Daveboone

I have actually seen quite a few of these, in different forms. They were quite common for manufacturers, armorers, etc. to check the quality of the powder.

Reload. 30-30 is super simple, lots of components

I have to say I was doubly pleased after firebombing my hornets nest, digging it up....and torching it more....(yep, kinda vengeful!), that raccoons or some such finished the job a night or two later, further diggin them up and finishing the job. They must like them roasted!

About two years ago, I was mowing the lawn up at my camp when I drove over a nest of white headed wasps (ground bees). They were all over me before I knew what was going on. In a panic, I ran inside to get away from them, trying to brush them off me. They followed me in. In the process, I was stung...alot. My guess, about 75 times, mostly along my R hand, ankles, lower legs and feet. I pulled off my socks, to find them down inside them, and in my pants leg. I was in a bit of a panic ,and knew this could be serious. I grabbed our allergy relief benadryl and took four, then went to my neighbors explaining what happened, asking to stay there for an hour or so to be sure I didnt have a severe reaction. Luckily, I didnt...but an hour later, I was still picking them off. I called the wife to tell her what was happeining, and headed home....it was a long drive, and the next few days were the most miserable I ever had. I had to call in sick a few days, and two months later, my R hand was still swollen twice the size. It took a couple weeks, but we returned to the camp with a vengeance.....fire bombed and dug up the nest, and several others we found. Everything has its place...but not those little bastards. My recommendations...dont do what I did....IF you get attacked with multple bites...get around someone to watch you, and dont be shy about going to urgent care/ED.

There are always some sneaky snakes in my shed too...make me jump a mile every time, but I know they are harmless, and let them be.Way too many mice, etc. around, and they help.

Is the garage heated? How do your taxidermy heads hold up ?

The old Coleman white gas (coleman fuel) stove is a work horse, but they can be gimmicky, shouldnt be used inside, and have a learning curve to simmer/ light cook with. They do require periodic maintenance, and keep them clean. A propane version is much safer if you arent used to them (( no flare ups, no gas to spill) and are fine adjustable easily.

The important thing is getting all the air out of the bag before sealing. I have eaten three year old meat with no problem, but choose to make chili/etc. out of it. Although fine, it may not pass for #1 prime.

Sorry, I am confused...Off shore usually refers to ocean fishing...Western NY has Ontario and Erie, close but no cigar...whacha mean?

Lets see those pics and more details! I hope to get into the back end of Lows lake for a few days , or possibly Big Burnt lake off of Stillwater reservoir....been way too busy the past couple of summers, need to get bck to life!

We just moved to Cortland. Our family is from there, so I am pretty familiar with the town in general, but never previously lived there. Anyone recommend a safe but mellow shooting club nearby? My main thing is traditional black powder shooting, but also centerfire and some handgun. Also looking for recommendations for local waters for pan fish/pike fishing, that arent crazy busy to launch at. Thanks!

When I worked in a trauma center, every fall we would have several hunters with (usually pretty severe) injuries from tree stand falls/collapses. Spines, hips, pelvis fx, skull fractures....the arms and legs you dont worry about... Metal ones are much safer, but change those ratchet straps regularly...and only when someone is holding the stand!

Looks like a pretty nice one for the fall!

Essentially they are unchanged each year. Go to the DEC website, and they explain the exact system for upcoming deer seasons.

The saddest part is that Dicks started out as a hunting/fishing store (in Binghamton NY if I remember correctly?). When they opened in Cicero NY, fishing and hunting were still their main stay.