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Out again this morning. It was cold and windy with a constant blowing snow. But we managed to score on 3 more birds. It was Gunner's turn today to do the retrieving and he enjoyed the day.

Made it rain Fox bit's on the second property we visited on 1/1

You can suck on the back of your hand or finger and with a bit of practice sound every bit as good as the best commercial calls.

Doesn't make much sense, does it? Of course, we all know politicians rely on " experts" in their field. The problem is, they don't get out in the field.

I have several Squirrel calls and have had mixed results using them, several times I have had squirrels come right to me and other times paid no attention. What I look for mostly is an answer back for location and then I will attempt a stalk. When Squirrel hunting I am always looking for the brown leaves of Oak trees, the leaves stay on most of the winter so they will stick out like a sore thumb. Where there are Oak trees there will be Squirrels and deer too for that matter, sneak around still hunting doing a lot of glassing, then pick them off when one is spotted. Al

It sure works that way on the farm. I’m sure in healthy herds it also happens in the wild. Fawns born in late May early June have the best chance of getting the needed weight on for sure.

Exactly and taking out that mature buck that dropped his rack because of breeding stress or how many BB’s get takin out of the population. Some don’t own land or care out any kind of management and that’s fine. State lands is just a continuation of the onslaught.

Thanks guys. It's the big 80 years. Now that's officially "FRIGGEN OLD". Sorry Eddie, I know you got me beat, but let's face it, there is something about 80 that is some sort of milestone. Damn! I never thought I would ever see that age, and still be out there wandering around the killer hill out back, hunting and stuff. Got a big dinner at Nolan's in Canandaigua coming my way from the wife. I see a fillet mignon & lobster tail coming my way. Thanks again guys for the birthday wishes.