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  1. I do battle with it every year. First if you are really bad see a doctor! Have to keep your skin dry. Taking any medication that does this helps like sudafed or Mucinex. 2nd salt water or chlorine help dry it out if you have access to a pool or salt water or a bath in epson salt helps. 2 stay dry! If you sweat you can spread it very easily. Gasoline is a last resort but it does remove it quickly, just not very good for you in the long run, I would stay away from this fix. Tecnu is good for cleaning and removal, I recommend getting some type of spray and buy more than one type of brand. Sometimes switching brands help dry it out faster and spray is much better than rubbing anything on that will cause it to spread. Good luck, my yard looks like a jungle because I am so tired of getting this crap! Now I pay someone else to remove and trim the yard, if he ever gets to it! PS: Cold water will lessen the itching.
  2. Most often I do not go past where I feel I can get out in a reasonable time after dark. That said I have been stuck in the dark more often then I care to mention. If I do end up staying overnight I have enough fire proof matches, 5 small boxes, 1 mini bic, 1 disposable adjustable, 1 mini torch plus a small packet of fire starter to have a fire. Other must have implements that go into my hunting day pack for the Adirondacks: Most of this must be in a sealed zip-lock bag or container: TP!, Lanyard with GPS and glow in the dark compass, feral rod, first aid kit must be water proof!, 3 flashlights just because, drag rope, 2 way radio (Now that and GPS is one unit but I still like the older ones display so I still use it.), emergency blanket. Batteries for GPS with at least one flashlight having same batteries. (Others are lithium.) I usually bring a fat sandwich, energy bar and or bag of trail mix along with 3 drinks, water, soda and Gatorade. Water is first to go by 10 am and soda is next at 11-12 ish I often don't get to the Gatorade unless covering some good ground. I like to have 2 knives, one small one and another spare of some type, otherwise I sometimes just bring one good folding knife. Hot seat is attached to day pack. The Pic below shows a lightened day pack when I was able to get a brute of an 8 pointer in 2010. From left to right, drag strap with water proof lithium battery holder on top, 2 flashlights above, left is gutting gloves and hand warmers, top is GPS with glow in the dark compass and deer can calls, Tupperware for sandwich, extra bullets, bloody knife, middle is knife sheath, pen, above is lighter not sure what is behind it, gutting gloves, trail mix, extra batteries and radio, day pack is in the box on left side. Other stuff I bring when really cold, rain/snow or high wind is expected. Large sweat pants and parker along with waterproof rain gear in camo, gloves and socks. I usually like to have an extra compass and knife and if I know I will be in deep late an extra flashlight and head strap for it. Most important thing to do in a survival situation is not to panic or make rash decisions. Mother nature can be amazing and beautiful but also cold and cruel when slapped with the reality of survival.
  3. I was in automotive for 13 years, never to late to change fields. Now I am into computers for 19 years, never looked back. Not the best pay but my body is in better shape because of it. Your still young, GO FOR IT!
  4. You picked the right one to keep! Best wishes for the next 31 years!!!
  5. He is an idiot but they are the ones who want to remove your rights!
  6. Left the E-brake on trying to get the boat out of the water! Left the back straps on the trailer to the boat when launching. First time I unhooked the boat (Brand new center console!) and asked my buddy to drive back into the water slowly. When he hit the brake the boat started to slide off the rollers! I was about 4 ft from the water! I yelled back it up! Back it up! He starts to argue with my why he should do this! Lucky for me at the last min he backed up a few more feet and the boat just made in the water with a big splash! After that instance I do everything myself, including that drain plug in the back! Forgot to put that one in my bass boat and was wondering why it was so low! Pull it out! Pull it out NOW! He listened to me that time! lol Seen so many unskilled drivers trying to backup a trailer, a few times I just asked if they wanted me to do it, most said yes, big time saver especially when trying to get onto or out of the water!
  7. With the 44 Mag I usually have no exit wound. In so far as using a lower caliber to hunt with I do not think I would use anything less than that for deer and recommend higher calibers for most hunters. Simply put its effectiveness is limited even in a rifle. Most game lost is not due to caliber and more to an improperly placed shot regardless of why. This is why practicing with your weapon is more important than the actual caliber used. More deer are lost due to shot placement vs caliber used.
  8. lol good one Left Field! One of the tricks some of us have used is going heel to toe, imitating a walking deer, it does work when not in view. Purposely making it noisy as to imitate a walking deer. 1-2, 3-4 , 1-2, 3-4 the cadence is very specific and we have all heard it when they approach. Believe it was posted on here by another member. Have used it a few times when deer are close but can not see me. Works till they see you, the expression on there face is funny! What are you doing here sounding like a deer? This is usually the impression I get before they bust out of the area lol.
  9. 44 Mag: Most don't go past 60 yards with average around 50 yards.
  10. I do not believe it is the outline of the horse that makes deer feel safe it is the pattern of the foot steps and easy nature of the horse that seems to relax deer. They also do not seem to acknowledge that a person is on the horse and seem to pay more attention to the animal. Personally I would not use anything that might look like a deer in the woods even during bow season. A horse could be real easy to mistake for a deer, the outline and color are very similar. Goes back to Identify then place shot but we all know how that first step can be skipped in the heat of the moment especially when "I have a tag for anything" (brown and down) hunters. Storm914 Yes they are called Ghost blinds and work awesome!
  11. She promises to use lower case letters to fight capitalism!
  12. Sad how many like this idiot! And voted her in!
  13. Shortest about 3 ft longest about 90 yards. Gun.
  14. Cool video! Couple of males trying to be dominant?
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