Versatile_Hunter

Yes, weighing the long-term risks of Covid infection vs vaccination is up to each one of us. I would recommend that you not look to tabloids for information when making this decision. If you find that protection conferred by vaccines is beginning to wane, don’t take the easy way out and proclaim that politicians lied. Read a little bit about immunity and viruses. Seek the opinion of experts and not talking heads on tv.

Also, you’re sourcing your news from this article?? Read the link I sent above instead. Or at least as well.

I’m not sure what you’re trying to say… who lied? Trump? Biden? About what? 839 is a big number yet it comprises 0.025% of the fully vaccinated in Minnesota since 11/07/21.

Since November 7 in Minnesota, 0.025% of people who died of Covid were vaccinated. If that number is too high, get your booster. https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/stats/vbt.html

But quoted me in response to jeremy? So you're taking issue with breakthrough infections not being as rare as you'd like?

Pfizer stock helps media companies?

I’m not sure if you’re attempting to redefine “breakthrough infection” to encompass something about the frequent at which it occurs or if you’re just bummed that virus evolve and that immunity wanes…

Why would “breakthrough cases” downplay the frequency of vaccinated folks who get sick? I think it does the opposite actually. It highlights the fact that people with presumed immunity are getting infected. (But vaccines don’t only help by preventing infection, they protect from serious illness). Go one step back. What underlying motive do you fear is driving the media in this instance. What is “their” presumed goal, according to you, and how does failing to use the term “breakthrough case” accomplish that goal?

Do you even bother reading the articles you share? According to your logic, I am supposedly debating whether or not breakthrough cases are cataloged separate from first-time infections by the CDC, 2 years into the pandemic? And to make this strange case, you present an article that doesn’t address post-delta strain breakthrough infections? And somehow in this convoluted argument you conclude that you are correct and that your memory didn’t fail you? Your logic is as absurd as your original claim that “breakthrough infection” is no longer used by the media. But in all honesty, I want to understand what’s irking you. Is that idea that viruses evolve and that immunity wanes problematic? Or do you just not like that public health policy is updated in response to these challenges?

That’s just ridiculous. Where do you guys get this nonsense? Let’s try to follow your logic. What is presumably gained by a media conspiracy which aims to suppress the term “breakthrough infection”?

Whoever is telling you this is not your friend.

Certainly no decision is more terminal and personal than choosing to end the life of a living creature.

What’s the matter, your memes weren’t getting enough attention in the other thread?

No one claims that breakthrough infections are not contagious.

Insults? Why so fragile today? The boogeyman media won’t admit what?

Is the meat as good as some claim it to be?

That would’ve been a somewhat less than heroic harvest I guess. But there’s also value in experiencing the kill and doing the field dressing and butchering afterwards. Also meat. I probably would’ve taken the shot but that’s only because I like to save my heroic gestures for this forum.

Stop making straw man arguments. We’ve covered this topic recently. Read back.

I didn’t know Ollie’s Noodles sold batteries. It does make sense though…

Unfortunately, lithium Energizer batteries is the way to go. Not cheap.

In light of the great loss experienced by many on this forum, in this nation, and around the world, I'm somewhat disinclined to highlight the many great experiences that this year has brought to me. The vast majority of hunters I have met are passionate and optimistic people, yet a small but loud minority give hunting a bad name. As they say, the squeaky wheel gets the grease... or the notoriety (and guilt by association) in this case. I joined the forum in part to provide an example of an avid hunter who doesn’t hold regressive/isolationist/xenophobic world views, so I’ll follow in @diplomat019's example and present a counterweight to grouse’s self-imposed gloomy and conspiratorial outlook on life. As this is a hunting forum, I’ll focus on the outdoors related stuff. Most of it is document here: https://huntingny.com/forums/topic/90773-versatile-hunter’s-2021-hunting-journal/ My hunting season began with a spring turkey hunt in my new public land honey hole where I've bagged a mature Tom two years in a row. It was followed with Alabama night hunting for hogs! (Don't tell anyone but I think I want an AR with night optics). A couple of months later we took a vacation in Hawaii. Of course it couldn't just be beach, sun, and good food. I bow hunted in some of the most stunning terrain this world has to offer and I came back with coolers full of meat, having bagged a Vancouver bull, a huge Billy, and a couple of axis deer. In the fall, I drove up to Canada for a moose archery hunt. Though I did not connect with a moose, I did manage to squeeze in plenty of hunting time over my dog and I connected with a dozen grouse, a snowshoe hare, and a woodcock. Fantastic time with great folks. This year also brought my first attempt at fly fishing and I am hooked. I hunted for deer during the archery season in Missouri and I botched a likely shot attempt at the biggest buck I’ve ever seen while hunting. Impatience is not a virtue. Many lessons learned. I visited family in South Florida. We fished together and caught groupers, snappers, a shark and ray, kept a couple yellow jacks for fish soup, and released a bonefish. Also took my first flats fishing trip where I played around with salt water fly fishing but drifted live crab when it was time to try to catch something. Manatees swam up to the flats boat. Had a permit bite but it didn’t stick. Back home in NY I bagged a couple of mature fatty does in a friend’s beautifully managed property. Freezer is full. To the chagrin of my beautiful and very understanding partner, I picked up a couple of new habits this year. I now own my first fly rod and reel and a CVA muzzleloader. My scope should arrive this weekend and I'm hoping to do some late season black powder hunting before the end of the year. I feel fortunate to have my health and I have fond memories of 2021 and an optimistic outlook to the future. Happy early New Year to all!

Sometime people do learn. Sadly it was too late in this case: https://www.foxnews.com/media/conservative-radio-show-host-phil-valentine-fighting-for-his-life-after-battle-with-covid-brother-says.amp

Does the rechargeable battery pack (without solar panel) last the same amount of time as 12 AA batteries before needing to be recharged? Does it also fit in the reveal X cams?