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Bear Super Kodiak Recurve Bear Cub Recurve PSE Razorback Recurve Jennings Model T Hunter Compound PSE Nova Compound Browning Explorer 2 Compound Bear Alaskan Compound Oneida Eagle Aeroforce Lever Compound The Jennings Model T and PSE Nova were my first compounds and were given to some young guys starting out, all the others I still have and still shoot. Al

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!

When I find a proven winner I tend to stick with it and wool hunting clothes have always performed well for me. They do have to be cleaned properly and they are heavier than some of the modern stuff but their overall performance has not caused me to switch when the weather is cold even though at almost 70 years old, wool still does not weigh me down. I have the heavy weight red plaid Woolrich outfit and a lighter Bean camo outfit, wool sweaters and a vest along with various brands of good wool socks for my feet topped off by a Stormy Kromer and Bean wool hat. As for boots I have a couple of pair of Bean hunting boots that I like but I do not wear them exclusively. Al

Today it seems like the vehicle's selling points are all about who has the most and technological gadgetry, the infotainment center in my vehicles have a whole book dedicated just to their operation. Talk about a driver distraction!! Spend some bucks on stainless steel, aluminum and chrome plated parts, it would save a lot of grief corrosion wise, one has to wonder if they really want to solve these rust problems. A vehicle that does not rust, that runs well for many years and several hundred thousand miles is probably not in the manufacturer's best interest when it comes to selling new! Al

Not picking on Toyota as my 03 Dodge was about as rusty as what is described below. Hope that Toyota recall put a scare in the rest of the manufacturers to do better when it comes to rust prevention. Toyota has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit involving owners of various Toyota trucks with severe frame rust. The settlement is for $3.4 billion and will pay for inspecting and replacing frames on affected trucks. It also allows Toyota to avoid admitting any wrongdoing. In total, this settlement could include 1.5 million 2005-2010 Toyota Tacomas, 2005-2008 Sequoias, and 2007-2008 Tundras. Reuters reports that vehicles are eligible up to 12 years to the day that they were sold. The Wall Street Journal reports that Toyota will reach out to owners via mail, notices to publications, and internet methods. This is far from the first time Toyota has dealt with troublesome rust on its pickup trucks. The company fixed many frames and even expanded its rust perforation warranty on 1995-2000 Toyota Tacomas. That warranty covered over 800,000 trucks. Toyota also had to issue a recall for 2001-2003 Tundras for frame rust. That latter recall also led to a payout of $25 million to Toyota from Dana, the company that supplied the frames. Two years ago, Tacomas from 2005-2011 were also recalled for leaf springs that could rust and break.

If a person trades every few years or lives in a salt free environment I will agree completely with that statement. I am not most people, I pay my vehicles off and drive them for years as long as they run and perform properly, I do not like constantly paying a big monthly car payment just to drive something new. I live in snow country where 200 inches per winter season is common, the roads are covered with salt infused brown slush most of the time and take it from me the vehicles up this way with age on them get rusty from that crap. While new vehicles are not supposed to rust I will take my chances and gamble a couple of hundred bucks or so to keep an expensive vehicle as rust free as possible. Al

I have continued on the internet reading just about everything that has been written about rust prevention on vehicles. The consensus is that after market rust prevention either by dealer or specialty shops is pretty much a waste of money on today's new vehicles. Like I previously mentioned the outfits that do rust prevention of course sing it's praises that it is essential especially in the North East where salt and brine is used on the roads in winter. Both sides make good arguments and there is probably truth coming from both. I do not put a huge amount of miles on my vehicles and keep them quite a long time so I think doing something is better than doing nothing. My last vehicle was a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 that I had Ziebarted, it only had 46000 miles on it when traded but it was a total rust bucket in the end even with resprays so Ziebart is out as far as I am concerned. I am going to try the "Corrosion Free" rust preventative, a local outfit does it and it is not too expensive, hopefully money well spent. Al https://corrosionfree.com/

As anyone that has purchased a new vehicle knows the dealership will try to sell you a rust proofing package. I have been online doing some research and see many like Consumer Reports say it is a waste of time and money, pure profit in the dealer's pocket. The vehicles built since 2006 are completely galvanized before painting and do not need it.Those selling the rust proofing of course say it is essential to keep a vehicle from rusting especially in areas such as New York that use road salt in the winter. Any opinions? Al

Small game hunting is by far my favorite kind of hunting, no one particular species is an overwhelming favorite. They all provide excitement and action in their own way so I have a fondness for just about everything when it comes to small game. Woodchucks, Crows, Fox, Pheasant, Grouse, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, Rabbits-Hare, Squirrels, Coon, Coyotes, Woodcock, all = Action and Fun Fun Fun!!

Took a ride up to Sandy Creek to visit the Oswego County Fair, weather was great, big crowd and the Fair atmosphere was in full swing. Tried a "Crabby Patty" sandwich, was a first for me and it was pretty tasty. While me and the wife were sitting at a picnic table enjoying our food we watched a little girl 3 or 4 years old take her first ride on a "merry go round" and for her it was the thrill of her short lifetime, Ahh, life's simple pleasures, especially so for the little ones. Al

I care zero about personality and PC bullshit, in the end it is all about results and what he gets done. Ending illegal immigration, cutting taxes, supreme court judges, jobs-economy, border security, strong military, backing law enforcement and enforcing "ALL" of this country's laws, NRA friend and member and pro gun and hunting, and putting an end to other countries around the world sticking it to us. So far so good from where I sit.

I think it is just natural that many times an activity if done a lot will lose some of it's shine because of familiarity. When I was a kid and had the opportunity to eat all the ice cream I wanted I could have put a serious dent in one of those old half gallon boxes. Last evening the wife and I stopped at an ice cream shop and I had a small bowl of really good store made butter pecan and that small bowl was all I wanted, I still love ice cream but like hunting these days I just do not need so much of it. Age also becomes a limiting factor at some point, when you get old you just can not do things physically that you did when young. Kind of an ebb and flow thing with me these days, I will say a new gun and cartridge will sometimes get me fired up to make a kill along with some hunting opportunity that I have not tried or had much experience with. Like Pygmy I still enjoy an awful lot the early season fall days in a good squirrel woods with a tack driving 22 rifle and think I always will. Al

The Wife years ago gave me a Wenger Swiss Army gift set consisting of a small pen knife and a Watch for my birthday, lost the Watch while training some Coondogs and never knew it at the time. Five years later Son was in the area where it was lost and happened to see a glint in the leaves and found it. The leather strap was roached, I put a new battery in it and it still worked. It was officially retired. The knife sits here in my computer desk and gets used all the time. Al

Wenger made one called the "Giant" A collector's knife today, there is one on Amazon and it is selling for over 8 grand. The Wenger Giant Knife includes 87 implements for almost any situation: 2.5-inch 60% serrated locking blade Nail file Nail cleaner Corkscrew Adjustable pliers with wire crimper and cutter Removable screwdriver bit adapter 2.5-inch blade for Official World Scout Knife Spring-loaded, locking needle-nose pliers with wire cutter Removable screwdiver bit holder Phillips head screwdriver bit 0 Phillips head screwdriver bit 1 Phillips head screwdriver bit 2 Flat head screwdriver bit 0.5mm x 3.5mm Flat head screwdriver bit 0.6mm x 4.0mm Flat head screwdriver bit 1.0mm x 6.5mm Magnetized recessed bit holder Double-cut wood saw with ruler Chain rivet setter Removable 5mm Allen wrench Screwdriver for slotted and Phillips head screws Removable tool for adjusting spokes 10mm Hexagonal key for nuts Removable 4mm curved allen wrench with Phillips head screwdriver Patented locking screwdriver Universal wrench 2.4-inch springless scissors with serrated self-sharpening design 1.65-inch clip point utility blade Phillips head screwdriver 2.5-inch clip-point blade Club face cleaner 2.4-inch round tip blade Patented locking screwdriver Cap lifter Can opener Shoe spike wrench Divot repair tool 4mm Allen wrench 2.5-inch blade Fine metal file with precision screwdriver Double-cut wood saw with ruler Cupped cigar cutter with double honed edges 12/20-gauge choke tube tool Watch case back opening tool Snap shackle Mineral crystal magnifier Compass Straight edge, ruler (in./cm) Telescopic pointer Fish scaler Hook dis-gorger Line guide Shortix laboratory key Micro tool holder Micro tool adapter Micro scraper, straight Micro scraper,curved Laser pointer with 300-foot range Metal file Metal saw Flashlight Micro tool holder Phillips head screwdriver 1.5mm Screwdriver 1.2mm Screwdriver .8mm Fine fork for watch spring bars Reamer Pin punch 1.2mm Pin pinch .8mm Round needle file Removable tool holder with expandable receptacle Removable tool holder Special self-centering screwdriver for gunsights Flat Phillips head screwdriver Chisel-point reamer Mineral crystal magnifier Small ruler Extension tool Sping-loaded, locking flat nose needle-nose pliers Removable screwdriver bit holder Phillips head screwdriver bit 0 Phillips head screwdriver bit 1 Phillips head screwdriver bit 2 Flat head screwdriver bit 0.5mm x 3.5mm Flat head screwdriver bit 0.6mm x 4.0mm Flat head screwdriver bit 1.0mm x 6.5mm Magnetized recessed bit holder Tire tread gauge Fiber optic tool holder Can opener Patented locking screwdriver Cap lifter Wire stripper Reamer Awl Toothpick Tweezers Key ring

Today we have quality compact multi tools like a Leatherman or Gerber which can literally be a hand held complete tool box, they can save the day when certain situations arise. To keep on my body I still prefer when hunting or just taking a hike a good old authentic Swiss Army knife specifically the compact fieldmaster which is light, it has the essential tools and is a real in the pocket ease of carry knife-tool. While I like and own several large multi tools I find them a bit bulky to carry around constantly. For the most part they stay in my vehicle's glove compartment, gun case, fishing tackle box or gear bag at camp and are available if some serious fixing is needed. Al

This Honda is the tenth pickup truck I have owned in my lifetime. I have had a cross section of most truck styles and makes through the years from little ones to pretty big ones and coming away with personal preferences for my actual needs. I do like four or all wheel drive for winter driving and for some back-gravel road use getting to hunting and fishing spots. I do not plan on driving the Baja 1000 or doing any rock climbing or monster truck rallies. No big camper or heavy boat to tow, just a dump-equipment trailer that is never loaded near the 5000 lb limit the Honda has for towing. The Ridgeline's 1600 lb weight capacity is good enough for the occasional trip to the feed and home stores. The Honda is really a combination of my four favorite pickups, A Toyota Hilux, An extended cab Chevy S10, A Ford Ranchero and a Jeep J10 with quadra trac full time 4wd. Loved the little Toyota and S10 trucks for driving, handling and maneuverability, 99% of the time they could carry anything I needed them to haul. The Ranchero was like driving a luxury car because it was car based, but was not good off road and could only haul 800 lbs, some air shocks upped the weight some and it earned it's keep. The Jeep was my favorite full size, it drove really nice and could go just about anywhere and I liked the Quadra trac full time four wheel drive.

Well after 14 years of aggravation of owning a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 I decided it was time to get a replacement. I have been studing and looking over what has been available for several years and finally made up my mind that I was going with the Honda Ridgeline. Was bummed out when they stopped producing them in 2014 and happy when they did a bit of a redesign in 2017 and brought them back. It is the only truck with a unibody and many traditionalists in the truck world scoff at it but for me it will do everything I need a truck to do. And after dealing with that Dodge for so long this Honda makes me feel like I have died and gone to Heaven. Below are pics the dealer took, she is a slightly used 2017 with 10000 miles, took delivery last Friday. Al

As the old saying goes "God Created Man & Woman", be they a proverbial "98 pound weakling" or an "Andre the Giant" "Colt, S&W, Ruger, Glock, Sig, Beretta", etc etc makes them all equal! Al

As they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder but that aside I would say that rifle has a lot going for it and all the makings of be a real shooter. Al

The Kakadu Traveler Vest had become one of my favorite ways to carry when in the outdoors, and early season hunting, besides a handgun you have all kinds of room for ammo, GPS, dog tracking equipment, snacks, compass, matches, binoculars, water bottle, multi tool,etc etc. The Traveler is built using Kakadu's traditional 12oz oilskin for bad weather protection, the rest is the same, 18 pockets. 9 front patch pockets, 2 front zipper storage pockets, 2 side entry welt pockets, 2 internal security pockets, last of all is the 2 CCIS pockets. Brass zip closure, cowhide trim, full cotton lining covers the Kakadu concealed carry internal system (CCIS). Anti-imprint pads are not required as the 13 external front pockets distort any imprinting.

You can not stop father time, there will come a point when our bodies just eventually get worn out. Fred Bear and Howard Hill did not pick up their bows a couple of months before hunting season and start practicing, they kept in shooting shape by shooting year around. While there is no stopping the aging process it can be slowed down and somewhat minimized. It comes down to keeping your body in decent condition and that means a moderate exercise program a minimum of 20 minutes every single day, more would be even better. Al

I have had pretty good luck with Sierra match bullets both the 52 gr boat tail and the 53 gr flat base, they are hollow point bullets but but not made to expand. They are the most accurate bullets in most of my 22 centerfires and while they do kill well on varmints they are hard and do not blow up making a mess of things. Al

My carry gun is a Sig Sauer 938 9mm, it is fairly small and could actually be carried in a pocket which I sometimes do depending on the pants I am wearing. While I have several holsters for this gun my favorite is a simple nylon type with a belt clip. I can wear the pistol anywhere on my waist and also slip the whole works in my pocket. I also have a couple of concealed carry vests that I like a lot. Al