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That's the collar I use, but couldn't remember the name. Works great.

That's a great BT. The low exit wound is definitely a help.

What do you use on your pup's? I never had luck with the oils. The collar (forgot the name) seems to work much better.

I've had deer near me on opening day when someone on the neighboring land (maybe 300 yrs) shot. Barely flinched. Had does in same first during ML and had someone shoot a half mile or more away. You would have thought the shot was in the field I was hunting by the way those deer about turned inside out getting out of there. I don't believe it's the shot alone though. I think it's the combination of Hunter intrusion into their lives and the shots. By the tail end of the season, they definitely notice the shots and react accordingly.

Exactly... Some have mentioned to use larger calibers. Guess I should have explained better that a larger caliber isn't always a better option. Thanks for saying what I was thinking, lol

Knew a guy that hunted with a 458 win mag.. Shot lots of deer with it. You would think it would anchor them on the spot. He said many deer ran after being shot thru the lungs. Bigger isn't always better. Hit 'em rite, and you'll find 'em. Currently using a 7mm-08 with 140g. Usually see 'em drop depending on terrain.

I've shot deer with everything from a 22-250 to a 35rem. Some have had great BT, some not. All depends on where hit, exit wound or not ECT. I've had tremendous BT with a 22-250. And some not so good ones with a 35 remember. Biggest mistake, assuming you missed because of a lack of blood

I figured it might be a little strong by how pungent the hulls are. Might have to save a couple of the larger limb when I do that spring cleanup. Thanks for the info....

I've got a client that has a dz or more of them. Never seen a deer turd let alone a deer near those trees. Sounds like I'm mowing a pile of rocks when I go over them. They smell very citrus like. Wondering if it's good wood for smoking meats....

DEC consider coyotes as a management tool. Especially in populated areas where hunting is not allowed or minimal. Same in Columbia county where more often than not, large tracks of land are off limits to hunting. I've talked to our local DEC officer on a few occasions, and he admitted coyotes are a essential tool in controlling deer numbers.

Never liked whiskey.. I'm a vodka or rum drinker.

Walking in seen some fresh rubs and scrapes. Little spike on a does trail. Buddy had several small bucks chasing the does, grunting and sparing with each other. The big boys never showed. And I missed a coyote at 20 yrds. Shot right over his back. Was a beautiful evening it was.

Glad to hear your feeling better. Congrats on the first bow buck.

I've used both fixed and mechanical on both my xbow and conventional. I've had a shoulder joint stop a muzzy from a xbow at 35 yrds. I've had rage heads do the same thing out of a conventional. I've used rage for many years on my conventional setup. Love the things. Only tried the muzzy because they were already set up on the xbow I purchased from a buddy. Wasn't impressed. The fixed, mechanical debate will go on forever. BTW.. I've switched to rage for both bows.

They want does to be taken to reduce the heard. If someone wants another deer, they wat to make sure it's a doe.

Had some time today, and needed some smoke therapy. 8# brisket. Came out fantastic 19# double smoked ham. Looks burnt, but it the sugars in the glaze that makes it look like that. 7# venison hind. Pulled it at 128*. Going to be sliced thin for sandwiches.

Neither is Santa. Sorry..

You know where I live.

Oh I realize that. It's just so foolish. Alot has to do with sponsorships. Have to show the viewers how well that product worked and was a major part in their success. Lol

I like it when there hunting with a rifle, and the deer is around 100 yrds out and they range him... Why? Or when he's within bow range they nonchalantly pick up the range finder and make tons of quick movement and the deer never seems to see them. Doesn't work with the deer in my area.

I hate those things. I usually just take a gloved hand and rub most of em off. Looks like you got a heck of a crop of em tho..

I smoke my V Hinds at 225 to 250. Pull at a internal of 130.. let it rest lightly foiled for 30 min then slice. In fact, there's one on the pit as I'm typing this. Along with a 8# packer. And a little later double smoking a 12# ham.

No. Two different smokes. A brisket needs to reach a higher internal temp to break down the connective tissue. Around 195- 205. If you take a venison roast to that temp, it would be dry and like chewing on a sneaker. I like to put a pan of bacon above the hind with holes in the pan. As the fat renders out it drops on the roast, basting it. I don't like to cover the hind, as I want the smoke and bark to form on the venison itself.

First, congrats on you new smoker. Next don't trust the thermometer on the door. There notorious for being off. Get a dual probe therm, one food probe for meat, the other a ambient for pit temps. Get a Amps (Amazin pellet tray or tube smoker) the tray was devolved for the masterbuilt electric smokers. Check out smoking meat forums. The have a electric section with tons of tips and mods for these units. As far as ribs, asumming pit temp will be 225*-250*, there's many different methods. 2-2-1, 3-2-1. Some don't wrap at all. Wrapping does make it easier, but those that don't go by feel, or the bend test rather than temp. If you like FOB (fall of the bone), wrapping helps. You'll develop your own method and flavor profile.

I wouldn't rattle like two bucks fighting to the death, but a light sparing has worked for me in the past. Your most likely going to get younger bucks responding now, but ya never know.