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The Face of a Future Bird Dog2
There was a warning growl alright. She has been putting up with her ears and every other part being chewed on by the little guy without setting him straight. I call it karma as she did the same to my old retriever Kody when she was a pup.
Golden friends2
That is just what I did tell them, Charlie Elk. I also told them if they made it down main street with little Blue and didn't meet any girls it would fall on their shoulders. I wish to edit my original posting... I hope Blue likes girls as much as geese. My Granddaughter is counting on it.
25 Greatest Deer Rifles Ever26
Here are our picks for the greatest deer rifles ever made. Let the arguments begin.
My vote goes to the Winchester Model 70. It has an unfair advantage over the competition as it is chambered to many different calibers. I believe its bolt to be superior to the other bolt actions rifle in particular its mauser like extractor claw. Yes, the Ruger 77 has a good bolt of similar design but not the same quality barrel. While some may argue, I would say with confidence that it is a more consistently accurate rifle then most of the competition - I'm talking about comparing hundreds of guns in this model against accuracy of hundreds in other makes .. that would tell the story of accuracy overall. It's three position safety was miles ahead of the competition and its trigger good. Apart from these consideration, it is a beautiful looking rifle with fine lines- not that the deer care but it brings a smile to the guy who appreciates such things.
BBZ LIVE! Day 3—Score!4
Just goes to show we must really love this sport. If I got as cold and wet at work as I have routinely suffered while hunting I would be looking for a different job. I keep going back for more! Thanks for sharing the story.
Holiday Gift Guide 20105
We’ve rounded up the best new hunting, fishing and outdoors-related gifts for the 2009-10 holiday season. It's time to start making your list!
I believe that knife sharpening tool has a place in the kitchens of the nation. My wife will use her kitchen carving knives when they are so dull you couldn't cut your finger. I think she has plenty of company in that department.
World Record—Poached8
A Minnesota man with a criminal history is suspected of illegally killing a massive-racked whitetail buck that could be the largest 8-point ever recorded.
Last week, Minnesota conservation officers seized the antlers involved in the case and on Thursday, Nov. 12 filed charges against Troy Reinke, 32, of Cannon Falls, Minn. Reinke was charged by the Goodhue County Attorney’s Office with 13 counts, including exceeding his limit and failure to register a deer.
Bust this guy and do so in such a way as to make the next idiot thing twice. Take his rifle, his truck and whatever else he used in the commission of this crime. What is it about some guys who get so addicted to the idea of killing that trophy buck that they will lie, cheat and become criminals to make it happen. Something is seriously missing in their lives to allow this compulsion to overwhelm all sense of what is right!
World Record—Poached8
A Minnesota man with a criminal history is suspected of illegally killing a massive-racked whitetail buck that could be the largest 8-point ever recorded.
Last week, Minnesota conservation officers seized the antlers involved in the case and on Thursday, Nov. 12 filed charges against Troy Reinke, 32, of Cannon Falls, Minn. Reinke was charged by the Goodhue County Attorney’s Office with 13 counts, including exceeding his limit and failure to register a deer.
Bust this guy and do so in such a way as to make the next idiot thing twice. Take his rifle, his truck and whatever else he used in the commission of this crime. What is it about some guys who get so addicted to the idea of killing that trophy buck that they will lie, cheat and become criminals to make it happen. Something is seriously missing in their lives to allow this compulsion to overwhelm all sense of what is right!
Moosehaps11
Car/deer accidents are on the rise, but so are car/moose collisions where your chances of walking away unscathed are somewhere between slim and none.
One of the most devastating aspect of a car taking on a moose is that he is so tall his body comes thru the windshield. Years ago my brother clipped a moose with the right fender of a Mack truck($10,000 touch). The moose was badly hurt but far from death and my brother refused to let him suffer in the ditch. Without a rifle along he had to improvise and put the animal out of its misery. It was a brutal task and very tough on him emotionally but it was his responsibility. That would seem odd to a non hunter that someone who shoots these animals as a sport would show such compassion in this circumstance. Perhaps they would see his act as nothing but brutality and choose to ignore the element of compassionate. Leaving the animal to suffer until the 'authorities' could deal with untidy business would likely be their idea of addressing the problem. That is the advantage of the hunter, we have experience and respect for these wild creatures that calls upon us to take personal responsibilty for them when they are most in need. I would do no less for my dog though it would break my heart. So, I say way to go brother and the same to any others who are able to shoulder such tasks.
Buck Wins Battle—Lose War9
Here’s a story to file under the Newshound’s heading of “be careful who you pick a fight with.”
It’s also a great indicator that the whitetail rut is well underway in the state of Wisconsin.
A 7-point buck point obviously chose the wrong adversary in his testosterone-induced attempt to exhibit male dominance when it challenged a 640-pound concrete elk statue in the yard of Mark Brye in rural Viroqua, Wisc.
I believe this story should be approached from a different point of view. Most likely the event happened because of the rut. So, I say he died for LOVE!! There you have it, still a sad event but a beautiful thing just the same. No small number of guys out there have beat their heads against the wall in pursuit of love and should be sympathetic.
The Rut's Wildest Day3
To tag a good buck you need to save your most productive stands for the hottest part of the season. So, you ask, what part of the rut is the hottest? I've come to the conclusion that, outside of the deep South, the most intense day of the season will fall somewhere between November 7 and 10. Here's why.
avoidthewife21 That is a very interesting observation about deer seeking out water and one that I will consider in future hunts. Young bucks that I have seen during the rut look like they are running themselves ragged. The mature bucks can actually be sentencing themselves to a slow demise during the cold Alberta and Sask. winters. They deplete their fat supply so much that they aren't fit to survive the cold. Thanks.