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Next time my property taxes are due, I'll alert them through social media, then tell them my check book "crashed"...

I spent yesterday PM at the new Cabela's store . Very impressive, lots of people & lots of stuff ! If they don't have it we don't need it. I think we can say Good bye to Gander Mt.!

My Friends son wrote this Dr. Bard Cohen New Study Sheds Light on What Deer See If you’re a deer hunter who likes to wear blue jeans to your stand, you might as well hang a cowbell around your neck to let whitetails know you’re in the woods. And if you wear camouflage with many subtle colors, it may be doing you more harm than good. At the recent QDMA conference, researchers from the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources presented findings from a new study on whitetail vision. Before getting into that work, to understand what deer see and how their vision is different from ours, it’s important to revisit what we learned about vision in high school science class. Eyes contain specialized nerves called rods and cones. Different photopigments (or photoreceptors) in cones give animals and humans color vision. Rods contain only one type of light-sensitive pigment and allow us to see in low light, such as at dawn and dusk. Anatomical studies of deer eyes have found that deer have far more rods in their eyes than humans do. Deer also have a reflective layer called the tapetum lucidum that gives deer the “eye shine” you see in nighttime photos. It also reflects light back over the rods and cones again, giving deer the ability to see far better in low light than we can. Humans have tri-chromatic color vision, meaning our eyes contain three types of photopigments. The photopigments enable us to see short, moderate and long wavelengths of light, corresponding to blue, green and red colors. Deer eyes only have two photopigment types, giving them dichromatic color vision. Scientists believe that deer can primarily see short-wavelength blue light, and moderate-wavelength light that they probably perceive as something between red and green. Unlike in humans, the cones in a deer’s eye are distributed across the back of the eye on a horizontal plane. The lens in a deer’s eye also can’t adjust to objects at varying distances. These factors give deer less visual clarity than humans have. An object a deer is looking at straight on is equally in focus as something out to the side. So don’t assume that because a deer isn’t looking at you that it can’t see you. “More than anything else, a deer’s eyes are designed to detect movement,” said the University of Georgia’s Dr. Karl Miller, whose students conducted the study. But it’s one thing to dissect a deer’s eye and make inferences from what you find; it’s something entirely different to have deer tell us what they see. If this sounds like science fiction, then read on. Biologist Dr. Bradley Cohen trained does to associate light wavelengths with a food reward to test how well deer can see. Deer were given a choice of two empty food troughs, but would only receive a food reward when they chose to eat from the trough where an LED light stimulus was illuminated. After being trained, deer were tested on six different light wavelengths at various intensities to determine what colors of light they can see. Cohen found that deer see blue colors best and red colors the worst. Deer can also see greens, yellows and UV light, but they can’t differentiate color shades to that extent that humans can. What this means to a hunter is that you should avoid wearing anything blue. You should also avoid wearing camouflage with a lot of white, because white reflects all colors, including blue. And because deer can’t perceive color shades very well, a hunter wearing camouflage containing many subtle shades of green and/or brown looks just like one big blob to deer. Instead, wear camouflage that breaks up your outline and move as little as possible to avoid being busted.

I wish I was hunting at an early age. Better late than never though.

Same IT company that did Obama care...lol

Too long and not Long enough

My first 30, 40, and 60 yard groups of the day. I'll take that! For some reason the 50 yard group didn't save.

Another wet one today.....

I have a few cousins that consider themselves red necks and another set hillbillys and they all were raised there. Would love to make it back up there before winter. I was able to meet Bubba for lunch on this trip. He is not that far. Here are a few pictures from my gopro . OH and here is a rain cloud moving in right at my tent

52 years, unless you count my time terrorizing the local songbird/chipmunk population with my Daisy BB gun, which would make it closer to 58 years. My dad, uncles, and most adult males I knew were hunters, so I just kind of came by it naturally. Growing up in a very rural area, hunting and fishing were some of the prime pasttimes..

We see pictures like this every year.They shed the summer coat around this time of year.

Hi adkbuck, you're welcome. To answer your questions: 1. I have been putting in a little more each year lately and this past year, we grew about 3,100 heads. This coming fall, I am debating how much to put in still. Will be at least 3,500 and possibly up to 5,000 if I am crazy enough at the time... LOL 2. This was across 5 varieties, although I will condense to three next year. 3. Varieties are: German Porcelain, Music, Rosewood, Pennsylvania Dutch and a variety that my dad started growing about 30 years ago that I call Dad's Legacy. I'm not sure the exact variety, but it's a hardneck porcelain and grows some of the biggest and nicest looking garlic year after year. 4. As far as tips and tricks, I'm still learning, but some things I like to do: a. I plant in October, and mulch with straw b. I've mulched with leaves in the past and it's OK, but I like straw a lot better. c. For spacing, I put mine in rows, with seed about 8 inches across and rows 8 inches apart. d. I slightly hill the rows, mostly from the tiller behind the tractor, to help with extra loose soil and keep the drainage a bit better. e. I like a decent organic content in the soil over the years and every August, I plant a "Green manure" crop of buckwheat, that get tilled in before it goes to seed. f. I have pretty heavy clay soil here and over the years have used a good amount of gypsum to help loosen it up. g. We dug it all up on 7/11 and 7/12, due to timing and the fact that I wouldn't have time to do so for two weeks to come afterward. For one variety, it may have been a bit early, but no negative effects. h. Get kids involved... When it comes to cutting scapes, digging, trimming stems and roots, cleaning the outer papers, etc., it's all hands on deck. It may not be the most fun they have all summer, but over time, I feel that it's all a great learning experience for them. I. Sizes this year were pretty good, despite the cold and rain to start. A lot of variation in size, from the typical smalls, up to the largest that were 3+ inches in diameter for next year's seed. I've heard varying stories from others growing, from a good year to a lot more challenges this year due to the weather. I don't know that I have any secrets, but will give some more thought and reply if I think of anything else. Lots of good things being shared here on the post, thanks.

You need to paint the bucket black and place it where it gets a lot of sun so the water will warm up .

I also got this little guy..

All on the hitlist lol

If they would have just left things alone, we would not have these problems. Un-bundle the license system and then add up the total for the individual licenses and guess what? No one cent savings for me. What a bunch of crap. Thanks Andy

This just posted on DEC site: Please Note: We are experiencing unexpected results with the deer management selection process and therefore we are suspending DMP sales while we resolve the issue. All other items for the 2014/15 license year remain available for sale. We hope to have the DMP issue resolved shortly, and we will keep you apprised. We apologize for the inconvenience.

BTW here's the actual point...this type of stuff depends all on who you know ....kind of like the guys that drive around with sheriff association bumper stickers...Who you make nice with at events and rub shoulders with........how many banquets your seen at ...play the game and you can haul in a 10 ton truck load of corn....... then sit over it all season and no ones going to be knocking at your door.

Looks like dead deer to me

Good question, I was planning to spread 8-10 square of topsoil for the w/r plots then work them. Problem is two more spots on the main trail smoothed out by the skidder but to soft for the tractor. That means about two more 6 wheeler loads of #4 or fill to reinforce the trail before I can get the 885 back into the area again. My gravel guy is nowhere to be found at the moment and I'm about out of time unless I burn some vacation just for the work, too much else needs to get done. So, I guess I'll cut, drop some 3x8 and over seed. On the plus side the job can be more thorough next year.

Sure walks like a cat but my dog walked like that the other day when she had a dingleberry stuck in her fur under her tail,lol

Find the local mail man and UPS delivery ppl in the area you plan on hunting...assuming it's private land...I can not tell you how helpful those ppl can be in your scouting efforts...other than that feet to ground...food...high claw marks...prints scat..smells like pig manure...honey bee trees...from a distance they will be stained dark under where there entry is...here they do like there wht pines....in ag. country hit the local dinner and chat ppl up...another great source...farmers won't hesitate to complain about trampled crops past and present.

Got mine this morning 9m and 9a. Was the only one there and system went smooth no computer glitches.

Must be from a mountain lion attack!!

I wonder when they're going to send the lifetime licenses out?

It was great meeting you Paula. Hopefully someday we will hunt together

Hi Mac, I cure mine for 2 weeks or so out of the sun in an area with good ventilation to dry out. I tie the entire plants in bundles of 10 and hang them (bulbs up) from the rafters of an outdoor shed. Then after they have cured I cut off the roots and the tops and clean them up a bit (don't use any water, just a light brushing). I then put them in burlap sacks and hang the sack(s) in a cool dark place (for me, I hang the sacks from the rafters in the basement). When October roles around I break the bulbs I'm going to use for seed into cloves and spread then out in a box or on a table indoors for a day or two (don't know if that is really necessary) then plant them.

She's fine

So ...Vitamin D back . up to 3400 IU....remember my mentioning that my arthritis had been bad..pain in knees elbows . and back...well perhaps not so much! Just a few days of higher D...pain is just about gone...and no further cramping...

My first hunting expedition was when I was 11 years old. I built a pretty darn nice hickory longbow, and with my willow arrows, went up in the loft of our barn and spent the afternoon getting two pigeons. I cleaned them and my Mother cooked them up. That was my first hunt. It's now 59 years later, and I still use a bow as my preferred weapon for my hunting.

4 years. Self taught and a lot of advice from this forum.

If there wasn't a demand, there wouldn't be a supply.

Here you go ......... http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/3-red-rock-5-gal-solar-sun-showers?a=1727234

That photo makes my mouth water!

Philo, Thanks for the info on Fox Run. We have enjoyed visits to that fine vineyard. Wish I had the time to get over there for the harvest festival! You live must be near or in Geneva. I have spent a lot of time in Geneva over the last 30 years associated with my work. Seven years ago I got my seed garlic from a small farm stand in Fabius, NY. The owner of the stand told me it came from a farm in Oswego and that it was German hard neck. From that day on I have always used my own seed garlic from each harvest to replant ever since that year and had never had to purchase and any additional seed garlic. Its been a great experience and I can only encourage other gardeners to grow garlic and do the same. I grow for the family, extended family and friends. Its been great fun. Photo showing garlic color below.

Made a venison roast on the girl the other day. Seasoned with dry rub, over night. Seared it on a hot grill & then wrapped it in foil and left it on the grill ar low/medium heat for about 2 hours. It fell right apart. Had it with roasted potatoes & fresh green beens. Good stuff. No left overs.

Tonight we are grilling chicken breasts that were marinated in garlic herb wine marinade overnight. Served with Chinese stir fired home grown snow peas and a garden fresh cole slaw. For desert a little French vanilla ice cream with a shot of homemade dark amber syrup.

I think the best detector on the market right now for beginners is the Garrett Ace 250 for about $250 bucks it is as good as any thing out there... if you want something a bit more waterproof the Garrett AT Pro is a good choice... about $500... both are easy to use .. I own both and have found lots of good stuff even at cellar holes that I know have been done to death.. all detectors will have a bit of a learning curve to deal with in the beginning... but with the Ace 250 you'll be finding stuff right away.

You can't get them from the sofa, so go out there and hunt, just do it. Like Elmo said, scout first and take names later...:-)

I suggest you do some scouting now when you can. You can buy the license but don't buy any DMPs until you've scouted and know where you're going to hunt. You have till Oct. 1st to buy DMPs.

goofin' around with the new camera. Other than a few bugs, flowers, and a really blurry fox that tried to run over me, this was my day in photography. Alas, no deer. Now I have to pick some briers outta my hide and check for ticks. I had a great day!

As the fight got into the later rounds, the ref had trouble breaking up the clinches.

200 ft of grape vines in the ground...Getting hot and muggy out there....

$125 TYD firm. Excellent cam. Will include 8AA rechargeable Energizer batteries, 16GB SD card, and 4 battery Energizer charger.

Why would YOU have to bring game bags on a guided hunt? I'd think the outfitter should provide them; bag the quarters then hand them to a processor. When the elk is processed the outfitter would get the bags back and wash them for the next hunt. I could see if it was a self guided hunt.................but guided? Oh well, good luck and I wanna see pics!!

Vinegar? Really? I was going to say spray some windex on it! Lol!

I see they are both from Ohio. (they have an "O" on their license plate )

Looky, I have 3 back legs...

I personally think it is a pretty sad state of affairs when anyone even suggests the regulation of the sale of CORN, regardless of what it says on the outside of the bag or on the store display. Sort of reminds me of GUN CONTROL, in a way...

For the life of me, I can't see xbows bringing too many people into the sport. If any, it will literally be only a handful of people which will be insignificant in the scheme of things. Most of the people who will take up xbows will be gun hunters, who somehow think xbow hunting will make things easier for them in comparison to compound bows. Many will probably give it up after a few years when they find out it wasn't as easy as they first thought. LOL I completely agree with your second point. If anyone really thinks the DEC gives one hoot if the buck you kill is a 10 point compared to a spike, you are sadly mistaken. The antler restriction garbage is nothing but a pacifier to the cry babies who can't kill a decent buck and think AR's will be their salvation.