Mr VJP

There is quite a bit of evidence throughout history in this land, of government taking a "first step" in controlling something, and then marching forward with regularity, until they achieve total control. Gun control is a perfect example, as is the cigarette issue I mentioned in an earlier post. Once again I feel I need to say, "The government is NOT your friend!"

I believe eventually government infringement, via regulation of all sorts, will be what kills interest in outdoor activities altogether. The hunting and fishing regulations we have now, already require a law degree to understand. We are not gaining many new outdoors people because of it. It is a scary experience now to be visited by a warden in the field, because nobody can be 100% sure they are in complete compliance with every regulation in the law book that affects your day afield. If a warden wants to cite you for something, to be a productive state employee that day, or for whatever reason, he will not have to work too hard to do so. That fear of regulatory authority causes people to shun any activity that puts them in close proximity to it. In NY, people are constantly being bombarded with all sorts of negativity about firearms and hunting. Any newbie thinking about taking up the past time of hunting will be quite concerned about making a simple mistake that will get them arrested, heavily fined and possibly jailed. Adding more regulation, on top of an already enormous pile of regulations, is just one more step in the wrong direction for all outdoor activity. Again, I like copper ammo and the fact it is better for hunting and for people. But, I don't like the door it is opening to authorities to further infringe on freedom and liberty where outdoor activities are concerned. People may say that's paranoia, but I believe it is just experience. BTW, the quote in that picture is from George Orwell 50 years ago.

If anybody tries to tell you your land isn't posted properly, they will leave when you tell them too, but they will be back, because they feel it's still OK. If you get that from a trespasser, tell him to unload his gun, hand it to you and give you his license. Then tell him you are calling the police and prosecuting him. When he gets upset, tell him not to worry, the judge will have to let you go because, "The land is not properly posted!" That should clear things up for him real fast.

Great shot! Congratulations on taking that buck! Great job on the mount too. That is a real good skill to learn. Not very many people can do it and the demand for the service is high. Good trade to have in your pocket if you ever want to do it as a profession.

It some areas it could be done by making a list of what rifle rounds are legal and not legalizing high powered rounds. Say .357 Mag, .44 Mag, 454 Casull, etc. The list could be made up by figuring anything similar to the velocity of a shotgun slug or muzzle loader should be legal. If anything, it might sell a few more rifles in NY state. But maybe NY doesn't want that.

Actually, if you GOT it registered prior to the deadline which has passed. Can't buy a new one, or register the one you forgot about at this point.

Get the 10/22. It will be a lot more useful, and cost much less to shoot.

This is a must watch video that makes it all very real! http://www.thefederalistpapers.org/us/how-much-is-a-trillion-dollars-hint-its-a-lot-more-than-you-might-think

No .22 LR ammo in your armory Jesse?

Born, Just as an aside, when getting into reloading, you can often find used equipment you need to get started. You don't need a "new" press or dies or a lot of the tools required to reload rifle rounds. The used stuff is usually as good as new and much less expensive. Places like gun shows, or craigslist, or shotgun news are good places to search for used reloading supplies to start out with. I even find boxes of new bullets and brass for reloading selling in these places for much less than retail prices Be sure to get a good reloading manual when you get started too. You need it for reference and for load info on the particular rounds you want to make.

Sorry Born, I already sold off everything I don't use or need anymore. This is just what is left.

I agree. If not for the thievery, he would've become a legend.

One word for ya......SQUIRREL!

He didn't. He broke into homes and cabins when he was sure nobody was home. Besides he never, ever had a weapon, apparently. After almost 30 years of living outdoors, I guess I'd consider him an outdoorsman in a way. Heck he was only doing what a lot of bears do! LOL!

Onieda Phantom (old school) Rem 700 SPS .223 for yotes and chucks Lots of different shotguns in ALL the gauges from semi, pump, SxS, O/U, and single shots for small game, waterfowl and turkey. Savage 12 ga rifled bolt action slug gun for shotgun only areas T/C Hawken M/L in .45 (also old school. I've got 2 of these) Various lever guns, semi autos and other bolt guns from .22 LR up to .375 H&H for whenever the need arises. (I sold the 458 Lott. Elephant trip was cancelled) But the primary deer rifle is the Kimber Montana in 7mm-08 with a Leupold Compact 3x9 on it. Super light and super accurate. Impervious to any weather condition and tough as stainless steel and Kevlar, because that's what it's made from.

According to the article, which is 5 pages long though, he claims the outdoors was the only place he ever felt at peace. I like the one example of going to the lake at night in the middle of the summer heat and just floating in the water and looking at the stars. Yeah, he must've had some issues, but he really loved the outdoors.

Too bad he chose to steal what he needed to live on. Still gotta give the guy credit for his love of the outdoors. http://www.gq.com/news-politics/newsmakers/201409/the-last-true-hermit

One of the reasons a Kodiak hunt is so expensive is that Alaska requires a guide to hunt them. That little fact causes the price to go up, because the hunter has no choice. That messes with the free market and allows guides to charge whatever people are willing to pay. If a DIY grizzly hunt was possible, the price for guided hunts would be less. But a lot of DIY hunters would probably get mauled if they don't know what they're doing.

I probably would have started with a crossbow, being young and impressionable when I started bow hunting. I started with a recurve (and wanted a powerful one) then went to the compound, but have since reverted back to a recurve. I've had about 12 different recurves and compounds in my life and I could have started with the one I've ended up with. I'm sure if I started with a crossbow, I'd still be using the recurve I use now.

Yeah, but that's no fun.

Sounds like the twist rate in your barrel is a little too slow for the heavy bullets. Have you ever checked it to see what it is?

Is that your Rossi .357 on the right? What type of scope did you put on it?

Closest I've gotten so far, is purchasing my Kimber Talkeetna in .375 H&H!

Got this one in Central Park last fall!

Same thing I do every year at this time. Start doing more exercise and getting into the best shape I'm in all year. Summer is lazy time for me and I get soft. But by October I'm back to 6 feet of pure muscle weighing in at 190 pounds! Been doing it for decades and can still do it at 58. I'm afraid if I don't do it one year, I won't be able to do it the next year. My hunting is very physical, I hunt alone, using no quads or the like, using climbing tree stands and hunting the Catskill mountains, sometimes in deep snow and covering miles of terrain every day. Dragging a good buck out of the woods alone is a chore in itself. I was always into fitness, from high school through college and then continued working out from there. These days I don't run any more because I prefer low impact cardio, like a bike or swimming. Someday, when I can't physically do it anymore, I will not do it at all. It's really the only physical exercise I get outside of a gym anymore and I love it! For me, hunting does a body good!