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Now THAT would be cool!!!

Wish it was XXL.........This is a really good deal on some high quality stuff. I don't have any high quality stuff. Just lots of layers of so-so stuff...... Always wanted to try Sitka gear. But too cheap to buy new.

Congratulations Little Zag!! What an awesome kid! Stuff like this just warms my heart. The smiles are just fantastic, and the memories of this hunt will last a lifetime. Great job Dad!

"Shoot What You Like, Like What You Shoot". Whenever that may be.

Great shot! Looks like it could be scored as a non typical!!!

That's it!! Welcome, nice to have you join us! Good luck this season!

On that set up, from the ground, you could have turned to your left, so the wind was in your face. And got between that tree and the bush behind it for more cover. Always remember, wind in your face! And don't bother calling! Let them come to you naturally. Without alerting them to your presence.

Great shot, and got the pressure off with meat in the freezer! Now you can set your sights on a nice buck! Tough year last year. Some redemption early this year! Way to turn things around to the positive side!!! Best of luck for the rest of the season!

Sweet Redemption! Congratulations my man!

Yes Sir, way to go my friend! Congratulations!

To the corner for me too. And I'll even haggle over the price! I too agree, that this is an off season topic.........get out there and hunt fella's. It relieves stress.

Happy Birthday Joe!!

I remember when it was in the hunters handbook you got when purchasing your license. That no electronic communications on deer movement was allowed. That went away around the year 2000? Now days, that would be totally impossible to enforce anyways. To be honest, I have text my buddy to give him a heads up on deer I saw moving his way. And him me. Though I don't think a deer was ever killed because of just that. It likely would have been killed anyways. Just like we did for decades before cell phones came along. I also have a couple cell cams that I picked up this year. None of the cell cams are near a hunting set up. Just travel corridors. I like them because I don't have to go in the area to pull the cards. I didn't get them to hunt for me. If the situation ever came up, where I was hunting on one spot. And got a picture of a huge buck in another area from my phone. Would I move? Again, to be completely honest.........maybe I would, maybe I wouldn't. I never have had that happen. And a part of me hopes it doesn't. And I don't care at all what other hunters do, as long as it's legal. As far as I know, there is no law saying it is illegal. More an ethical question in my opinion. Some will be for it. Some against. To each their own.

Congratulations Chris, awesome buck!!! Way to go!!!!

With a full moon, I have observed more mid day deer activity. With a 'new' or dark moon, it is more early, and late in the day deer activity. This is just a general overall observation through 47 deer seasons.

Awesome ! Congrats on first blood of 2020!!! Way to go my friend!

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Best of luck to you too Matt! I'll stop by for coffee!

Easy to see excitement in his eye! Hunting with a young hunter is awesome! Best of luck to you both.

I commend you in knowing your limitations, and not wanting to wound a deer. That is how a hunter and sportsman should be when considering their options. Always take the game we hunt under consideration first. Not our ego's. I too have bad shoulders, and just take every season like it will be my last. I shoot just one arrow, and rest for a few minutes before shooting another one. I concentrate on making that first shot a good one. Just as if I were hunting. But cannot hold full draw very long at all. But I'm doing well in making that first shot. And when I can't or become unable to draw my bow, it will be time to stop bow hunting. That said, I have no problem using a crossbow to stay in the woods! That is all I need, to just be in the woods!!! Killing a deer is just a bonus at this point after over 40 years with a bow. No a crossbow is not a vertical bow. But it is legal, and fun to shoot. And for me, choosing to hunt with a crossbow, or not hunting at all, is a no brainer. Wish you better health, and best of luck when you do get to hunt.

Just got way too many things going on right now. My starting date looks like the 10th. That's ok. Gives me a bit more time to get ready.

Bob, if I send you money, will you give me a ticket?

Happy that there was no damage or injuries! Crazy....... the leaves seem to be falling like two weeks earlier this year?

I thought the Presidential Debate, denigrated into an elementary school, 6th grade playground argument, and name calling. It did nothing to forward either one's position. Just gave supporters from both sides, a bad taste in their mouths. And a WTF shake of the head. Some damned crazy times we are in......... Though I will vote for Trump's policies, I personally think the man himself is an ass. As is Biden. Right now, more than ever, this country needs to come together as AMERICAN'S!!!! Not a party affiliation.

A beautiful mature buck Brian!!! He will look so nice in the new entertainment room! Good luck buddy!