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  1. Here's another view of it next to an nice 10 point that a local farmer shot. Neither of these deer were seen by anyone ( that was talking at least) before they were killed. So there here, just don't get that big being stupid. What do you think it would score?

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  2. I don't feel safe without my orange on!! I have run into lots of people in the woods not wearing orange, and it blows my mind. If I can't see you behind the deer I'm about to shoot, that's one's your fault. I went hunting on my Grandfathers land one time and had been sitting there about 10 min when I noticed movement in the thick brush in front of me about 50 yrds away. I didn't raise my gun or point it in that direction but I got ready. Then this guy in full camo trespassing noticed me sitting there and took off on a full run the other way. If there had been a deer in there and I had shot at it I never would have known he was even in the area. It just blows my mind that some people don't wear orange. If I hunt flat land I just wear my orange vest. But if im hunting the mountains I wear a hat to. I don't want to get my face shot off when Im sticking my head up over the hill to see if there is anything on top. Ive been busted by just as many deer when I have been in full camo as when Im in orange. Movement is the key not the color. I found a site somewhere that I am trying to find again where the guy was wearing a Hawaiian shirt bow hunting. It has a bright color but it has a large broken pattern that broke up his outline, and with the way deer see they never paid him any attention. I think some people like to blame the orange because in there mind they are sticking out like a pumpkin, but it's not the orange they are keying in on its the movement. So when a deer gos running off they automatically blame the orange when really they got tired or distracted  and didn't keep there mind on the game and keep there movement to a minimum.

  3. Yeah me to. I still have to put down the lime and fertilizer anyhow, hope to get done sometime in the next few days.Not looking forward to walking 150 lbs of lime and 100 lbs of fertilizer up the hill, the neighbor said I could use his 4 wheeler but don't think I want to bother him. Then plant the turnips and rape the 1st week of Aug. if we start to get some rain. This should give me the 68 days needed for maturity. And follow up the bare spots in late sept with winter rye. Some people don't like the winter rye, but it comes up thick and the deer flock to it when the snow fly's. I find it to be an awesome plot for late gun and muzzle loader season. And its cheap ;D

  4. would like to pick up a summit open shot this yr. There compact and light weight only 15 lbs and the seat folds up against the tree to make more room for shooting. I had a viper but it was to heavy and bulky for bow hunting so I sold it. I still use the old blade type aluminum climber I picked up back in 94. Starting to get old and unsafe so its time for a new one.

  5. T/C Triumph and I love it. I got bored with shot gun, to easy, with sabot slugs and 4 more bullets if you miss with the 1st one it was just way to easy. Now the Triumph is getting to easy to harvest deer with. Would like to go to a nice sidelock with open sights for the challenge.

  6. The video shows the blades do not fold forward and thus are barbed. If the animal try's to pull it out it will only open wider. Which may be good because it will just make a bigger hole causing more bleeding  but is still illegal for use in NY. Use what you want but if you get checked by a Warden you will probably be fined in my opinion. And I agree with doc they seem very bulky, would need some serious stank and tuning behind them for them to work right.

  7. Isn't it still a little early to plant Brassica's for a fall plot. Everything I have ever read says not to plant till August.  I have a great spot all cleared out and weed killer applied on. Just need to fertilize and lime it. I wanted to get it done a few months ago but just havent had a chance yet. Will plant with turnips down the middle and dwarf rape, winter rye, and oats around the rest of it to give them a little choice of what they want for dinner. :) Heres the before and after clearing pics.

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  8. So what kind of habitat do these guys need. Can they flourish in open areas like ag lands?

    Doc

     

    I really don't know, I know they flourish in the Dacks so I guess all the Farm land that is turning back into woods is drawing them south. One of there favorite foods is very over populated around here. Porcupines. They are the only enemy of the porcupine, and they are adapted to flip them over and eat them. and there are alot of them around where I live.

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