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The heat wave has kept me from doing any scouting. In addition the deer flies seem to be everywhere this year. If I park my truck near the woods the deer flies swarm around my truck so bad that I won't even get out. Has anyone else noticed how bad they are this year? valoroutdoors.com

Giving this a bump. Hopefully we will get some more replies. Let's give her some support. valoroutdoors.com

Let's get some more participants to help out First-light and his deserving daughter. valoroutdoors.com

O.K. folks let's get some more replies from those of you who haven't seen this request and get those cards and letters out. It's a very small thing to do for a young lady who is giving so much for our country. valoroutdoors.com

Got the card. Will mail it out in the morning. She will have to tell you what I wrote on the inside. valoroutdoors.com

I am heading out now to get a card for her. It was 20 years ago when my only son enlisted for a 4 year stint in the Army and headed to Fort Benning for basic training. I remember how much he looked forward to mail from family and friends during his tour of duty which included a 1 year deployment to a combat zone in Afghanistan. Our service members deserve our support and I feel honored and happy to help out. You must be very proud of her and I will be sure to remind her that she has one great Dad! valoroutdoors.com

Wishing everyone a super day. Treasure your freedom. valoroutdoors.com

It would not be a trophy to me if I did that. valoroutdoors.com

Have a great day. valoroutdoors.com

At age 12 I was washing dishes in an Italian restaurant for minimum wage. My "bonus" was a free dessert at the end of my shift. valoroutdoors.com

Yes that's Sarah Beth Lawhorn. She brings out the best in camo! valoroutdoors.com

Gunner age 5 months after a water retrieve. valoroutdoors.com

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I agree but they were the first to post her video which is right in synch with their ideology. valoroutdoors.com

And here is Governor Kathy Hochul's reaction. valoroutdoors.com https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/new-york-governor-calls-supreme-court-ruling-on-guns-absolutely-shocking-142686277954

Here's the link. valoroutdoors.com https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-shoots-down-ny-rule-set-high-bar-concealed-handgun-licenses

Eddie be aware of a couple of factors that you cannot control. First off as you age your upper body strength will naturally decrease. I have experienced this and had to turn down my bow over the years. Second as you get cold in the woods your strength will significantly decrease compared to what you can draw shooting your bow on a warm day. Turning down your bow should not be a concern as long as you tune it for a lower draw weight. Another way to help compensate for lower draw weight is to use a cut on contact broadhead. Good luck. valoroutdoors.com

To my fellow great fathers. valoroutdoors.com

Well here is an update. After much research and consulting with my ophthalmologist I decided to go with standard lenses for best distance vision in both eyes. I had my left eye done yesterday and it has been less than 24 hours. All I can say is wow. My vision in my left eye is perfect and colors are sharp and clear. I can clearly see iron sights on a long gun or a handgun clearly. I will still need over the counter readers for fine up close reading but I have been wearing them for years. The surgery was done at my local hospital. I was brought into my room at 10:30 and was on my way home at 2:00 with my daughter. There is no pain and it feels like I have an eyelash in my eye but that will go away in a couple of days. My right eye is scheduled to be done in 2 weeks. I am looking forward to the upcoming hunting season with great vision. My recommendation is to have it done if you need it and you will be very happy with the results. valoroutdoors.com

Well Gunner is going great and is definitely going to be a big dog. He just turned 5 months old this week. All my buddies said he should have been named "tank" because he's so big. He should work out well retrieving large Canada Geese from our fields this upcoming season. Here's a pic of him with a wet coat after making a water retrieve this week. valoroutdoors.com

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This link will help you identify whether they are oyster mushrooms. valoroutdoors.com. https://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/oyster-mushroom.html#look

Let us not forget the true meaning of Memorial Day. We owe our freedom to our fallen warriors. valoroutdoors.com