Deerthug

Been thinking about it. But got to make it quieter.

Check this video out of these guys shooting a .950 cal rifle. That must really hurt! http://www.gundigest.com/firearm-gun-reviews/video-shooting-the-950?et_mid=540433&rid=3414315

I don't see him threatening anyone with the AR's or displaying them in a threatening manner, do you? Maybe I'm missing something in this video but all I see is an exercise of free speech and right to bare arms, just two of the basic fundamental rights our country was founded on. And If he knelt down on one knee while bad mouthing our president while holding his ARs and then looked up to the heavens, he would be exercising another well established right we all have. Also I don't see him as a representative of hunters. I see him more as a mouthpiece and advocate against stricter gun control. I've watched his show Spirit of the wild hundreds of times and not once did I see him hunt with a firearm. Most if not all his hunting I've seen was with his Martin Firecat bow.

Well said Grouse!

Hahaha! I thought the same thing! But I kept it on the down low! LOL!

I don't see how his stance on the 2nd amendment and gun control hurts hunters. This particular video addresses gun control not hunting. I think his way of presenting it may offend certain people but he tells it like it is and he is not afraid of facing those who advocate increased gun control. If the gun control advocates win us hunters lose our firearms.

Despicable display of unethical "so-called" hunters.

Ted is the man! I agree with him 100%.

Agreed!

I'm sure they do have quieter ones. But ths one was sitting around in my son's pile of "misfit toys" which he has not played with for few years. This was my idea of a prototype to test out and get some feedback on before I went out and dropped some cash on a more expensive but quieter one.

That would be awesome but I think that would be illegal, falling under the category of electronic calls which we can't use.

I appreciate the concern but how is that any different than having a couple of stationary decoys 20 yards out in front of your blind with a gobbler gobbling in the distance and you're making hen yelps. If there's going to be some yahoo out there trespassing and stalking I don't think it matters much whether you're using stationary or mobile decoys. Does having a mobile decoy increase the risk of injury much more than stationary decoys? I really don't think so. Once a yahoo always a yahoo.

http://www.erietvnews.com/story/17004880/father-fired-shot-that-killed-son-in-hunting Tragic to say the least! Victim removed his blaze orange vest while field dressing a deer when shot by his 73 yo father 100 yards away.

Yupperz! I don't get to go out turkey hunting too much in the spring being that I can only go up on weekends and both Mothers day and my wedding anniv fall on the same day and I'm an assistant coach for my sons little league team with the heart of the season in May. So whatever advantage I can get legally to fill my tags I'm going to take it. Lol.

Cool. Yup useless hunting dog.

Ok here is my email inquiry to the DEC: Dear Ms. Montalvo, Thank you for your reply regarding the use of a bow mounted range finder for hunting purposes in New York State. It was very informative and it has cleared up a lot of different opinions. I am now inquiring as to whether or not one can use a motorized turkey decoy while hunting for spring or fall turkey in NYS. Essentially what I am referring to is affixing a turkey decoy on top of the base of child’s battery operated remote controlled car that is used while hunting to mimic lifelike movement for purposes of luring gobblers into shotgun or bow range. My research on this topic has also revealed differing opinions. I would appreciate clarification on this issue as well. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Best regards, Jordan Masiakos Lets see what she says . . . .

I hunt private land and we all know where we are set up. So I'm not concerned. I don't hunt waterfowl but I checked the regs. It does not say you CAN'T use motorized decoys. Same for the turkey regs. It's silent on use of motorized decoys. http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28175.html. Waterfowl regs http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/32162.html. Turkey regs Eventhough the regs were silent, many people thought that a bow mounted range finder was illegal in NY. I proved it otherwise with proof from DEC. I will be sending another email to the DEC about motorized turkey decoys. I'll update with their reply.

Both good ideas! Wondering though if the spray on foam would stick to the aluminum foil?? I have some of that "gap sealer foam" i'm going to test on a piece of aluminum to see how it works. Hunter49, what would you recommend to use to enclose the base with?

My private helicopter helps you get "above" as opposed to "around" traffic!

As some of you know, I built a mobile turkey decoy out of the base of an electric remote control car. I am quite pleased with the decoy, however, I cannot figure out a way to muffle the sound of the moving gears. If you watch the short video clips below you will hear the noise it makes. I want to muffle the noise as much as possible to prevent spooking the Toms this coming spring. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can muffle the gear noise? http://s1099.photobu...nt=1481b6a4.mp4 http://s1099.photobu...nt=f97461d1.mp4 These clips were taken in my basement without any other noise. The decoy will be used in the field where I hunt and I know there will be other noises and even some wind. I am not looking to mute the sound but to muffle it as much as possible.

"Answer the door already!! I've been standing outside for 10 minutes!!" LOL! Thanks WNY, much appreciated!

I think I'll try that next time with the pork - unfortunately no venison this year - bummer!

I got the same TC. Haven't shot it yet. Nice grouping! What scope do you have on it? I need to get one to attach to mine. I would appreciate any recommendations.

I see you add the BBQ sauce in the beginning. Doesn't it get watered down when you add the water? When I make pulled pork I cook the meat all day then remove it and shred it. I return it to the crock pot and then add the BBQ sauce and let it cook for another 1/2 hour and its ready.