TreeGuy

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I've always noticed that towards the end of a tough season, and after, it gets interesting on here. I can appreciate the emotional investment in the forum however. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

Quiche is french for dousch. In the early 1800's the French decided to not waste the dousch and instead use it as a renewable resource. After many attempts at perfection it was decided that you should throw the dousch in a pan with eggs, and any other misc items you have laying around the kitchen area. Cook in the over for a bit, and enjoy ! As far as your man card goes, tell that tidbit to your wife, I'll assume she will back off on the quiche. If she still insists you try it,she's just trying to poison you. Good luck Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

I changed the title.... Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

We are in the off season which means we get into some "interesting" threads. I'm hoping to lighten the mood and discuss out favorite(s) memory while in the woods. I know for me, it's really hard to pinpoint just one as I have so many buried in the bank that picking one is difficult. No matter which one it will involve my dad. He's the only guy I hunt with. I've done a few trips with friends and family but dad and I spend 90% of any season together. One of my favourites would be when I was about 13-14ish. Dad and I went to "the farm" (which is now ours) on a squirrel hunt. I had the trusty old marlin tube fed .22 with a scope. Bagged a couple squirrels. As we walked the ridgeline back to the truck I saw a flash of red... Dad said "it's a fox"!!! Hold on, I'll lip squeak him closer. Dad squeaked a few times and remember thinking to myself what the heck is he doing !??! I got the gun up and got the fox in the scope. The fox didn't seem to really hear or care about the squeak so I decided to take the shot. He took off running and I could see the look on dad's face. It was a far poke, about 80yrds and we both figured i missed. We got down the ridge and found the tracks in the snow. We started tracking a bit and I found a small patch of fur and a few steps later some blood. I remember the excitement of seeing that tiny patch of red snow. We kept tracking the fox but not much more blood was found. After about 75 yards of tracks with only a drop or two of blood we came across a small hill that it looked like the fox ran up, as we got closer I could see it was a den hole. Sure enough, a bushy red tail was about 3' inside the hole. Dad grabbed a stick and said be ready... He poked around a bit and the fox didn't seem to move. Now the tricky part. Dad was hesitant to just reach in so he grabbed the stick and tried to pull the fox out. After a few minutes of unsuccessful attempts the excitement of my first fox started to get me uneasy. I started thinking what we could do. I looked up at a small maple tree and had the idea, cut a limb off, that has a branch on it, cut that branch down to 5-6" and we will have a nice sickle like removal tool. So we did. And sure enough dad reached in the branch and pulled out a gorgeous coated red fox. I won't forget the hug, and the emotion of an awesome hunt. So dad flipped him over to locate the hole and to both of our amazement he had a hole right behind the shoulder at perfect heart height, right were dad had trained me to aim !! Another celebratory high five ! So we dragged him out and I'm sure I motor mouthed the whole way. Dad ended up getting it tanned for me and I'll have it forever. One of the reasons this is a favorite memory to me is the fact dad recently spent his life savings and bought "the farm". I took my first squirrel, fox, muzzle deer and a pile of other game there. It was one of the first spots I ever hunted and now it's "ours". I still stand on that ridge and can remember exactly where that fox was when I shot him. I'm hoping that in the coming years I'm able to make similar memory's with my son, and my dad together. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

I've always wondered what I'd do for hunts, if I had the time and cash. I dont think I'd do whitetail anywhere but sask. Would also like to do the hog hunt from a helicopter. One thing on my bucket list is to be in elk country halfway up a mountain and hear the early morning bugles of rutted bulls. If I had a bow in my hand even better but I have to guess that when the big boys start ripping it's gotta be a goose bumps kinda feeling. I know turkey is beyond exciting to have a conversation and successful kill on a hot Tom that you call in, I can't imagine calling in an elk to bow range. Not sure it will ever happen for me, but that's prob top of my list. As far as the exotics from other country's.... (Unlimited funds) I'd do red stag in New Zealand, a lion with the bow in Africa, a bow moose and brown bear trip, and another bucket list would be a wolf but I'd only be 100% satisfied with a black one... Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

Well, I think it's a little different. Can't feed a free range booner biscuits by hand...lol Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

Not necessarily true. My son is in pre-K in an area that should fall in the typical anti area. Last week he took an shed antler in for show and tell. There's actually a few other parents that hunt. His teacher has no hunters in the family but thought it was awesome he had the horn. He supposedly told the class that bucks grow new antlers every year and drop the old ones... I got no flak and was proud he decided he wanted to take the antler in. He's not even 4 yet. I think as parents / hunters / sportsman / gun owners we cannot be scared about the "what ifs". That's why that one QDMA article says to follow laws, because if we do everything according to the laws created for us, we are good. Now,if my son went in with a BB and said my dad loves to KILL tender little baby bucks, that might not go over well. Again, back to my suggestion of "mentoring" will go a long way for our favourite sport. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

No. You have a native name. Chief weighswithoutascale Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

^^^ 2nd on the cam. My guess, its a porky Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

Was it only me that read dins post in an odd way. " Just need somebody to watch my bag while I use the John". Um, your yambag ? ?? Like peek over the blocker or straight up join you in the stall..? Need a shake or two as well ??? I don't think I'll be submitting my resume. Well, wait a minute what's the pay to watch your bag ? Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

Good read I'm in with #1-4 Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

"This post was not directed at anyone specific, more or less at the group." I was not calling you out.... At all. More or less gathering bits from this and other threads. I see your point and I hope you see mine ! Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

Not sure where this thread will go, but after reading the OP you mentioned that hunter numbers will fall and that new hunters will quit because they didn't get a TV sized buck. Come on. First off, if you can't hack difficult tasks in life and you just quit what does that say for your character regardless if it's hunting or sports etc. If you had no knowledge of deer hunting and the only research you did before you started was to watch sportsmen channel than Shane on you. You hunt a few weekends and quit because you didn't see a 180" than shame on you. But let's look at it on a different angle. Maybe it's shame on US. Sitting here debating hunter numbers and posting that you would be dissapointed if they fall.... Maybe we should be mentoring. Maybe we need to reach out on social media or take other avenues to locate young hunters and do our part to educate. Think off all the hours we all have e spent on stand, preparation,scouting etc. Think of all we have learned from each other. We are looking at this like the future generation will ruin our sport because they will quit, or be over competitive about antlers, bash us and other hunters who don't kill a TV buck. Maybe we need to explain how it "was" and how it "could be" in the future instead of bashing the bashers. Im on a rant here but I feel like WE hold a portion of the future too, and mentoring, teaching, explaining, coaching, showing etc can create comrodery amongst new hunters and make the sport more enjoyable for all. Face it, if a kid wants to start hunting and is after big bones he's gonna need encouragement and guidance, not an explanation about how BB are the best way to fill a tag. Middle ground is needed. Understanding is needed. Less judgment and the idea that your style of hunting is THE way. This post was not directed at anyone specific, more or less at the group. You guys prob know I chase matures, but I hope I have always come across as open minded about other styles of hunting and never bad mouthed anyone for having a different style than me. My one and only deer hunting partner has whacked more BB than I care to admit yet I'll have some amazing memories that I wouldn't change for the world. When pops is gone I will wish he was there calling me on the phone telling me to get the Kubota cause he's got one down. I wouldnt care if it had spots if it meant one more memory with him in the deer woods. Point being, I hunt with a MEAT hunter so I have 2 different views into hunting but he encourages me and I congratulate him. Consider that for a minute knowing we are hunting small tracts of land within yards of each other. It's on us to help ensure the sports longevity. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

Some friends with thermals said the fur would not leave the woods. Lots of sightings not many commitments. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

Def not saying they were in the right, but I did a Google maps of that area and even used onX to find his lot. I could see why they thought they would be ok shooting there. Again, not saying I would do it but could understand why. Flatlanders have a hard time finding backstops. I'm lucky enough to have a ridge to shoot into, but as previously posted,anything can happen and send a bullet flying weird directions. Def should bring some awareness to us for our shooting locations. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

Heck yea ! I remember one time I shot a coyote and had used 2 5$ shells. On my way out of the woods something caught my eye.... Was a muddy 10$ bill ! Great day for me,and great day for you !!! Who says money doesn't grow on trees !! Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

Worth every penny. Great for many reasons. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

If it's in your hand, Google the charts. I forget which one I liked the best, I'll have to Google. I remember one was very specific with lots of good pics and explanations. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

Always a better "guess" when u can hold them in your hands. I'd say 2.5 but could be 3.5 Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

Oldnewb gets a bit older ! Happy birthday ¡! Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

Looks good on your wall !!! Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

Something made chuckle about you saying she was blowing up tums this am. Pretty sweet way to start the day !!! Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

My kiddo's sure do some nice things for me ! Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

Won at the wnypred event ?? Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk