.

sharp putts to pull them out of strut have burned me. i'll do more of a locating or contact cluck or even get them to gobble which at times pulls them half way out of strut for a second when they bring their head back in, which is enough. only if they're really close do I shot them in full strut and they have to be pretty much facing me.

Keep a few for the grill, lake browns are fantastic! You headed to Olcott or Oak? 10-30 ft of water keep sticks back at least 100'. Checkout lakeontariounited.com for recent tips.

I have never had to but I'm in the mindset that if I have a strutter in range, I'm gonna putt a couple times to get his head up.

I almost bought the mango one, but the abv was only like 3.8%. I like mine a bit more... just picked up a sixer of the watermelon dorado. First time I've seen that one at wegmans.

How is their selection of Levis, Carhartt and Columbia???

I just got permission to go on that property. Hope he is still there

I think some of you need to relax. It's just a TV show. They have value for me - whether I deem entertainment or informative or both. I'm certainly not whining when I'm on hour 20 of working that day and then need to catch a flight home - and then settle into my plane seat and turn on an episode of HB or Midwest Whitetails, or a podcast to unwind and think about the fun things I do when I am not working. Sometimes I think you guys just overthink too much. A bunch of squawking old ladies at the Bingo parlor...

I wonder if the animal rights activists that eat meat buy it in the store where it's made !

at least guns hold their value

Anyone who hunts and isn't after the meat for themselves or another is a killer, not a hunter. Maybe you should consider raising pigs in a pen if you don't have patience and are just after meat...bet you could sportingly take em out with a bolt whenever you'd like too

Not a big fan of laminates myself.

This explains the shot placement pretty good https://www.wasparchery.com/blog/turkey-shot-placement

You don't see that as a reality? Their logic in the suit is flawed. It wasn't the most deadly weapon to choose.

They're the equivalent of watching porn to feel loved. Hey, don't be knocking the importance of Porn in America. Where do you think I learned some of the tricks that put a smile on Mrs Redneck's face (and other's before her). lol

Thanks. There will six of us in camp. Last year we started out as the stereotypical "NY guys", I think they were a bit surprised to find out we were rednecks that could actually kill turkeys!!!

If that is all you think it is about, you are paying your dues but not understanding what is being worked on or promoted. Very easy to sit on the outside and throw stones. Why not step up, get involved and work towards something? Or is it just easier to piss and moan?

That's a sweet looking muzzleloader! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My wife, 14 yr old daughter, and I all took the required Bow Hunter Education course this past weekend, at the Watertown Sportsman's Club. We learned an awful lot, and we had fun doing it, and I want to recognize Mark, Isaac, Herb, Brent, Billy, and Emily for doing an outstanding job and devoting their time for our benefit. It is much appreciated.

NICE!! That thing is going to look like a UFO moving through the woods at night…LOL!

I like to use one of each (hen/jake) about 6-8ft apart and within 20yds of my set up. Jake usually get's and holds most of the attention from an approaching tom. Position him where you want your gobbler to be directly in front of him. Make sure you leave a tom some room to strut in front of the fakes. I just use the hen for added realism effect but she rarely gets any attention. She's always facing me so any gobbler that approaches her from the rear will be closing the distance to me.

For some reason, I'm suddenly hungry for meatballs.. I think I'll make up a bunch tomorrow.. I have some of last summer's garlic crop to use up..

Sounds like meatloaf.