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LMAO- dumb dog shoulda barked. Lesson learned.

Mmmmm....I've always made them "pigs in a blanket" style. Wrap the ground in the cabbage leaves and stick 'em with toothpicks to hold it all together. Serves up nice that way. Think I know what's gonna be for dinner this weekend- thanks for the reminder. I've been in a bit of a rut when it comes to what I make with the ground lately.

That's all I do anymore. Hunting clothes get hung outside under an overhang after every hunt no matter what the weather and never see the indoors the entire season....yup, not even for a ride in the washin machine. Just like going through the whole de-scenting process.....works sometimes....sometimes fails. As far as personal hygene, just the same as any other day. I do switch to unscented Arm and Hammer Deoderant and give a few swipes to non-armpit trouble areas bacteria tend to target, but that's about all the change I make to my routine.

Pretty amazing. That buck with the blown off antler still wanted to brawl after getting freed up. The rut sure does make them do some crazy chit!

March 17'th has been the latest I've seen one still packing durring a leprichaun hunting trip. : I remember the basket 8pt clear as day watching me cruise by on the quad. I expected to see them antlers fly off right there or at the very least find them close by, but neither ever happened. :'(

What about some chow in front of a cam. I'm not talking about 100lbs of your preferred deer feed dumped in a pile, more like a 3-5lb pile at a time. Not really enough to be concidered "supplimental" but rather more of an attractant to get a better look at what's in the area as they pass by. I think if location is thought out well, this could be beneficial to the non yarding herd to hold them over durring times of tough travel to the primary feeding sites. I suppose on the other hand, predation needs to be taken into concideration whenever you have a congragation of whitetail in an isolated area. Would think that might be a bigger killer of the herd than disease or digestion problems but more likely on a grander scale in wintering locations. I guess it's pretty simple to understand here by most of the replys that most believe "feeding" is really not beneficial to the herds overall health. Most folks enjoy watching deer period. This time of year that can be tough to do without a bit of persuasion. :-\

I laughed when you threw the fisherman under the bus. ;D

Sounds like they stuck it to ya good. > I'm on week 95 so hoping something comes along in the next 4 weeks but I'll bet not for another 5. After so long it's a roll of the dice with that gauranteed income to take a new job that pays less when your still due more. Even with the work search forms there's still plenty of employers out there not willing to hire you if you look in the right places. Really sucks that you tried and got put in this spot, wish you the best.

Wow- buck hunting that far into February....would think a lot of shed bucks are accidently harvested under the unlimited doe category. Trying to understand what good a 3pt rule would do at that point of the season though. Just sayin. Good luck.

Ganders got them for $1100. Just need to check to make sure the 16 3/4" ATA will fit through the cab window ok. Not too wooried about the 412 fps and 100yd shots.....I figure I can get pretty close once I hit 3rd gear.

Gotta stock up on some new bolts too.

My hikes have been pretty low impact so far. Mostly to and from the cams with a little poking around the edges. Close to 3ft of snow here so I'm hoping wherever they are they will stay put until they all drop. Doing my best to be patient but this isn't like my style of old. I've got a few areas I'm planning to just leave alone till spring thaw that wont see any competition from other shedhunters. Counting on these areas to be my bread and butter this year. Once we get a little break in the weather, I'll take a trip to some state propperty I got to know pretty well last year that seemed to hold deer durring the drop. Sure it gets hit pretty hard by others but I did manage to pull one antler out of there very late last spring and beat myself up for not getting in there sooner. It won't be long now and the floodgates will be open! ;D

So sorry 'bout that,lol. That was actually the first antler I ever found by glassing alone. Sucker was hiding out at 200yds if that gives you an idea. Really thought these were more suited for birdwatching but that's not the case at all. I got them from Wal-mart online for $82.

Thanks, between 150-200 yds with my 200mm. It was starting to get dark so I had some troubles keeping my speed up at that range. :'(

I picked up a pair of Nikon Action 8x40 2 years ago and Im VERY satisfied with their performance. Good light and crystal clear. Ideal for glassing fields and quick to focus in the timber. They're not waterproof but I accidently forgot them on stand this season durring a 3 day downpour and once the foggy lens' dried they are just like new again. I use them alot for glassing for distant antlers. Price aint bad either and you can get them for under $100 in camo. Really see no need for anything more powerfull where I'm at. There not too bulky either so weights not too bad.

Got this series back in early September with the handheld. Unfortunately my lens was a little weak for the distance. a couple nice ones showed up to investigate but kept their distance..

You got some scrappers there. Only got one series of a buck fight this fall. Can't say for sure but it looks like somebody may have gotten a butt whoopin' after this series. If looks could kill.

A hunter carrying a sheep walks into his kitchen where his wife is preparing supper. He says: "This pig is who I have sex with when you're not around." His wife responded: "That's not a pig, that's a sheep." The hunter looked at her & said: "I wasn't talking to you!"

Has absolutely NOTHING to do with passion. I have enough common sense to know when enough is enough and simply come to a decision that hunting is no longer something I would be able to do. Sooner or later everyone faces their limitations in many facets of life. If I can't hunt, I will take up other hobbies that I CAN do. I will not burden others with my inabilities. Those who think they couldn't live without hunting obviously have not experienced much else. Lots of other things can be enjoyable as well. Sure are! Matter of fact I enjoy fishing, nature photography, hiking, mountain biking, camping, bird watching, shed hunting, scouting, cam-trapping,.....

I'll leave the keys in the tractor and fill 'er up for ya.

Lol- who said anything about squares? ;D

Steve- I'm not sure your passion for the outdoors is rooted as deeply as some others. If, and when I ever get to that point I will find a way to continue to do what I enjoy, not limit myself to accomodate others feelings. Pretty clear line between disability and physical and mental inability. Folks with true disabilities seem to have more desire to overcome while the latter lack more of the motivation and just plain give up. Joe- I got 100 acres that says you cant cross it in 10. I'd bet the farm on it.....(not my farm, but a farm none the less)

Here ya go Doc- you'll like this one,lol http://www.all-creatures.org/cash/issues-deerlady-20040626.html

Usually take a roll and butter for breakfast........ a sandwhich, a Little Debbie's snack cake and a box fruit pie for lunch. Beverages I like my 2 cup thermos of joe for the morning and 2 cans of pop for the afternoons.