glittergoat

Was out this evening in the rain. Lots of movement. I have mature bucks on camera checking scrapes in daylight hours last few days. They don't mind the rain right now.

So true. I can't stand that I can still hear cars driving on the road from my stand.

Agree as well - a lot of violations for hunting safety and ethics don't have stiff enough penalties.

Here you go - that town has a leash law. I feel horrible for them, but they were allowing the dog to roam off leash (I assume): https://ecode360.com/8746659?highlight=leash#8746659

All they have to do is enforce (existing) or enact leash laws, especially for residential areas. Dogs should be on a leash anyway - not for the reason of avoiding getting shot, but not all dogs should be off leash digging through trash, chasing kids on bikes, etc. Disclaimer: I'm a dog owner in a residential area.

Its amazing how the deer show up on a given property depending on the time of year and where the food is and when the rut kicks off. Can't wait to see some new deer. Great deer moog!

Larry was (is) a big deal in the northwest where I grew up. He was one of the first to make elk calls and understand their vocalization. Ithink heeven made and sold cassette tapes that taught you how to call. Yep - he has always been a trad guy. Love watching his stuff.

I am using a large tote with an ozone generator ($70 off amazon) - same ozone, just hundreds cheaper.

Its actually 28 bows, but the joke is more funny with exaggerated numbers leading you to believe I'm not doing a good job of managing my habit. My kids have Kodiak Magnums, but we find they like the Kodiak Hunters better (the longer length is more forgiving for them). I have some Browning's that are 56 inches, but I don't think I'd hunt with anything shorter than that. Even though people say that those Super Magnums don't stack, I struggle with the concept of a bow that short. They are cool though! The trad discussions are fun - wish there was a little more discussion on them here.

Ha! That's what I would have done. I'm trying to thin out my collection of 30 bows. I'm down to 37 now. ;-) Where are you shooting? Backyard range?

Yes. I primarily hunt a lease just inside Genessee county. I'm out your way often to shoot at Rochester Brooks.

No worries - I didn't take it that way. :-) Did you get limbs for your bow? If you need a substitute bow to use this season, let me know. I have spares laying around. I am in Rochester.

Yep - think I posted above that what I have mine made from (B50). I have some endless loop, but prefer Flemish. I think the only bow I have that I have tips that I'd chance it with is a Drake with micarta tips. Sometimes it better just not to chance it. If I had a newer bows I'd use FF for sure!

All mine are flemish, but its just not worth it to me to chance it. Most of my bows are collector vintage Bear Kodiaks, Grizzlies, Super Grizzlies, etc. This is something that is heavily discusses (as is your question on instinctive shooting) over on the Leatherwall forum.

Most that use FF on older bows pad their loops. I stick to B50 on my older bows.

Awesome! I'm going to mix it up a bit myself this year too.

I agree. I have a ton of pics like that. They are curious about them.

I'm with you Grampy.

I with Mowin. I grew up out in western mountain states and once my kids are grown, I am bouncing back.

Needs to be cooked well in order to kill trichinosis. Bears are notorious carriers.

Went from Infantry to Information Security. A clearly natural path (sarcasm).

Black Eagle Rampages.

I have seen one that has said "Same Circus, Different Clowns."

I was a hard charger when I was young and gutted it out to get to schools. I started out in a scout platoon, so we tended to get a bit of preference. Was lucky to go to a couple that don't give out badges as well. I had to reenlist to get on jump status.

Took me many years to get used to civilian life and you'll always miss it. I found looking forward instead of backwards helps. Focus on what you're going to do, not what you did. Its going to take time. Pic is back when I was a young buck sergeant.