biggamefish

Yes I would definitely have a life line attached as well

My daughter really wants to sit with me in my treestand but I won't even consider it without a harness for her. She 4.5 years old and i am confident in her being able to get in and out tied off i just want the right size harness. Can anybody steer me in a good direction?

No not Fred they will not do it. I will get the guys name and number for you.

There is a place in Clifton park down by the Mohawk river. I can grab the name if you can't find it in a gogle search.

There are a lot of unknowns when it comes to people bowhunting and the story you get might not be what happened in the field. Things happen so fast and you get so amped up with a deer in close quarters. Your brain tells you what you want to see sometimes. Stay with it and keep your confidence in those pups they know tracking better than we do.

I will see if I can find it for you.

I read an article this year that went on to say we should all aim 2 inches lower that we normally do because deer jump the string 90 percent of the time. Sometimes you don't see it because it in their flight response. Congrats on the deer and great effort in finding him.

All I ever do is wash with borax (the 20 mule team) ans baking soda. Mix the two and wash your clothes works great and is super cheap.

I have never had a wild one taste bad. Much leaner that domestic ones. I have never shot a huge one though. You want the 100 pounders for eating.

I have been to south carolina 3-4 times hunting hogs. The place I hunted was 1250 for a five day hunt everyhing included except license. That's 40$ I think. The place was trad only but has since changed and I think the price went up. You will not get the amount of pork on a wild hog as a domestic and it isn't as easy as they make it out to be. Spot and stalk is hard with the swirling wind and pigs have great noses. Standing over bait is easier but again the big hogs are smart and always seem to come in down wind. They are tough animals and a blast to hunt though.

I was bit by the traditional bug 16+- years ago I shoot an RD bow. Love the simplicity of it and the technical side of it.

I have a Primo's Truth Cam and love it. Try running it on video. The videos I get are great.

This is an age old question. I think to many people get wrapped up in what other people are pushing (T.V shows, Magazines. etc.). I think people actually don't shoot a smaller buck just because they might get ridiculed and it ruins their season. That being said, I am like you it depends on my freezer. I like to eat venison to much to not have some in the freezer. You always have that one deer who might not be a wall hanger but he came in and kept you on your toes, made your heart jump in your throat. The shakes hit you and when he/she presented you the shot it was an automatic thing you just pulled the bow back or raised the gun. Those are the hunts you will always remember, and they way hunting should be. It a different journey for everyone and there is no right or wrong as long it is legal.

I found them on the ground. I probably could have picked up a dozen or so. They had the long serrated leaf like a chestnut tree.

What year did the season opener change? I can't seem to find it on the old google.

I have a question. In my travels I found a Chestnut tree and picked up the chestnuts. They have been sitting out for about a year on a window ledge, still in the husks.. Do you think I can still try to plant them? If so What is the best way to plant to get them to germinate?

The article is "Building a more deadly arrow". In the Sept 17th issue. If you can't find it let me know I can send it to you in he mail just pm me your address. It goes into how a heavy arrow with good steel is the way to go. A fixed blade is going to be way stronger if somehing is to go wrong during the shot.

Woodcock are pretty easy to identify. When they take off the come almost straight up and then fly out in a straight line. In a very short distance then peel off and land maybe 50-100 ft.

There is a great article in the NY Outdoor News about broadheads and arrows weight. I thought it was spot on and made alot of sense.

You are way better off using a fixed broadhead than a mechanical.

ADK I hope that guy travels over my way one one of his large loops!!!

Grampy, I would look at a bow in the 40 to 45 pound range to start. You can pick up some real decent used bows on some of the traditional forum for a good price. Starting with a low poundage will let the newbie work on form and not pick up bad habits like short drawing. Another thing to think about is length of bow, the longer the bow the more forgiving it is. Meaning you can have an alright release and still get good shots where a short bow will amplify the little mistakes in form. My second bow was a Martin Vision and it is a solid great shooting bow. They are no longer in production to my knowledge but if you can find one used, it would be a great starter bow.

Moog I do agree the tab is a cleaner release. I will definitely fool with it more next year. I just couldn't get it to work and time is of the essence right now!!

This is why you should invest in a good cut on contact resharpenable broadhead. I have been using the same broadheads for 4-5 seasons. They hit rocks get buffed out and still shave hair.