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not used to the new site!! liked the old one better, but will give the new one a shot!!
I do not like the new site. It is very confusing. I can not enter my contests. It took me forever to log in. I want to go back to the old site. Thank you. Irene
Hey @Aircav71. Sorry about that. I looked it up, and see that you already have an existing StuffStuff account, so when you click on "Gear" in the main menu, you should get logged into your StuffStuff account automatically, like this: http://youtu.be/UNhlOmscs_c
We know there are some bugs with this, which our developers hope to have fixed tomorrow. Can you check back tomorrow Wed. 9/25 to see if it's working?
In the meantime, you can always go directly to http://www.stuffstuff.com and login as you have been doing for the past year.
The StuffStuff Team
This new site is horrible.. Can't access anything. My Account is unavailable.. I am a Life Member, Charter Member and Life Member of Trophy Club, but nothing is showing up. Please fix this mess !!
This new site is pretty but a bitch to try to find anything. I've been a life member since the 80′s and never had any trouble getting to the site. I had to register, get a new password and then tried to find the forums that I read everyday and haven't found them yet. I know I'm old and don't like change unless it is for the better. But this doesn't seem to be for the better. It is very confusing like irenel stated.
Hey @huntingbow. Here's a link to the new forums: http://www.huntingclub.com/forums/. Can also be found under Community in the main menu.
The newly designed site was just launched yesterday, so we still have some tweaking to do. But rest assured, this change is better for the long run. We're using an entirely new platform which will allow us to make update updates faster and serve members better. If you have any specific suggestions on how to improve the usability of the site, please let us know!
Someone really screwed up this website. Had to re register even though I am a life member and have to login with e-mail instead of login name. And when you go to the contests it's like you were never here before.
Hi @sonorat54. For the contests – as long as you have an account on HuntingClub.com and are logged in when entering the contests – you'll only have to enter your information once. Since you've already done this, you'll never have to enter your info for contests again – just be sure to be logged in when you enter. Hope that helps.
I agree wholeheartedly. This is the sorriest excuse for a website upgrade I have ever seen. I had to jump through all kinds of hoops just to sign in. You should keep in mind that this site is for the users, not some computer geek wannabe. We are hunters, not nerds and don't like having to go through a lot of b.s just to access this site.
New site is confusing and difficult to navigate. Had to re-register. Bring back the old site.
Definitely a drastic change from the previous web site. I don't recall a fore warning of the change happening. Would have been nice to log in with prior user and password settings. The re-register was a little confusing and once in, the site is not as instinctive as its predecessor. Will take some getting use to.
Read this before you log off, you may have trouble logging back in. OK, I logged off to see what would happen when I tried to log back in. Log in button on main page didn't work, not even a pop up window. Went to postings and used logged on short cut there, system didn't recognize my user and password. Went to reregister and put in account info and finally got in. Something is amiss here guy's. Lot's of unhappy people. If anyone logs off and try's to log on, this was the only way I could get back in.
Scott, I was able to sign back in after signing out. But that is only with the new registration info I previously signed in with to get on this evening. I'm not a techie though the sites I deal with I handle the tech. I agree with you, this is a nightmare. There is to much going on and it confuses the site. It appears this new IT "person" is attempting to strut their tech prowess. The functions and features are neat, but miss-used in this application.
having trouble logging in too. comes up with some crap about some system or other. very unprofessinal.
Hey @Samuel. I just sent you a private message. Check it out and let me know if you have any questions. Thanks
THIS SITE SUCKS THE BIG ONE!!!! Tried to leave a contact message and no place came up. Took me back to main page. Couldn't enter contest for mission crossbow. Dump this site ASAP!!!!
I haven't found the link for it here on the site since the change. But here's the fb link for you. https://www.facebook.com/HuntingClub/app_518028241603779
I agree with all the above,i just want'nt to pay my account. so when I can log on I will, fix it!
Is this some kind of beta test joke?
What was wrong with the old web site?
Just being on this site makes my sweet Mac computer bogged down.
I don't know how young or old the NAHC staff are,
but there's a saying: If it ain't broke, don't f#%^en fix it!
15 yrs ago I went to school for websites. Google rates my "Fawn & Brindle Great Dane" site as #1 in the USA! In the World I am #1 for Great Danes PERIOD. Don't believe me – fine check out http://www.GreatDanes4U.com Every page hand done not a template!
Your I.T. web designer needs to be taken out to the wood shed! As mechanics might claim 'All Show & No GO"!
Life member for I don't remember when…
It took me a couple of minutes to get in but other folks are not techies and I bet they are not happy!
This part of my reply from above was intended as a reply to your comment Great Dane 4U : "I agree with you, this is a nightmare. There is to much going on and it confuses the site. It appears this new IT "person" is attempting to strut their tech prowess. The functions and features are neat, but miss-used in this application."
So far I am not impressed! There are links that don't work, like field testing portion. Hopefully your web designer isn't finished.
Hey @Sarg. Sorry you're having trouble accessing field testing. I looked it up, and see that you already have an existing StuffStuff account, so when you click on "Gear" in the main menu, you should get logged into your StuffStuff account automatically, like this: http://youtu.be/UNhlOmscs_c
We know there are some bugs with this, which our developers hope to have fixed tomorrow. Can you check back tomorrow Wed. 9/25 to see if it's working?
In the meantime, you can always go directly to http://www.stuffstuff.com and login as you have been doing in the past.
The StuffStuff Team
I agree as above. Read my comments on my page. No sense of repeating the dissatisfaction here. Other than the comment stating that the front page is to busy, distracting, confusing and miss-sized.
Come on NAHC many of your members are "Red necks" , "Back wood", "Country folk" Just a bunch of "Good ole' boys" either way. We're not here to play video games. And that is what the designers of this site, obviously, have for a background.
When something works, don't fix it. Can not get into stuff stuff or the Trophy Life Club. Took ten minutes to log in. This site is a piece of crap.
LIFE MEMBER !!! I am more than disapointed in the new site !! There is NO sense in such a complicated MESS !!! It took 30 minutes for the site to recognize me. I don't have time for this !! PLEEEEEEASE return to the older system !!
What the heck are we supposed to do in order to go to my account!!! This is so aggravatin! I hate that i had to reregister, somebody really screwed this up.
The new site is extremely slow, is NOT user friendly, and is confusing!!!! Why the unnecessary, complicating changes?
Not surprising – NO response from the ones who developed the new site!!! You guys must have gone out and hired the ones who wrote the "O-CARE" bill to develope this for you! Don't know where else you could have gotten a product that is this bad! Let's hear from the top on this from NAHC! We ARE PAYING members!
Hi all, we are working on the sign in issues, IT rolled out a fix again this morning so we are testing through that and watching to see how its working for members as well. We have a couple threads going on the forums on this issue as well, so we are trying to respond everywhere, but we may not see all of them right away.
We, those of us outside the U.S.A. can not access the contest pages any longer, AGAIN. The web page only has States listed and no Provinces. The page also only has Zip Codes. A Canadian Postal Code does not have a dash in between the two parts. That is an empty space, but your software will not allow for the proper empty space. Please do better when designing and use more knowledgeable people when designing and running this web site.
Where can I find my member account number? I do not have any of the magazines anymore, and i obviously can't go to My Account!
I agree with all the above! What a MESS! You need to shut this new site down and return to the old one until you get this fixed!!! Your old site never set any speed records for loading pages either, but this abortion of a site is ridiculous! Why make every member re-register with new sign-ins?!!! I'm a Trophy Life Member, and have been since the '80s, but your system won't even recognize my membership number on this site! You definitely need to hire a new webmaster!
signing on is a real pain. first it doesn't recognize my email then not my password. This is the worst that this site has ever been even though it looks real nice.
For all the gun hunter out there fell free to ask me about gun issues, I am a gunsmith.
Hi Gordy I have commented on several of inside the box,and have never won,i've seen others win more than once,but I never have won inside the box.I would like to know what to say so that I could win.I really could use the Chimpion targets and definitely the CCI .22 shells.I am not smart enough to think like the guy that came up with the alien stuff.Shoot I can't spell much less come up with whitty comments.
My question is this…..are we just bitching to each other, or is someone who can fix all of these issues reading our complaints. This day two for me trying to get around this web page and still the many problems listed have not been addressed. Could someone in the IT department please send the members an email and let us know if you are trying to fix the issues, or at least tell us something so we can make a decision on what we the members will do next.
Can someone from the IT department email me when the above issues get corrected, then I'll return to the site.
Get rid of this site. To get to the trophy room, I have to access my accounts and there I find the trophy room site. It is not user friendly.
I have a 14 yr old boy and 12 yr old twins(boy&girl) who are really starting to show interest in the outdoors, hunting and shooting. This gear would be a step forward getting more gear for the four of us, and would be fun for them and me of course to learn about and use. Would love to be picked!
I have a 6 yr old grandson that I am just introducing to shooting and hunting. This would be a great addition to help.
I second the above comments… I liked the old site better. It was laid out better and much easier to access everything. I too noticed that for me to access the trophy room I must now go into my account info. PLEASE change it back.
I have shot many deer with a .22-250 rem. I took a nice 300 lbs. Black Bear Boar with a single shot too. I have even shot a bear with a .22 Hornet. That was on a dead run, through the brush, at 220 yds. To this day I have never seen any caliber do what that Hornet did to the insides of the bear. It passed through the rib directly behind the left shoulder. The hole through the rib looked like you drilled it with a drill bit, it was so clean.
I had to Kentucky wind him. I aimed just in front of and level with the bears nose. At that distance I figured the bullet would drop about 16″ and he would need to travel forward about 18″ -22″ to meet the bullet at the desired point of impact. One shot from my NEF .22 Hornet, at 220 yds. did the trick. He piled up in some brush about 10 yds. from where I hit him. If you know the gun you are shooting, and you are proficient with it, it will always be lethal!
Choot 'em….. .22′s are getting hard to find, well, at least affordably. I could always use 'em.
Nice mixed bag of goodies.
I have a 5 year old grandson who I introduced to archery this year and wants to shoot every time he comes over. I'll be introducing him to target shooting and this would be a great start for him.
I am a Volunteer New York State Hunter and Bow Hunter Safety Instructor, young , first time hunters make about 70% of the class. This bag of goodies would be a great addition to the gear for class use. All in one bag, well that is outstanding, since I'm disabled, it makes the supplies easier being in one bag. What a great idea!.
My wife is disabled, but the one thing she can do is shoot! She is deadly accurate with a 22LR, or any light caliber for that matter. We haven't used any interactive targets before, but I think they would add a lot fun to our next target practice session! Great to hear about them!
I'd like to win. I upgraded to life member and never seem to get lucky enough as well.Going out and buying me a new bow to start deer hunting next month here in ohio. everyone be safe and have a good day.
Can't find 22 ammo anywhere and my 7 yr old daughter is always bugging me to shoot her rifle. I've been teaching her to shoot since she was 4.
My range setup is like a pinto, and that setup is a cadillac. That would be a sweet upgrade!
Great bag of goodies. The range bag would be an upgrade for the small pack I'm using now and the 2 piece bench bag set would work great for zeroing the Savage model 11 I just picked up for my new 'yote gun.
Gordy, this is some really great stuff. I would love to win this and would promise to put it all to great use!
I just watched a commercial on tv saying it was free to join your club but found out that was a joke real quick. Thanks for the false advertising.
I agree I do not like your new web site it took me two days just to find the Trophy Room please go back to the old web site this is a very unfriendly site !!
i still use windows xp and now i have to switch browsers to get here. plus i dont care for this new page
I guess y'all just gave up on the Trophy members – you made the room hard to access , no exclusive articles that you quit updating a year ago anyway , no puzzles that you quit updating a year ago anyway , golly gee this was a great investment .
Would love to see one like this. I get to see many early signs but it seems they always lead to where I cant follow.
New page is Horrible, new site erased me from the system, had to re- register…here's a kicker for you, I used the "contact us" tab to ask what happened to my email and password…used my member number as a reference and got back a reply of "please use your member number in the future"
Note: A cool logo does not make up for lack of content!
The same thing happened to me. I also had to reregister and it took me 20 minutes to get to the Trophy Room. The new website reminds me of an old salesman saying… If you have nothing to say, baffle them with bull shit.
The new site is slow, loads way to much crap, is very cumbersome to navigate, and just isn't very good. Looks like an html coder got carried away and pulled something over on the NAHC management who don't have a clue hour to develop a high functioning website. Here's a clue… dump all the stupid photos and graphics and make it easy to use. It should NEVER take a member more than 2 clicks to find what they need. Also, put your damn telephone number where we members can find it. Phone numbers makes someone responsible! This is a club… member services is, or should be, number one!
Why in the world would a club wasn't too piss off it's highest category of membership?
I have to agree with all the above {POST'S}. If I was not a life member I would say good bye.
Wow!!, I've shot Winchester ammo for 50 years and these really excite me!! can't wait to try a box!!
Great box of goodies!! would be awesome to win them!! would break long streak of non=winning !!! Pick me Gordy!!
Hi there. I have been with my fiance for 3 years now. He has 2 children (one boy one girl) that I love as my own. Their ages are 14 and 13. When we first met they didn't know much about the outdoors or hunting. Since then I have taught them a lot. They both have their hunters safety and love hunting and shooting. The first time my fiance and I took them out to shoot they both did outstanding. I was surprised by how good they were since it was their first time even handling a gun. This hunting season will be their first hunt ever. They are both excited and want to go hunting for pretty much everything this year. They will be hunting for antelope, elk and maybe Mule Deer. This inside the box would help them to be more prepared for the many hunts in their future. Thanks for the consideration.
Great article; I own a 22 Huntsman and my father's Belgium Browning that is 60yrs old . I have not had any problems with these two guns.
For us who are handy capped and unable to use a regular bow I think a crossbow is a good way for us to go out and enjoy hunting in situations that only you can enjoy.
I don't think that fair.
I'm a hardcore compound guy as well, I may not be able to shoot groups as well as a crossbow at those 60,70, and 80 yrds like those crossbows can, but I can hit the vitals out to 50 with my compound. I'll use a compound until I cannot pull any poundage back. I do agree if you are diablrd and cannot pull a compound back, you should have one. I do not like hearing of these young people that is able choosing a crossbow just because it's easier. It is supposed to be fun and challenging and most of all, rewarding.
I am a Canadian Life Member and we can no longer enter the contest. This club sucks and what really sucks for me is that they already have my money and they will not refund it.
Well you can't win if you don't enter. There are thousands entering and all want to win something. Don't give up so easily.
The condition that this website is in shows that you bought the software developers' bs. You do not have any reliable links to the old accounts and …
I would never have thought that I would have to go to the account page to find the link to the Trophy room. You should provide a date that the glitches are to be worked out, and NORMAL and RELIABLE operation of the website is restored.
Not all users are face book or tweeter users, so while you may have made the site phone friendly, us old guys that use or computers are left trying to navigate the site without a map. Get your internal links worked out to prevent users from complaining. I am tired of sending emails to 'techies' that do not understand how a customer will use the site. Before I retired, I did system design and implementation for a living, so I have no tolerance for a BS answer from a trouble report.
the" IT" guy should be fired ,the new website "SUCKS" go back to the old one or get a IT guy that know what he doing .
How do we download the form for the Cabelas discount. I cant find it in the new webpage. I went to Cabelas yesterday and would have liked to use it.
I enter "Contests" daily (never have one anything). While it's taking me awhile to
figure how to get around on the NEW site, I really don't like having to fill out a
complete form each time. Previously, it was just a single click to enter – what gives with you folks?
This new format is not good. I can't find half of the things that I am looking for. Stuff stuff I go to web site and log in, you have a hard time on this new format. I agree go back to the old one
Not thrilled with the new format. I open my e-mail click on benefits, then contests I now must enter "name, address, city, state, zipcode, e-mail address and the phone number. Whats the problem? at least the old site knew who I was. Also tired of the message "You are using an outdated browser. click here to buy a new browser"
Ive never had the chance to fly to hunt, ive lived in Alaska for 5 years but fished and hunted quite a lot of times. traveled only by boat or truck was always great. lots of fun and work. hunt safe . Fred
I would really love to win this. Having everything that's in the bag is an awesome idea. Having all the different compartments is also an excellent idea and would come in very handy. I could really use some of this stuff to help train my handicapped daughter and my wife who loves to shoot also. Thanks for the chance to win some awesome stuff.
it has everything a hunter needs to make himself better and to use to help his kids learn safety of the fire arm
same stand on public land for opening day in Michigan, and 2 years in a row for my best and 3rd best whitetails ever. NOW the question is creeping up, stay or move? But the one thing I DO know, where ever I decide to hunt this year, I'll have a blast just being out in the woods…
Don't know if this has been given away or not nut very nice looking unit I'm in the market for a range finder if anyone has any recommendations or advice on one's not to buy
Hi Gordy, that looks like a real nice range finder. Leupold always makes quality gear. Don't understand why they have to have one with arc and one without. Doesn't matter what you're shooting, you're probably be on some kind of angle. I wouldn't mind using either one though. Keep up the good work.
I have no stand or a place to put one, but I'm saving my beer kegs. With a little thinking I can build something.
I have killed a lot of bucks with my Rem. 700 in 22/250. First slow the rould down a little and shoot the correct bullet. No hollow points. In fairness all of the bucks have been the smaller black-tails.
Gordy, would love to try out that range finder. Just ship it out with that knife you opened box with and I'll sharpen it up for you and send it back. Have a great hunting season. Thanks Steve
I have been bow hunting for years now and I have never used a range finder. I know many people who do use them and I have been interested in trying one to see if it would make me more accurate. I was looking at purchasing one but if you are willing to send me one I will try it and let you know what I think.
Jack, the video is there … not sure why you can't see it. I've included an additional link to YouTube. Thanks for the heads-up, man!
Hi Gordy, That Leupold rangefinder sounds like the cat's meow when it comes to portable compact rangefinders and the "bells & whistles" that you described makes it even more appealing. I have a cheap rangefinder, that is so much trouble to use, that I seldom attempt to use it as it is extremely difficult to lock onto the "target" due to low magnification. The Leupold's six power magnification makes it much easier to lock onto a target. The ability to get a quick range reading is very important when hunting deer and other game because the best bucks do not linger. (A good tip to others: I make a map of my hunting area and record range data on cattle as they graze on various areas of a field for quick reference.)
i just shot my last deer of my youth life yesterday but i got the rest of my life to hunt i never got to use a rang finder before but i hear there great i would love to win this.
p.s. tell Phil to start buying more guns a 15 year old bought and payed for four all ready lol.
Nice looking compact unit. This is second time I've responded to the "inside the box" giveaway, so I'm learning more about the site. I think its great that I could click on the item description (in amber color) and learn more about the product. I'd sure like to have one, but I probably wouldn't shell out $300. for one, no matter how good it is. Gordy, if you send me one – and it works – I'll tell everyone what a great product it is. Of course, if it doesn't work as advertised – I'll tell everyone that, too.
Gordy sure looks like a great rangefinder, would love to have one but no way i could ever buy it. So hope your in a giving mood!!!!!!
[ ca,;t believe I have a second chance to plead for this merchandise. this will be a perfect win for us. i am so tired of using my walmart bags to carry our targets, sight socks, cleaning equipment, ammo, and guns out to the shooting area. the bags get holes in them and everything falls on the ground. the handles on the bags tear and everything falls to the ground. please help a senior citizen out. i can hear the laughter when we show up with our bad case of the dropsy. i could really use this wonderful group of range items. i could use the rings as one of my .22 lr rifles weavetr scope rings is held together with gorilla tape. please let me be the chosen one!
Yes Please. This looks like the perfect addition to my hunting gear. This Older blonde needs all the help she can get out in the woods getting distances right! I would put this to good use from archery through muzzleloader season, as I hunt from the ground! Thanks for a chance at winning some great hunting products!!
Fantastic piece o hunting equipment, who wouldn't love to add a range finder to their arsenal with its many applications. Small , effective, compact and easy tyo use. Would love to own one. Happy Hunting
Another quality product from Leupold. Love the compact size to fit in a pocket for quick access. I have a Leupold scope which has as clear glass as in higher price brands.Great addition to anyone's hunting gear.A sharp knife would cut right through the tape on the box.Have Phil sharpen it for you if that is the best you can do.lol
Hey Gordy still watching your blog and want to congratulate all the winners. I hope to be one too. Thanks for the giveaway!
I doubt that everyone in South Carolina uses drugged arrows. Everyone owns a moonshine still and pot plants too,right?
All this talk of creature comforts and nothing about the off-road capability? Shame on you!
I own a 2012 model Silverado extended cab LTZ Z71 and save for a few of the creature comforts it is the same truck. My experience shows it to be a relatively capable off-road machine limited only by it's sheer size (this ain't no Jeep, pal!) and bulk. The drive train is somewhat snatchy, caused, I believe, by excess gear lash and the link belt transfer case but it is livable. The ground clearance is only so-so but I've been lucky enough to not test the skid plates…yet! My main gripe is the turning radius: you need the equivilent of a 3 lane highway to make a U-turn! Over-all, after almost 17K miles of trailer towing and over-grown logging road crawling I am impressed that the truck is still tight and rattle free. Just one more thing: in my 4 wheel drive adventures in the California Sierra mountains I only needed low range once for an extremely rocky and steep section of old logging road that hadn't seen a tire track in who knows how long. The truck never even hinted at spinning a tire. Not bad. The rest of the time I simply left it in auto 4X and let the computer decide when I really needed 4 wheel drive.
Russ661: Thanks for sharing! Sounds like you're more qualified to talk motorhead specs than me. And I quote: "I won't waste your time regurgitating all the tech specs about this truck; Chevy has spent ungodly amounts of money, time and expertise to show off every detail of every model of the 2014 Silverado at their excellent website. But I will share some personal highlights of what really got me jazzed about this truck." And by the way, we didn't do a ton of off-roading (because it wasn't necessary), but the truck plowed through all the gumbo slime and relatively deep puddles that I put it through. Just my 2 cents.
What intermittently works for me is to hit the link to the previous or next blog (for this one the back blog is "How To Choose Reliable Predator Hunting Ammo"; the link is just above your post. Click on that and then when you wait the (I will not say it) then click on the link for this blog on that page and then try the video again, It may take a couple of times, but it eventually works for me.
season just started here in indiana but ill be getting 1 posted on here for long!!!!!!!!
I've been using the Elite High Density loads since they were first introduced and am amazed at their performance. However, they are very expensive to say the least !!
If these new loads, Longbeard XR, perform as well or better and at a lower cost then I say "Hooray" for Winchester and Ol' Three-Toes beware !!!!
I have several rifles and the most accurate hand loads for them do not use the same powder. 53.5 gr of IMR4831 gives me a 5 shot grouping ( from bench rest ) of 5/16 – 3/8 inches at 200 yards with my Rem 700 in .270 Win. That is the best I have ever gotten. However using the same powder in my Rem 700 in .300 WinMag I cannot get a grouping of twice that size.
That dere would be a nice prize to have and to pass on to my Grandson whenever I pass on!
well i love to reload my rifle loads thats why i do it and i think thats the reason most reloaders do it but you can save a lot of money if you are reloading for mags. As far as equipment most of it will get you there it realy is what you like to use. And by the way over time it is cheaper.
This is the way it should be! If we lose our gun rights only the criminals will have guns and the POLICE are not very helpful. Nobody should be afraid of guns,they are only a tool. We need to worry about the type of person who is allowed to purchase them. If we have no guns the crime rate will SKYROCKET!
Just watched the video on elk calling and it could not be any more true. I just returned from bow hunting elk in Montana and this is exactly the way I hunt. Just mimic the sounds they make or simply cow call you will be amazed by your success. But one thing you must do is as your calling even if you do not get a call back keep looking behind you as many bulls will come in silent and walk right up on you also when you get an answer check your wind and be aggressive and sneak up on them… good luck
I have been bowhunting for many years. Last season was the first time in three years that I shot a deer with a centerfire rifle! I shot a buck with a muzzle loader two years ago, but I normally fill my freezer with three deer a year just using a bow. Being a Louisiana man, I can shoot six a season, but I get enough to eat with my bow! Don't get me wrong. I have a plethora of long guns, hand guns and ammo and I enjoy shooting all of them! I must be a redneck! October first through the last day of January is deer and LSU football season. It's not just a matter of life and death, it is more important than that!
I have been rifle hunting for 4 years now. This is my first year bow hunting and it has proven to be the best challenge yet! I was lucky enough to claim my first mule deer doe with my Mission Riot bow last weekend. I am definitely addicted!
Glad you've come full circle Jeff! Nothing better than sitting in stand with bow in hand. Good luck this season! steve
Ben Bowhunting for almost as many years i've gun hunted. I really think it improves one's skill at gun hunting. It requires a lot of patience and a different set of skills to get close & outsmart your quarry. Great article & best of luck Jeff as well as all the other members on this new to you venture. Trst me when i say you will be so rewarded when it happens for you all!! Good luck!!!
Bow hunting is harder due to more things can go wrong. Gun hunting (which I also do) is point, breath and squeeze trigger. Bow is the same but add strength and stealth on the pull back. Add in wind factor on longer shots. Also can't shoot through brush, need a fairly clean line of fire. I love the thrill with the more primitive weapon. Next is a long bow!
I haven't taken up the "Robin Hood Schtick" yet. I started black powder hunting a few years back and enjoy that. If I start, it will probably be with a cross bow as the skill set is closer to gun hunting. I hunt with a number of guys who bow hunt and I know the kind of hours they put in to hone their skills; but I have neither the time nor the facilities to learn and develope their skills. Maybe when I retire.
I hope I get this chance, but if I don't, the person that goes really needs to post pictures on the site!
There was also reports of EHD, 'blue tongue,' in Missouri. I have not seen any signs of it where I hunt. I do know that the 'Does' on my property produced twins this year and look healthy.
This would be a dream hunt for me or anyone else. Good people, good food, good time!
I bow hunted for years with a recurve bow. Something would always go wrong like the upper limb hitting a branch, the wind changing, and so forth. Never took a deer with a bow. But it was great scouting for gun season!
On September 14th, in Eastern Colorado, my friend Lance Banning and I set out in hopes of both tagging a monster bull with our bows. We were doing a DIY hunt on public ground in the National Forest and knew it was not going to be easy. If that wasn't hard enough, it was the first day of muzzleloader season, and as a bow hunter, that is not a good thing. We headed up the mountain and just as expected, started passing blaze orange, headed in the same direction. As the sun started to come up on the saddle we had set up, Lance hit the bugle hoping to get a response. It didn't take long for the northern slope of dark timber to erupt with a response. We checked the wind and started our chase. We have been hunting public ground long enough to know it was a real bull and not just another hunter. We knew he was about 200 to 300 yards away, but not knowing if he was coming or going, we eased in his direction. Lance continued to bugle every 5 minutes to keep him talking and as we got within about 100 yards, we started raking trees to really upset our bull. As Lance and I were coming up with our final plan to take this bull, a second bull bugled extremely close from the direction we had just come from. I immediately headed toward the closer bull trying to get some distance between me and the caller. I got only about 25 yards from Lance when I saw movement coming down the hillside through the dark timber. As the bull got closer I glanced at the antlers and knew it was a shooter, but did not make the mistake of trying to picture it on my wall. As I looked for possible shooting lanes I quickly realized I didn't have any until he was at about 5 yards. The bull was now about 40 yards away coming right at us. Lance let out another aggressive bugle and the bull instantly started shredding an aspen tree. I knew that bulls usually have their eyes closed when rubbing trees, so I started moving to try and find a shooting lane. I got about 10 yards closer when I finally got a shooting lane, unfortunately, I still needed the bull to come about 20 yards closer to use it. Lance let out one more bugle and started ripping down tree limbs. The bull couldn't take it anymore and let out a monster bugle right in my face. I couldn't help, but put myself in all of the Elk stories I had read in magazines
over the years. The feeling sent chills down my spine and still does when I
think about it. The bull was now headed my way and was going to pass right
through the only shooting lane I had at 15 yards away. I slowly pulled back the
bow as he started to enter my shooting lane. As I got to full draw and looked
down the sights, the bull stopped broadside in the middle of my shooting lane,
listening for the bull he believed to be in the area. I released the arrow and
sealed the deal. Knowing the bull wasn't going far, I instantly looked back at
Lance throwing my hands in the air. Lance was already sprinting towards me
pumping his fists in the air. I walked over and got my arrow, which had passed
through the bull and stuck into the hillside. We only had to track the bull
about 75 yards before we saw the antlers sticking up. I was shocked when I
realized what I had just shot. It was a 6×6, that gross, scored 330 and was a giant in my eyes. After 3 seasons of chasing elk with a bow and being left with tag soup I finally got to put my tag on one!
Jeff you are so right. My best friend and I started Bow Hunting about 15 years ago and found that our skills were much sharper when we rifle hunt. We do both and a few years ago decided to try our skills at taking on the Rocky Mountain Elk, You want a real thrill try it. I always enjoyed harvesting Elk but a Nice Bull with a bow is one massive rush. My cousin bear hunts with a Bow and loves the challenge that he gets from that. I know a lot of guys that thumb there Noise at Bow hunters. But My grand father always said Real Hunters Bow Hunt. It takes Finesse and skill more so if you track one and move in on Him rather then sitting in a Blind or in a tree stand. And there is no time for boredom. Try it you may find it gets the blood flowing even More
Sooo, can someone tell me how you are suppose to submit a Big Game award entry. I filled everything out and there is no submit or continue button or anything. I was pretty sure the story wasn't suppose to go in the comment box, but it was the only thing on the page with a submit button.
well the Pa archey season just began this weak and were all out getting action in the woods with stories of monster bucks and yet non typical bruisers running around. My stand is currently in a good spot seeing 50 to 150 deer a day and sitting waiting for one of the bruisers to come walking in is a waiting game. had a 10 , 12, 14 , 5 or 6 8 points and a 17 walk under the stand and out in the distance was the biggest a 26 point 50 yards away and didnt come in close enough to get a hit on him.
Where in the heck in Pa. are you seeing these come on a 20 pt. This must be in a fenced in area. There isn't 150 deer in PA.
I myself have never bow haunted, I've always enjoy rifle and muzzle loader. This year my 12yr old daughter informed me that she would like to start bow hunting. I plan on getting a bow for her and myself after this years hunt, so we have the summer to practice and get acclimated to the bow
What a Trip this would be. My closest Buddy just went to Quebec on a Caribou hunt. He took his rifle and his compound bow. Dropped big Bull on the second day with his 30.06 and had opportunities on the following days to bag one with his bow. I have to look at his trophies everyday I visit his house. I would love to have a rival trophy to hang so he could come and visit it. Good luck to all. You will have a Blast
I want to know where do I e-mail my photo to be published in a future NAHC magazine in the Life Member Photo Gallery.
Booner, just e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com with "Life Member Shots" in the subject line! Please, also CC me on the e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
-Josh Dahlke
Been hunting since I was knee high to a short duck. Rifle, shotgun, bow. If they opened a sledge hammer season, I would be down at the hardware store trying one out for heft. It's all good.
Nice selection of items!! I could use all that stuff as my grandkids and great nephew are getting old enough to start getting started shooting . This collection would be great to get them started right!
Thanks for considering them.
Have to adree with halfbreedmaggy enter as often as i can in these so called drawings & almost never win! But once again i'll enter!!
# ron chamblee life member # 40893712 i love north american hunter and i really can use everything in the mixed bag
I started bowhunting almost 50 years ago with a recurve. Fewer deer then, less technology, too. Later my six-wheeler Bear Whitetail Hunter was state of the art. But one thing hasn't changed, what I refer to as bowhunter mathematics: 99 things done right minus 1 thing done wrong equals zero venison. I hope that never changes.
Jeff, welcome to the challenge, and good luck. Something to try to help–use EverCalm. You will not regret. I have been a die hard Tink's 69 man since I was 14 hunting with my Dad. 2 years ago I tried EverCalm and have been blown away by the results. Again good luck and next time in Kansas feel free to stop by.
Yep, Just wish I could afford a new bow. Still shooting my Fred Bear code 5 bought many years ago. I understand that today's bows are a lot faster. being disabled and on a fixed income, i am afraid I will never find out what the high speed bow is all about. However, I will always be in the woods with a bow. Happy Hunting.
Jeff I have been a bow hunter every since I was 14 years old, I am now 54. I have 3 kids 2 boys and 1 girl. I have tried to get them all hunting but none did. They like it in the woods but none wanted to hunt, till this year my youngest,The girl asked me to help her get a bow and set up to hunt she is 29 years old Oct 24 (my DEER baby) lol I have her all set up and she is so excited to go hunting with her dad and I am even more excited then she is. I will let you know how the season goes at a later date hope yours goes will. and the old timers win again lol
later Jim Mastin
I my self clean my bolt after every hunt or every time , I shoot my rifle/ shotgun.. because like you have said many people don't think about the bolt's and , I have seen the firing pin stick in some rifle's and shotgun's and it is very easy to clean them if you know how or find someone that work's on gun's like , I do.. you can contact any gun shop and they can tell you who to call or take a class on gun care..
Talk to your local gunsmith. If you have a good relationship with them, they will advise you. If not they will charge you. Information is the name of the game. Look on youtube for videos of your firearm maintenance. The local gunsmith is the best resource.
you should come down and go hunting with us down here in Southeast Georgia! It's an open invitation
You should come down and go hunting with us down here in Southeast Georgia Jeff! It's an open invitation
I am 65 soo n to be 66 and the ole shoulders aint what they were. I started with a crossbow this year and passed up deer not wanting to do a clean shot i think this has helped me to make the right decision on a shot when blackpowder opens (tomorrow). Will practise this summer to 1. get out of the house, 2. get excercise, 3. get better aquanted with my gear and judging distance, 4. get out of the house
The United States Of America
Was built on God Guns and Guts.
Change that now and we all lose.
At the moment only have one Grandson, but second is on the way. Although grandson has just made one year of age, this would be an awesome collection piece to DISPLAY. Although it would probably mean I would have to purchase a second, if available for 2nd Grandson when he arrives. It is hard to make a difference between Grand children. Some how I doubt that any of the three Grand daughters would be interested in something like this, but one never knows. By the way, LOVE DUCK DYNASTY, show and their Products. Being from Louisiana, they can't be all bad, lol.
There should be an option to browse your computer and upload pictures and your story. Then there is a submit button. I am not sure why you can't see it on your computer. Since the new sight was created, I have noticed quite a few glitches. Hopefully they get them figured out.
Awesome range finder!! would really dress up my hunting gear to have Leupold in my arsenal!!
i love to bow hunt but since my stomach surgery i can not pull my bow back or even shoot my rifles i love to hunt with without hurting. So this season i started crossbow hunting (yes with the sidewinder crank) & had to drop down to a .243 rifle. But to get back to bow hunting. Shooting a crossbow isn't the same as my compound but all the little dangers are about the same. Like the little limb that you don't see a your bolts hits it & so on & so forth. But i do love to bow hunt & my kids are learning to shoot a Bear Cub compound before they are old enough to start hunting with me and can take a deer by themselves.
This will be my first year deer hunting. Ill be trying my hand at rifle. But come next year ill take you up on the challenge and pick up a bow. Looking forward to hunting with both a bow and a rifle. Either way ill just be happy to be hunting.
I'm still getting used to the new site format, so I'm glad I didn't miss this. This would go great with the coyote gun I just picked up. By the way Gordy, If you send me that knife you used to hack the box open with, I'll put a nice edge on it. It looks like it could use a little tune up.
I've hunted with my Dad as soon as he could get my Mom to let me out of the house and do what the grown men do. I was 5 years of age when I saw a deer be shot for the first time. I finally got to shoot my first deer with my Dad's British 303 at age 9 (not to worry my dad was beside me the whole time). I didn't remember seeing the deer go down, I was just taken aback by the monstrous whoopin' I had just taken by the 303′s recoil. My Dad was so proud of me you'd thought I'd invented gold or something. I have hunted all my life for one animal or another, but I have never Bow-hunted. This past year I have been yearning to learn, and have been scraping my money together to buy a bow. I don't know much about one bow from another, but I will get me one and I intend to do some serious hunting as soon as I am able to shoot the target without killing the barn behind it. I am going to take your challenge, just as soon as I am able, Thanks for making my urge that much more difficult to handle. (grinning from ear to ear.) Happy hunting Jeff, keep the articles coming I enjoy them immensely. Bobby R. Brown. Savanna, OK. (but still a Texan tried and true.)
Sounds like a nice unit, I never have used a range-finder, I have always stepped of my hunting area, I usually hunt with steel sights only, as I don't hunt where I get the long shots. I am considering taking up varmint shooting, but haven't gotten to it yet. I desire to hunt up north sometime soon, and I have been researching what weapons and optics I would need for such hunts, I listen and read about how exciting it is to take elk, bear, and other such animals. I am a food hunter, and have never hunted for trophies as such, but if I hunt for those kinds of animals well a man has to have something to point at and brag about. (Ha) Well keep up the good work, and keep the articles coming. Thanks Bobby R. Brown. Savanna, OK. (Misplaced Texan)
Well i can back you up on all this. I have a Savage 110 22-250
I love it, Big 16 power scope, shoots great, but has a bull barrel
weighs a ton. I have carried it up and down and all around the mountains,
and I always think twice before I leave the house with it.
been bow hunting for 15 yrs now , took the first 4 years before I got my first one and that just fueled the fire even more
Back in the 70s, I must have had some dirt or mud in the barrel of my Model 70 .300 Win Mag. I was shooting at a deer at close range. He just walked away. I couldn't believe I missed. My hunting partner started laughing and I looked at him like he was crazy. Then he said "Look at your barrel". I looked and the end of my barrel was banana peeled. It looked like some of the guns in the cartoons. I took the gun to a gun shop and they cut four inches off the barrel and re-crowned it. I sighted it in again and it still shoots as well as it ever has. In fact, I'm still using that rifle each year as of today.
Thanks. I have sent them a message, but haven't got a reply. I have the upload photo option, but nothing else. Who knows.
one of the best shows on t.v. Great to see a family interacting with some meaning,especially sitting down at the table to eat dinner.It is the small things like that that really mean something.we all need to do the little things like that which really means a lot.
Sorry but number 2 is just wrong.
Anyone can estimate that nearly whatever% you want of whatever group is suffering from whatever you want, it does not equate to fact.
Soda, coffee and other drinks don't cut it? You do realize they contain as much if not more water than "sports" drinks? The water you drink has dissolved material in it and is not 100% pure H2O! Tap water, spring water ( even distilled water since that cannot remover everything! ) So how much dissolved ingredients do you consider to make water not water?
What people call coffee is flavored WATER, soda is flavored WATER…
I do agree that not all flavored water is equal to good health or the best recovery from exertion however.
This seems like an ad for Sqwincher.
We are limited to shotguns for long gun deer hunting in Ohio, but most of my hunting buddies also bow hunt. I've been meaning to get into it for the last several years, but the money to get started always seems to be needed for something else. One of my friends says the same thing as you, Jeff. With a bow in your hand, it's a whole different ball game. Just having to get close enough to use a bow adds a completely different dimension to the experience, or so he says. With my company closing and my job ending next month, it will be another "maybe next year" bow season this year. I will get to it one of these seasons just for the new experience!
Always carry a spare pair of socks, underwear, and headgear. All three will become wet and cause discomfort and rash if not trated.
I agree, bowhunting is man's fourth greatest thrill in life (Sex, lift-off, landing, BOWHUNTING). Unfortunately due to serevice connected disability 28 years ago I have been unable to bow hunt. My last deer I shot was o buck at 42 yards, through the neck with a recurve bow. The year before I was rated 2nd in the State of Indiana, freestyle. I love bowhunting and wish youngsters could be tought archeryskills the same way we leand gund skills in Junior High Scholl from our local sharrif's departpartment. I have a strange feeling, this will never happen again. GOD Bless you Jeff and all other bowhunter who keep the sport alive!
I suggest gun owners to continue to buy weapons and ammunition as we are able to afford to and be prepared for the Government to come after our weapons at a later date. GOD Bless you ALL!
YOUR facts fall short also. Coffee and soda are much much more than "flavored water". They contain sugar, caffein and more. They are diuretics and actually increase the output of urine thus increasing the effects of dehydration. If you are relying on these drinks for proper hydration you are ABSOLUTELY on the wrong track. The simple FACT is that a vast majority of people "THINK" the same thing as you and are therefore poorly hydrated most any day and in fact most days. Do a little research and you will discover the err of your claim.
In addition , the electrolyte drinks mentioned in the article can also be overdone and actually "overdose" the body. The safest rule of thumb is WATER, and then some Water along with it. It is possible to "flush"the body throughout the day so it is a good idea to replace electrolytes around midday with a supplemental drink like OJ or a "sport drink" but again too much is not good. Water is and should be the primary fluid for proper and healthy hydration. Watch the sugar content of any supplemental drink and use them in moderation regarding the ratio to water. AVOID thinking that coffee,tea,soda,Gatorade etc. are good substitutes for plain old water….exactly the opposite is true.
Gotta love Duck Dynasty! Funny as hell and true spirited. We can all learn from them!
Your assumption about coffee, and soda are misplaced. the amount of caffeine (which is a diuretic) is not a viable option, unless there are no other sources o fluid available.
Flavored water does not contain any sugar even though some of the products are carbonated. Whereas, soda and and many sports drinks do.
As far as distilled water is concerned, you may want to read up on how distilled water is produced.
RAbear, your reasoning is on target for the most part, however, any electrolyte containing drink is ok as sodium, potassium, chloride, and calcium, which are water soluble, your body will only use what is required. The rest will just be urinated out of your body.
Congradulations, he's a dandy!
You are right that most of the time it is more about the friends that you make while hunting than the results of the hunt.
my nephew works for the parent company you mentioned so I think the New York safety instructor should win because he is teaching the future hunting generation but that's just my opinion there are a lot of people that will disagree but that's ok too.
hey my name is Sean Abernathy and im 17 years old i live in a town of 850 people and im an avid bow hunter, there's no way id ever be able to afford such an amazing decoy as the Dave Smith buck, but i heard about this giveaway and thought id give it a try. i dont believe in just taking a decoy from the makers without giving something in return, thats just how i was raised. so if i would happen to win i would gladly make a painting for the creators of the decoy, because i actually happen to be a published artist already.thanks, sean
Hi there! I would really love to win this decoy. I just went shopping yesterday for a new stand and was looking at some decoys. This is my second year bow hunting and I have never hunted with one. I thought I would pass along a tip that the clerk gave me. He told me that one thing that you should always make sure to do when you take your decoy out of the box is to get a scrub brush and wash it with the scent killer soap made for showering. This will help eliminate any scent from the factory.
really would love to try using a decoy for deer hunting I use them for bird and waterfowl thanks for the chance
Very good advice ! Even a cheap harness is better than no harness but then again how much is your life worth ???????
Real Story. Older fella climbing a "ladder stand" during a rainy season in IL about 5 years ago. While carrying his crossbow up the ladder he got to the second section of the ladder when the lower end sunk in the mud. Since the upper end is secured to the tree with a chain it allowed the ladder to sink in the mud and separate from the upper stand. The hunter fell almost 12 feet straight backwards and hit very uneven ground. He suffered minor injuries as there was no debris at the impact location and it was "soft" wet ground. A $15 life line would have saved the day here for sure. Also never carry up what you can haul up later…which is everything else but you.
It's not easy. That's the challenge! After 60 yrs of bow hunting, & more than a hundred deer, it's always the challenge that becons.
p.s. the advent of the compound has sure made it easier to draw that bow!
I have trouble finding one that will fit me I weigh 125 and am 5'1 man everything I find is too big
I personally think if you want true accuracy you have to load your own ammo to find the load your rifle likes. And this also applies with the barrel lengths of these newer rifles. You will be surprised. Load up 3 different loads and go to the range and see for yourself.
Hunting in Canada I learned from a guide to pack a extra set of under garments in case you fall in water and also to have hand warmers as well as the butane hand warmers you can put them inside your coat to help warm your core and believe me this will make your day a whole lot better.
Great job ,Jeff..i gotta beat the brush for a buck like that,cause im in Blacktail country
If you noticed I said not all flavored water is equal, I wanted to point out the article mentions 1 company's product and is more an ad than anything else. Much like the blog on reloading or the links to 3rd parties in other blogs … but that is another topic. Also I am not referring to what is known commercially as "flavored water".
As far as distilled water, not all dissolved material in water is a solid. Gaseous or liquid can be distilled along with the water and therefore are NOT removed in all cases. Do people know that too much water can kill you as well as too little?
Also not a comment on just what % of dissolved particles make it not water anymore or the made up statistic about dehydration? The bottled water companies PAID American medical groups to start pushing that line decades ago and now it is believed as fact.
If only we all had the finances to own a big farm and hire a game manager we could all be shooting deer like this.
This kind of experience is why I have wanted to get into bow hunting for the last several years. Maybe next season. Thanks for sharing Jeff.
I hunt from my vehicle because I am handicapped. I saw an IMPRESSIVE 8 POINT, A wide forked horn; 20 inch spread but a young deer; and many spiked bucks but could not get a good shot. I am hoping to get a better view on Saturday. Good Luck all!!!!!
I can honestly agree with almost every point of Hillbilly wisdow you had i this blog, Almost! I was reading away and nodding my head in approvement, right up until I got to how the 5.56 and .223Rem. where the exact same round! Oh, you did state that it was a detailed discussion for later time, but in my opinion you should have omitted it with out those detailed internal and chamber dimension differences! That is truly where the differences that can be negative are. Yes the external cartridge dimensions are the same in most cases, but that and bullet diameter is where the similarities stop!
That dere was truly a good one, his comment factually covers both ends of the story!
Thanks for the tips. I like to do more still hunting this time of year, and like you say the prescouting does help in November.
As a Golden owner, my story is similar. One summer Sunday, a neighbor lady was walking by our yard, on her way to church. She stopped at our fence to pet my Golden Dutchess, with her white gloves in her hand. Dutchess grabbed one & immediately swallowed it. It came out 2 days later, a little tan, rather than white.
She said she didn't want it back _ HA!
I built a elevated box blind big enough to bow hunt out of 4 years ago. 2 years ago on a rainy day I was climbing down the ladder and at the second to last rung my foot slid forward causing me to fall the short distance flat on my back on uneven ground. I lay still for a minute to gather my breath and check for injuries. I was A. OK but even that fall could leave you there waiting for help to arrive. A little higher and I would have broken a leg or something else.
NICELY DONE, BUT HOWABOUT SOME SUGESTIONS FOR HUNTERS WHO WEAR GLASSES. A good pair of field glasses for the hunter who must wear his glasses all the time?
Thanks for the Tips. I've learned over the years, it's not always a bad thing to step outside of the box regarding Hunting habits. If the Deer are altering there habits,it only makes sense by changing our game plan might just have a NICE Deer and ourselves running right into each other.
Again,Thanks for the Tips.
The Buffalo.
Fargo,North Dakota…
Please be careful out there Members. I feel safe in saying the rest of us Members would much rather hear of your Hunts Success, than your Hunt's misfortune. Always SAFETY FIRST ! And if I may add a little levity to such a serious matter ? I believe there's only two things that fall from the sky. " Bird Droppings & Fools". Please be SAFE out there Brothers,Sisters, and Youngsters. We all want to keep you around to hear You bagged the one that got away from me. Happy Hunting All;
The Buffalo.
Very happy for you Jeff. I just had cervical spine surgery and won't be able to hunt this year but I can at least enjoy it through great people like you.
never owned a rangefinder, I always guessed my distance.boy would love this.you said it's easy to use.that's me don't understand those complicated devices,well just send it to me I would put it to great use. thanks Gordy love inside the box
great Gordy,this is what I can use.shooting targets is my family sunday outing.we shoot targets early afternoon on sundays then to the dinner table.great for my family and I. thanks again Gordy
I'm teaching my 9 year old grandson to shoot. He would shoot all day if i let him. He sure is dwindling my 22 supply, but I love the smile on his face, so it's worth the trade. Oh, he is becoming a really fine shot. Would love to win this and have him open it.
Being that I hunt in Maryland. There is very little open area to hunt. So one must make the best of the surroundings. Meaning that it has got'ta count. A rangefinder in my bag would really help to make that one chance really count. Pick me pick me
I really could use this swag. I am frequently asked by new comers to shooting to take them out to the range for orientation and it would be great not to have to dive into my stash all the time.
I don't care who you are a rangefinder will help use all it takes the guess work out of the picture so that you know exactly how for to put the yard pin on it does not mine you are going to get some meat but it really helps.Would love to win it but who ever it goes to you will love it
I like the idea of the Revision anti-fog cloth, however, I live in Canada. Is this product available to me? Where would I get it?
I bowhunted for whitetails, rabbit and pheasant for many years. I can honestly say I've shot more pheasants with a bow and flu-flu arrows than I have with a shotgun. Then life intervened, and my Fred Bear Kodiak recurve sat in the closet for 20+ years. I began rifle hunting for deer again about 15 years ago. Three years ago after I retired from the Navy my son was going to be home for 10 days leave from the Navy during archery season and talked me into getting a compound bow and going hunting with him. After getting a Compound bow and practicing until he came home I was hooked again, just like returning to something you forgot how much you love! Last year I had a motorcycle accident and broke my elbow and wrist the day before the season opened, so I missed the archery season. This year I'm using a crossbow (the old bones and muscles don't heal as well as they did when we were younger). I just filled my buck tag with a nicy 3 year old 6 point last weekend, now I have 2 more doe tags left to completely fill the freezer. Going to take my 21 year old step-daughter out for her first deer hunt this rifle season, and hoping to get her into archery next year, as she can't hit the target consistently yet.
like the article. would like to know where to purchase revision anti-fog cloth can not find anywhere so far.
that its is a monster, huge brown bear
cant wait for my chance to put the sights on one
It's all stuff I don't have. Getting it free would be awesome. Sharing the gear and time with the grankids would make their day.
Congrats,very beautiful blonde bear. I have been to Alaska 2x.My father killed a 2900lb. Buffalo in 1987.Killed it along the Copper River.I was also there in 1985 hunting Dall sheep and Mountain goat. Hunted extrmely hard but I did not bag anything.Beautiful country.
Hi Gordy, I have never posted here before. Just had surgery for cervical
stenosis and can't do anything right now. I now have several weeks that I
can check things out on the NAHC site. I don't care who gets the box, I'm
just glad you share the things you get. Keep up the good work.
The Revision Anti fog cloth is available direct from Revision at their site (www.revisionmilitary.com). Most other big optics retailers on the web also carry the product. A quick check showed it's available at amazon.com and optics planet. Unfortunately, I've never seen it on a retail shelf anywhere.
Hope that helps…
How much does the type of holster matter? I don't wear my pistol concealed, Right now I use a thigh holster, I feel it works as a deterrent. Should I reconsider going to a concealed type holster? Also I enjoy shooting my pistol but I think I spend more time practicing pulling it without firing it. I would like to know your feelings on these questions. Thank You.
Sorry, I meant that comment as a reply to your comment, but looks like my fat fingers struck again! J.T.
great box of goodies I would love to win, being on disability I could never or take a LONG time to afford all this
When you're ready to stop thinking and acting like a child. When you realize you're ready to actually build something useful.
Fantastic bear congratulations. I think it's great when women are among us that hunt. Keep up the good work you do for hunting.
Beautiful Bear !!! Congratulations !!! GRATE, Grate JOB ! you had to be feeling on TOP of the World on that Hunt. All that BEAUTY, all in one spot. The Alaskan background, that Gorgeous Bear, and You. Who could ask for anything more. God Bless You. Keep living your dreams. You were made for Hunting, from all your awesome posts you share with us all. Thanks for sharing !!!
This is truly an awesome looking decoy. I have wanted one ever since I came across it about a year ago, but I just haven't had the money to drop on one yet. I have used Dave Smith turkey decoys for the past 3 seasons, and they are second to none. The quality and construction of them is impeccable. It's amazing what the gobblers do to the decoys once they get up to them. They try their best to destroy them and kick the snot out of them. I normally end their effort with a quick squeeze of the trigger! I can only imagine what it would be like to have this buck decoy on a frosty November morning in Iowa. If I were to win this decoy, I'd surely make great use of it. This decoy would see some of the best hunting ground the Midwest has to offer! I'd be glad to lay down some footage if I had the decoy out as well! Thanks for this opportunity and I hope to have a shot at winning. Happy hunting everyone.
P.S. I'm currently supposed to be studying for one of my exams tomorrow, but I'm looking at anything hunting related to kill time. I guess that's the downfalls of being in college during hunting season!
The deterrent strategy is often the wrong strategy! You are more likely to make average people around you nervous and the anti-gunners try and instigate arguments with you or call the police to harass you for their own entertainment. Probably my biggest issue with open carry is that they know for a fact you are armed and then if they are set on carrying out a violent act anyway, you may just be the first target! With more and more crimes now-a-days being commited by doped up meth heads and such which tend to be more intentionally violent, cause they don't have any moral regard, just that next fix is their focus! I personally would not want to be the center of attention with a firearm in any case. In my opinion you aren't doing a thing wrong practicing drawing your weapon just as much if not more than firing it! Muscle memory! It doesn't matter if you can put 5+ rounds in the same hole at 25 paces if you can't unholster it in a safe and timely manner and get them on target. As far as what type of concealed holster would be best? It depends greatly! Type of firearm, physical size and build, type of dress most commonly worn, the list goes on! So I cannot even begin to point you in a direction there because I know nothing about you, your firearm, or locale. I do reccomend you jump on Youtube and look up Hickok45 , he has a channel on there where he goes over his experinces, reviews, and opinions of firearms and equipment in an informative and yet entertaining way. He is as interesting as he is informative and I do recall him doing a video on IWB holsters. Good luck and God bless! J.T.
That BIG old Alaskan BLONDE Bear is SPECTACULAR. It must have been SO exciting to finally be able to get one in your sights!! Congratulations on a fine job. And also for enduring so much wind on your hunt. You earned it. Signed, Kevin J. Lewis
I'm in favor of a Trap, "Accidentally' Overanesthetize, Incinerate program for feral cats.
I'm also in favor of deputizing hunters as deputy wildlife protection officers and empower them to hunt and kill feral cats on sight. And to make it a felony for any state or local official to interfere with their performance of their duties.
The Dog and Cat Protection Act of 2000 needs to be amended or revoked, Feral cat hides have use and could benefit the economy without it being in place.
Sounds like West Virginia needs to check to see if those collisions were by people driving deer hunting cars
Late 1970s-early 1980s full size American cars with the radiator relocated to the trunk and the front end and fenders filled with concrete.
Fantastic rangefinder. I love everything Leupold and could really use a new rangefinder. last year mine went kaput ranging turkeys. Misjudged my distance. I always dislike it when somebody puts some sob story in these comments to try and win a prize, but here I am doing the same now… I have Glaucoma and have significant difficulty judging distances. A rangefinder is almost necessary or me hunting. I have been borrowing my wife's when I hunt this year so far. Would really appreciate and be able to put this rangefinder to good use down here in the big buck and turkey country of southeast Iowa.
Just saw it says this was posted in June so I am guessing perhaps the comments didn't roll over to the new website, eh? Hopefully somebody worthy got a hold of this great little unit.
This looks like a great little range finder. The trophy scale would be great to have especially if you are hunting an animal that has to have a minmum width like some moose hunting, great idea. I would love to have this range finder.
Thanks for getting back with me. That's a good point about making yourself a target, but I'm wondering about the stat between state that allow open carry and those that don't. Do you think Az. or MT. have less attacks like the ones your talking about? I will check out Hickok45. cause I am looking to get a different holster, my thigh mount is kind of funny looking in town, but it fits right in up in the mountains or when I'm prospecting up the creek. For years I'd go out prospecting with just a hiking stick and a knife, but last year I had a black bear come walking right into camp. So since than I've been caring all the time. Thanks again.
Can I post my son's entries or does he have to be a member to be eligible? He is 15 this year and has Buck and Bull tags in late November. We either see nothing or he drops the only one we do see with one shot. Both times he has shot, he has gotten heart shots. He has become very intolerable to hunt with. . . . We live in AZ where you have to draw out for hunting. It has been 5 years since I've drawn an AZ tag. Lorenzo gets tags every year from "Outdoor Experience 4 all". They get tags donated for AZ children with life altering disease.
VERY VERY useful information! I'm excited to get to the bench and try that on my rifle. Thank you!
looks like another winner from Leupold. would be a great help in taking out the guesswork on holdover for my Marlin Cowboy 45/70 using 325 gr Hornady leverevolution, which just happens to put 5 shots under an inch at 100yds. Phil made a good choice if his shoots as good as mine. we run about 90% Leupold in our household and have never had a problem. it sometimes takes a while to save up for a Vari-x2 or 3 tho, but you get what you pay for!
No such thing as a criminal genius. If anything, the penalties are WAY too light. Both adults deserve lifetime suspension of all hunting rights nationally. Maybe the minors would learn something from seeing that degree of punishment.
I like this compact little rangefinder with everything you need in one package.It would be a nice item for my old eyes to use…
I live in Florida and even to have a opportunity to shoot a trophy class buck is rare I hope the charge them with max penalty
I have been trying tofind out some facts: POINT OF AIM……….seen on tv they are the same shooting down hill or up. Now I read that they are not. What is ….? I'ed appreciate some help on this. Deer were missed shoting down hill. THANK YOU Roland Morton
Ruger has a winner with the american line of rifles.I will be looking for one in the compact series for my wife in 308 or 7mm-08.
This reminds me of a quote: "Fear the man who has but one gun and knows how to use it?"
Without a Smartphone, I am not able to enter the Meet the Duck Dynasty cast. There doesn't seem to be anything on the website to go to.
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I always have trouble splitting the breastbone,it dosen't matter what knife I use. I would like the chance to try this new style of knife.
Way to go Grant. Last season Grant talked about this deer and I am happy for him to get the chance to take this animal. Beautiful Buck, what a wall hanger.
Great use of the english language, love it. I can not wait for more of Jeff's and his buddies hunting competitions. Great fun, Happy everyone!
It's a close game this year! Have you seen the earlier episodes? http://www.foxworthyoutdoors.com/videos/deer-season-opening-day
This a very interesting looking knife .I seem to always nick a finger when field dressing a deer. If I used this new knife I probably won't do it. Send me one a nd let me try it out.
Northern (nor-thurn) n. Referencing a subsequent beverage. "I'm going to the cooler. Anyone want a northern?"
I recently purchased my first handgun and wanted something that could pull both defensive duty and take out a deer at close range. My big limiting factor was money and I ended up with a Bersa Comanche single-shot in 45 lc/.410 with a 6 in barrel.
So far I have been very pleased with its performance. The gun shop owner seemed to think it would be appropriate for self defense…and so did an under-cover police officer friend of mine….however, they both said to load it with Winchester PDX 3 inch shells (four disc and small shot 410 load)
I know most people think you have to "empty a full mag" in a defensive situation…my thought is this: I probably will only get one shot…I am going to make it count. Plus, with a single shot, there is very little that can mechanically go wrong with the gun. I have been practicing reloading and can do so relatively quickly….admittedly not like a revolver or semi-auto of course but I am thinking fast enough to respond to additional threat if needed. I have also been told that most defensive situations take place within ten feet, which usually means physical contact is probably unavoidable….I don't know about you, but I do not want a semi-auto gun or revolver being ripped out of my hands with a half-filled mag or cylinder. If my initial shot is not enough, and I am rolling on the ground with the assailant, I think it is time for other measures…a loaded gun just seems to add to much liability at that point.
I post this because I am curious what other folk's opinions and especially experiences are with single-shot defense…? Call me crazy if you want to, but you better give good reason. Thanks!
This is BULL SH*T those men should never be allowed to hunt ! All of their LONG rifles should be taken, and the car or truck that they used should also be taken. It's one thang to take deer out of season to feed your family, But to kill deer for their RACKS and leave the meat to rot is something that should NEVER EVER be done. I am on a fixed income and my wife and I both hunt to supplement our food bill. The miners should not be aloud to hunt until they are 21 years old. That would send a very clear message to any other young hunters to fallow the rules of hunting. These so called HUNTERS are not HUNTERS at all but they are a waste of skin. Nail them to the wall and give them the max penality allowed by law. I am a life member of the NAHC and if they are members they should be kicked out an never allowed to be a member .
I'm from LA, but moved to VA due to my husband being Navy….Love Duck Dynasty…They are so down to earth and REAL, not Hollywood fake.
I m a life time member of N.A.H.C. and I think people that's young or old should never be able to hunt again and do a lot of time and pay a large amount of money for what they done. I think its even worse to be putting pictures on the computer and brag about what they shot.
Love the show. I wish there was more shows like this to watch. It's great for the whole family to set and enjoy.
Si, got to love him. He may not seem to bright at times, but he's a genius in his on way.
I agree with what you have said here, but I think you have neglected one of the major reasons that many shooters prefer the .45 to the 9mm. This is partially due to the fact that many shooters come from the military. The 9 mm has gotten a lot of flack over the past 10 years because it does not have the same amount of knock down power as a .45. This is because the military shoots full metal jacketed bullets. With ammunition restrictions like this it's easy to see why a lot of people, including myself, would like to see the Army adopt a heavier caliber side arm.
Why everyone knows that using a .45 means shooting the perp in his left big toe will result in his being knocked back 37 feet while putting a 9mm round through his heart or brain will just make him mad at ya. Yep that is about how the guys at the gun store say. Actually just today they tried to tell a new shooter ( a younger lady that just passed her NRA basic pistol class ) that it did not matter how many times or where she shot an attacker with a .22, .25 or .380 and that a 9mm would need at least 4 or 5 hits to stop someone. Of course the pistols in those calibers were under $450 and they were trying to talk her into buying a $900 .45 she could barely hold still.
I heard something similar from an older hunter, with you confirming it I will have to try it out myself.
I was sanding by my mom's front deck when I was fixing to go deer hunting on my wife land and this big doe come out of the woods and then this big buck come out behind her and I could not get a shot off at the doe and then when the big buck came into the clearing, he came out just a little bit for their and I took the shot left side, thur his shoulder with one SHOT and he ran about 50 yards and he hit the ground. I am having the head mounted ,he has red top on his head and gray and white ears.This is the 1st time I have ever shot a big buck like this he weights 165 with out his head on , I have shot 1-4pt., 2-2pts.,and a real small 8pt., and lots of does This is the 1st time I have ever shot a big buck like this, but we do have bigger bucks around here, some of them have cow prints in the dirt because I have seen the prints in the dirt. If I see them again I will take a picture of them , and get my wife to put it on her face book. Thank you Bugman12
Thanks for a vital reminder to all of us…..it ain't about the killin' ! It's about perspective. How fortunate we are to be able to make choices and create adventures that put us out there among ALL that Mother Nature has to offer. There is no "good with the bad". It is what it is. Granted it is nice to see animals sought after and it is nice to capitalize on the "quest", but really the bottom line is "the quest". We choose to pit ourselves against the natural forces, make "creature comfort" sacrifices ,roll the dice against the weather,our physical conditions and the habits of the creatures and come through it, usually , and yet our nature is to feel somehow "defeated" if we don't down a trophy ! It's easy to lose sight of the "adventure" itself and all of the exciting,new,challenging experiences that are all part of it. What a true blessing to be able to be active in these experiences! What a privilege to interact with our natural world and be among ALL of IT, come what may, and maintain an attitude of gratitude for every event surrounding such adventure even in the absence of a "trophy kill". Thank you for the reminder !
I have used CCI Mini Mags since 1986. These are excellent shells and I would enjoy winning them.
Good excersizes for bear country, too!! So many of those encounters get up close and personal REAL QUICK!! If you're going to be a survivor, you need to be on top of the game..
The Cadillac of gun slings I so could use this with my Marlin 35 it will make it better and safer for me climbing up and down my tree stands with a gun sling like this to stay on my shoulder and be comfortable. I also could use the cleaning and protector kit not just on my rifles but also on my hand guns especially out on the training field for Law enforcement. Thank you so much for a chance to win.
I just won a new Savage Axis Camo .243. It would be great to win the sling and gun care kit, and make it a "Grand Slam"!
The Cadillac of gun slings? What a coincidence, I just upgraded my car from the Walmart of cars(Pontiac GrandAm) to the Caidllac of cars(2000 Cadillac Seville). Now I need to upgrade my Walmart gun sling to a Cadillac gun sling. Also, my dehumidifier inside my gun safe is almost done. Time to replace that soon. This package would be great! And Phil, great mask. Next time, don't sit in the chair though, you gotta hover closer, maybe breathe on him until he wakes up…
That's a very good lookin' sling and I have just the rifle for it and some more guns and a safe to occupy the other components. Might as well put 'em to work.
looks like good products.The sling I have used for the past 30 years is leather and hand made by my Dad.
just what I need, last year my sling broke right from my shoulder to the ground.the stich work separated and that's all it took.one thing it was the end of the season.and always can use cleaning kit never leave your guns dirty.
Awesome sling! I'll have to keep an eye open for them when I'm at the sporting goods stores. The storage system would come in handy for the guns you don't shoot vary often. Great stuff!
As I have recently had shoulder surgery I can really use the sling, and I take my gun to my cousins kid to have him clean it. (he has the equipment) I can use the cleaning kit as well
I live in N.C. at the edge of a carolina bay where mosquitoes grow very large and hungry. We grill out several times a week ,I would love to try the lantern. I own a thermaCell and use it from august to mid nov for hunting and when I cook.
This is like getting a new car. It looks good but you don't know until you drive it. Why not send it to me so that I can drive it to find out and I can let you know. Good job Phil looks like fun to me. Thank you Gordy
Hi Gordy That Therma Cell is coming up with a lot of ne stuff cant afford it but it sure is cool. That lantern sure would be nice for night fishing we do that a lot. Well Gordy that's all I got. So have a great day.
Great equipment Gordy. I agree with you about the neoprene gun slings, they are too bouncy and eventually they begin to tear which could potentially be disastrous (I had one once but not for long). I could put all the equipment in this package to good use, especially the Vero Vellini sling for my rifle. It is just beautiful craftsmanship.
both of those products would go great with the new Savage 308 I just got.
love the features of the sling and the other products would help greatly here in Florida.
Really like the looks and features of the Vero Vellini's Gun Sling. Also, I am very interested in the Gun Protect Cleaning & Storage System. I'll have to checkout my locale sporting goods store to see if they carry these items since I probably won't win them.
The thermal cell lantern would be a necessary equipment, to allow a hunter, to reach his stand before dawn. Now I just fumble around trying to find the tree stand.
Thanks for the contest!
these two items look realy good the sling would look great on my trappers gun and the cleaning kit a real asset for my many guns
i really need this prize thanks a million for giving me a chance to win i.e. and god bless you
Hey Gordy, looks like some great products. I sure would like to win these so pick me this time.
Just inherited my fathers guns and their in poor condition. guess he was just to old to care for them so I could use all of these products to bring back guns of my past.
I took my first deer last weekend with a 62 grain Fusion from a 16″ carbine at 98 yards. The round punched clear through, exploding both lungs. The exit wound was perhaps three quarters of an inch across. Blood trail was sufficient to find the large doe who ran 50-70 yards into a thick briar patch. Never recovered the bullet of course, but no meat was damaged, and she was easy enough to find. I used a red dot with 3x magnifier. Fast and precise set up.
Agree neoprene slings have too much stretch – have one now that I am looking to upgrade. The Vero Vellini looks great, the only thing it's missing is cartage holders, it is nice to just grab the rifle and go then unload and put the (normally) unfired ammo back in the sling for the next day…
Happy Halloween Gordy!! Love to put sling on one of my guns, plus can never have enough gun cleaning supplies/kits. Treat or trick!!!!! lol
Hey cousin hows the hunting going where your at this year. My area in South Carolina was slow at the start of the year, now with a broke leg its all but over for this season for me. hope your able to get the girls out an enjoy the season before its over. post a picture or two of what you get this year. hope to see yall soon back in Denmark. take care David Abstance
Trick or Treat! And speaking of treats, next week I'll be announcing the winners of the gear from the past four episodes of "Inside the Box." So don't forget to check back to see if you won.
Hi Gordy Hope I'm not to late for this one. The new site makes it had to find things. Anyway that Leupold RX-800i Compact Digital Rangefinder is really cool. I wonder if I could see the stars with it. Or being Halloween maybe I could see some Monsters LOL. Hay why don't u throw it this way. THANK YOU GOD Bless
The squeeg-E cleaning system is pretty cool. I bought one and like it a lot. It is really good at getting my guns clean after a day of shooting.
The gun sling will go great with my new 270 WSM and the gun protection kit will work great in my safe and in the field.
Great selection of products that would be used over and over. Except, of course, the ammo which I would love to have sine 22LR is hard to find in quantity.
Hi Gordy,
Now that I'm getting older, a sling like that would be wonderful for the comfort factor. And could really use the storage kit due to a damp basement. So please consider me Gordy. Thanks much.
That looks like one sweet rangefinder. Leupold makes great stuff. Would be great to have this item. Please consider my plea.
WOW!! someone who gets it! glad to see that some people have figured out that you don't need the latest greatest super mag to hunt deer,moose, elk and bear. i've been using a 270 win. M721 for the last 30 plus years and never felt i needed anything larger. mind you the camp gun is a 45/70 but that's just for bears. just pick a good tough bullet that shoots well [mine groups 5 shots into 1 1/2 " all day long] and careful shot placement will get the job done every time. plus recoil won't induce a flinch and you probably will become a better shot. also consider barrel length as a shorter barrel will increase muzzle blast. my wife absolutely hates my 181/2 barreled 6mm, but shoots her 22in. 7mm-08 very well. if i was going to start over, i'd probably go with a 280 rem as my main gun and pick a 24 cal for smaller and a22-250 for varmints but still keep the 45/70 as a camp gun.
You say;
"You shouldn't shoot a buck you passed on the first day on the last day."
I've always heard it said the other way;
"You shouldn't pass on a buck on the first day that you would shoot on the last day."
I agree with you; what you said is bunk; just because a buck got a pass one day early, means nothing later in the hunt!
But I follow what I said, too. I have no problem ending my hunt early if the buck is "big enough". I'm not going to pass on a Great Buck early holding out for a HUGE one, even if the scouting shows there is a huge one around. But then, I'm usually hunting with a couple guys, so I can always help one of THEM get in front of the HUGE one late in the hunt.
Pretty impressive. Ha, somehow I never pictured unicycling and shooting a recurve to even be in the same sentence.
You know you never think about how you combine words like that until someone points it out. Being from Albany Ga. I hear all sorts of redneck slang…..Gotta love it though.
These guys are not hunters they are just idiots with a spotlight. Now some real hunter will not get the pleasure or chance to take these animals during legal hunting season.
My ruger black hawk 45 long colt single action revolver 8inch length barrel would stop just about any mammal in one shot! Not to mention they used those'd to shoot through horses. The Calvary men On horse back would used them to stop incoming mounted riders. That's what I have read from multipal sources ! How ever a .45 acp or auto has a lot more stopping power than a 9mm. But personally have never had an issue with 9mm but I use the first generation browning 9mm high power 13 round. So in opinion .45 ACP vs a not crappy . good high power 9mm yes there is a difference between 9mm high power and not high power . How ever if it's a a high power it will be way more effective and better stopping power than a cheap 9mm. So .45 vs.9mm to me depends on the quality of the weapon . .45 defiantly more stoping power !! 9mm if right make and model and know how to use it also verry deadly! My .45 long colt would shoot through two people with one shot with ease and possibley more. I'm only stating this through my own ballistic tests not saying one is any better than the other cause they all have there positives an negatives . Also are verry deadly so be safe and just enjoy your right to bear arms.
The constitution as we all know states it's our right ! So why try to take guns from a country that was claimed by them ? Gun or not people will still be killed! They will just use other weapons. Primitive people with out fire arms have won wars against Enemy's that did have them! Think about that !!
i hunt with a remington 770 243 with a 4×12 bdc bushnell scope and
will take that 300 yard shot in a second. also like using my remington 300 win mag don't need to track them when i hit them if u wondering my tree
stand overlooks a christmas tree farm and hard woods in n.c.
Sorry for the Bunny, Happy for the Bird…..Just Nature's way; all part of God's plan. The bird probably was awfully hungry
The storage system would be great for a project gun I'm having trouble finding parts for and my shotgun needs a new sling.
I am a nurse, and in my 25yr career I have seen 100′s of deaths from gunshot wounds. Only 2 were from 9mm, and both of those were self inflicted. Lots of 40, which makes nice holes. The most devastating wounds are from a 45. Oh, and I saw a 357 literally take top of mans head off, but it was at close range. Not to mention shotgun which is by far most effective but not topic of discussion. I carry a 45. I am positive it will stop a crack head because I have seen it work.
to bad they chose to support toyotas, i try to support america made producks, and do wacth duck dynisty
Great products that any hunter could use. The sling would look nice on my 870 and the storage system would work well in my safe.
My criteria is that the rifle MUST have sights. Optics don't work for me and they are too easy to damage. Also optics create tunnel vision. If you don't get on the exact target spot immediately, it is much more difficult to find your target.
The trick to optics is "don't close one eye!" You practice with both eyes open to acquire the target,maintain site and if you must, only close the one eye as you "tickle the trigger!" This method stops tunnel vision and gives you a more accurate shot picture. True enough it does take practice,but that is what the gun range and off-season are for.
I learned this from my grandfather and my Dad,and the method was enhanced by the military. Easy and fun when you get the hang of it!!
Hi Gordy,
I really want to thank you for your blog. It is very informative on products that are on the market. The sling and protection kit is something that everyone can use. Although I am never really very lucky at winning things like this I still participate due to the great products that you host. Thanks again.
picture of my son from Muncy Pa. of his buck taken 10/21/13. Ken is wheelchair bound after falling from tree while bow hunting in1990. ken never quit hunting, @ now hunts off a a.t.v. shot this deer with a 10 point cross bow at 20 yds. proud Dad
Some work needs to be done on the Big Game awards site…..how about posting a story and a picture being options on the site?
I am so glad we finally have a television show that honors and praises GOD! Thanks to the Duck Dynasty family. Wish we could get it, we only have an antenna (no cable)
I hunt Black tail hear in Oregon. i use a model 99 .300 Sav. with a scope and sights when hunting steep thick woods and a custom built Remington 1917 enfield 30-06 with a scope at clear cuts and sparse timber.
Hey guys,
As usual, great products on the blog. The sling would fit my coyote rifle perfectly. I have a basic Walmart special on it now, so an upgrade like that would be quite a step up. The cleaning and anti-corrosion kit would also get lots of use at my house.
I've been hunting the White Tail Couse Dear her in southeast Arizona for many years. I've watched what others have shot and discussed guns and the final determination is that the 30-06 that the majority of hunters nationwide use, just doesn't cut it. The 7mm and 270 are the two preferred guns for hunting everything from Elk, Deer, Sheep, Pronghorns, Javelina, and nearly everything in Arizona. These deer are like mountain goats. The mountains are very steep and rocky and the deer have become a real challenge. With the 270 I have shot only 1 deer at 100 yards and a couple under 300 yards, but most have been between 300 and 450 yards. The 270 with 130 grain BTSP have proven their worthiness.
Great info. Every one who goes to the woods should have access to this knowledge. I've had "experts" say that's it's a waste of time to zero at 25 yrds. Baloney!!!
These both look like great products that I would love to get my hands on. The sling would help carry the gun around the woods and the antislip would be great to help prevent the gun from falling off your shoulder while your hands are full with other stuff. And the gun care kit would be great to help protect my guns and get a lot of use.
The products you showed us today would go great with my new Winchester SXP Ducks Unlimited edition shotgun.
On another note, you should set up a tab to where your winners post reviews of the products they won. Would love to know how hunters like some of the products you have given away.
Great article, very good information for new hunters as well as hunters that don't take the time to practice or set up. I will be printing this and sending it to a couple of new hunters that just joined our group.
thanks for the great tips. just starting my second year of bowhunting.no luck last year but looking forward to some good hunting this year. your tips will definitely help.
while i do agree with some of the information here, reload without looking and working the action without removing the firearm from your shoulder. I'm a firm believer in only taking a shot if you know you can make it count 95% of the time you only get one good shot on a deer if you don't make the first one. Why would you think you are going to make the next one while its at full run? If you make a good hit and it still runs sit and wait for 10 mins or so and slowly walk to where it was look for your blood trail it will lay down and bleed out in short order as long as you don't crowd it. I shot a doe a couple years ago with a 12 gauge she ran a good 100 yards i waited a bit and went in that direction there she was laying in a thicket when i dressed her out her heart was goo she ran 100 yards or so with no heart.
take your time and make the first one count
i always site in first at 25 yds. 1 shot at 25 to make sure i'm still 1″ high, then go out to 50 yds to make sure i'm still at 2″ high,then a 3 shot group at 100 yds to see if i'm still at 1″ high,then another 3 shot group at 150 yds,i should be 0.the range i shoot at is a 200 yd range.i've always came off the gun instead of working the action while still shouldering my gun.i'll try that next time i go to the range. scott
you got to have a real good sling,don't go hunting willy nilly, get your sling from vero vellini.
miker yes i would like like to know how to enter also please reply to firstname.lastname@example.com .
While this data is encouraging, we cannot afford to let down our guard when it comes to protecting our Second Amendment rights. This administration and it's supporter's anti-gun agenda puts them in the company of some significant historic figures that also stripped their citizens or the right to private firearms ownership. These figures include Stalin, Hitler, Pol Pot and many other dictators that knew that an armed population was the greatest threat to the hold on power.
I watch the "inside the box" blog every week and submit comments when it is something I could use. This is one of those times, I think any hunter could always use a new sling and gun car products. Hopefully I'm the guy who gets the treat.
Thanks for the encouragement. First time hunting on my own, and on public land. I'm setting up off a cornfield where the DNR wildlife guy suggested. Looks like there aren't too many boot prints, but lots of hooved prints. More anxious about this hunt than any other, being pretty much a novice.
Just curious if the winner has been selected yet? Let me know once you get the chance. Thanks!
I would take a deer that I passed on the first day if it was the last day. It would taste better than eating the tag.
Awesome Buck Jeff. God has a way of blessing us big when we least expect it. Sounds like you gave your time and presence to a friend battling a bad foe in Cancer, and you used your talent as a comedian to brighten his day so in essence you were being Jesus to your friend. And then God showed up and showed off. Congratulations!! Buck of a lifetime!
Congradulations. I too hunt alot of public land (both state & federal) in OH, PA, & WV. I think hunting on these lands make you use all of your skills to take an animal.
Enjoy those backstraps!
I agree , I always wait to shoot just incase that one comes along. With the increase of tag fees and all that, being a fat hungry man, I still need a good meal. Anything that I shoot ,I am proud to say, will be eaten and talked about.
Good luck on your moose hunt.I'm in Kirkland Lake about 8hrs away. there's a lot of moose around that area.I will be leaving tomorrow night for the weekend ,just after my calf ,I didn't have any luck in the draw, First day of bow season saw 2 bulls 1 cow. We are getting a light snow right now and by Saturday it should be good tracking , again ,have a great hunt.
I find this objectionable. Hunters always are supposed to keep safety paramount and I see this as worse than climbing a tree with your weapon or firearm around your neck. There is no telling where that arrow could have ended up if he hit an uneven piece of ground.
And I find it even worse that NAHC would be promoting it. Even Guiness has restricted feats for records that are out-of-bounds.
I have tried in vain to downsize photos to 50k. I run the slider in Photoshop all the way to zero and the photos still end up over 100k, and they are no larger than a postage stamp.
Oh thank goodness I have seen the error of my ways.
To think for a few seconds I actually found mild entertainment in a man so egregiously defying the ethics of safety.
It pains to me to think until awakened by the wisdom and insight of the righteous I was drifting down such a wantoned path.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I am eighty years old and have been using a lee powder measure kit for a lot of years and I now have enough shells for my various calibers to last till I go hunting in the happy hunting ground. I have an electronic, a balance beam and the lee kit. I use the lee kit almost all the time.
Congrats, Jeff! I can't think of a more deserving recipient or a more special day. Who says, Nice guys finish last? You are blessed in so many ways. I was celebrating right along with you guys. Again, congratulations!
Public land is definitely challenging. After blowing a 32 yd shot on a mature doe, my prime site was over-run the following weekend by squirrel hunters. I gave the area a rest for two more weeks and, though besieged by wind gusts, tried out my field test of WRC Golden Doe. With the aid of a desperate doe bleat from my HS Supertalker call, I lured in a nice-bodied 3×3. However, MO requires 4 pts on a side, so I watched him walk away. What a thrill! Then was rewarded with seeing a fawn trot by 30 yds out. Yep. Slow and steady wins the race. Good luck, brothers!
I have a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 with a 5.3L and I Love it I have done a few things to it I get killer mileage and have tons of power. It has never let me down and we have rescued a lot of other trucks and cars. it's as much fun off-road as it is on the highway.
I shot a whitetail doe today with my Remington 22-250 with 55 grain lead. No exit hole, but wow what an entrance hole. The hole it made in her rib cage you could place a softball in. Very impressive!
sling looked like it was made for my browning cleaning products would work on all the rest & it
congrats. I hunt mostly walk in hunting areas and you couldn't be more right(don't give up) they will come. im still hopeful as I haven't got mine yet but am getting closer
I really like the sling and the gun car produce. make thing easier. great produce and I would use it for sure.
That is one great message. God bless you both and thank your father for his service to this great nation.
I received a Crimson Trace laser grip sight for my S&W.40 and one for my wife's Ruger LCR-22LR. I am disability retired law enforcement (wounded in line of duty). Although I was critically wounded by three shots at close range, I successfully defended myself against a vicious attack by a maniac firing a .44 magnum revolver. Could I do it again?…..I still don't know. I do know that having the LG-660 on my concealed carry weapon will enhance my ability to react to an attack on me, or my loved ones.
My wife is not shooter. She is the gentlest person I have ever known. I worry about her becoming a victim, when I am unable to defend her. I bought her the small .22 revolver because it is easy to fire, and there is no safety to fool with, and no guessing whether there is a round in the chamber. But, her shot groups were all over the target – and surrounding backstop. The great people at Crimson Trace sent me the LG- 411. She is now shooting 8 shot center match groups of 4 inches. Maybe she'll not have the resolve to use the weapon if she's attacked. But with the Crimson Trace Laser grip sight – she'll have the ability.
Great buck Jeff. You must have a lot of deer on your farm. When you were talking about this great deer I saw deer moving behind you. Thanks for sharing your hunt. It was fun to watch.
Happy Veterans Day to all my fellow Vets.
Desert Shield, Storm, and Sabre Vet….
Hook up a Vet with some free gear. Thanks for your service.
I always want'ed a range finer this would fit in my pack with out taking up a lot of room.
I am going to retire soon ,And planning to spend a lot of time on the range.this is just what the doc order.
But Jeff A lot Of us Hunt in The Woods Or Next To A Game reserve NOT ON A FARM. So If We Are Lucky Enough To See a Buck, and, Have It In Distance, worrying whether it is 4-5 years old or 10 – 15 years old is not an option. I am sure A lot of Us Do Not Shoot Bambies, but it has happened, and, DOE, well there are a lot of so called sportsman who shoot and say well the deer did not drop, its not dead. Only to find on there way out that it died 20 feet from there car/truck, and let it lay. But back to the story here, Getting to hunt on a farm property is not easy here in The PA Woods, because, So Called Sportsman have ruined it for others .
KFetz is rite on,I hunt next to a pay to hunt property , on the MD line where they want everything shot that moves.So if U want a buck U shot what see.
What a great message..and what a great man your father is. I am also a veteran and hold ALL veterans in the HIGHEST regard. Any person willing to make the sacrifices that a serviceman makes on behalf of their country deserves nothing less than ANYTHING they need to re-assimilate to the civilian world. That transformation can be difficult for many and overall this country still falls short in contributions to it's heroes…the military veteran. The experience of our awesome natural outdoor world is an extremely therapeutic way to shake off the dark side of military service and I have witnessed this magical transformation with my own young son who served a tour in Iraq and 2 tours in Afghanistan. He came home a changed young man and suffered through the suicide of his young wife of 1 year within months of returning home. His first year of marriage was spent in Kunduz and he "celebrated" his first and only anniversary one week after her funeral. It wasn't until he reconnected with his love of the outdoor world and picked up his beloved bow and deer rifle that he truly began to settle in and readjust. The transformation has been nothing short of miraculous. My deepest respect is bestowed on EVERY veteran today and everyday and my love of our greatest Heritage…Hunting and Fishing..grows by each and every day. THANK YOU VETS !!! now Let's go hunting !!
I also hunt Whitetails with a T/C Impact. Mine is topped with a Nikon Prostaff 3 X 9 scope. Great gun and fun to shoot.
Great piece of advice. We have plenty of scavenger birds around here, but I have never paid attention to them as they might relate to coyote locations. I'll have to keep one eye on the sky from now on.
Hi Gordy. Tell Phil the mail guy hi too please. I really cant use the Flex Cam. I just like commenting on inside the box. Thank You Have a Good day. P.S. There are other things that I would like to win. Thank You again
As always, nothing but the best and most useful products for the hunter and his weapons!! To shoot your best you must treat your weapon with the best so try out this VERO VELLINI GUN SLING which adds comfort and security when hunting and finally the GUN PROTECTS CLEANING AND STORAGE SYSTEM TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR WEAPON AFTER THE HUNT SO ITS READY FOR THE NEXT TIME!! Thanks for showing me these two great products!! I hope I win!!
Wow!! great buck and making good friends to boot – doesn't get any better than that! Congrats!!
I load for myself and my sons and dauthers . Its a good thing at this time we cant find the cartregis we use. What we do find is not suteable for deer .
Where do we send the picture? My husband shot a 10 point today here in northern Minnesota out in the middle of the woods. I now understand why he is always looking closely for scrapings and tracks.
Before I went to work I hugged him and then he smelled like Vanilla Noir from Bath and Body. I am positive this had something to do with this. LOL
Jim Detwiler, from Cass Lake, Minnesota, shot a 10 point today (might be a 9 point). Beautiful deer! Pictures will be taken and shared!!!
lead smelter was scheduled to shutter its Southeastern Missouri operations forever on Dec. 31, 2103. – according to that date we have 90 years to think about that!
My hunting partner's daughter, Tracy Broyles, shot his huge deer on November 13, on a lease near Trent, Texas. The shot was 100 yards, using a .270 rifle, and 150 grain bullet. 21 inch inside spread; bases 3.5 inches in diameter — 14 points.
OK I've tried calling, scents, blinds, decoys, and hiking my ass off all to varying degrees of success in my elk hunts. Next year I'm taking a damn trampoline to the mountain!!!!!
If Obama and his like ilk can't take the firearms out of peoples hands, then they will do everything they can to prevent one from using them. Essentially creating millions upon millions of wall ornaments.
Sure there are other metals and alloys that can be used to make bullets… bullet manufacturers are doing it now. But not everyone can afford to spend $40 plus per box of ammunition. I CANT!
I guess I have a question more than a comment, in regards to time periods would the same be said for using sent products for luring them in?
scouting trip, turned into a one hour stalk to within 125 yards Montana mule deer taken with Win. 308…..
Our service men and women are all heros, whether they served in combat or not. I would like to thank your father, and everyone else who served, for their willingness to fight and die for this great country.
Someone from our club needs to have some kind of comment to what A.B.C. put on morning t.v. about your bow hunting in Africa. THAT morning comment was uncalled for. They talked about how bad it was to take the lion you got. First off African area you hunted in could really use the resources they have to help their country prosper . Shame on A.B.C. for only sharing only their point of view. Please don't let A.B.C. get away with that.
I recently purchased one of the New Extinguisher calls I seen advertised on the Outdoor channel. All I can say is, It Works ! Had the Deer not been so small, I'd of filled my Tag the first day out. All I did was switch between the Buck and Doe on the sliding switch. And they came right in. This call sounds so life like, I called in a Yearling to with in 5 yards. He must of thought I was his Mother. Stood there staring at Me. I had to shoo it off. I told Him to go and get His Old Man. LOL But kidding aside, get yourself one of these calls. You won't be sorry.
What do you do when you have lived in the same place for 12 years, and for the whole 12 years I have not been able to rattle, or grunt a deer to me. I have been able to do it in other parts of Ohio where I love. Thanks JAP.
I have to spend $40.00 plus dollars for a box of 20 for my Arisako 6.5 Japanesse Rifle. There is only two companies that make the ammo. That is why I got a AR that uses 223 ammo, wan if I can I'll get another upper with another caliber.
I worked at Doe Run for a few months about a year ago. If you follow procedures your health is not at any risk. I had my blood lead level tested 2x during that time. Always well below allowable.
So, if it's safe working IN the factory, how could it not be safe outside? This is politically driven, not environmentally.
I agree wholeheartedly with "steelshot". The bias point of view and mis-information of the mainstream media, is a travesty. Unfortunately, a lot of the general public take this mis-information as gospel. You did nothing even remotely wrong, it was a ethical and legal harvest, that I'm sure generated a lot of much need resources for all the people of the area. It's been proven that hunting puts a value on animals in an area which makes it important to work to conserve the resource. Without that value, the animals are only valued at the immediate value of their meat or hide and therefore lessened in their true importance. Well done Melissa.
Does anybody know if there are members in Hendersonville, TN. I am looking for one or more to go hunting with. Thanks
Ed Eisen
Nice elk Melissa! If you ever need a bigger herd, I'd be happy to tag along and carry a extra decoy for you. However, that offer only applies if hunting private land with controlled access. You won't catch me hiding behind a elk decoy if hunting public land, especially in an area that offers cow tags. Good hunting and congrats on your lion!
What a beautiful buck Rhett…way to go !! That was an event GUARANTEED to lock in another LIFETIME hunter and the practice and discipline has created a conscientious,confident and patient "sure-fire" young man who is bound to "hit his mark" !! Very cool article.
Wow that really is a beautiful bear!!! I mean it's so crazy one minute it's minding its own business living life eating berries and the next minute bang….murdered for no reason at all. Wondering are you eating what you kill? Doesn't look like it to me!!! Do you have family members like a mom, a dad maybe even a sister or child? Well think about the next time you are hunting a bear, one of your lions or zebras and imagine that animal is one of your family members just going about their life. When all of a sudden a robber breaks into their home and shoots them in the head. You are that robber!! You are no different from that robber. You have the same blood on your hands that the murderer does.
I hunt pronghorn with my father in-laws 1950;s era Remington in .270 In the last 3 years filled 8 tags with 12 rounds of 130 grain Barnes TTSX hand loads. Absolutely the best round out there in my book.
Great looking sling would be great on my rifle. the other products look like they would be great also.
I have used a 30 /06 for years deer hunting and about 7 years ago picked up a 270 and have to say the 270 is a perfect caliber for deer and the recoil is lighter than the 30/06 my boy has used it to harvest deer when he was younger .
The only thing missing in this package for the range is the 22 rifle. It has to be a blast to have people sending this stuff to you all the time. I have no great reason for you to send stuff to me but if you don't pick me then send it to AJ who teaches the kids gun safety.
You are doing a great job Melissa, dont take to heart what people are saying about you. We are all behind you.
I am right there with you. The rut period is an added adrenalin switch for me just knowing that there is an improved likelihood of seeing a big buck AND knowing that he will be just a twitch off his normal game. I used to love being in the woods with my bow for that last week before Michigan's Nov.15 gun opener and then hang the bow for 2 weeks of pandemonium with my beloved Browning 30.06… Here in W. N. C. even after 13 years I haven't truly zeroed in the rut period like I had it in Michigan. It seems to be a little more difficult to narrow it down but the game is the same… Thanks for the reminder of the fun of the "RUT" period and being a part of the woods during it.
Always thought a .270 was a wimpy 06. Gun store owner & friend induced me to buy a Ruger M-77 in .270 when I drew a California Antelope tag. I resisted but he insisted. It turned out to be a tack driver right out of the box. 5/8″ & 3/4″ groups that were witnessed by range managers and they signed the targets. Used it, harvested Antelope in CA, and WY, Deer in CA, loved it and is the only rifle I have now here in ID.
Have a great hunt Mark. I really seeing enjoy your blogs, your updates and your style of writing. Thanks for doing what you do.
Just shared this with my hunting partners. We all agree Big John we are proud of you. Not only are you excited about the harvest but you were very respectable to the animal you harvested. Great job. Your an example to be followed by all hunters.
Own the per 64 Win. feather weight 270.
Shot verything but a grizzly. 5 bull elk , 4 moose, 3 black bear and countless deer.
Have lent the 270 to friends and had trouble getting back.
It is not what you use, but how you use it. I have reloaded just about every bullet available from 90 grain hollow points to 160 Nozlers.
Great caliber for what roams Alberta.
Member Tommy Broyles' daughter Tracy, shot this huge deer — green scored 167 1/4 B&C point!
Dose anybody have any techniques or advise for calling deer in Florida are deer don't get as big but they are tasty.
Fantastic!!! Congratulations Big John! That is one fine Doe & something to be proud of!
Hi Big John. Congradulations on the fantastic deer that you got and thank you for sharing your video with all of us. I must say that it is the best deer hunting video that I have ever seen. I want to wish you many more successful deer hunts. Great job!
Although I like my Marlin 45-70 guide gun for bear, and 243 cal for varmints, my go to gun for pure accuracy out to 300 yds. is my 270 Winchester mod. 70 with a Leopold 4×16 scope and a Boyds thumbhole stock, ( the scope for old eyes, and the stock for arthritic hands). With the large number of bullet weights available, this rifle has amazed me with it's ability to hold one inch groups since I purchased it used in 1979.
My son has just started hunting and purchased Rem 270 mdl 710. It also is a fine shooting weapon. I may have to find a smaller caliber for myself. I have the 30.06 and 350 Rem mag that shoot under 1 inch groups.
Wouldn't mind having that sling Gordy!! Would be a great thing to pass down to grandkids.
All of my pictures were taken near The hole in the Wall located in Wyoming. I honestly couldn't believe some of the pictures that I was able to get. All of these pictures are of fair chase, free roaming , wild Mule deer. I went with my son and it was definitely a hunt of a lifetime.
I was hunting in Southern Ga last Thursday thru Sat. And rut was in full swing, although the books internet and even the rut forecast said it was going to start late but congratulations Cole
I shot a nice 10 point last weekend, he wouldn't give me a broad side shot while he kept walking away from me. He finally quartered enough so that I could but a nice shot on him at the back of his rib cage. He droped like a sack of taters!!
I'm with you Mark, have taken some very nice bucks during the Holiday week-end. Always nice to be in the woods!!
to me a paper map is lighter and more flexible then an Ipad and the ones for your phone are to small.i can laminate a map, and with a grease pencil mark my hunting spots…….besides you dont have to charge it or even have heavy batteries for it.
Definitely a case of "the fickle finger of fate" on that shot !!!! Gett'in that buck was not to be and the results probably could never be duplicated.
I guess that I'm in big trouble cause I don't use GPS it annoys me to the hilt. But I can't do anything about it. Have A nice day Happy Thanksgiving MAY GOD BLESS
Nice Job BIG JOHN Thanks for your video nice deer. Happy Thanksgiving, And MAY GOD KEEP on Blessing you
I don't fully agree with #4 – I've used a grunt call when a smaller buck was under my stand (messing with him) and a really large buck ran straight in without delay to chase off the smaller buck – yes I would not grunt to a large buck
Shot this trophy 31 inch +, score 184+, at measured 609 yds with a 300 ultra mag, 200 gr Nosler accubond. Utah has some great deer!!
Awesome shot, Big John! Congratulations on that fine doe. I thoroughly enjoyed watching your reaction. May you have many years of fabulous hunting.
We recently had a similar situation in the area I live in, SW Wyoming. A large trophy mule deer that had been frequenting a residential area near the hospital was found dead and his rack had been cut off. Everyone, including the Game and Fish suspected poaching.
As it turns out the buck had been hit in traffic, on nearby I-80 and had wandered off and died. A highway worker had intially found the carcass and was waiting to get help to remove it. Apparently someone else also found it and removed the rack.
Thanks for this information Mark. Hopefully I can catch upwith a 10 pointer that appeared in my trail camera last month. Yesterday I had an opportunity to catch a young bucks that was caught on the camera as well. I am looking forward to the 10 pointer this Thanks Giving weekend.
wondering what will happen to this rack? is it the property of the person whom hit it or is it the property of the DNR?? or will it just mysteriously disappear?
I harvested this big buck on November 10,2013 it was my third encounter with him. He had triple brown tines on one side with double brow on the other side. I harvested him using my Mathews Z7 bow rage extreme blades in less than 20 yards. This was my second harvest this year with a ten point taken earlier on November 5 happy hunter freezer full!!!!!
I think that thanks giving week end is a great time to hunt, because the family is here an it gives me a good reason to be out in the woods
Congrats, my son and I hunted for 10 days in missouri. Opening day I took a large doe and we did not see anything for the next 8 days when a 7 point buck walked out in front of my stand, BIG mistake. The weather was lousy and the full moon was constant, but we did not even see deer where we always see plenty. Oh yes the blue tongue out break in missouri last spring did not help anything either.
Just to add a couple things to consider trying when you find you need to track wounded prey. As your article states predators will generally head for cover, but often and with other prey or depending on where they were wounded, they may head for water.
While tracking wounded prey with little snow or mud it is often difficult to tell a drop of blood from just a muddy or a wet spot. To distinguish the difference you can carry a small spritzer bottle of hydrogen peroxide. Spray the spot and if it is biological (blood or some other bodily fluids) it will foam. If it's just moisture it will not.
I like both when planning a hunt with a friend it's easier to pull up multiple maps at the same time. The digital maps don't take up as much room when laid out on the kitchen table during the planning stage. With the ability to put away points and marking hunting areas that can be synced with other devices its an easy way to keep the clutter down. The down side to the digital maps they require a cell signal to operate and we all now it can be a challenge in the back country or remote areas. We transfer all the areas to a paper map that need for the area of hunting for easy storage in a back pack. Both have there advantage.
I've been a life member since 1981 and the photo I submitted is that of my 14 yr. old daughter and her opening morning doe.
I was on my second hunt for black bear( my first hunt was in the spring and we never got any closer than 1400 yards so I was invited back for a fall hunt that I am now on) we have been glassing the mountains for 3 days and haven't seen anything . on the 4th day around 8am I spotted a bear on the hill at 580 yards I was thinking this is it ! But no out from the bushes comes two cubs my guide(Dean) said they are about a year old , we watch the bear & cubs for awhile and glass the mountains because of all of the berries . we didn't see anything there so we drove on about a mile down the road , the Dean said that the road ended here so we got out to stretch . then all of a sudden he call to me and says that there's a monster on the hill , I look up to where he said and see this bear eating berries and not thinking about anything else. so my Dean ask me if I am up for a hump I take another look at the bear and say lets do it .we empty our packs & make a plan. the bear is about 600 yards away as the crow flies but its on the side of a steep mountain. the first 300 yards were easy then it started to rain and we started up hill over dead fall , shale rocks and clumps of grass the size of a basketball.
after about an hour (some of the hardest climbing I have ever done)we were all most there when my Dean called me over to a tree that was down , I was thinking he saw another bear so when I got over their I said" what you got another bear " he said "no look" and pointed at a stump 3 feet away from me ,standing on top was a grouse just looking at us like we were something new to her, after a min. she flew off Dean said that we should get to a stump about 50 more yards . when we got there to my surprise the bear hadn't moved more than 10 yards. I tried to set up on the stump but it was to high then we though to lay down next to the stump on my pack ,this was the ticket trying to calm my self after the climb & lack of air , he turned 1/4 to me Dean said its 210 yards shoot for the shoulder and keep shooting ,trying to hold still he said over and over shoot anytime ,on the 3 sho I squeezed the trigger the bear jumped started running down the hill (man are they fast)before I could get a second shot he went down in a draw and I could not see him Dean said he was by a stump (lot of help there was only 50 around) but he wasn't moving .so we waited for about 10 min. that seemed like an hour Dean said he wasn't going anywhere. I rolled over with a big smile on my face & exhausted from the hike . now to find my bear, we went to where we thought the bear should be no bear . so we start looking in a larger area still nothing , I see Dean go back to where I shot from and came back down and walked right over and stop and said "want to see your monster bear" . another hunter had joined us it took all three of us to move him to take pictures and cape and take the meat. packing out the bear was no treat but that's another story.
WE have a ton of Coyotes in our area of Michigan. I think People should hunt more of them here so the rest of the deer population won't be so scariest around here. If anyone reads this comment and has a membership here look me up in the forums.
I don't pass up a legal buck. If I were to do that where I hunt I would have alot of unfilled tags.
MN opening day, Nov 9, 2013 in southern MN, the shotgun zone. So, I was out of the farmhouse before 5:00 AM, seeing about a billion stars and starting my walk out to my hunting blind, "The Office" (so named, due to the repurposed office chair and my little side table) I arrived over two hours before sunrise and got ready for the day. The sky was lightening up and life stirring around 6:30, and the wind was getting pretty wicked. I was watching mostly upwind, but scanning downwind from time to time. I'd seen a buck, off in the brush, a bit too far for a reliable shot, at about 7:00 AM, he eventually, moved off and away across-wind from me. At 7:40 AM, there was a different young buck, downwind, but standing at a perfect angle, looking in my direction; a young buck who would miss his chance to get away, and will provide me and mine with many good meals. As I took my shot, two small does took flight from the area, as did the young buck; but his run was only 60 yards, my shot had been true and his death, quick. Please understand that I don't own a multiple shot shotgun larger than .410 and those do not have rifled barrels or rifle style sights; that little bead sight was designed for birding. I had loaded five in the tube and used just one for the entire day. The rest of the day there appeared to be little game activity in the region due to the high winds, but my brother Paul was as fortunate as I had been exactly seven hours later. Our hunt was over before sunset of opening day.
This was a really good picture of the best looking deer I have seen this year.
Normally, I would agree with hunting on T-Day, accept this year SUCKED!!! Deer hunting at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, was downright a waste of time and dangerous. Put and take pheasant hunt had over 150 hunters and their dogs throughout public hunting areas making all kinds of racket and shooting at everything, including ME! Most of the hunters had little or no orange on themselves or their dogs. Put and take hunts are fine but don't overlap them with firearm deer season. Hopefully better luck during antlerless season.
hi mark. I agree, if your in an area that you know holds bigger bucks and you have the time to hunt them then by all means go for it! I also have a question for you mark? I need your opinion on wich of these two you would choose? a 270 wsm using hsm's 150 gr or a handloaded 7mm wsm 168 gr berger. I would be hunting co whitetail,pronghorn,muley and elk. thank you for your time.
hi ron. I don't have a 270 yet. but a nephew had a 270 win and I shot it at the range. liked the way it shot. by recoil and accuracy. but I,m thinking about a browning x-bolt 270 wsm using hsm's 150 gr ammo. what do you think? I,d be hunting whitetail,pronghorn,muley and elk both short and long range.
Just another stupid government act. Unless someone can come up with a $15 Ipad or tablet computer with 170 hours of battery time that weighs about 2 ounces then I guess I'm on my own in the woods. Maps are life savers and forcing a reliance on electronics is going to get people killed. The alternative is to stop hunting, stop hiking, stop enjoying the outdoors which is what the bulk of the eco-terrorists in the EPA and left wing political group want to foster anyway.
I seen this guy so close to my stand early in the year, But he sure did a good job of hiding come deer season, I know he isn't a trophy Buck but he sure would have filled my freezer. I'm a 72 year old Grand who loves to hunt.
Oh the memories! I must have been 8 or 9 when, on the way home from deer camp my dad used this technique on what ended up being a camper full of cedar. That's over 40 years ago, but I vividly recall the discomfort riding home with that Christmas tree!
Maybe it's just me–but with all the bad press we as hunters, get from all angles, maybe shooting down a tree isn't the most positive image we can put out there. My Grandpa and my Dad both taught me that indiscriminate shooting was not really productive. Just sayin"
This is a photo of my son Zach after taking a great buck in Michigan. You can see the sun coming up over the hill and also the elevated stand he was in just behind him. This is my favorite photo taken on the trip!
Just a short reply. I am one of the old school guys brought up on open steel sights. And I am thinking about going back to them. For the simple fact there are to many problems with optic sights even the expensive scopes can let you down at the moment you need them the most. I truthfully have to say I have made more good kills with open sight than with a scope. And in a split second the open sight are much better. I for one don't think you should be shooting anything farther than the eye can see. Unless you are a sniper in a war zone.
Gordy again nothing but men win. Gordy do you have something against women hunters. We never win inside the box. Can you please tell me why. Thank you Merry Christmas. MAY GOD BLESS
OK, went with google chrome and video played fine.
Next- How do I get entered into the "inside the box" drawings?
I know the feeling of a group of guys getting together and hunting. When I was younger several of us would get together to hunt. But those days are over, but I will always have the memories.
I first saw this guy on Tuesday 11,19,2013 but him and his does busted me and they headed for the next county. So on Thursday 11,21,2013, with no where else to go, I figured I would check the spot out again. It was a long, wide coulee that I was hoping this buck thought of as his own. So I did a long low, slow sneak into the coulee to see if they were back, and sure enough there were some deer sunning themselves about a 1/8 of a mile down the coulee but I couldn't see if the buck was with them. I slowly made my way back out and made my way to were I thought I would be close enough to take a shot if he was there. Again I made a low, slow sneak into the coulee and to my surprise the deer were still sunning themselves and to top it off he was with them. Things were looking up for me. I was down wind of them and I had done a good sneak because they had no idea I was there but I had also made a couple of bad mistakes too. I had left my hunting pack in the pick up which meant I had no shooting sticks. I also had very little for cover, all I had was a couple of very small patches of sage brush. The sage was just big enough to lay behind but not big enough to get into a good shooting stance. Call it buck fever or just bad judgment, after all this was the first time I had ever had a big mule deer buck in shooting range, I decided to take the shot. The good news was I didn't hurt him at all with a bad shot, the bad news was I had totally missed a deer at 100 yards. I watched as the whole group bolted to the top of the coulee and disappeared over the edge. Making my way to the top I spotted them a couple hundred yards away, and by putting them back in the scope I could tell that the buck was not injured. He wasn't trying to lay down or anything, he was standing there in the middle of his doe's looking around trying to figure out what was going on. Then they turned and disappeared back into the coulee not to be found by me. That night I couldn't hardly sleep for running the days events through my head and kicking myself in the butt for even taking the shot. The next day Friday 11,22,2013 I had no idea where to go or what to do but I decided to go check out that coulee again. I figured my odds were 98% that those deer were long gone but what else did I have to do, nothing. So I parked my pick up in the same place and followed my same tracks back into the coulee from the day before. I'd take a few steps and glass the area ahead, than take a few more steps and glass again. While glassing across the coulee I noticed a tree stump with a couple of branches sticking up and another log next to it. I thought to myself " I don't remember those being there" and that's when the log moved. I dropped to the ground and I couldn't believe what I was looking at but sure enough it was them. They were straight across the coulee from me at about 150 yard and this time I had slid my shooting sticks inside my boot. So I got into a good shooting stance and waited. It didn't take long before that buck got up to follow that doe. I put the cross hairs on the sweet spot and just as I was about to put the hummer to him he reached back to lick his hind quarter which put his head right in the way. So I regrouped, took another breath and when he turned to look at the doe I didn't wait. He dropped in his tracks or so I thought. The doe's took off and he wasn't with them so I made my way to where I thought he was but I couldn't fine him. There was a dry creek bed running through this side of the coulee and as I turned the corner of one of the S curves in the creek there he was laying at the bottom of a 8 foot deep dry creek bed. AS we all know that is when the real work of hunting really begins.
Thanks Gordy! I can't wait to try out my new gun sling! Congrats to the other winners as well. A lot of great products this time around.
I enjoy seeing the categorys, great work guys..
I have an h&r ultra varmint rifle.
model SB2/BULL BARREL with an simmons scope.
I have only been to the gun ranges to site in my scope.
never been hunting with this rifle.
I have boxes of Winchester varmint x in 223
would like one day to go hunting with somebody to
show me the ropes with varmint hunting.
Always look forward to your insights. This year was my first elk hunt. It was a dream of mine for years. And even though I didn't come home with an animal, I hunted hard with no regrets. I remember you saying in your superslam video, some animals you don't get the first time. But I will try again with, as you say bow in hand.
Thanks for the gear! I'm sure the grandkids are going to enjoy it. Thanks again and have a Merry Christmas.
i done the different between one game camera than the other. but i would like to try to learn want all they can do and can't do.
I agree with cei, The Paramounts! Now, let me tell you a short story on why I need this camera. It is about 10pm on a moonless night. I am sitting in my Jeep so my phone can charge while I talk to my wife before bed time. I am located next to my tent, facing a big field on the other side of a row of trees. I am having a nice conversation with my wife, when all of the sudden there is a flash that lights up the field, and then another. I think aliens have landed and almost have a heart attack. It takes me almost an hour before I figure out that my brother must be using an outdated trail camera with a flash. Please help me stop alien invasions and heart attacks by updating his camera!!
i would really love to win this cabbalas game camera to give it to my grandson who is just starting out in his many hunts !!! thanks a million and god bless you !!!
I'm a old school kind of guy & follow what my grandpa had done for years by just get up early every morning & sit on the patio or tree stand with binoculars to scope out the back field that we were hunting. In the evenings we would do the same but now that I am a adult and work fulltime I don't get out and play as much anymore. This product could aid in my absence.
I would love to add this game cam to the arsenal that is needed to scout all year long.
With a large amount of land I'd like to try this out for sure. It sounds a lot better thn the 2 cams I have up now!
I hunt in an area where I do not know when the deer are coming in and with the Inside Box Camera would make a lot easer for me to know when the deer are coming in and help me with my hunt and make it a success and put meat on the table for the winter. Thank you for this opportunity to enter the contest.
Mr.Gordy, I think the band was Who. Now for the Cabela's Outfitter Game Camera I could really use it not just for deer and stuff ,but there is a mountain lion rooming our neck of the woods and I would like to find out if it is after my three miniature cows .I have a baby that was born three weeks ago only 23 inches tall. This is not a want thing it is a need. I can't afford one so I hope to win or test one. I thank you MAY GOD BLESS Please consider Me.
I could sure use another trail camera. I have some intruders sneaking onto the back of my property and I would like to put out more cameras to catch them in the act so I can present evidence to Game & Fish Wardens.
I have gone through game cameras like candy for the last 10 years starting with old "cheap" 35mm film cameras that took pictures of waving weeds and ending up with digital cameras that take dozens of shadow pictures on sonny days. Another common fault is that, for the most part, many are "battery eaters" (which is common with the cheaper cameras). The Cabela's Outfitter Series 10MP Color camera is not another cheap camera. It has a wider detection angle and range than its competitors and can reach out to 75 ft. The (included) screw-in mounting bracket and strap is a great plus for mounting the camera (few, if any, supply a mounting bracket). From reading the User's Manual on Cabela's web site, it appears to me that this Outfitter game camera solves many of the individual problems that occur with other game cameras and I would be proud to own one.
Would really love to try a game camera,heard a lot about them.With Deer season over in 3 days in my part of the world it would be nice to see what big bucks made it through the hunting season.
I am a retired ER nurse (RN, BSN) with 30 plus years in civilian ER's. Forty years or so ago, I was a medic in a designated combat unit someplace far, far away doing recon and playing in exotic places. Contrary to popular lore, medics DO carry firearms when they are in the field and may need to protect their patients. I was one who did. I carried a 1911. I know what it can do.
Fast forward a few years, I have gone to nursing school and am now working in an inner city ER. I have seen wounds from just about every caliber imaginable. I have seen people with head and chest wounds from a 9 mm that did not go down. I have never seen a head shot from a .45 that survived.
A number of years ago, some Federal agents and the local Fugitive Acquisition team (FAT) had a shoot out with a bad guy. Feds had .40′s. FAT had .45′s. Not a single .40 penetrated the door of the old Ford pickup. The guy was taken out with the FAT's .45.
I have two 1911′s. I will trust them to do the job because in MY real-life experience, I have seen that they will do the job. The .40 and the 9 MIGHT do the job if you are LUCKY. I am 63 now, and do not rely on luck for anything anymore.
Was the band called Procol Harum ?? nooo, I think the Paramounts came first…
I have probably been to Catford, where he was born since I was born in the New Forest England. My granny grunt lived in London and we lived in several places before moving to Germany then to the U.S.
My son in law would love this camera. He has been on deployment in Japan for the last year and just got back from helping in the Philippines (USS George Washington, Saberhawks pilot) so he is looking forward to hunting when he returns here in March. Thanks for the chance =)
Good, they should not be used. I would like to see trailcams illegal as well. If you want to know what is in your area get off your lazy butt and go see. That is why it is called hunting. Also it does no good to see what is there in the dark unless you are a poacher.
I do Not have a trail camera. I sure would like one but where I hunt, the so called sportsman, would steel it. But I Am Sure that You have Some Other Fine Goodies In That Bag. Please consider me in One of your great give-aways on something that could prove useful. Love The Show. Heck I maybe able to get a glimpse of BigFoot with that camera if I Won. The season Is Yours.
I have been hunting for forty-eight years. I would love to try Cabela's Outfitter game camera. Any game caught on film would be a pleasure to view. The 10MP's should give clear pictures from deer size to raccoon or smaller size. Nice presentation of product. Just an old hunter wanting to try new things. KEEP HUNTING AND BE PROUD OF IT
the wider view makes perfect sense, I have a Cuddy back camera which has one of the fatest trigger speeds, but I still miss deer or don't get them centered. Not to mention the times when you want to pick up 2 trails running paralle to eeach other it would be nice to have a wider shot.
The Paramounts 1961!Nice Gibson! Gordy I need that camera to find a blacktail buck with a 'Fat Gut'. I have 'No Time' to look for him. He only comes out on those 'Long Misty Days'. When I think about him, I say to myself 'I'm Out To Get You'. When I just miss him I think, 'Another Time, Another Place'. So far it is 'A Tale Untold'. But if I win this I will be flying like a 'Bluebird'. If not, I will feel the 'Shame'. And when the buck hits the ground, I know 'The Thrill is Gone'!So Gordy, have a 'Little Bit of Sympathy' and pick me!
I would love to get a game camera, I don't have ane yet. This would help me with the scouting that always gets cut short or cut out due to spending quality time with my boys instead. If I got this camera we could spend some quality time reviewing the pictures and video trying to find the next big deer.
I would like to have the game camera so I can find out what there is out there that I'm not seeing .
Would love to have the camera. I don't have one and always wonder what is there when I'm not. Would certainly make harvesting a deer easier.
Amazing coincidence with story on fox about hunting hogs with drones.
Hey Gordy, nice ax. Hope your'e not thinking about quitting your day job just yet. The game cam would be great for nailing down a spot for my blind. Up to now I've beeen doing it old school by locating bedding and feeding locations and trying to ID the most common routes between them. It would rally help with tracking one particular buck that I'm having a hard time pinning down. Would work great for the coyotes this winter too!
I have deer around my property but rarely see them. found scrapes and rubs but no bucks, see the does from time to time, would like this to see if any shootible IE. legal bucks here
Can anyone tell me how to get a 311 kb picture down to 50 kb??? This is almost impossible without loosing total quality….. I dont know of any cameras that take pictures with that small of a size……
We have some hunting property and do not have a game camera. Our neighbor has one and he said he had a picture of a bobcat on his. We live in an area where bobcats are incredibly rare to see. We also use our property for summer recreation – camping, swimming and four wheelling with the kids. Our kids are small so it would be great to know what is really lurking around out in the woods!!
Can anyone tell me how to get a 311 kb picture down to 50 kb??? This is almost impossible without loosing total quality….. I dont know of any cameras that take pictures with that small of a size……
The Paramounts was his first band, but you said not garage band so I'ma go with Procol Harum.
Back to the camera though, a camera that knows when to shoot? Sounds like something I need to help me know where to shoot! I like the wider viewing angle on the camera for sure.
A friend at work just showed me a trail camera picture of a ten pointer that he hasn't seen since but now knows is out there. You may see a lot of pictures of just an antler, my camera must be much slower since I seem to catch the other end. It would be nice to try this one so maybe I can see the rest of the animal.
I myself have not once owned a game camera yet to date. I am 28 years old and have never been able to afford one. In fact the rifle I have taken over as mine is my boyfriends, so if something happens to us I wont even have a rifle. I was going to get one this year but was not able to afford one as my two boys took priority. There is a nice big buck up here that I have pictures of, and this year his spread was at least 4 inches passed his ears. I only get to see him when he comes on the skyline over 600 yards away. I would love to get close up shots of him to see what he really looks like up close. Sadly I have no clue who the first bad was for Robert. Man a game camera would be really cool to add to my collection.
I believe the band was the Paramounts, after which he joined Procol Haram.
Enough about music I could really use a new trail camera. Each season I seem to have one crap out or start doing weird things, maybe this one would be more reliable and last longer. I'd sure like to test it out, and if it works out well, I might get another one.
I think the advantage this camera would have with the wide view and 1 second trigger speed would be that the animal or Bigfoot would still be in the frame. The slower speed would also allow for a better depth of field so you can see a more detailed background and whatever might be lingering in the distance. Send it to me and I give it a good run for the money!
i agree that drones should not used for hunting, or spying on american citizens
i think that show person of intrest kind of says what thge gov. wants to do with us.
Awesome camera. I have not had the opportunity to use one yet but living in Arizona is making it a necessity. We have short seasons and a draw for any large game. I am hoping to get drawn for elk season next year. I can go archery hunting every year for deer but all I see are does and no bucks. I have to find them. I need an Arizona buck and a little luck.
The picture I submitted was of my son and his first buck in the first season he could hunt them. One shot at 325 yds. down hill. Last year he got his youth doe in one shot and an antelope in Wyoming in one shot. Cheap on shells but expensive on ornaments for the wall. Well, I guess I am either jealous or a proud father.
Nice guitar Gordy, but as for your playing of it. well lets just say keep practicing. This looks like another great product from Cabela's. I have been meaning to replace my own field cam as it is an older model and is much larger than the ones technology allows us today and it also goes thru battery's like crazy, I could really but this product to great use. Thanks again Gordy for another great video.
I have started to research trail cameras to start using for the first time. This one from Cabela's looks great sure would like to use it.
seems like a no-brainer to me but I am glad to see them heading this off early. Better to resolve the question/issue NOW rather than later in the courts which would only create yet another way to cause public expense to settle it. There is NO PLACE for this kind of technology to the ethical and traditional outdoorsman/hunter. Glad that's settled !!!
the wildlife agencies ARE allowed to shoot or harass wildlife with the use of aircraft? as implied in the second paragraph.all i get out of this is the gov. agencies can do something, but we can't.how about having a license to operate ,and regulate how many can be in any given area.the gov. can put gps'es in them to monitor where they are…..like around airports…..military bases…..prisons….etc. i love this country,but it's going to hell……quick.
I would like to have this camera so I could find out where the deer are crossing so I would know where to put my tree stand and to find out when the deer are coming in the area I hunt would make it so much nicer to plan when and where to hunt. Thank you for this opportunity to enter in your contest.
I was just checking the new cabelas cameras out the other day. Looks like a nice camera and hopefully it has good battery life. Hopefully I get to try it out!!
Looks like an awesome camera. Right now I have two cudddy back cameras. I would like to try out a different brand to see how they stack up to what I have now. You know, you never have enough cameras, they are like stands the more the better. Thanks for your consideration.
sgolisch: State and federal game agencies, as well as the USDA's Wildlife Services, may conduct aerial hunts to control predators that are considered a threat to livestock or wildlife populations. A good example is the aerial culling of coyotes in central Arizona where they impact the survival of pronghorn fawns in the spring.
I like the loojks and what Gordy had to say about this fine camera. I sure would like to get this camera to use.
I am totally in favor of this. I believe in fair chase hunting. I do not understand so called hunters that do canned hunting, or in this method. We are lucky enough to be in a country with so much game ( thanks to the old fashion hunters and their thoughts of the future). Get out of your trucks and into the fields and hunt the way our forefathers did. Hear, smell and feel the wonders of nature as you pit yourself against the game you are after. Go to the woods and enjoy.
This Cabelas game camera would be great so I could pattern deer on my buddy's property for the few days that I can get out to hunt for deer. Being on the bottom of the seniority list at work means fewer opportunities to hunt when the conditions are optimal. I enjoy the time with my son hunting deer and listening to his deer stories hunting with his young friends. They will be out for Illinois second season deer. I'll have my phone on waiting for the call and text pics. Good luck to all the families hunting this season.
Sounds like a top of the line game cam. I just started hunting this year and have not had the money to get a game cam yet (had to make sure I had a gun first in order to hunt ya know), but I could definitely see how useful a game cam can be and plan to eventually get one if I don't win. Sure sounds nice though for the lucky winner.
Family conflict in process. My dad has been talking up the pics from his trail cam, uncle is running second on pics but has the buck already. I don't have either yet this year. You can't tag my buck for me, but you can help me find that winning pick. Cheers, ~R
Hello Gordy, Hope your Holidays are Wonderful. My husband bought a trail camera to use in our backyard here in the mountains we moved in. We have seen several does and waiting to see some bucks coming in soon. The rut starts up now in December – January and I would love to see what Bucks we have in our backyard here in New Mexico. This Cabela's camera looks so much stronger than ours. Would love to give it a try and then share the story with everyone out there. Merry Christmas to All.( Looking forward to using that Bow that's going under the tree!)
I noticed the area this trail camera description said it worked & amount of
time movement would WORK=a plus. I hunt where 5 trails will open into oak
mottes. The pines & cedars surrounding the area with a small stream running through it. WHAT is all in here since the 168″ B&C ten point taken on the first
day ( what is the King & have we seen him before). I should know next week we have a in " TEXAS" a snow warning while this minute it is 25 degrees here out of
town with sleet & rain with snow falling. Not to Northern dips in temp. yet!
Make sure to not be using Sabot slugs in a smoothbore. They are made for rifled barrels. I would use a rifled slug (meaning that the slug itself has grooves on its sides to help it spin through the smooth bore).
I don't live in Colorado but I feel you are doing the right thing, by banning the use of Drone's for hunting and scouting. It takes away the real part of hunting.
Hey Gord Just bought property and I think it would be great to try out this camera to see deer activity. Never tried one but this sounds like a beauty.
Every body would like a new game camera, even so much someone stole the one I had!
I`ve been waiting for a night time color game cam with longer range looks like this might be the one.Send it to me and I`ll check it out and give you a full report on how well it works.
hunters should not be using them but as a land owner when the tech gets better i would like to use it to catch poachers on private land
I am trying to enter a couple of trail camera photo's for the pending contest and am having no success on that portion of the site. Here are two, if they go, for entry. Thank you J.W.Kauffman Jr. lm 40023556 Or how do I get it to go ?
I agree that they should not be used in hunting. But I think we have a lot more important issues to be addressed.
I am 62 yrs. old, and 3yrs. ago I had 2 heart attacks and bypass surgery (5 bypasses). Because of this, I do not get around as well as I used to. With the short deer seasons, here in Illinois, I would love to have a game camera to to help me do a better scouting job on the property we are now leasing to hunt.
Wow you guys don't get it. First and foremost we are not talking about hunting with drones. What we are talking about is the govt. dictating things to us that is none of their business. But lets look at the ethical side of this. Have any of you ever noticed that no matter how hard we try in the woods to be quiet, that even the slightest sound send everything running. What do you think a drone is going to do? So as far as ethics go, only a fool would use a drone for hunting. But lets talk about how these would be used… they can not carry weapons, (at least not the ones that the average hunter could afford), so at best they would have a camera on them,. They also have a limited battery life. Not to mention it is just another piece of gear to carry into the woods that has to be packed out.
Now we face the next question involved here, why would the govt get involved in this low level BS use of technology? Because like many other things, they like to have a monopoly of power. ONLY the govt. uses drones to hunt with!!! The difference is they use them to hunt people. That is a fact!!!!
The worst part of this is that although I do not condone the use of drones for anything other than to play around and have some fun with the kids. I detest the govt. dictating to me what I can and can't do. We need govt. but not a nanny state. As for the needing these BS DEC govt. agencies or state game wardens, I do not totally agree. These agencies have a horrible habit of overstepping their boundaries and abusing the rights of the people. BTW, meanwhile here in NY last year the State DEC granted permission for an airforce base to use the Adirondack mountains to train Predator Drone pilots with low altitude flying. So it is ok for them to do as they please over the land but we are not. So before you praise some bureaucrats behind the desk idea, do some research.
Also to the guy who wants trail cams banned, you obviously don't understand that they are a powerful tool in land management and herd management. Myself and many others use these cams to help manage and track multiple herds over very large tracts of land. So that we can have successful hunts and keep the land and animals healthy. So before you condemn a piece of valuable technology learn about how it works. Then learn how it has been beneficial and when ever possible tryout the idea or technology before you condemn it.
This is sweet. Just getting into hunting. Need to add this to help me bring my first one in!
i just think that if the gov, agencies can use them to control coyotes and other predators as RJ Absher states,then why wouldn't or couldn't ranch owners be able to save there cattle or chickens…..etc.from the same predators?
I haven't been able to use a trail camera. I have friends that use them, and they are always showing the pictures. I would like to receive the one you have unboxed. Then I would be able to show pictures to my friends.
Merry Christmas to you an the Mrs. I have a game cam. I been chase a 8 pt. but I am not able to pattern him. A second cam sure help this Viet-Nam vet.
Thanks Gordy have a good day. Keep the Prizes coming
great, just what I wanted . boy I love to win this, I got two older cameras one has the metal contacts for the batterys that got rusty.tried to clean but still sometimes it loses it contact. what really pisses me off checking the camera see tracks everywhere then seeing it lost contact and no pictures were taken.my other one is just old fashion compared to the newer versions. well thanks for letting me trying to win… good luck all
Robin Trower achieved his first success with Procol Harum. As for the Trail Cam from Cabelas, It would be a lot of fun to compair it to both My old Bushnell and new Crush cam. I have yet to win anything or test anything from the Hunt Club, so this would be great fun to run.
Thanks for the chances.
I can always use another camera. Seems that you can always find a place for a camera and not have one to put there.
Looks like a nice camera, a man can never have enough trail cameras. This one sounds pretty good
I live about two hours from my hunting property and this camera would help a lot with scouting out the big boys.
since someone else probably got the nice hats i will try for the trail cam its one thing i would love to get but just don't have the money so i'm putting tree stands blind
Love the features of this game camera. Definitely a good candidate to replace my stolen camera.
This camera would definitely be an awesome addition to any trail camera arsenal, and help me with figuring out when and where the deer are on my property
I have never been able to afford any hunting gear my whole life.. My son always asks when can we get something cool for hunting.. I told him that this might be our chance with NAHC….. Thanks alot to everyone that makes these things possible for us little people
using game cameras is great. you can track game from spring until the kill. down side is if you get a picture of a very nice buck in a certain area do you wait for him or take another shooter that come around, you may be taking the chance of running the big boy off. that's what's so much fun about this sport calling the shot! I had this happen to me last year, I saw around 35 to 40 deer but kept waiting on the wall hanger, never saw him, except on the camera, but I know he made it through the season you can't have to many cameras a great hobby to view what around!
I've never used a game camera. I'm sure one would work well when scouting out area's to hunt. I would love to have one like this one.
Just spot logged our 4o acres to make better deer habitat. I would love to have a chance to see how our work is going to bring in more deer.
I keep telling the wife I need a game camera. She keeps saying I don't. Well with 6 kids, its hard to scout as much as I need to. Three of the kids try and help me scout, but at 12, 10, and 5, we don't see much with all the kids noises. Teaching them at this age is a little more important in my eyes.
All good points! Tho, I prefer my .45 for the foot pounds it carries to point of impact.. I've shot many varmints with all three. Porcupines are a good example.. 9mm,,, seldom ever 1 or 2 shots. 40Smith,, about the same. the .45Auto literally ROLLS them. I've only a couple times had to use more than one shot, only because of poor shot placement. The biggest advantage of the 9mm and 40 S&W is capacity, the double stacks are nice,, but now Para, S&W and another I can't remember have double stack .45′s. Now, thers some serious firepower on your hip! They are all only as good as you are efficient with them. I won't go into the .44mag discussion,,, as I carry the Taurus Ultra LIte as a saddle gun, 6 rounds of bear stopper, again only as good as you can shoot 'em.
I do the same thing… store them in a compact airtight container as I too live by the same motto "Waste not, want not."
I have never been able to afford any hunting gear my whole life.. My son always asks when can we get something cool for hunting.. I told him that this might be our chance with NAHC….. Thanks alot to everyone that makes these things possible for us little people
I bought my Remington model 700 ADL 270 in 1970. For the last 43 years it has been my go to gun. I have taken 3 mule deer and lost count of the white tails 25+. The gun was getting a little wild at 200 yds so I took it to a gun smith and had it checked out. After a rebedding job that got my barrel back in a floating statues the old girl was back to her original MOA of 1″. With my 3X9-50 Leupold scope zero at 225 yard I don't have any reservation about going for a white tail or muley at up to 300 yards. I have been reloading a 150 grain sierra boat tail bullet for about 35 years and see no reason to change.
All great stuff!! Congrats to winners.. still hope to be in those ranks 1 day!! Happy Holidays to all!!
Hey Gordy, I watched your video of the Cabelas Game Camera. I have a few cameras left in my Man Cave . Over the summer one of my cameras was over taken by ANTS and they completely destroyed it. And late this fall a bear that does not like the out door Papparatsy destroyed another one. It still works but the is broken. Would love to try the Cabelas Trail Camera. ….Thankyou Dave
While I agree TSA agent over reacted, she still should have examined it because of what does exist. Check out this Google Seach, "https://www.google.com/#q=smallest%20revolver". there are lots of revolvers as small as the fake one on the monkey.
Us old folks always consider pure woolen clothing the best for outdoor activities (deer hunting, etc.) that involved the potential for getting wet but avoiding the attendant chill and potential hypthermina. Now days it seems the synthetics are the 'thing' for 'everything' and that is alright if the claims are true and there is not HYPE involved. MY question now posed is who out there have VALID BOOTS-ON-THE-GROUND FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE that can be utilized to acquire the most efficient effective clothing that won't break the budget of my three grown hunters and me. WOOL I continue to believe the best to deal with being wet but still affording the ability to minimize potential of hyperthermia; WOOLENS in conjunction with the most effective 'synthetics' that insulates and keeps dampness 'out". Sought therefore is valid boots-on-the-ground advice as to the most effective combination of the current crop of 'synthetics' that can be utilized to best advantage to 'breather' while turning the water and still utilized woolen garment so as to make for the least discomfort for inclement weather. Now disabled and thus no longer able to do 'woods loafing' in general and deer hunting in particular, the best of memories is that of 'soft footing'* on wet leaves, a la friend *Francis Sell (Riverton, Oregon – now long deceased, both he and wife, Sally) in a very light drizzle and whether or not 'venison' resulted for supper and for the freezer, the 'slow soft-footed take a step or two and pausing for a half minute with 'eye peeled' . . . was not only the 'icing on the cake but the 'cake' as well! Memories; so much appreciate in these last days of life.
I've hunted for 56 years but just got into the trail cam use, a couple years ago. I have a Moultrie that cost me under $100.00. I set it out this year and started tracking a large buck, on public land. Someone came by, took the SDcard from the camera and smashed the camera with a rock. I'd sure like to have another one, but I'm a little leery about spending the money for a new one. Gordy, if you can send me a camera, I promise to be a little more careful about where I place it.
Some people in society have lost the ability to think on their own and have become sock puppets themselves. Not to mention the uninformed sock puppet politicians that put fear in the public on the use and ownership of firearms.
I wish the proper authorities had been called so maybe one would have spoken up and verbally reprimanded the TSA agent.
that's just our government trying to gain more control over our lives when the people who work for them have no common sense
EGADS !!! The flood of absurdity in this country these days is surreal and truly disgusting. People have just plain LOST IT !! I'm far more scared of my own fellow countrymen than I am of any "Foreigner" these days. TRULY !!! Common sense and reason have all but disappeared…it seems. This incident has pinnacled the heights of LUDICROUS…God Help Us All !! SHEESH !!!
That is a great concept but does the oils come out, I boil mine with usually dawn dishwashing liquid to take out the grease and then bleach the skull to get it white
I understand the issue here. This could have been avoided by simply placing her stuffed monkey in her luggage and not her carry-on bag. The problem here is what one can really disguise as a toy gun versus real. In the case, the TSA agent should have been able to tell as these little toy guns have plastic seams where the two sides are molded together, but the rules they have to follow are clear.
If you do a little research, there is an amazing array of guns that have been confiscated by police, FBI, and other agencies that are concealed in very interesting places. Such as inside a video camera as seen in the movies for one.
Again, I understand the issue here, but it could have been easily avoided with just a little forethought.
Common sense has long fled the country…especially when you are dealing w/ government agencies designed to "protect" we the people.
I am afraid only GOD can help us!
I submitted a picture of my mule deer buck I shot this year on our place. What a TOAD just under 30″ wide and very tall & heavy.
I have been doing this for years. Work very well, and you do need to wear a full rain suit with boots to do the job.
Absurd and ludicrous barely begin to describe some of the things attributed to the TSA. The agents, for the most part, are doing their best, but when you see the reports of some going though luggage and stealing passenger's property, patting down small children and the elderly and allowing friends, relatives and fellow agents to bypass security checks,it makes me wonder what the are missing in the mean time? Once again, our tax dollars are hard at work.
A new gun and scope EVERY year? A new four wheeler EVERY year? New camo EVERY year? I think this guy has more money than sense.
it cost me this year was for20gals of gas and anew bow sting & cables. I am retired not stupid.
Dude , can I have your cast off rifle , scope , camo and 4 wheeler every year ? I promise I won't sell them (heh heh heh) . You can send it all to my work address so the wife doesn't know I'm getting new stuff , K , thanks , bye
That is just crazy, I am lucky if I spend 7.00 dollars for gas. I would gladly take his cast offs too/
I get a whitening agent from my local taxidermy shop which whitens and cures the skull. Dose an awesome job.
I have never tried using a game cam but I think its time to start my usual hunting spot is now a dud I didn't see a darn thing this year help me come into new age hunting
I"llsell him venison for $100 a pound and will even process it for him.
If spends $200 a year in ammo, don't practice much and only takes one deer he don't need to be in the woods anyway.
You got stuck somewhere u said how much for 50 pounds of meat? Seems like to me u been shooting rabbits and not deer. One deer if not a fawn will give u more than 50 pounds. Stop shooting targets because paper dont taste to good, neither do trees, at $200 for ammo go sit by the fire and let the hunters bring u some deer, or continue to eat those cans of beens and dogs. I would like to have your cast away gear, will even come get them and i live in Ga. will even bring u some deer meat to feed the family with.
Well +1 for me would be an invite to the farm for a native Georgian 100% Disabled Veteran for some hunting and story telling about things best left unsaid on a public forum.
This sounds like a good unit that I would like to try. My son bought me a wildgame unit a couple of years ago and we have not been able to get it to work correctly as of this moment. I would very much like to have a unit that works the way it is supposed to. Thanks and happy holidays, be safe.
Like so many others here, I have 1 old cam that uses a flash, a new one that is 20 yrs updated would be nice . I cant spend the money but it is need. I am not cheap but wife and kids must eat first. Some day, dreaming. Thank you for all input and Happy Holidays.
Rock on! Like to try a new camera with the long range detection combined with the white LEDS, and high MP count, Nothing is worse than getting a photo and all that is visible is eye shine and you can't correct the image to see if it is a buck or doe because it is just to dark and grainy. Never used a Cableas mount, but looks like that would save time when changing batteries or cards since the camera would not have to be aimed each time it is checked.
Merry Christmas
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