grampy

Do you hunt your own land, someone else's, or public? It's fine that you don't agree with food plots. Have you ever planted anything? Worked you own ground at all? Even a small garden for yourself and family? Tried to improve any wildlife habitat? Tried to give back to the animals you hunt? You are entitled to your opinion and preffered way of hunting. As long as it's legal, it's all just hunting to me. And I will never put down a method of hunting because I don't do it or agree with it. I don't think that accomplishes anything. Why narrow our opportunities? Still hunting is a cool way to hunt. Killed a couple of my biggest bucks still hunting. But I don't limit myself to one way of getting it done. I've found challenge and enjoyment, in hunting many different ways and places. As long as it's within the law, it's all good!

Nice win on a very pretty rifle! Congratulations! Let us know if she shoots as nice as she looks! I bet it will!

Would you also consider, sitting in an oak or hickory tree baiting? C'mon man.

Was catching up on paper work last night. Switching between the Yankee's getting spanked, and huge men running in to each other, in a meaningless contest. Mindless entertainment. But it was better than whatever they had on the hunting channel. Just can't stomach the canned hunts and dramatic whispering any more.

Yeah, probably just as well.

First I've seen this! And how cool is that gun? Really cool! Put her through some paces and let us know what you think. Look forward to what you have to say!

Yeah, not a fan of either team myself. But I am a fan of watching huge men run into each other. So I'll flip over to see some of that, for the first time in 17.

Hall Of Fame Game. Cowboys vs Cardinals. Anyone going to watch? I may switch between baseball and football tonight.

Nice trout! Way to go little Lass! Good guy that Tacks, giving up the spot!

Good thing we are not in with the fishing mafia. Me and Joel Icconelli Corleone, aka little moog, would be having a sit down about you!..........lol

Joel swore to secrecy! And kept it quiet! But not his Dad! Nooooooo! Just tell everyone! Again, SENKO's will not catch bass! Just ask Joel. .....smile....

SShhhh..... C'mon, It's supposed to be kept a secret! SENKO's will NOT catch fish!............................grin/wink

Update! He is a she! An immature female Goshawk. Prognosis is wait and see. Broken left wing and suffering from shock when it came in. Seems to be a bit better this morning. But is not eating. If she pulls through the next few days, she will be sent to a NYS raptor rehab place, for possible release back to the wild. Or kept for educational activities. That's all I got. If I learn more, I'll be sure to share it here. I'm really hoping she pulls through. But nature does not always give a happy ending.

One got "struck by lighting" after killing one of our chickens in broad daylight last week.

It had a wing injury for sure. But I was very surprised at how docile it was. Hardly put up a fight at all. And didn't struggle at all when holding it. When I first grabbed it, I thought, "what the hell are you doing"? But could easily tell it was hurt but alert. So I hoped it wouldn't take a chunk out of me!....lol. But he wouldn't have made it long on that road, that I'm sure of. I too did think some type of poisoning and then perhaps injured by a passing vehicle? I'll contact the sheriff's dept. tomorrow to see where they brought him and follow up.

Great pic's! Those things really are a throw back to the dinosaurs.

A place in the town of Middleburg is all I was told. I'm very familiar with Red Tails, don't think it was one of them. Although maybe it could very well be an immature red tail? He looks much bigger in the pic because of the outstretched arms. He was less than 12 inches tall. Tail feathers were gray and black. He was also soaking wet as it had just poured rain. So all his feathers were a bit ruffled too. I've always loved watching birds of prey. Being part native american, they hold much symbolism and power in the native culture, as spirit birds. Was an honor to hold him. I'll try to find out how he made out.

After work I had some business in the town of Scoharie. Finished up what I had to do and was heading home on Rt.30. A couple miles outside of Scoharie, I notice something moving on the side of the road, and see a bird that appeared to be injured. I pulled over, went back and he was going into the road. I quickly scooped him up. He was quite docile and did not struggle much at all. Someone else pulled over and called police. Police called a wildlife vet, and after I wrapped him in a towel took him, away. No doubt he would have been killed on busy Rt. 30. I hope he makes it. Seemed like a wing injury. I think it was a falcon, but not sure? Can anyone make a positive ID? His talons were impressive.

Cats are no slouch when it comes to tooth and claw. But it took some moxy to tackle a fisher! Good Kitty! Some awesome pictures right there!

Yes sir, you're spot on. In the second picture, look at the girth, top to bottom behind the front shoulder. That is a mature buck right there. As wooly says,unless you have a history with him. The only accurate way to age a buck like this is to get em on the ground! C'mon Eddie! We're pullin for ya!

Couple more years, he'll be a real nice buck!..........grin

How do you sleep at night WNY Bowhunter? Good gracious!!!!

Very nice rifle, at a very nice price! Good going, and good luck with it!

I know I've said this before, but your grit and determination, is rarely seen in a lot hunters! Myself included! You really are the Ever ready bunny!

There ya go! Since you and Sis teamed up for a trophy bird in the spring. It would be so cool to see you two, team up on a trophy buck during fall! Good luck buddy!!! Go Team wooly!