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My 9 point crossbow buck. I might have gone a little overboard with the habitat decor but once I started I couldn't stop! First wall pedestal mount I ever mounted. I got a long way to go but I'm getting there Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

Picked up a “what the hell” gun for $50. 1925 Crescent New Empire hammerless double barrel .410. I figured at worst it’s a wall hanger/paper weight, but if it shoots it’ll be a fun bonus.

Another buck from the same member. The pictures do not do this 171" giant any justice. It's probably the biggest form I've ever used. The deer has a great story to go with it with multiple years of history and close encounters. Truely and NYS buck of a lifetime!

I tried ice fishing this morning for the first time in my life. Went out with@crappyice@chef @the jerkman Not much action but it was a cool experience. Crappy caught one short laker (not 21 inches so it couldn’t be kept). When I left at 11 AM I counted 22 cars parked which seems crazy for such a small reservoir only 116 acres. While we saw a ton of guys out there we didn’t see much action for anyone else either. Gilead in Carmel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Since I've gotten in a number of bucks to mount from members of this forum, I thought it would be cool to post some of them. Several are real STUDS. I won't reveal the names of the members on here unless they themselves want to chime in. We'll start off with this beautiful youth season buck killed by a member's son. Love those early season capes! I'll update the thread as I get them finished up and ready to go home. Ive got 4 more member's bucks on the drying wall right now and a couple more on deck to get mounted up this weekend.

20+ holes cut, 12 tip ups, 4 jigging rods, shiners, wax worms, spikes, spoons, pimples, deep water (80+ feet- fishing both off the bottom and right under the ice), shallow water (20’) and one lake trout that was seemingly born seconds prior to capture. Good to be out nonetheless. And one quite touching moment for [mention]Biz-R-OWorld [/mention] & [mention]The Jerkman [/mention] as they tag-teamed a false flag! Spoke to one guy on the walk out who caught a 17” lake trout but that was it for him all day. And one abandoned (and recovered drill...guess who left that behind! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 cars you say...Mario sees you ......lol Looks like a great time and had a little action. Awesome.

So everyday I watch videos of turkey hunting and bow hunting . I practice the turkey call and try to copy the videos . Bow hunting videos I watch and try to learn the standing and the spots . I won't be in a tree ill be on the ground so I am learning and trying to figure it out were I can be and have a good spot. .I can't wait to be able to go pull the bow again . I have a long hall way was thinking about putting in a target at the end with a big mat behind it . Am I the only one ??? Have I lost it ?

Hunters Favorite Chili from a Time/Life cookbook. It was the first game recipe I ever cooked and I have stuck with it for almost 30 years. My Father in law gave me a backstrap and I had no clue, so I chopped it up into bite size pieces and took it from there. Now I know better, this was made from stew pieces. 7 from Tree House in the background, the last of my niece's Xmas gift to me. Not pictured is my wife's homemade Honey Cornbread. I'm stuffed and very happy, may crack a new bottle of bourbon later! Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

One 12" perch finally hit the little fake Chinese jigging Rapala at sunset. It might make enough for a sandwich anhow. I hope a few more show up tomorrow morning.

Rhode Island, that's a saltwater fish through the ice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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14° when we started but it felt a heck of a lot colder, my left hand was in pain. It was sticking to my bow grip. Warmed up nicely though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

My Grandpa’s old barn gun is a Crescent Arms Peerless Model 12 gauge. I used to go peer into his gun cabinet through the glass door as a youngster admiring his beautiful old guns. This was one I never saw, and my grandmother handed it to long after his passing saying that it was always in the barn when they had their small farm. There is a bent over nail in place of a screw on the stock and the action doesn’t lock up real tight anymore. I did shoot it...once...in my younger, more daring years. I used the lightest load I could find. Upon pulling the trigger (with my eyes closed and it held down away from my face because I knew what I was doing was a bad idea but I was not one for self control) the action popped open. Now, it hangs here on the wall. It’s actually the reason I started the thread a while back about getting a new side by side. According to the interwebs, production date of this one is 1910. Your .410 is super cool! I’d have jumped on it as well. I’d be willing to bet after having a gunsmith check it out, you’d be able to enjoy it safely! What model is it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We went back to Thompson's Lake today and hooked 3 pickerel! These two were the keepers. Had another hot tip up and kept feeding minnows to something that wouldn't take the hook. These boys are so happy with our adventures out there!!

And for the record...great minds cook alike.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

“Hey this is posted property... didnt you see the sign? I can’t read upside down!

Brian Pragle really does a great job on Euros. I have maybe 6-7 done by him. The one on the left is several years old and has aged well. The one on the right I picked up today from this past season. It was a hunter injured buck that I decided to put down. He was unable to bend his rear legs and pretty much had to hop with his rear legs dragging as if they were locked straight as a 2x4. He had a death warrant unfortunately and was absolutely rotting from an arrow wound in the spine midway back and a low forward brisket shot. Smelled horrible. Unfortunately he was a great 2.5 with a busted G2 and was one we had been watching and hoping he would make it through the season. Such is life. But he will be the first buck to go on the barrel pedestal for 2020.

I am not the one scrounging for ammo. I have all I need and then some. I am also not a sucker and give my money away needlessly. Maybe that's why I have as much as do...I certainly ain't hurting. Whos scrounging what lmao I dont need ammo for.ateast 20 years and as far as owning stuff dont go there bud a couple people on here know what I have and own so trust me when I say iam.not hurting but to complain about 30$ for a membership when your cell phone bill is probebly double or triple makes no sense to me to each there own

It's pretty good ...if you go there for ammo make sure you get there before 10am for the pistol ammo and the exotic rifle ammo like 300 black out and 450 bushmaster because it's gone quick they have one whole shelf of shotgun ammo from 12ga and 10ga turkey loads to waterfowl that hardly gets touched so it's always full...they also have a bow section and varmint section that isnt bad I picked up a couple new traps while I was there

I think of ice fishing as more of a social activity than actual fishing. Looks like it was a good time still. Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk

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The racism claim is easily debunked.

...and being the world's policeman is why half the world hates the USA!!! They view it as a form of USA imperialism. The USA exerting and imposing it's will, morals, and ethics on them. It needs to be the UN with other countries having skin in the game.

And so do I, as far as I am concerned I would be a total hypocrite being chummy or having anything to do with anyone who voted for a person and party that is against just about everything my life revolves around!! Back stabbers! Al

I was thinking I’d probably have a heart attack. Was that buck gun or bow? Or would that be too much info to reveal?

You care about how a POTUS makes you feel. I care about results. Obama made the left feel good while destroying the country with hatred of police and division among citizens. All the while killing jobs, freedom and the Constitution. He spied on US citizens, changed the law so he could kill them and ran guns to Mexican cartels illegally. He worked against business by having banks attack their credit ability and allowed terrorists to expand their power and reach. He illegally attacked conservative non-profits with the IRS. He is a Marxist and a racist that despises America. I don't see how people on the left don't see it, other than they are blinded by the propaganda the TV feeds them every night. They believe what they are told to believe to their own demise. Trump got results. He improved everything in this land. He lifted up every citizen, no matter their race, color or creed. He had the best economy ever until the left killed it with CV-19. He also exposed the corruption in our government and they destroyed him because of it. Again, people on the left don't see it, because they are blinded by the hateful propaganda the TV feeds them every night. They believe what they are told to believe to their own demise. To despise trump is to despise all that is good in America. That is why the left is such a threat to this country.

Obviously, President Trump did a Helluva job putting America first, given the stack of Executive orders signed in crayon by the idiot Biden, reversing upwards direction and now putting America last...thanks, sleepy. Where's Hunter?

Wow. Pretty much explains why people on the left are such a threat to this country.

1 box of .308 and 2 boxes of old school turkey loads. Cost 50 dollars, but not complaining amo it’s hard to come by these days.

The UN, which is made up of many countries that do not do the same in their country, are supposed to act together and vote to impose sanctions, humanitarian aid, and inspections. The USA alone cannot succeed here. Here is the problem with the UN system. This is raised as an issue and voted on. Countries assess, in many different ways, how this impacts them. Many countries turn to the USA and want some benefit for their vote. Others will turn to China to "sell" their vote. Doesn't the UN sound like our Senate! On another point, my understanding is this is an anti-Muslim/Islam genocide going on in China. Where are the Muslim nations in condemning this? Where is Isis and the other Islamic extremist terrorist groups? Shouldn't they be the most vocal ones attacking China on this?

Ok,here we go. I think a president should set a good example for everybody,at the least be civil and decent,you know lead by example. Obama checked those for me,Trump failed all three. Obama actually is smart where Trump wants to appear smart. That leads to the fact that as a leader you should surround yourself with the most qualified people in their respective areas and listen to their input as they are the experts. Obama did that,Trump tried to be the smartest person in the room. Chlorox as a covid cure anyone? Or light from inside the body? I guess it is mainly about character and honesty for me. Trump lied about the dumbest shit because he needs to appear great. The inauguration crowd? Stormy Daniels? Talking about grabbing women by the pussy? In my opinion Trump is a complete fraud who only got to where he is by starting out rich and bullying and playing people and the system. He had some smarts in that area. I dont hate Trump by the way,a looser like that doesnt deserve that deep of a feeling,plus it is not good for oneself to be hating. Trump was the big divider,his way or the highway. Did anyone fire more of his staff? I was very glad to have Obama at the helm when the great recession hit. I think that was handled pretty well. I also think in general Obama's speeches were more about hope and positive things where Trumps were more combative. I dont think admitting that America is not perfect is acceptable,no country or person is. To pretend the opposite is delusional and counterproductive. As far as policies go i think Obama tried to work with other leaders where Trump just tried to dominate. I dont know about you guys,but i know who i would rather deal with. What is truly amazing to me is that so many people were willing to look past all of Trumps flaws and mis-steps and to follow him blindly. Can anyine explain that to me? You may agree with his politics,but as a critically thinking person how can you not see what a malicious doofus he is? I am not excited about Biden by the way,I wish Bernie had gotten thw nomination. Here is a politician that has stood by his principles forever.

I do not know much about the Crescent brand but two things caught my eye. First it is a sidelock which leads me to believe it is a decent quality gun and second it is a 410 which will mean it is a very rare chambering and possibly worth some serious dough compared to the fifty bucks you paid although as they say condition is everything. I can see the stock is kind of rough but as long as there is no cracks (usually behind the sidelock plates) it can be spruced up and be refinished and the checkering recut. The metal itself looks to be in decent shape although the bluing is pretty much gone. Probably not chambered for 3 inch shells either so stick with the 2 1/2 inchers. As long as she locks up tight and no dents in the barrels it should be safe to touch off. Al

Yes but you have to hope you don’t skip one into the hot water tank .

So how is the UN which is made up of many that do the same in there country's going to do anything about china's human rights violation's ? This is why we should try and detach from china's cheap shit products and trade else where or make it here .

Dipping’s cool but I kinda favor the bright white myself.

Nice. Like the dip and the Barrell too. Saw a pic of this the other day for a euro mount thought it was neat. Something different.

I’m out in Cheektavegas so I stopped at Cabelas and scored a couple boxes of 30-06 at normal prices. They have a good bit of rifle and .22 right now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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No, youre not wasting your time-- far from it!! I love a good debate and welcome the perspective of somone who sees things very differently than I. Robust debate is the only means by which arrive at the truth, they say: keep offering your presepctive!! I think youre wrong about 2 things you said in reply btw: Nope,no way. He was very vocal about many issues and situations regarding race and made things much IMHO. I think that he was very much a divisive President and intentionally so, on his part. Also, i find it curious that you contend that the enormous racial controversy that erupted under his watch was a result of racism against him "being a black man in power". How then, do you exaplin his ability to win 2 presidential elections if there were so many racist white people in the country?? Defies logic and is simply not true. Trump was kind of bully, yes. I didnt like that aspect of his character and personality either. Obama was clearly not--youre right. But Trumps foreign policy was very successful and, in contrast, Obamas was not. Yup!!! That all thats really important!! and I would HATE to see the day when we only had one choice for Prez--whether it be a Dem or a Repub. --as it would be a very bad thing. I actually WANT the opposition around to criticize, to offer an alternate perspective on things, etc.; it keeps everyone more honest and helps to prevent one side from gaining too much power, a situation which--i fleft unchecked--inevitably results in tyranny from that "winning" side. We NEED the democrats--we really do; same as they need us as well. Theres a thought for ya!!

I’ve had a saddle mount on my 870 for over 15 yrs with a red dot on top. Never has it moved , always on year after year. Ive shot deer out to 75-80 yards . I wouldn’t hesitate on one as long as it’s aluminum.

I think you see more doe than bucks because you’re hunting an area that holds does. Big woods isn’t like hunting suburbia or agriculture. Does tend to congregate together and bucks tend to stay to themselves. Trail cams are also a very inaccurate way to measure buck to doe ratios, the same 2 does can walk by a cam 5 times in a day and you think you have 10 does but it’s actually only 2, bucks are obviously a little more recognizable when they have antlers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hunting from the ground adds a few unique challenges that the tree surfers don't have as bad. You need some sort of cover, a man made brush blind, a store bought blind ( unless you can leave the pop-up/hub blind out there they are a PITA to carry in set up and carry out for every hunt. ). At minimum you have to set up tucked into some brushy cover making sure you have room enough to twist and draw the bow. A few years ago I was tucked back into some brushy stuff and when I drew on a doe my elbow hit and snapped a dead twig, it sounded like a gun going off to me and the doe bolted like that's what she heard too. I was pissed off at myself because I knew better, but didn't take the time to completely make sure I could draw. Now I pile up some dead branches in front of those small openings and make damn sure I can move a little and be able to draw with room to spare.

Rumor has it [mention]Biz-R-OWorld [/mention] may hunt from the ground - I think I recall him subtly mentioning it once or twice. I imagine he will have some tips Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You'd have to have pretty big balls ('cuse the rough language Cynthia) to practice in your living space. I shoot, like others here, in my basement. My range is VERY limited though. I think moog can get an honest 20 yards!! Good for you Cynthia, we're pulling for you.

I don't think you could lower your moral standards to understand a socialists reasoning for anything they do. I'll sum it up for you, They know Hate, Disdain and Misery. Right now, Argentina is going through the middle stages of progressive socialism, which is what it will look like in America, if we let it happen. Sadly, the ship is heading in that direction. Socialism and it's variants have killed a lot, mostly it's own serfs, but it was to late for them to do anything about it, when their to weak to fight and have no weapons to fight with anyway. In 2017, Professor Stephen Kotkin wrote in The Wall Street Journal that communism killed at least 65 million people between 1917 and 2017: "Though communism has killed huge numbers of people intentionally, even more of its victims have died from starvation as a result of its cruel projects of social engineering." Enjoy your Freedom while it lasts.

That's a decoy at his feet.

I'll echo your point regarding young people. A few years ago I took a 4-H Youth to State Fair who identified as male. I obviously had conversations with their parents, county and state staff. We all agreed to let the youth stay in the boys dorm since that is how they identified. As the lead educator and chaperone for my county I expected to at least have to field a few questions or comments from other youth and chaperones (this is a statewide event). I never heard a peep, and they youth had a great experience. They are now a few years older and are a valuable volunteer in our program. I think it's just human nature in that it’s hard to get our minds around things that are outside of long held "norms", and that includes myself. I've had to do a lot of learning and reflection in supporting non-gender conforming youth. I've seen that other youth are a lot more open and accepting of "different", and all I can assume is that they have just grown up in a different world that I have. As a youth educator, I just want to do the best I can to create an environment where all of these youth feel cared for and supported. The most important thing that I learned starting off is that "sex" and "gender" aren't always the same thing. I understand the divide in the issue, and I'm not in any position to bridge it...but I'm doing the best I can in my own understanding.

I do chuckle that the left is the party always claiming science but never brings science into these discussions. If they did there would be a lot less boxes! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[mention]Otto [/mention] Venison Osso Buco hitting the oven Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk