grampy

I wouldn't risk another stand being stolen. I would scatter a few well hidden cams in the area and see who shows up on them. Chances are good whoever you get pic's of in that area will be the scumbag that nipped your stand.

They are all good glass, the ones you have listed. I have the Leupold VX 1 on my Savage 7mm/08 and I really like it! I've hit targets at the range out to 300 yards and I too like the classic look of this scope! It's very clear and I love Leupolds duplex retical.

Happy Birthday! Get out do something you enjoy!

Sounds promising. Hope it all works out for you.

Looks great so far! Good idea, and I'm sure it will work just fine!

Where is this place? That sure does look good!

He does look right at home. Maybe you should charge him rent!

My wife just adores hummingbirds! She has me make sure the feeders are full, clean and numerous for "her" hummingbirds. Gotta say, I enjoy watching them too.

Well said. I do agree with this. Good luck out there this year!

The very last thing I think I may need when I go deer hunting, is a tracking dog. Through practice with my hunting implements, I have gained sufficient confidence in my abilities to get the job done efficiently enough on my own. Tracking dogs are to be used as a last resort only! After all other efforts have failed.

I have had a Viper for a number of years now. Don't use it now as much as I did. But I have never once regretted purchasing it! Very stable, comfortable and quiet after setting up. I have no experience with the Muddy.

Love stuffed peppers! Peckers.......not so much.......lol

I finished up the biggest annual project at work today. So in celebration, it's venison tederloin and backstrap cutlets for dinner tonight! Garlic shells, snow peas and a cold Mic. Light!

Put multiple stands in place for the wind on a given day. On one of my "go to" spots, I have a stand set for a NW wind AND a South-SE wind.

Love those long brow tines! Nice pic's and best of luck this season!

Even with a crossbow, you still need to practice!

So cool to have history with certain animals. And then put your tag on them! Best of luck to you for doing just that, this season! Awesome buck!

That is terrible. Glad everyone is OK. A fire on board is about as bad as it gets.

Nice to hear that. I'll head over there this weekend to have a look around! I'm sure I can find something to take home.........

I'll head in just before light and stay until noon if there is deer movement. If they aren't moving, out at 10. But of course they move after I come out at 10! Then always back in at 1 till dark. I have two days each year for all day on stand, no excuses. The first is Nov. 10th, what I call the best day of the year. And the first day of gun season.

Thanks everyone, but I really don't deserve any fuss. Joel called me last night! What an awesome young man, (must take after his dad). You see, in the past I have been on the receiving end, of acts of kindness and generosity from members on this forum,(you guy's know who you are). I'm just paying forward in a small way, to a wonderful young man, who I'm sure will carry on with that. And who doesn't like to see kids hunting and fishing? We need to encourage them all we can. They are the future of this outdoors life that we love so much. Look at the picture from above. Our future is in good hands.

Much to often there is bickering amongst us, about what we hunt with and how we may go about hunting, or what may be different from how we hunt. But you know what? We are still a brotherhood, that has more in common with each other, than most of the non hunting population. And with the display of generosity and true sportsmanship seen here, the future of hunting is bright!

Gotta say, Partridge Run is now a great place to hunt! I have private land but still make a run over there at least once a season. 20 years ago, it was very crowded but now if you get off the beaten path a bit. You may not even see another hunter!

Also check out Ravine Road. I shot a very respectable buck on the steep side a few years back. A classic funnel, I saw a number of bucks chasing does. And saw deer every time I sat that spot.

Seeing that smile is all the thanks I need. Made my day!