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Anybody try that clear reflective paint from buck bomb? I haven't seen it in stores anyway, but wonder if the odor from the paint would be an issue?

I've had really good luck with Preventic collars from the vet for dogs. They last around 3 months and can be had online for less than $20. Only negative is they only repel ticks, not fleas.

Where are you and/or the Ithaca located?

+1 for S&S. They've treated me right in the pro shop and with taxidermy work. I think most of their staff shoots Elite but they have all the other brands too and will work with you to match you with the best combo. Knowledgeable staff, fair prices, and good service.

Not sure if anything is done for store bought antler chews. That said, I gave my cocker spaniel pup a shed a while back and she wouldn't touch it at first. Someone suggested I boil it in chicken broth. I did and she started chewing it immediately. Shed has lasted several months now and pup's teeth look great.

Let's not forget about the new license fee structure next season. The reductions are most beneficial to non-residents and encourages them to come to NY to hunt. If a hunter from out of state pays lodging/travel/food/license fees to hunt in NY that's a good thing for the state and for local businesses. However, non-resident hunters typically have fewer days to hunt than residents and may not be as selective in the bucks they shoot. I may be over thinking it, but do the reduced license fees increase the need for expansion of antler restrictions?

+1. I'm definitely a believer in rage broadheads too. I rushed a shot on a small six point a few weeks ago. Entered mid-neck and exited above opposite shoulder. Rage extreme severed trachea and jugular and the wounds and subsequent blood trail were amazing. I'm severely color blind but had no issue following the trail and recovered the deer.

Got more details on that case at Costco. It's a Pelican model 1750 and the in store price is $189.99.

Just saw a nice Pelican case at Costco for around $200.

I've been using the buck omni hunter folder with the gut hook. It's a nice knife and holds an edge well. Also have the kershaw Alaskan blade trader set. Wouldn't buy it again. It has one handle plus a skinning blade, large gut hook blade, and saw blade. Changing blades in the field is a pain. Several years ago I cut myself pretty bad when trying to put on the saw blade to trim a branch in the tree. I'll never try that again. Has anyone tried Cutco hunting knives? I have their kitchen knives and love them but haven't given the hunting or fishing products a try. They are still made in Olean, NY which is nice. They make a folding hunting knife with a gut hook that looks interesting. Not sure if I'd want the straight edge or serrated.

I've always reused them if they seem structurally sound. The guys that own the lease we go to in Texas don't. They keep each arrow in the antlers of the deer that it killed. It looks pretty cool. They do mostly euro mounts and the main room of the camp house has at least 30 euros with the arrows resting in the horns.

I have a 9G to swap for a 9M or 9K

I've used the $40 plano cases for a few years now but will probably step up to an SKB the next time I fly. The plano case was fine when I was allowed to throw some clothes in with my bow for extra padding. However, on two separate trips the gate agent would only allow the bow, arrows, quiver and release in the case - no clothes. Both times I had the cable guides break in transit. Could just be coincidental as the stock cable guides on my Diamond bow were cheap plastic junk. Haven't had any issues since installing aftermarket cable guide. Plano case is nice because it counts as regular baggage. I take a copy of the case dimensions from their website and never have to pay extra.

I've always had good luck with S & S in Springville. Great service and reasonable prices. Indoor 3D range is nice too.

Most of the time I use a climber in hardwood areas. I prefer at least 25 feet up. That said, I always use a HSS full body harness and just started using a lifeline last year. Not only are you always connected, but it's also easier to judge height. The lifeline is 30 feet long so I know when I get close to running out of rope that I'm high enough.