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When I was a young boy 7 or 8 years old there was an exceptional display one summer evening that I witnessed, I had zero knowledge of the Northern Lights and what they were, they actually scared the heck out of me until they were explained. I got my coat and boots on about 11-30 and went outside to for look see, was out for about 15 minutes and started getting a little cold, saw nothing but stars and said to myself the Hell with this and went back in where it was warm. Al

Of the pickups I have owned there were two that liked a lot and would love to have today. The first was a new Jeep J10 that came out soon after American Motors acquired them. It had the 360 V8 engine, auto trans and the new at the time full time four wheel drive Quadra Trac. It drove beautifully and would go just about anywhere. The second would be a new 78 Ford Ranchero GT, a pickup based off of their full size LTD car, that thing was cool and drove and rode like a luxury automobile. The bed was good sized and could hold a lot of stuff but was only rated to carry 800 lbs. I put some heavy duty air shocks on it to help increase the load capacity a bit. Low to the ground there would not be any kind of even minor off roading. Below a couple of internet photos of those two trucks, mine were the same color. Always said my dream truck would be a blend of some utility and off road capabilities of that J10 Jeep and the class and luxury ride of the Ranchero. The Honda Ridgeline comes pretty darn close. Al

You can call it what you want but she carried 3/4 of a ton of feed home this week along with 25 square bales of hay a couple of days later and been doing it all winter long in style and comfort. I have owned and used them all over the years and this Ridgeline just may be the best vehicle I have ever owned. Al

I would absolutely shoot a sleeping Lion or any other game animal I was hunting so long it was a free range hunt and I made the successful stalk to put myself in the position for a good shot. What I would not do is take a video of it, pictures of the hunter with his game is one thing and ok by me but I have said it many times "hunting" is not a spectator sport and especially so for the non hunting public. It is and will be looked upon by most non hunting educated non hunting participants as an execution, watching an animal flopping around in it's death throes with blood being spilled is not a pleasant thing to watch for anyone. As for being able to use stealth for tracking along with spot and stalk techniques to locate most hunted game species and catching them sleeping without being detected for a good shot takes some doing and serious skills, and what is the case most of the time is they are awake and alert making very tough to be undetected. Such hunting with consistency is the mark of a very good "hunter" as far as I am concerned. Al

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So I have acquired many of the old 1955 Sports Afield magazines and started reading "Saga Of The Red One" and came across the episode and illustration described above of that no good Lobo Smith sticking that pole down into the wolf den and pulling out all the cubs and killing them. Funny how a person remembers things like that, I was around six and a half years old when I read that story, it was over 60 years ago. Boy these old outdoor magazines had some really good reading, some good memories and I am enjoying the hell of them. Al

There are mixed reviews on Taurus Firearms both good and bad, I own two of their stainless 22 Winchester replica rifles, I like them very much and they have been stellar in both performance and reliability. I have seen on other forums handgun owners complaining about several models and especially about their warranty work to make things right. A nice little double action stainless steel revolver with adjustable sights made by Charter Arms called the Pathfinder is chambered in 22 mag, they are American made and can be purchased for around $400. They are not finished like a S&W and a little rough around the edges but they are a fraction of the S&W price, still decently accurate and reliable. I have virtually the same gun chambered in 44 special called the Target Bulldog and I have shot it enough with my heavy handloads to give it a big thumbs up. At 24 ounces the Charter Arms target series revolvers carry nice and make for a good little trail gun. Al

Seems like I am always needing large quantities of batteries not only cameras but for solar lights, some electronic gadget or flashlight-lantern, bit the bullet and purchased a good quality multi battery charger and a pile of rechargeable NMH and Lithium batteries in all the sizes from Amazon. I have had a few duds but for the most part they work as good as disposables and will be cheaper over the long haul. Best part is I always have them available when the need arises. Also picked up a little solar charger that sits on a sunny window sill, it is a bit slower than the plug in job but it works well and maintains and holds the full charge until a time when a battery is needed, Al

Animal rights groups and even some hunters will have you believe that hunting with Hounds gives the hunter an unfair advantage and makes for an "easy" kill. Anyone who has actually hunted with Hounds knows that there is nothing farther from the truth. These races can go for many miles in very tough terrain and if the hunters are on foot they had better be in great condition because they will be put to the test physically. The frosting on the cake is "IF" the kill is made you have to pack the game up and trudge back out on tired legs. I have spent a lot of time hunting and following Hounds mostly after Coons and have taken some monumental hikes being out all night getting back to my vehicle sopping wet, filthy and totally exhausted. I have muttered to myself on more than one occasion that I must be retarded to go through those ordeals but the next night I would be right back out there. For me it has always been about the dogs, how amazing it is watching and listening to Hounds do the thing they were born to do, their skills and what they go through to put that Coon in a tree, seen some truly remarkable races. A hunter that is thinking about booking a Bear hunt and not yet decided on what method they want to try had best be honest with what kind of shape they are in if they are even remotely considering a hunt with Hounds. Al

Follow the link below Dan and you should find enough info to figure out what you have. https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/content/knife-manufacturer-specific-research/case-knife-reference-guide/case-knife-handle-materials/

Have a good one Dan and happy St Patricks day to you as well.

Physically probably those white Mountain Goats because of the habitat they live in, many times there is some pretty tough climbing that has to be done. Desert Bighorns are tough because it is almost impossible to get a tag. I would say without using dogs a Mountain Lion would be very hard to hunt and take. Al

Here is a photo of my Dad's 99 Tim, well used but in decent shape, I took it apart and gave it a good cleaning not too long ago. I hope to kill at least one deer with it while I can still see well enough to use open sights. I have always wanted a 99A in 250-3000 if I could find one in nice shape at a reasonable price. Need it like a hole in the head but I keep looking LOL. Best of luck and continued success hunting with your 99. Al

The older I get the more I know how little I knew when I was young and knew it all. Al

The Coyote is probing to see just how far he can go, the fellow in this video should have shown some serious aggression to discourage this kind of behavior. Chuck some snow balls or break off a good stout switch and smack him and put in some fear. A little kid alone in that situation might not be so lucky. Al

Not a dedicated Turkey hunter but I learned to call good enough to take a few. Years ago I raised some Merriam wild Turkeys and messing around with them is how I learned to call. They have an extensive vocabulary and a lot of it I could not duplicate with any calls I had. I got so I could sound half way decent with the basics using mouth calls and box types. The Tom below was the last of the ones I raised, I did a lot of conversing with him and what ever I said must have been bad because he hated my guts and he would try to dry gulch me at every turn if I was not watching him. Always amazed me how easy he could fly as big as he was.

There is a lot more to it than the simple description I posted, there is plenty of training involved. You do not want a too aggressive dog because as you see the Coyote will retreat, but they can not be a coward either because some of the scrapes they get into are pretty serious. Decoy dogs know just how the game is played will fight back when attacked but not push back too hard and run the Coyote off. Al

You are essentially watching how a Coyote Decoy hunting dog operates. On stand the caller calls and when the Coyote answers the decoy dog goes out to the Coyote. Once engaged usually there will be a running skirmish between the dog and the Coyote. The dog will make it's way back to the caller with the Coyote's attention on the dog. Once in range and the shot is clear "Bang"! Airedales make good decoy dogs, several members of my Airedale board use them almost exactly as shown, just not in town. Al

I like it, a sharp looking Sig for sure. I have one of the standard variations and it is my main CC. I did some trigger work putting in the stainless skeleton type and also installed Colt Mustang trigger spring for an easier pull. It is nice to carry, is totally reliable with everything I have shot through it and the accuracy is pretty darn good for a small gun.

When it comes to rifles a man after my own heart as the old saying goes, a nice little video TenXTimmy. I have the exact same rifle in 30-30, was my Dad's he worked at Savage Arms in Utica before the war so it is special for me. These are classic rifles with a design way ahead of it's time and I think Savage made a mistake when they discontinued making them. I also have the Woolrich PA Tux and the Bean Maine hunting boots, old fashioned maybe but still all good stuff that works. Al

My Sig 938 is a Bear getting the last couple of rounds seated in it's magazine, I do have a loader for it that makes things go easy but I came across these simple thumb ring style pushers that work pretty good and I now use them almost exclusively, they are very easy to take with you any time you are carrying. At the range and throwing a lot of lead I would probably use a maglula type loader as it would be faster and somewhat easier especially with high capacity magazines. Al

No just another one of your cheap shots!

The 2X7 Redfield Revolution is a solid choice for your criteria, you will not be sorry going with the Redfield. Al

The Savage rifles have a very good reputation especially when it comes to accuracy so while it could be possible that the cause of the poor performance could be the rifle I would bet the problem is elsewhere. I would first start looking at the scope and mounts, make sure all the screws are locked down and tight. If it still shoots lousy try a different scope to eliminate that as being a factor. Check to make sure the action screws are tight. The ammo and bullets can also affect accuracy, some rifles can be picky with not only bullet weights but also bullet manufacturers. One of my most accurate rifles a Ruger 220 Swift started performing the way it should just from the bullet being seated at a length it preferred. They can make you pull your hair out sometimes but I am one that like to solve the puzzle if it is possible. Al