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The Israel UAE deal is actually huge for middle East politics but there will be zero credit or coverage given because Trump has something to do with it. Another of many notches in his gun of actually getting things done. Al

All my Archery equipment is basically vintage, I pretty much stopped serious bow hunting years ago so I never had the need to buy something current, the old stuff still works well enough for me for the few times a year I may bow hunt. Today I had several of the old bows out at the same time and slung a few arrows. I have these old timers all set up arrow wise about the same and shoot them all with fingers with Easton aluminum gamegetters and xx75s instinctive. I did put a single pin sight on the old Bear recurve to try but today I just shot instinctive, it is what I am used to. I really do not shoot one any better than the other group wise, was laying them in there about the same for all three. The Oneida Eagle aero-force I purchased a few years ago and refurbished has become a favorite, best of both worlds of the recurve and compound, smooth. The main drawback it is heavy. I remember being able to shoot these bows all day long, today after an hour or so I was getting tired, sucks to get old. left to right Browning Explorer, Bear Super Kodiak, Oneida Eagle Aero-Force

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For me a firearm purchase always comes down to what it is to be actually used for. The pump action an American icon in the firearms world, millions of them sold and for good reason, as for shotguns they can be had in any gauge, barrel length, weight and decorative grade price point. I think one can hunt just about everything that walks, crawls or flies with a pump action shotgun matched to the task and do so with total reliability. My first brand new firearm purchase was an Ithaca model 37 20 ga Deerslayer, I used it for many years for both Deer and small game, I had some pretty fair days afield with that Ithaca and have fond memories. These days I have a newer model plain Jane Remington 870 pump in 12 gauge that is purpose specific, it is the only shotgun I own that I will fire steel shot out of and is used for just Turkey and Waterfowl. I have always wanted to own one high grade firearm before I croaked, a fancy small gauge shotgun is at the top of my list because it is a firearm that can be used and fired frequently. Small game hunting and target fields make for getting your money's worth when it comes to trigger time and doing it with a sparkler adds to the pleasure. A fancy double is priced beyond my means but a pretty nice small gauge pump is a possibility. I have seen and drooled over the Browning model 12 Winchester hi grade reproductions and Ithaca has put out some pretty nice versions of their new pump. If a classic a pump shotgun strikes your fancy and can be used in the manor you intend I say scratch that itch and go for it. Al

Always at least an orange hat but sometimes more depending on the hunt itself and where and what I am hunting. I am a believer in blaze orange as a simple precaution and the best I can tell it never caused me to unsuccessful because I had some on. Al

I would not move them now, at that stage of the game just wait a few days and they will leave the nest to go out on their own and be gone. Once they leave clean out the nest. One more thing Lifebuoy soap is a great deterrent for any rodents. I learned it from a classic car guy, get a few bars and shave off and place the shavings in anywhere you find activity. Something about the smell keeps them away. Al

Shit! Reading this thread got me thinking about knives, I have collected Bird Hunter knives for a lot of years and I think I have most. So just for the heck of it I log in on Ebay and do a search for Bird hook knives not expecting much and up pops a guy with some 40 year old nice quality Japanese Seki new old stock Bird Hunters, one of course I do not have so I bought one. At least at $25.00 it was good buy, freaking diseased. Al

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Nothing like getting the collection out every now and then spending time honing the blades to a razor sharp edge and admiring the craftsmanship that goes into making of a fine knife. Al

Because the election is not about just two individual people it is about party platform and agenda and what suits and stands for my lifestyle. I am not dumb enough to cut off my nose to spite my face and vote for the libtard agenda just because of Trumps bombastic remarks which do not affect me in any shape or form. Al

I do some fasting but do not consider myself to be fanatical, personally I do see some benefits. This society has been long in the belief of eating three square meals a day. Back in the day when many people's jobs entailed physical labor that at times easily was the equivalent of a good gym workout those extra calories were needed, these days not so much. Fasting properly has shown to be very beneficial, along with eating the proper foods and some exercise one can live a healthy life. "The Obesity Code" is a book written by Jason Fung MD is one of the best guides I have read for anyone looking to try fasting. Obesity is the route of all evil when it comes to health, I believe just about every malady known to man can be linked to overweight. Al

Have a good one Eddie

Yes I do "Duper" no conspiracy just the knowledge you are nothing more than a non hunting troll with a track record whose sole purpose on this board is to stir up trouble in the politics forum and your posts prove it. Al

That is your lame opinion "Super Duper", mine is closing your eyes and voting for Biden is not intelligent, the word of one disgruntled Navy Seal is no game changer! By the way I know who you are, pretty slick the way you change clothes in the same thread! Al

I just cut and made up a new dozen myself, old school stuff, Easton XX75 Aluminum 2016s topped with with the old Bear Super Razorheads and slung from a Bear Super Kodiak recurve I have had since the late 1960s. Al

As expected another troll post from the "super duper", there are a zillion laws on the books now that are not enforced, who the hell do you think is doing all those killings in the Dem run cities, how about that looking you straight in the face because it ain't the folks that are on this board that hunt and shoot breaking gun laws. I have a big time problem being punished for something I had nothing to do with! Al

Yes a crock of libtard bullshit straight from the NY Times who would like nothing better than to destroy the organization. It is not only Hunters that need to craft the message as there are plenty of folks in shooting sports and just folks that have guns for protection. Making it about Hunters is their sneaky way of eliminating those black rifles and handguns who do not need to own such weapons to hunt. Lifetime NRA member here who just proudly sent in a donation Al

Do a search for Rod and Gun clubs in your area that you may be able to join, usually there will be something within reasonable driving distance. If there happens to be an active club close by it would give you a great start as most will have a shooting range, hunter's and gun safety courses and of course members that are hunters that will help you get pointed in the right direction. I did a quick google search and there were several that came up, how well run and active they are I can not say as I am not familiar with the area so you will have to do some investigating. Al

You are a master of deflection or should I say duping as you like to say. So let me say this a bit more plainly, Leave the politics section, then scroll up to the hunting sections of this board and doing some serious contributing there! Al

There is not and never has been a litmus test for one's hunting skills in order to be a member of this forum. I believe members especially welcome newbies and love to help point them in the right direction the best we can. Like you said this is a hunting forum so how about talking about hunting and the equipment used instead of trolling a by far percentage wise Conservative membership here with Dem politics in 99% of your posts for a change! Al

And as I stated before I can recognize a duping quite easily and if I had the chance could just as easily prove you have had more than one account on this board. Al

As someone who has run a message board for many years what I believe you have here is what I call dual citizenship, a person who has two or maybe more accounts under different names. On most boards it is a banning offence for the simple reason it is done by a troll to stir up trouble which is pretty plain to see by just reviewing posts. Don't know about the workings of this board but on mine I have tools to find, expose and root these people out. Al

Matching wits with wildlife to scratch my genetic primal predator itch, there are many times no kill has to be made for me to experience the satisfaction of hunting. Just getting a bead on them will often do. Al

So you have decreed all the "trash" as you refer them to be, and not to be "racist" against white folks no matter their color must vote for Democrats? By the way I would like to add this sounds like a Biden slogan! "You Ain't Trash Unless You Vote For Me"! Al

So according to you these folks are White Trash and are Trump supporters. Now may I ask what disparaging name do you hang on folks of color that live off the system and whom do they vote for? Al