grampy

Right on the money with this advice. I'll add that dawn and dusk is good during any moon phase. Also we have had luck at mid morning on cold sunny days. But as already stated, cold full moon nights, at anytime of the night will always be the optimal time to go. Good luck out there!

He is definitely a maure buck. And you can clearly see the pedicil where he dropped one side of his rack. And the spike growing in the center between the main beams. A truly unique buck!

Happy Birthday ! Enjoy "your" special day, with fun family and good times!

Very cool looking! I really like it! Happy shooting!

My grandson and I are headed out to do some small game hunting in the morning. Will combine walking and sitting, to keep him from getting cold. Going out with him always warms my heart, so I'll be fine.

I originally bought mine during a snowy deer season, to be able to get to my deer set ups. But I discovered how much fun and and great exercise it was in the off season during the winter. I really enjoy the solitude of the winter woods as the snow falls gently all around me. Snowshoeing is one of my favorite winter activities. And even my wife and grandkids will go along on nice winter days. So we make it a family fun day with a shorter hike, fire, hot chocolate and some snacks. Good times.

No matter how well you plan your finances, It's always the "unexpected" expenses that throw a wrench in the machinery!

I have used the Tubbs from LL Bean for many years. I even wore out a pair,(broke a binding) and brought them back. They replaced them with an upgraded pair, (model I had was outdated) with no questions or hassle. So buy once for life! These are very comfortable and east to walk with. And are fine for woods walking, icy conditions, up or down hill. I would also recommend the trecking poles too.

Just another way to harass legal gun owners! While the criminals and street rats don't have to bother with "recertification"! Thanks again Andy! I'd love to see you retire with the Clintons!

We got it real easy, compared to the Tug Hill folks! I'll take the cold temps over the three feet plus, of snow added on. They got to be a hearty bunch, up in that neck of the woods!

Nice job! Bet it tastes as good as it looks! Buon Appetito!

As a guest, you have to walk the tightrope if you are hunting his land. But you could offer to help cut up his next deer, and see how he goes about it. And offer a tip or two on how to get the most meat out of his deer. Telling a landowner what they should or should not shoot is not the place of a guest. But if you are close, a gentle suggestion or two may be accepted. Phrased, " I was just thinking, what if we did......? What do you think?" But you always have to remember, it's his land to do as he see's fit. Like it or not. Hope it all shakes out well for ya! And I'm no gun expert, but there is quite a difference between a 300 Win mag and a 270! But both will kill a deer very effectively.

Got mine too! Thanks very much! Can't wait to dig into this book!

I'm curious as to what makes a good fur price year or a bad fur price year? Is it simply, supply and demand, like most things?

A big high five to RangerClay for being an exclent mentor, nice job! Congratulations to his daughter, on her very first deer! Her smile says it all! And to Cabin Fever, your kindness and generosity is truly commendable! I've said it many times. The people on this forum are amazingly thoughtful, generous and kind. The stand up people here continue to warm my heart.

The fox will get picked at a bit and the deer bones and other scraps, get eaten quickly. But even the crows don't seem to bother with the remains of the coyotes. I don't have an answer, as to why this is. But the sun, weather and bugs were the only things that took care of the coyotes we put out there last year.

We have started a tail board in the barn. Also had a couple hides tanned for various projects. Will do a scull mount or two. The rest goes on the pile but it seems nothing will eat them.

Welcome Elmo! Embrace it! It's not as bad as one might think!

Oh yeah, the toxic black smoke from the "snakes" was just an added bonus! So now at almost 60, my hearing is shot and my lungs are scared, from the caps and snakes. And according to today's standards, I should have never lived this long, with all the things we did as kids.

Used to take a hammer to a whole roll, for a bigger bang!

From the target pic's, I'd say you are fine, just fine, with your new rifle! Have fun and good luck with the song dogs!

Those of us on this hunting forum, will not agree on everything. But no doubt, that we have more in common than not. Happy hunting to all! No matter how you choose do it. Everyones opinion weighs the same.

Happy Birthday Doc! Hope you have the best of everything today!

The perp is out of the hospital and hopefully, gets help for his issues. And all the cops went home that night. Pretty good outcome I think.

Seems to me, that YOU like to argue as much, if not more, than anyone else on the site! Good luck with your shed hunting.