Lawdwaz

I'd call that idea of them growing a new set next to the old set BS. I don't know about the temperature effecting dropage either. Sounds like a lot of internet blah blah & blah! .

I know that this was directed at Doc's post but.........Plenty of years I don't even get a crack at the woods until halloween weekend. The serious stuff start THEN, IMO. Will I hunt early? Maybe, if things line up right. I have a spot in East Aurora that is close to home and easy to get in & out of. Perfect for a quick hitter...........

Get 'em?

A funnel & 20' of PVC tubing could things even nicer...................<grin>

Looks great! A couple quick questions.......1) won't that metal roof be a bit loud for you in a light rain or the typical heavy rain ?<grin> 2) what are your dimentions, LxW, height, height to bottom of windows & interior height?? 3) can you stand up inside?

For all those guys/gals that do get lucky and kill one earlier than usual in the heat of early October, field care and processing will need a little more attention. Get that hide off FAST, cool the meat ASAP. You'll need to think ahead of time about the logistics if your used to killing later in October!

Depending on your age of course, look into the Lifetime License.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/hasenfeffer-sour-rabbit-stew/ Good recipe for the dead bunny............. Good luck!

Almost like they WANT to get in the freezer.........................<grin>

Looks like a winner! Where is your place?

This is from todays Buffalo News...........(am I the only one who saw it?)............................... Mourning dove legislation might fly Legislation relies on changing the DEC's classification of the bird By Will Elliott News Outdoors Reporter Published:May 26, 2012, 9:56 PM 2 Comments Font Size: -2 -1 Standard +1 +2 E-mail Share Print Updated: May 26, 2012, 9:56 PM Advertisement Fred Neff typifies hunting expert Bill Hollister's mandate for successful turkey hunts: "You must use patience and persistence." That is what Neff has been doing for more than two decades with legislators and hunters statewide in an effort to classify the mourning dove as a hunting/game bird species in New York. Neff has devoted countless hours pointing out fact-based reasons for listing doves as birds. Currently, the Department of Environmental Conservation classifies the mourning dove as a songbird. That status does not exist in 40 of the 48 contiguous states, where these birds are assigned a hunting season and bag limits of varying numbers. Anti-hunting groups are a big factor in not only establishing a season, but also in retaining the right to hunt. Neff points out that Michigan, one of the eight states that disallows dove hunting, once established a season with a two-year sunset clause. The anti-dove-hunt lobbyists organized opposition strong enough to have the hunting season discontinued, and that status remains today. Ironically, Neff points out the legal, well-managed hunts in Michigan and all other states where hunts are open have shown no ill effects on bird populations. Weather, habitat change and predation factors have been the major causes of mourning dove dynamics -- not hunters' kills. Neff has put together a PDF file on reclassifying mourning doves that includes support from federation groups statewide and even has a section in which the Audubon Society established a neutral position (not opposition) on dove hunting. Much of the pro support is based on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service classification of the mourning dove as a migratory bird species. As with waterfowl, crows and some upland game birds, states have the option to open seasons and bag limits for these birds. Statistically, dove numbers remain higher and more consistent than pheasant and ruffed grouse populations statewide. Neff stresses an open season would encourage more hunters afield, recruit young and disheartened older hunters and generate more income from state license sales and hunting-trip expenses. Senator John DeFrancisco (R-C-I, Syracuse) has sponsored Senate bill S6968, which directs the DEC commissioner to include the mourning dove as a migratory game bird. "The next tasks are to campaign for an Assembly companion bill to urge legislators and sportsmen (for) successful passage of the legislation," Neff writes. He urges interested hunters to appeal to local sportsmen's clubs, federations and their area Assembly representatives. [email protected]

Pretty sure those were quail?

Spiders, snakes, darkness, ghosts, gremlins, dentists etc..............................they all spook me but I must go on. <grin> This will be your year Paula! Just make sure you, the deer & God are on the same page come November!

90% of the deer are killed by 10% of the hunters. Might not be a fact I can prove it sure sounds good! Lots of guys like the ones mentioned in the posts above. We have them in our camps and I know many others. Deer hunting means many things to hunters, killing isn't very high on most lists. I can appreciate all views on it.

Knocking on many doors or just cruisin' the net?

Nice.......!!

The safe should (if its a good one) have a hole in the back (?) for a power cord. If not, shoot a hole in the sumbiatch...........

If you have to put it the basement, well then do it. I'd get the Goldenrod thingy and also make sur ethat dehu runs well and drains to a hole or sump pump. No buckets or drain pans in your case. You want to make sure that baby runs when it needs to. Got good gun oil? Use plenty.........

When the big ship sails into my port, a ULA of any flavor is on its way to YOU! I'd even buy you a #1 for those days you just NEED to handle some nice looking wood. What calibers you thinking? (just in case)

yea, good idea.

Smoke 'em!

And I'd prefer a ULA. That's what makes the world go round................................

As far as rust goes, about the only gun in my safe that has any rust would be my H&R Sportsman. My gun that probably has the most days in the field, under harsh conditions (for WNY) would be my Ithaca M87 DS II. (I think thats what it is called) IIRC, I bought it new in '88 and used it until maybe 2004 for all my days in the field during deer season. The weather that that gun saw was terrible. How many all day (11 hours on stand) hunts do you think it was on? Plenty. Snow, rain, sleet etc. No rust and the wood looks pretty darn good. Bluing is worn a bit in the normal areas from carrying. Wiping it down with a dry cloth, a quick hit with a oiled bore snake then wiping the entire gun down with a nice smelly oiled cloth takes MAYBE 3-5 minutes. Stainless steel needs loving also.......................

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Is the glass ever half full?