Nothing at all wrong with a 7mm, 300 win mag, or a 30-06. However if you are going non magnum I'd get a 308. My Dad has one (also a great knock em down military cartrige Clay) and it's easy on the shoulder and more than capable of killing elk out to 250 yards.

Sure, people that do that usually mis a few fingers and teeth but.... Hell no you can't do that!

AAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHH the great 22 debate!!! OK yes a 22 is more than capable of taking all N American game 24 or 25 is probably the smallest bullet I would use and that being said bullet diameter does not make a good subsitute for common sense and pracactice

yep

Nice Photo Bee, lets keep those boys in the woods. Whatever it takes! CPT B

60 about 60 arrows a day into a block target at various ranges. Get a target block with small targets and aim at those. My uncle used to have about 6 buddies over and they would shoot at dollar bills at 40 yards. well they eventualy got so good theyd fold them to half and thirds...

WOW that is great. There are a few places where you can get a sunrise breakfast or a community fish fry but they are getting very rare indeed. Too little time and God forbid someone get sick! Its a shame that no one has time to even talk to people in the community, much less break bread and fellowship. CPT B

Broken off yes, fell or knocked off (clean base) no. If they broke you'll see a jagged stump not a clean base.

Bow hunt! Too easy, you usually watch bucks for a long time when and IF you get a shot at them. Also if you bow hunt the same place you gun hunt you will probably see the same bucks. Also try a trail cam, I find that if I get a good look at a good buck on the screen then I don't pay as much attention to the horns just settle on the cross hairs and squeeeeeze.

You'll never get a good answer on this one. the correct answer is anything that you can accuratly shoot and I would recommend 25 caliber or above. I like a 300 or 338 win mag but I'm a sadist for recoil and it's way overkill for a lil ole whitetail

I'd teach him how to drink beer and play poker then we'd go on tour. Who in the Hell would try to bluff Big Foot???

I would pick a 22-250, 243, or 308. I like the 308 for anything but they will all kill a 50 pound coyote. also as Beekeeper has said the 25-06 will do good too, the 308 is probably overkill but bullets are cheap and I'm kind of a one caliber/rifle guy, I think it makes you a better shooter.

Easy, Winchester Modle 94 Trapper open sites. Winchester 150 grain hollow points boadsided at about 30 yards. Hit it in the hind qaurter and made a mess out of the whole thing, but when the dogs are barking and things are moving fast its easy for a 13 year old to get excited. Still gets me excited today!

I've never shot one but in my experience a 300 or 338 win mag cures most ailments to include the 12-1500 pound moose

Clay is right on and in more ways than one! The 25-06 that he recommends is an excellent round that will last the boy a lifetime. Also the remington 700 is the world wide choice for accurate firearms. If you want to buy the boy a rifle that will last a lifetime, hit everything he shoots at, and will work from the FL everglades to CO mountains then you have hit on the right bullet, right gun. Get him a 100 dollar shorter stock to go with it and he can in then turn pass it (the stock, possibly the gun) to his kids. It's a great gun (I may have said that before)

Same a Summit229, Are you with the Obama group??

Beekeeper is right, you can turn out high quality loads for the price of "dove loads" at Wally World. However that is not what the question is, its is it worth it to reload if I shoot "every now and then" and I will go with another post, if you shoot less than 500 rounds a year then no its not worth it to save money. However if you want to do it as a hobby or something you are trying to get into so that you can START shooting more for cheap then by all means. I reload cause I shoot a 10gauge for ducks and steel at 25 dollars a box will break you!

if you tip the girl at Denny's for bringing you coffee then you should definitly tip an Ice Fishing guide. The guy can't gaurentee that you will catch fish but he can insure that you have a great trip and that's what you tip him/her for.

actually anything that stinks or bleeds. Stink bait or chicken hearts work good. The heart is tougher than livers and stay on better. Use a treble hook fished close to the bottom.

OK first let me qualify this by saying I was raised on a farm with a kennel, but I have put down a bunch of dogs and a horse. The horse hurt the most but it had been hit by a car and was laid out. No brainer there. I would do it yourself, Jeff makes a very good point as do the others, it will be something you will remeber for the rest of your life so if you can't do it or have any reservation about it call the vet or one of your friends that aren't as attached. The last thing you need to do it break down in front of your dog and then have to shoot it more than once. Painful and messy for the animal

I currently drive a Dodge only because of the lifetime power train warranty, course if they go belly up I don't think I'm covered.... My first truck was a 76 Dodge 3/4 ton and you couldn't tear it up. ALL my other trucks have been Chevy/GMC and have never had a minutes trouble out of them. I hope Dodge pulls their head out of thier butt and starts managing things better. And Ford? Mr Ford would roll over in his grave if he saw how his factories were being ran.

before you take him hunting around 5 or so before you give him a BB gun about 7 or 8 and before you let him carry a rifle about 14

Well you took out the best two but a 454 or a AMT 30 carbine come to mind.

All of the above. I'm kind of with Clay on the Bipod I have heard they will bouce a little on hard surfaces like shooting benches. I like shooting off my pack or a bean bag the best.

Well I don't know that I'd "upgrade him" but a new rifle would be nice. :P Anyway I'd go with a 700 or an auto but if he is used to a pump Ie in the 870 crowd then he may like it better than the other two. Also looking at the flip side if you get it for him and he doesn't like it reselling a pump is quite a bit harder than reselling the other two. Course who'd resell a gift right??

you have picked possibly the best 30-30 out there a 2-7 or a 3-9 low mounted won't let you down. You can use that gun anywhere in N America. Cherish and enjoy it and pass it down to your kids!!

Gamo 1000 FPS and use pellets not BBs the are more designed for hunting. Also you you need to limit you size from Rabbits and Squirrils down. No Turkeys please. If you don'l like the Gamo, try daisy or crossman. You just want one that will push over 800 FPS.

Being out, I got to the "Deer Camp" in OCT just because no one is there and it is SOOOO much quieter. You see a lot more game in OCT too before they get spooked.

Yes a Lab would be good, but you will have to work on the bird hunting skills. Not the retrieving but acutally holding and pointing, not something a Lab is known for. If you can get that down the retrieving won't be a problem. One thing you might think of is a cross breeding between pointer and Lab, it'll get the size down and might give him a different skill set. But the color would be odd. German Shorthair/Lab Mixes are getting popular, looks like a Chocolate Lab with some Bird dog sense.

I will let people use my lures because I usually take either young, old, or people that don't go much. But I hate dodging hooks. If someone is dangerous they don't go back with me.

I like 17lb mostly. 50 is WAY to big for bass. 17-20 casts good and is enough to horse out most fish and save a lot of lures to boot!

00 will put the Brakes on at any practical shotgun range 50-75 yards, smaller shot require closer ranges because the bleed velocity (energy) much faster than the larger shot.

Get a BLR in a 325 WSM it packs A LOT of punch. If not that then a BLR in a 358, 35 version of a 308 good brush gun and its dying out quick. Another route is to go marlin 1895 in either a full length or a guide gun and go with a 450 marlin or 45-70. PLEANTY of knock down once again and with the 45-70 you'll be using a bullet that was here 100 years ago! prove your as good a hunter as your great granddad!!! I congratulate you on your desire to be different and if you want the high dollar rifle that NO ONE will have go for a Weatherby MK V accumark in a 338-378, a 30-378, or a 340 weatherby, you'll pay 100 dollars a box but you'll probably be the only one you know that shoots one. CB

I HUNT with Synthetic but I like WOOD, You will rarely find a good looking wood stock unless you want to pay for it. And if you find said stock and hunt with it a year or two then it will stop being a good looking wood stock.

whatever you have in the fridge, drink one per every pound of fish...

this is a joke right? perfect validation is watching the steam rise from your shirt after climbing a mountain that no man has been on in 50 or 60 years. Going farther than the rest

Depends mainly on how many people and how much gear you carry. A john boat will haul much more plus a motor but if it is just you then a canoe would be much more easy to manuver and tip over, did I mention it depends on your level of experience? I'd go with a john boat.

Well if said life threatening situation was over I would tell the person the my condition, situation, and location and to send help quick! After ERT or SRT was on the way I would describe in more detail what went down, how I got myself in this situation and my emergency contact info. I'd also confirm my coordinants and let them know if I had any food or drug allergies in case I wasn't consious when the good guys show up. Then I'd try to stop the bleeding or leaking of bodily fluids and sit back and wait and try to remain consious.

I THINK I could kill anything I wanted to with a 25-06 but I KNOW I could kill anything I ever needed to with a 338 win mag. I am confident with one and supremely confident with the other, the other is just a little harder on the shoulder.

If you are asking about a 742 Woodsmaster then yes my Grandfather carried one for about 30 years. What would you like to know?

Sliced like catfish steaks and deep fried

No that's not the answer if you want a real test shoot a recurve or long bow with traditional broadheads. I have had several pistols that would kill at 75 yards. thats about 4 times farther than a recurve at 20 yards or so. Not really a test at all IMO

I'm sorry I know this is supposed to be a funny post but let me drag it down a bit. The President commits thousands of human lives a day to live or die somewhere other than US soil and if PETA gives him $H!T then he should tell them to go F&#@ themselves. Sorry my view as a Vetran of these United States.

For small game something thin and light I recomend a small drop point lock back. I like my Kershaw but it's half serrated blade is not the best "Skinner" but it's a great overall knife.

Sunflower seeds. At camp BLTs or scrambled egg sandwiches.

More experienced and capable?? Yeah I'll give him that. :P 22-250 would not be enough gun for most people, even though they would shoot it more accuratly than their super magnum they've got now you have to be nearly surgical with shot placement, and due to low bullet weight the muzzle energy won't stay with it for longer shots. To sum it up unless you love tracking wounded deer stay in the 24-25s or above.

I think you should always have a few hundred per gun, deer rifles maybe only 40 or so but 223,308,45, 12 ga, 9mm etc you should have stocked year round. And yes it is getting hard to find a LOT of the bullets that I shoot at Wally World but they are out in town if you beat the bushes for them. Also use your online resources they will have more than anyone else. Midway is doing a good job of keeping ammo available.

great for cooking, casseroles and whatever so yeah

Tailgate up, not because I'm worried about Antis where I live people are as much or more a redneck than I am. When I had a Jeep though I'd tie them to the spare or window mounts on the hood. Not that I'm showing them off but that's the only place to put them on a Jeep. Jim's comment reminded me of that and made me grin.

Right between the eyes or possibly in the eye. Once you are charged the game is up. It's either kill or be killed. And I would turn that 22 around and use it as a club after that. Incidentally how did it work out for the other guy? I had a guy that killed one with number 4s at about 5 steps, after he wiped his drawers the G&F cleared him with a self defense shooting... and thats on a black bear, the nice ones....

Oh now your asking for the trade secrets!!! :) I read a book, I text, if I'm on the ground I take a nap, I fantasize about shooting all the noisy squirrels and wonder why I can't ever see them during squirrel season,I take my camera and shoot all the does and young bucks to show later.

Yeah try Midwayusa, Natchez SS, or cabelas, I don't know if you can still find it but your smaller stores will still have it in stock. Also Gunbroker.com handles a lot of ammo.

Ted by a long shot.

It varies from state to state it is 40 pounds in AR, you need to cousult you local game and fish regs and they will tell you. If I had a bad shoulder I would definitly look at crossbows, they are nearly as fast these days and almost as leagally excepted.

Two ways are great, Fried quarters and squirrel and dumplings. Both are Delish!!

I don't know but I know Bear is very entertaining.

I think John Wayne is more of a mans man who lived his pricipals one and off screen. Eastwood had more grit but John Wayne will be remembered long after Eastwood is history.

release, its more accurate for me.

OK FIRST AID NOT SURVIVAL KIT 2 rules of thought on this Altoid size can or 6x9 dayplanner size. Altoid first, Asprin, triple antibiotic, 2x3 bandages, bandaids, tweezers and a needle. for a dayplanner size go on EBay and search it. you can get a 200 piece set with anything you want. THAT'S ONLY FIRST AID For a survial kit your up to fanny pack size, and should think about food, shelter, fire and living for about 3 days. you can and will use stuff from your first aid kit for survival. Clay had a post about using your vasaline for a fire starter that I had never thought of, and you could always fish with a needle but I would add fish hooks. I also have some items that I just use for camp such as immodium, chapstick, sunscreen, more asprin, and all of my gause and tape because it won't go in a small kit. when I hunt I usually never get over 4 hours away from the truck or camp so you can wait to actually clean and dress that wound till you get back. That's just me and I'm a little paranoid when it comes to that, I have bought everyone in my family a vehicle first aid kit and keep them stocked at deer camp. NOTHING makes for a more miserable trip than diareha for about 3-4 days.

the simple way is to take paper towles or toilet paper and put it on every blood drop or 100 yards whichever is farther. there is no good way to get it out, a couple of things; waypoint with GPS, mark it on a map (you do have one don't you) The blessing and curse that I have here in AR is that most kills are either uphill or downhill. So you walk uphill to the nearest logging road and mark it then you take the truck,4wheeler,horse to the mark and drop off the hill

wet ground, 12v batt, jumper cables, two metal stakes. Repeat.

you will need a ground blind they make the stick ones or a half clam shell looking blind or you could always drag up trees or whatever. Generally deer are VERY hard to kill within bow range on the ground. I would also get a 3D leaf suit vs a ghillie, ghillies are usually rather hot and the strings will probably get caught in the bow string. Generally go green early season, then brown or bare bark like the hardwoods HD pattern. Good Luck!

Guys I couldn't have been happier if I had shot that deer myself I would like to thank everyone that helped out, its really outstanding to see what we can do when we put our minds to it. But here's the deal, I made the first step here with Del and Wes. Please look in your closet for odds and ends that can be put to good use for others. There are more young men and women out there that can be brought into the fold, and WE have to be the ones who bring them in! There is plenty of opposition out there to hunting but just think how much Wes' story promoted the sport!!! This young man as far as I know had never been and NOW he's been, taken game AND improving in his studies. I can't think of a better success story!!! Let's find another youngster and Pay if forward again! keep it going guys, we've given one person a gift that they'll never forget, lets do it again!

Live bait, Minnows for general, Crickets for Crappie and brem

Dang I wish I had a resource like this when I was in school! You guys gave enough info to write about 5 papers or a good start on a Masters thesis! Excellent, glad to see knowledgable, generous sportsmen out there.

No there is no reason to do it if you have a knife with a blade that is over 3-4 inches long you can easily gu the anus and pull it out run a hose back through it and your done.

I keep a 45 with a light in the nightstand but its just till I can get to my 12 guage in the closet!! I have no small children in the house and my daughter has been around guns her whole life. I use a Springfield XD 45 with a streamlight tac light I have a sure fire of some kind (about 65 LUM) and I keep the Mossberg 500 Mariner in the closet. 8 shots of OO, If I can't get it done with 22 shots I've got problems! I'll have to get my wife to pull her 9!

I was about 10 and going out to feed the dogs before school one morning I opened up our wood door and storm door and just happend to notice a brown spot one the threshold as I stepped across. I looked down and there was about a 1 foot copper head that had spent the night coiled against the wood door. I about hit my head on the top of the door I jumped so high. Any way that one didn't make it back to the woods!

First of all Beekeeper call me next time you cook I'm there! I like a flour cornmeal mix, salt and pepper, deep fried. serve with lemon and tartar sauce. If you like healthy, broil on a flat grill or skillet with some lemon pepper and you've got some good fish! I like filleted (SP?) bass the best, the texture is a little stiffer and it holds up better than crappie or catfish. Especially the next day after microwaving.

You won't be dissappointed. The 450 is the new kid but if you handload you can get that 45-70 rompin and stompin as much as you can handle. Also there is a company that makes cast 400+ grain bullets at +P velocities and have killed all the Africa big 6.

I was going to say H & R but got beat to it. I have an encore with about 6 different barrles and love it! I have barrles from 204 up to 50 black powder and the all shoot good. Some of the Encores have heavy triggers but other than that they are great. I even thought about picking up a 338 Fed barrle the other day and I was like What in the H(#( would I do with this!?!

Kight or Remington.

I like Knight for inlines, but if you will buy an encore then you will open up a much bigger single shot rifle that you can have anything you want, as long as its a single shot...

My Dad he is by far the best hunter I know, and my little brother is the second. Makes life hard on big brother!! I always remember he would get all the kids together at deer camp and he would organize us put us on stands and tell us when the deer would be coming through. Bad thing about it is he'd be right about half the time! Then he would turn the beagles loose and opening weekend would begin. As far as first kill probably a sparrow with a BB gun! My two first guns were a 410 for rabbits and an M1 Carbine for deer. First ACTUAL Deer rifle I owned was a Model 94 Winchest Trapper, Good lord I wish I still had that gun! It went on to little brother and little sister and now my Dad has it back again.

2 I can shoot my Mathews out to 40 yards with 2 pins one at 20 on at 40 and I could shoot out to 50 with just a little elevation, If MY skills would allow it.

I owned a Wyoming Skinner that had a T handle on it and a gut hook that worked pretty good. It had a really short blade that you could get around a deer pretty quick. The key to keeping a knife sharp is to stay out of the hair as much as possible. I've seen guys skinning deer and by the time it got to quartering and working the meat they had to switch knives because they dulled the first on so bad on the belly cut.

Ask them if they are vegitarians, If not ask them if they have ever been to a chicken/turkey/slaughter house. If not then I suggest they go. What I do is much more than the commercial killing of animals that supplies thier table. I tell them that its a God given right that I hunt, my family has hunted since we got off the boat and will continue to until there are no more of us. I ususally leave it at that, if they continue to argue I walk away. I'm too old to take a whoopin and wouldn't gain anything by knocking some skin off their butt.

I think horseman308 hit it, but I will say this (and I'm probably wrong) their importance is dimminishing as bow speeds increase. 10 years ago when I was getting about 100 fps less out of my bow I know the deer can jump the arrow but with 300+ FPS it becomes very hard for the deer to duck/jump the shot. But yes I will take any advantage I can get when bow hunting. I think the best thing they do is take the vibration out of it. My Mathews is pretty quiet anyway.

Weekly, look at the string and if it is getting fuzzy then wax it if not shoot it. Haresear had a good post.

For the money the Savage is unbeatable (unless you're going single shot, which will also work for lefties) anything else and your going to have shell casings flying across your line of sight. oh scratch that, Stag arms makes a left side ejecting AR. My all around cartridge would be a 308. It won't punish you on the bench and will kill all the way up to elk size game. (trust me my Dad has carried on for 40 years and has killed elk and black bear with it)

I love listening to the other side, I consider it sharpening the sword. They basically repeat the same rhetoric time and time again so you get to practice your response. Every now and then you will hear something you haven't heard before and sometimes you will even hear some really crazy points of view but I'm sure they (incorrectly) believe the same about us.. :)

I actually have an old knight that has been severly neglected (not by me) that I would get rid of...

My wife goes a little but she uses artificial only and is catch and release. Very irritating when the Crappie are biting but at least I get to spend a little time with her.

870 over a Mossburg. I like them both fine and have owned several Mossburgs but my little brother has an 870 (and 11-87) that he has put through hell and they work like sewing machines. Don't spend money on a higher priced gun unless you are going to shoot it several months out of the year with several cases of ammo. Use the money to buy more bullets and just smile at the Benelli boys as they walk by.

MLH did you miss anything?? I think Beekeeper hit it with the Lee hand primer. I use mine a lot I just don't like the primer tubes. +1 for both of you and hope you're all ready for the upcoming season(s)!

viens and peep sight. feathers don't last as long and will get wet and not shoot the same. I like the peep because it makes me feel more accurate. Its more like shooting a rifle and its all about what makes you more confident. Just shoot them a lot, they all work.

A lot! I bought an SX2 for 500 and its an 8-900 dollar gun easily. I'm not that familiar with the 3 but my 2 is a killer gun! The only one I like better is my old hump back Browning!

I got $10, let the Dad buy it. It'll be a Father and Son thing (even though you put up the money) and more legal since its a family member and he's not 18. (or less illegal for you) :)

The problem with this is the snake will be "put down" and the parents will be jailed for a Manslaughter charge or something less. Should be the other way around...

First things first KILL WHATEVER IS CAUSING THE BLEEDING. then you can apply whatever life saving tips these other guys recommend, my recomendation is to shoot it repeatedly with heavy bullets before it puts a paw on you....Just my oppinion

Figure the brain box on a deer at about 4 inches give or take. Most rifles rise or fall that much in a 150 yard trajectory. I know everyone here is a super shooter but by the time you take that simple fact in and a few others like wind, and adrenalin that 4 inch is a pretty hard target to hit, especially when its moving. I mean seriously how many of you have seen a deer that isn't in constant motion?

If there is no caliber retriction I'd go with a rifle caliber in a hand gun barrel, 25-06, 308, or 30-30. I've got a 450 Marlin on my encore and I DON'T recommend that for the faint of heart.

I own an 1895GS and love it. Guide gun and Stainless, How could you ever improve on that??? Also though you could look at the Browning BLR (I think they only come in 450 Marlin) if you want a change. I had one in 358 and loved it. I sold it like an idiot becasue shells were 2 bucks a pop. I now pay 5 or 6 for some of my guns.... The wood is better and the action is smooth like butter.

A lot of studies have been done on using the same rifle in a reduced caliber or round for practice shooting. It will truley improve accuracy, cheaply and will introduce the shooter to the fundamentals and intracacies of that particular rifle. Now that being said I'd rather have 2 Ruger 10-22s and 100 dollars worth of ammo to burn then pay 500 for a .22. :P

Nope and I was JUST gonna post on it G&A did an article with a cover shot. I'll read it and try to get back about it. looks like a good gun from the cover.

Glad to hear it Del, that brings a big ole grin to my face too. Glad to help, and like I've said lets keep it going there are hundreds of kids just like Wesley who need adult mentorship in their lives. "Pay it Forward" Brad

Uh short answer is yes its is an ideal elk rifle. And I might say that a 30-30 has killed more elk historically but I have no numbers to fall back on on that one, just popularity.

Yes that is correct, Smith and Wesson also had several rimfires. I believe 44, 38, and 32 come to mind...

A Runt? Anti Rust Almost a Rifle Just a few that come to mind.

Beekeeper is right on, what you saw at Wally world was probably Biologic they sell a lot of it but you can do it easier and cheaper at the local Co-op Clover, peas, winter wheat, all good. Be sure to check the game laws in your area. Also if you have access to a 4 wheeler and an old box springs or chain link fence you can drag it off real quick and you will be ready to go in 30 minutes. You'd be surprised what fresh turned, clean dirt will produce.

Gunbroker.com Midwayusa.com natchezss.com Most pawn shops won't have just a barrel, but you could get lucky. And since eBay tried to cut down on the gun trade that's not a very good place to go either but try it if the above don't work... I'd hate for you to buy something used that might have a bulge or dent or something (even though they can be repaired... not the end of the world)

That's a great deal. I need you to go out scouting for some deals like that for me. :)

You need to take those questions to the MTV site. And no.

I'm Biased I shoot a Mathews. I did upgrade from a Browning Bushmaster.

If you've got it and can shoot it then its a good gun. Practice with what you have, use it, get proficent with it. It got good reviews.

Just like Charlie said but you can change the soak to milk or butter milk and I think it will taste better. It is always advisable to purge anything but to avoid divorce or hospital visits be sure and cover you tank/tube with HEAVY GAUGE wire or the little fellow may get out!

20-25 usually, I've been 32 feet and that was waaaay to high!

ARKANSAS WHOOOOOO PIG SOOOOEY!!!!!

we used Minnows, big ones. Live bait, large size on a line works wells for blues and channels. (and bull heads and no they are not the same)

HEH HEH I got an obscene language warning on that last one so I'll change it. I'd a told here to quit being such a hippocritical little B IT CH and went and had a cold beer with all the men and women that would appreciate my service. Been over twice and never had anything but hugs and hand shakes when I came back.

Depends on what size your pests are. 800 works, 1000 works better, and anything more really just increases the range that it will kill. (or further it will go if you miss)

Bushnell makes the best cheap one, I have used it against more expensive ones ane you're withing -/+ 25 yards at extream ranges.

Viennas, this will sound gross and medical guys advise me on this but I've ate Viennas that have been in the boat for a few years and some that have rolled around in the back of the truck till the labels came off. Am I sick or in danger of dying here??? knock on wood they've never made me sick.

I like Rooster Tails, usually something with a red or contrast to it works well. I throw the smallest one I can with an ultralight.

Get the cheapest Wal-Mart or Kroger brand. The fish won't know the difference. Works well on Trout.

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYY TO MUCH!!!

Negative, in AR Rivers are federal waters and you own to the waters edge, anyone can use the water. Good question though I'd be worth asking a lawyer or judge.

Freezer first, then the wall!

THis is counter to this post but I went out and had A beer with my Grandfather the day I graduated Basic Training. It was one of the proudest days of MY life. He said if I was old enogh to go out and die for my country I was BY GOD old enough to drink a beer with him. He died last year while I was on my second tour. Didn't even get a chance to come home for the funeral, but it is one memory of him that I will NEVER forget. And I am NOT a supporter of underaged drunkeness but I don't mind if they have a beer from time to time.

I own a few of them and I can tell you at 120 dollars a box for my 338-378 it is definitly NOT worth it. That and Weatherby's powder mixture is nearly impossible to duplicate when you go to reload them which will put you doing compressed loads to get the same velocity as factory ammo. I also have a 257 (love it) and a 270 Weatherby. Unless you are looking for a semi-exotic or a nitch gun (378 or any of its offspring) then go with big red or green.

You know this is along the iines of the Good Samaritan in the Bible. It does me and everyone else a lot of good to be able to help out those that have less than we do (and probably more enthusiaism)to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Its really self help on our part to get those young guys in the woods. We need to keep this going guys, it'll really help those with less years and less experience enjoy what we've already come to love. "Play it Forward"

Nope very poor choice the Yotes hate it! (submitted by Wile E Coyote)

I love them, I've hit silloetts (as many here have) out to 300m on the range with iron sites! Its an excellent choice for anything under 80-100 pounds. They are pickey though on bullet weights so do some experimenting. Also if you shoot off a bag the 20 round mags are the best, 30s are a little long.

They are nearly identical, the military has used both for sniper rifles in the past. One thing you need to look at is the serial number range. I'd stay away from anything 1990 or later in the MDL 70. I believe that's when the quality issues started and the reputation really fell off. Anyway that's just my thoguhts we could debate this for days. (or years)

The only way I would use smokeless powder to start a fire is in a truely survival situation and I had to start pulling bullets. there are about a dozen better things out there, gun powder burns too fast. try the magnezium blocks, soaked cotten balls, saw dust in a a pill container or a Zippo :)

You know people used to make fun of me for using a 300 Win Mag but when I went and got the 338 they saved their breath! There is no such thing as Over Kill on an animal. Sure you may ruin meat but it can just as easily happen with a 30-06 or a 308. A bad shot is a bad shot. Also on the mini gun debate. I would never shoot a 223 or 22-250 at a deer. You have to be a crack shot to make it happen. Not saying you guys aren't on here but there are far more who are not. I look at it like stepping up from black pepper to Japapenos or Habeneros in the kitchen. I like to bring the heat!

7mm or 270 will be the easiest to find. yes a 270 is micomicly smaller but it will work.

well the main thing here is you didn't mention what you planed on the main use for it. The best thing for towing is obviously some sort of diesel and if you want to 4 wheel then a little short wheel base Jeep or something. I primarily drive chevys and gmcs but I recently bought a dodge. It has less than 20000 miles on it so I am not an expert on it but my first truck was a dodge and I liked it couldn't kill it as a teenager so I went back. That and the unlimited lifetime warranty helps a lot. They are tough trucks.

Remington 700 SPS new at wally world for 444... Just a thought

Put it on a 5 or 7 day auction on gunbroker, you DON'T need an FFL to sell one and you can ship it through UPS for a better shipping price. You'll have to ship it to an FFL though... Trust me I've done this about 5 times this year before I got my FFL so I know it works. You are over 18 right? :)

I think greenhead hit it right. I wouldn't be opposed to it one of two ways, either have a seperate auction with seperate discounted tickets or announce it prior to. I think seperating the auctions would be the only real way to do it because if you one a used gun in a new auction and your buddy won a new one you'd probably be A LITTLE jealous.

Go to Gunbroker.com and find what you can afford. I've see used red labels around 800-1000. Remington I believe had a russian import that was very cheap... Never had any experience with them though. Shoot the ole humpback A-5! :)

Wow Ish I didn't know you were that big into trotters. How much were you getting for your colts? I used to ride a lot back when my Dad was able to go. Haven't hunted off a horse in about 10 years now and I miss it, they are a lot better than a 4 wheeler and much more dependable. Back to the Trotters, we used to trail ride and wagon ride a lot, and you can't keep up with a Trotter with anything other than a trotter. I had quarter horses and was always trotting them just to keep up with the trotters walk! They always looked so smooth to ride too, I'd love to own one someday.

That's the same kit I have, I have reloaded a few thousand 454, 338, and 300s. I like it. I did get the electric scale to go with it. I treat it just like a regular powder dispenser and weigh about every 10 loads. Nosler and Hornady both have good reloading manuals.

308 if you like you're 243 its the same shell casing with a 30 caliber bullet. You'll like it, it won't stomp you to death and is a good deer gun out to about 300. My Dad has killed elk with his usually 200-250 yards. They'll work, for a bonafide elk gun a 30-06 or a 300 which buts you in the next power catagory. And a 338 if you want to put a big whoopin on them.

WRONG WRONG WRONG. First of all THE INTRUDER is the one breaking the law. YOU are the one DEFENDING yourself and others. Most people will find it a justifiable shoot and not even bother with an autopsy but if the do there is a dead body filled with whatever you shoot him with and thats that. If you cut the guy in half then so be it. Dead men tell no tales! You probably will be sued in civil court which is for money not jail time. Just be propared, you'll loose a couple of grand defending youself but that's the way the system works, unless its just a crack head with no money then you will be alright. It sucks either way and I'm sorry, but the only people that really get sued are city or state officers that roll thier own. And that is only because it is worth a LOT of money to sue the state.

You shoot and keep shooting till the threat is eliminated. Its easy to critque them now but bulls eyes aren't so easy to hit when they are shooting back.

a 22 but you're not leagle to own or buy ammo till you're 18 (in my state) I agree with the open sites.

Neither, one is too small the other is too big. Of coures I would err on the too big myself. Better would be 223,243, or 25-06

Squirrel with a 4000 pound truck???

I don't like it that game loads are higher for it than my 12! :) My daughter has one that I'm waiting for her to grow into. I used them for rabbits and squirrels when I was a kid. Oh yeah Water Moccasins to its a great snake gun!

get with a coon hunter, get a light and a 22. basically when you get in with the coon crowd they will show you how to do anything you need to know and they are all the time buying and trading dogs. like another poster said coon hounds that tree or run anything but coons are going to go cheap. after you get a dog you will need all the dog equipment, kennel dog box for your truck, leashes, collars, and probably a pair of hip waders depending on where you hunt. GOOD LUCK!

My little brother used a single shot 20 gauge for years and killed more birds than most people here. the key is staying in the woods, practice your calling and go where the birds aren't pressured with a lot of hunters and bad calls... Good Luck!!

If you really like that gun then find a good gunsmith to sweat you a choke tube in there, I had it done on my 10 guage. If not then get a Remington 870 or 11-87 depending on your budget..

Most of the tales of weak springs were military M16 or M9 or 1911 Mags that had 1000s of rounds through them. Todays Mags are made of higher quality steel and don't weaking nearly as much as the old ones did. That being said my 357 will go for about 100 years with out having to rotate the ammo :P

I like the water when its 80 degrees or so and the woods when its 50 or colder. So I'd say both and straddle the fence. :)

MIDWAYUSA.COM!! Cabelas is pretty good and more hunter oriented than Bass Pro. You know the name kinda gives it away on Bass Pro, they're about fishing but they have come along in the last few years. Also Academy Sports and Gander MTN are good stores.

Fox are rare down here, I'll see about 2-3 a year MAYBE. They are great hunters and good looking animals. Unless they are being a nuisance or bothering something around your house I'd recomend not shooting them and just watching them, they're pretty entertaining.

Leupolds are VERY hard to beat, it really depends on your budget. A Ziess or Swvorski would probably be better, (so high I can't even spell them) and if you're on a budget the Tasco world class or Bushnell 3200 or 4200.

Same thing Matouse said, that thing was magic when it first came out, now you need 2 or more to get the same results as one 10 years ago. Pluse AR will go through phases where they are legal then not. we used them for about 2-3 years then they banned them, then in 07 they were legal again.... I like them but I think you can rig a wobler or a line and get pretty good results too.

you'll like it, its a good gun my sister shoots one very deadly. It'll kill deer easily out to 250 or so.

ruger mark II, browning buckmark, or a ruger charger.

do everything Northbound said and hunt a young dog with older dogs. you may have to put him on a leash or in a box if he gives out (depending on age of dog) but keep in interesting pups are jus like kids if they get bored with what you are doing then they will do their own thing (makes life interesting)

yes the longer you can age or hang beef, venison, pork whatever the better it will taste. I would say you can go out to two weeks if the temp is cold, then cut it up and freeze it. or better yet grill it. and where did you say this was going to be?? :)

depends on bow or rifle. Bow you are just right rifle I usually set up about 50 yards or so (depending on thickness of the woods) so that I can see and hear everything an am still at practically point blank range

I will echo all the above but I didn't see this one. Most farmers will need help around the farm during the summer when you are out of school. A few weeks labor could get you a few months in the fall to hunt. I know it would work here. But like everyone else said get out and ask, ask your teachers at school, most of those shop guys and coaches know someone in the community that support youth hunters. Lastly, get involved in Ducks Unlimited, Quail forever, and some of the local clubs in your town. They always need people to help out with fundraisers and such and you will meet the people around you that are interested in the same things you are. Make a few friends and you'll get invited on hunts. Many hunters are just waiting for a young person to ask, you'd be surprised what a little energy and inititive on your part will get you.

VEGANS???? WE'VE GOT VEGANS HERE??? I'M LEAVING!!! Nahh just kidding. Obviously if they are reading F&S they have some love and desire to be in the great outdoors. Everyone has oppinions and not everyone is right but we are all entitled to them. sides that I kinda like vegetables maybe they've got some good reciepies!

well I'll go ahead and cast my vote for an MRE but I'm really surpised none of you old timers brought up the all time favorite Omlet with Ham!!! :) talk about making you want to puke, that was the old brown bag or the dark one the ones from the mid 90s up are great. and I'll echo what Texas said those suck but strangely I like the oriental ones Chicken chow mein and theres another one too that isn't bad... Man now I'm hungry! ;)

Midwayusa has got it on sale right now.

No I don't think it would be a good hunting rifle although it would have its place. The reason people say it would be a good stand rifle is because due to the 24-26 inch bull barrels are rather heavy and unwieldy. I don't think that they would be good hunting rifles based on this; I had a Remington Sendero back in my younger days and it was HEAVY about a 12 pound gun. The 26 inch barrel would hang on every briar, limb, and vine in the woods and it balenced well forward of the action. So it was rather front heavy. After a few miles through the woods or a few hours on your shoulder you were done. Also most Sniper rifles of the Vietnam era had fixed 10x scopes which are too high for most deer hunting. Now I said all that to say this. If you stand hunt and take all your shots at 200 plus yards then yes the rifle would be fine. I have to walk to all my stands at least 2-300 yards and I usually walk a lot farther than that during a hunt. I refuse to carry a rifle that is over 8-9 pounds topped out. That's my $.02 worth

You can shoot them with a 50 BMG if you want to,, I don't know why anyone would say a 270 is tops for anything, its mediocer in my mind but whatever. I love a 25-06 or a 257 for that size game, and would step up to a 30-06 or even a 300 if thats all I had. Go with confidence in what you have, enjoy the time afield and when the time comes know, and I me KNOW, that when you pull the trigger you're putting meat in the pot.

None, who on this site would indulge in such a lewd hobby?

I'll go with RJ on this, I like the GOV but I wouldn't want to see here in either Mag.

Make about a 8-12 inch loops and when you get enough wrap it around itself and pull it back through the eye on one end, then slide up the wrap.

Go with the 300, you're over gunned but there is no such thing as too dead. Out of the others you mentioned there is not much that will make the 250-300 yard shots that you may have to take and Tika makes a pretty good shooter as I'm sure you know.

These are good answers but here it is.... Go hit the boat docks and bait stores, talk to the guys. If that fails check you G & F website AR gives a state wide fishing report so that will help also. If your state doesn't have one tell em to look a po dunk AR and get up to speed with them. You can save yourself a lot of miles and gas just hitting the bait shop or coffee shops in your area. Anyway try it out. Later CB

The 30-06 is a great all around rifle if weight is not an issue I would go with a Browning BAR in 300 win mag. It will kick about the same as your 30-06 and weigh about 2-3 pounds more. It'll give you about 100 more yards and open up elk moose and bear if you ever want to hunt them.

All good answers but cheaper than minnows is floating dog food. Bigger fish will eat it and get huge, also you can use it to chum the water when you want to have a fish fry.

Reminton 700.

338 win mag, I can also hunt anything from Jack Rabbits to elk just makes bigger holes.

High dollar set up. Remington 700 in 308 or 25-06 Leupold VX-3 3.5-10 or 4.5-14. Lower doller still good Savage Model 110 in the same calibers with a Nikon Buck Master in the same powers

You can lay a firing battery by the stars, and actually hit what you're aiming at. Its call the Polaris-Kochab method, Google it.

I don't know but I've got a krieger 300 RUM with a muzzle brake on it if you need that... :) CB

For 300 dollars you are about limited to a used gun. Marlin 336 or remington 700 if you're lucky. save some more money for 4-500 you can buy an much better rifle that you can keep the rest of your days. A Remington/Winchester/Browning in 30-06 or 308 will serve you well.

I'll beat Clay to it,, Rem Model 700 in 25-06. Great rifle that will suit you for years.

Kill it, clean it, cook the tender loin, freeze the rest.

First of all there is no BEST gun but there are some really good ones :) as Beekeeper and the others say whatever you can shoot and can hit with. 835s and 870s are great guns.

Well yeah common sense says take the rifle but if you're on a guided hunt (which most Africa hunts have to be) then you have a PH with a super magnum that is backing you up so you're not the only one with a weapon. That being said I'd take my bow.

Everyone has addressed the short game here so I'll take the other end. If you are shooting deer sized game at a max range of 200 yards then the gain you get on 8 and 9x is minimal. There is quite a bit of difference in most 2-7 and 3-9 scopes though. Look at your scope is it a 32mm vs a 40/44/50mm obj? Also lens coatings and quality might be lower on that scope, just depends on what kind it is. I would prefer that power for the job you described. I'd get a Leupold but other than that its wide open.

I use two on my Mathews a 20 and a 40 yard pin. They are so close together they are nearly touching. Its a fast bow!

I would make that a wool blanket & throw in a wool sweater. I'd put it all in either heavey duty garbage bags (can be made into a poncho) or a 5 gallon bucket or two. you can carry water in the bucket or use it for other things. I would throw in about 5 55 gallon trash bags they come in handy and don't take up much space. 2 1 gallon ziplocks to keep my stuff dry and together and a half dozen power bars or something that will keep and is in a compact package. A good knife or 22 pistol will make things a lot easier in the food department also.

Go to Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland, they're got all the pie bald Holstein looking deer you could ever shoot. Its very common there.

yeah shoot straight, keep your powder dry and be still. good calling doesen't hurt either

All good answers hunting to me is an escape. I get to get away from everything and witness Gods true miricle. I love being outdoors and I hate being surrounded where I can't see green. I have been in several big cities and always feel uncomfortable. I always need room to roam about. Also when I go hunting I frequently "forget" the cell phone or just turn it off. :)

Ok now I'll post it on the right question. We get up and cook at about 4-5 am and have sausages and eggs toast and coffee. I grab the toast and cram all the left overs between the bread and head out. If we sleep to late then I grab some bread and lunch meat and head out.

walmart had moultree on sale for 89 dollars last year. its a 3-4 megapixal I have some very good shots from it but I would go with a little more the flash on mine did not go very far and I think IR would be a better system

I'm no expert but usually when they lose one the other will fall in a few days to a week. I'd say within a 1/4 mile more or less. theres really no way to tell though

I'm going to disagree here with most and say go green. winter wheat, clover, peas, beans. Corn is great but I think there are better things out there that will last longer. also the crows and squirrils won't eat as much of them like they do corn. Trust me I've got hundreds of pictures from a game cam of crows, squirrils and other stuff eating my deer corn. :)

In short: Go Earlier, Go Farther, Stay Longer, and Hunt Harder than anyone else. If you go earlier and farther you can be in ahead of most hunters you can use them to push deer to you. I try to deer hunt like I turkey hunt. I get in about an hour before daylight and stay all day. you will be pleasantly surprised at daylight noon and dark when the other hunters are moving around and stirring deer, this works just like using dog but without the melody. I can't get the other hunters to bark for me! :) Be scent free, glass a lot and move slowly. Most people hunt too fast. Also if you have horses they work great and are better hunting partners than most people. you can see their ears and nostrils flare long before you will usually see the deer. Also they will get you further, faster, and quieter than walking and are better on harsh ground than 4 wheelers.

you've got to go ask in person. in the winter after the season closes will work best. offer some sort of compensation, either work, money or meat. you should be able to hunt unless the farmer actually hunts it himself. the least intrusive would be off season hunting like bow or muzzle loaders, because if the guy is going to hunt it will be with rifle. NEVER EVER DRIVE IN A WET FIELD, GET STUCK, OR LEAVE THE GATES OPEN! you will ruin it for yourself and everyone else.

I like the hardwoods HD or whatever, it really depends on where you hunt army BDUs work great for tree stands and are cheap. later season you'll want less green and more limbs, brown leaves etc.

Yes Arkansas had the same law about 10 years ago and it went to court and the Judge threw it out. I don't know the specifics but it was either Uncostitutional or Unenforcible by the Game and Fish.

338 Win Mag Model 700. But if things ever get that bad I will have a huge pile of rocks and arrows to take game with also.

yeah you won't get that. Cheapest you'll get is a 357 or something in a marlin or winchester and you'll pay over 20 dollars a box.

I'm going to hit the Rockies for sheep/elk, Alaska for Browns and Africa after that. Hopefully all in the next ten years. Keep us posted.

Well All i've ever seen on 1.5 year olds is spikes of small 4 points, but no I wouldn't "cull" a spike unless he was clearly 2.5 to 3.5. My uncle killed one about 2 years ago that had no testicles and teats. It was gun deer season (NOV) and this buck was still in velvet. Very strange animal.

I have never used them for cats or bears but I can still remember when it was legal for deer. Man that was music when you could hear a pack of beagles tearing across the valleys and going out of hearing then coming around the other side of the hill right on top of you! I think that's a VERY traditional way of hunting, very fun, and it will get a youngsters blood pumping as much as any video game that we as hunters now compete with for their free time.

I'd be in jail.

I've killed a couple of big bodied deer 200+ pounds the one with the widest spread was about a 20.5-19.5 Something like that but had a really ugly rack so its hanging up at the deer camp.

yeah my little brother and a lot of his friends go. they hunt NW AR and MS

Remoil

I can sypathize with you a lot! I can't stand eating the bones, that's why I don't trout fish but about once every 3-4 years and its usually catch and release. I did watch the slide show and it was good. That guys in my state and I never knew.. I did like the skinning he used, I'll try that with the bone in next time. I never liked eating anything with the head on. Ok now you guys can tell me what a big sissy I am, I can take it. :P

10 Gauge 3.5 2s Win Expert steel.

I think Nikon has better glass but thats only my oppinion I have a Bushnell and it works pretty good.

BBs or BBBs, depends on how you hunt them. If you are actually calling with decoys then the BBs will work if you are only taking pass over shots then bigger. It takes a lot to kill a goose they get about as big as turkey and you are handicapped with steel so go big!

If you get a Lab make sure you see the parents and they are HUNTING Labs and not LAP LABS! The breed has been terribly over bred and some have been house dogs for years and years. Also German Short Hairs ain't bad either.

It has happend to me once and you know what it sucks, it makes you look silly, but thats life. Some people do do it for points but I think that the Majority are accidental. That being said you shouldn't be so concerned about the points, this is a website devoted to hunting question and answeres, as long as we try to ask good questions and give good answers then I could give a crap less about the points.

Life member since 05 and yearly before that.

Bad answer Clay. Jan Feb and I think they start growing them around June or so. Maybe earlier.

YEP, YEP, and YEP you guys are all over it and on a side note, Mike Rowe had an episode of Dirty Jobs where he went out with a boat load of about 4 women who tore it up Noddlin or Hoggin Good Lord those were some strange girls and pretty good looking to boot! Its not for the faint of heart!

Ok I will be buying the 308 soon, while I don't agree that is is a "magic" shape it is the most solid of any geometric out there. I don't know why this wasn't done prior to the fluteing but it's a first as far as I know. It takes half the weight of a bull barrel and puts in into a hunting weight barrel with a muzzle break!!! I gotta have one, I'm just waiting for the hype to die down. I love it that Remington came away from the "norm" and went with something different. If the trigger is worth a crap it should be a great shooting rifle!

No, I've got tatoos and I don't believe this is the place to show them or anyone else's.

I've killed 2 over 440. I don't recomend it unless you shoot every weekend or every other.

The 870 will be the most popular but an 835 is nearly as popular and just as good.

Probably 2 hours. I'm on terminal leave from the military. Technically unemployed so here I am! :)

If you'll list the game animals that you intend to hunt then we can give you a good idea, but the are mostly printed on the side of the box.

Pistol 460 S&W Rife 50 BMG Grenade Launcher 40mm :)

Carbon, lighter less flex faster arrow speed.

No its not the best but it IS one of the best all around hunting rests for the reasons listed above you can always have an arrow ready to go and not have to worry about it falling off the rest.

out of the ones you mentioned I currently own more Remintons and Rugers than anything else. (I assume you're talking bolt guns) Dollar for dollar the new Savages are the best but I already had several 700s before Savage got its act together. I recently bought two Ruger 308s they were after season sales so I picked them up. First Rugers I've owned in 15 years.

I've owned the Walther P22 and a Buckmark, other than taking it apart it is an excellent gun, shoots well, and well made.

Olympic Arms are selling for around 900 if you can get them, I've been waiting since DEC.

I likw the rhino rods. I like the unbreakable guarntee that they have. They are fairly sensitve and work really well for not a lot of money.

Cool, Dry, and Dark. I have shot military ammo from the 60s and 70s it works. If you have to store it in something besides military ammo containers then PVC pipe works even better. Most Ammo will work well for 30-40 years if stored well, without dampness and temp controlled.

Handgun and shot gun are super easy. No triming. Rifle is a little harder as you have to trim the cases but that's not at all hard. As a matter of fact I tend to trim mine too short if I'm not paying attention. Anyone with time, patience and common sense can make good reloads, and its fun.

Nope not worth it but they sure are fun!

I have one a cheap bushnell and honestly I could do the same ranging by walking it off. I have never used it on an animal but I range all the trees or landmarks where I hunt for reference points. Or TRPs if you speak military.

Aww come on Ish its ok, :) Anyway Jim actually had it right, 30 caliber 1906 is the year that it was adopted for military service. The round was actually introduced several years prior, tested, and then adopted by the military. It was used in variations of the Browning machingun and the Browning BAR, and the little known gun the M1 Garand.

Both, believe it or not I'm more of a student than a teacher. I take my Daughter and Nephew, little Sister and the kids at deer camp from time to time, but I'd rather go with someone with more experience. Mostly I go by myself.

about every brick which is 500 rounds.. If you shoot good ammo it will be fine inside of 50 yards which is where they are designed to shoot..

The API Summits are great I have a viper, its light, climbs good, and is comfortable once you're in it. You can get them at Wally World.

off that list the 11-87 my little brother has shot his every year at both ducks and turkeys and has had NO problems in nearly 10 years. I shoot a 835 and like it fine. I also own a 935 that I have shot exactly 3 times I HATE IT. It won't shoot the 2 3/4 shells which is why I bought it. And lastly the 870 is probably the most popular pump shotgun out there so there is nothing wrong with it either Its up to you and if you like a pump or semi. Turkey hunting is a LOT of walking so I would try to trim the weight as much as possible, so I'd go with an 870 or 835.

My DPMS AR10 SASS with the Leupold 4.5-14 on top. There is a surplus of 7.62 and it holds plenty just in case. :)

THATS BS! take it to a gunsmith and get the stock measured and fitted to your arms. If you have a comparable gun take it to and have that gun copied to fit it. If nothing else get a recoil reducing device such as lead, mercury, or the kicks stock put on it You will NEVER OVERCOME PAIN BY PRACTICING.

Well yes it does both of the above, it redirects the gas that is headed out the end of the barrel (180 Degrees away from you) to about 45-90 perpendicular to the axis of the bore. since the escaping gas is no longer pushing back into your shoulder it reduces recoil around 50%. Problem is it also raises the noise level about the same amount.

Never shot one but they taste great. It resembles chicken but it is a little chewyer. I love it.

2 Years while on deployment. It sucked.

Springfield XD 45 anywhere.

Winchester Drylocks for ducks, double AAs for dove and clays.

Pistol rounds are too easy to hand load. Roll you're own you'll save money and enjoy it more.

Both I'm on leave from the military and like reconnecting with my fellow hunters and red blooded Americans! I've also spent about 30 years in the woods, trail riding, hunting and just "exploring". When I was a kid my mom kicked us out of the house till supper was ready. That's 2-3 hours a day trapsing about the forty acre wood as old whats his name used to call it. But yeah I just like to be helpful, there are still a LOT of things I'm nowhere near as experienced in as Del, Coop, and Beekeeper so I just keep asking the old heads.

The 17 HMR is a bunch of hype, you won't find a better rifle that is cheaper to shoot than the 22 WMR. Its killed everything up to and including deer and coyotes. Its cheap to shoot and is a lot of fun.

Tim I will tell you you need to pick a new icon because a trouble memeber named tyrell uses the same one. If you want answers you need to switch. Sorry but someone ruined that one for you...

If your quiet then you can start with in five minutes if you ride your new shiney 4 wheeler to your blind try the next day! Seriously, 5 minutes or so 15 on the outside. Don't wait any longer unless you're hunting fields but 15 minutes, if you're set up on top of your caller/decoy is a long time. Your sent will be every where. If you are a 100 or so yards from it 15-20 minutes will be fine. But don't stay there longer than 1 hour.

Waist high usually, it depends if the area you plan to shoot is above or below the tree. I like them to be eye level out to about 15-20 feet.

It really depends on your AGE and how much you practice. a 20-30 year old can pull a 70 pound bow all day but us older guys usually drop down to 45-55 pounds and find how to get closer. there is no advantage to a higher draw weight. The extra pounds are only incrementally not exponentially, meaning the more you pull you guts out is only for a small gain. :( sorry.

I think I paid about 800 for mine in the same condition so you should be fairly happy with that, unless you're a real miser! :P

I don't know, depends on where I was at in the season. I would definantly not pass on a trophy buck for an inferior one and I'm not real big on shooting does but if it was end of season and had a tag left I probably would. I'm not that superstitious and more people would see it on my wall than they would in the wild.

Fill your hands you sonnofabitch!!! Mister I ain't gonna hit ya, the hell I ain't!!! True Grit. Two Mules for Sister Sara.

Chicken, I just had trout and it SUCKED, again. I eat it about every 5 years just to remind myself.

hourly wage? 1980?

I'll be hunting some Rare Ribeyes on the grill and cold adult beverages in the ice chest! Happy 4th guys! CPT B

You know I don't think anyone here would blame you for shutting off your own land especially if it was being abused, but here is another thing and I would hate to see it happen to you. If some kid got out there and killed himself on a 4 wheeler you could be sued, it happens all the time that's why everyone I know has liablity insurance on their property. Its sad in this era of sue happy people but you did the right thing and probably should have done it sooner.

The bait store or local dock will be the best way to get a quick intro for your area. As far as guides or whatever don't waste your time and money. Most store owners will show you what you need and even tell you where to go. My state has a Game and Fish website that gives weekly fishing reports that list things like location, whats biting, what they're biting etc. Its a great resource. You will need to respool all the reels if the line is very old, go with a 12 pound mono for simplicity. After that learn the knots. They are pretty easy and I have included a website that will show you how to tie fishing hunting and climbing knots as well as a lot of other stuff. Keep in mind camping often goes hand in hand with fishing. Have a great time CPT B http://www.animatedknots.com/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com Also you might check around and see if your state has catch and release stocker pounds. They stock the ponds for kids and they'll be anywhere from a half pound up to about 3 pounds, bite anything, and will be fast and fun. It's taylor made for kids, if you can find one of thoses they'll remember that forever!

Once again o master you have schooled us all. I am unable to take the pebble from your hand! :)

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Yes and no, I have different standards for different actions bolts no more than 1.5,mostly 1 MOA. Levers and Autos around 2 but I usually hunt with bolts and keep my BARs and MDL 94s in the safe.

20-30 yards for Bow 100 or 150 for a rifle

Depends on what your local laws allow, the tear up my corn feeders pretty often, also I think some people use dogs to run them like rabbits.

I like goggle earth. I can even get it on my Iphone and have used it several times both around town and on the river. Other than that local Game and Fish or go online for a topo service. If you need gridlines I'd go online.

I shoot a Mathews and Muzzy broadheads, not really a beginner rig but its all you could ask for in a bow. I shot mechnicals for awhile and I liked the way they fly but not the performance on animals.

I knew a guy that was a Pro Bass Fisherman and he usually spent about 12-14 hours a day on the water. Its different he didn't write or get taped or anything he had corporate sponsors from Yamaha and Ranger Boats. I'd say that guy worked his ass off.

No not at all. If the kid was 150 or above maybe. A 308 or a 25-06 would be a much better choice. Better yet a 243. I wouldn't give a kid a 30-06 until he was about 18.

Uh Lighter? No plugs? Game Warden doesn't mess with guys with O/U as much???

RCBS RASS other than that sand bags or bean bags, other than that a heavy coat or coveralls.

You'll have to find one at an RV store or scrap yard. They are not as easy to find as one would think, and if you buy one new you'll always remember what it costs! :P A lot of the old stabin cabins or cowboy bunk houses (truck campers) had them in them and are usually destroyed (the camper not the Refrig) after about 5 years, check the local junk yard.

I used to hang out with a girl in College who drank a 5th on the 3rd for the 4th. She was a hoot, but as for myself I'll be cooking eating and enjoying family and friends before heading back to FT Sill on Monday. You guys take care, not to much sun or alcohol! :) And as WA MTNHUNTER said Remember the reason for the season. "If you can read this, thank a Teacher. If you are reading this in English thank a Soldier!"

Yeah I think it sucks but it also comes from floaters and non sportmen also. So lets just enjoy our time out and if you come across someone littering report them, if not then do your best to keep the woods or water better than you find them. I always take a bag with me when I go out but I have flipped a canoe on a couple of occations where all me stuff went everywhere including what was in the ice chest. I just paddle my butt off and try to recover as much as I can.

Sorry to stradel the fence but the detachable mags like the 742 or 7400 cause a lot of problems and I have also seen the model 77 Ruger not feed when the bullets are just dropped in through the bottom.. Sorry, Browning is usually the best out of the box there is.

I like the Ruger Red Labels, they are on the low priced, high end side if you know what I mean. they'll run you 700-1000 compared to Brownings and a lot of the imports that start at 2500 and go up

550 cord and a stick usually. Horns if it has em and a hunting buddy! 4 wheelers and 4wd work real well also.

Gasoline is close to suicide, use a road flare or the vasoline trick. if you use gas you will at a minmum lose the hair off one hand and probably worse :)

I've never been able to let it hang over a day. The weather here can still b 50-70 degrees even in NOV, Heck it was 70 yesterday (JAN) and we always have dogs around camp so I don't let it hang. I usually quarter it and put it in an ice cest for a day or two. Gotta be careful there too and change the water out. I had one rot on ice a few years ago, I was not a happy camper.

I'd say Elk, Moose, Brown Bears, or Sheep. Do it by yourself without a guide and you will have a challenge beyond most people's ability.

I've stepped up to 17 pound test, loose less lures and catch the same amount of fish.

I've never heard of it. How much does it cost and will it really cover 4-6 guns? I might look at it for my 45-70, or my duck guns.

if it was kept dry no problem if it is green around the brass only a small problem, if it is wet and the brass is totally green you'll probably only get one shot and have to pry it out so don't shoot anything more dangerous than paper with it.

Feb 28th, it open OCT 1.

I love the small game hunters the keep the squirrils down and that means when I hear something it probably a deer vs a squirril but seeing either is fine. As for my I deer hunt from OCT to DEC and duck hunt from DEC till the season closes. Never got into turkey hunting so after that I'm out scouting or hog hunting, till the crappie start biteing.

Modified will work well if you'll wait till the get about 3 feet off the water. I also makes to dang woodies a little easier. :) Full if you can't get them to come in, but I really hate pass shooting ducks.

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4 or 5 I'd break in into 40 acre tracks but you have an extra 20 so maybe 5? I don't know, at least 4. And maybe a 1 acre food plot.

I did and I'm ashamed to admit the details here but my uncle has a 440 acre bean farm and I drove out there and parked one day just glassing and reading, I had my daughter with me so we were haveing family time. Well she finally fell asleep and as said I was reading my favorite gun mag when sure enough a huge 10 point steped out on her side at about 200 yards. I tried opening my door and easing out but as soon as it opened he was gone. Lovely deer great spread with good symetry. I cherish every moment I spend with my daughter I just wish she would have been awake to see it!

No they don't they have hyper alert 5 senses that make ours look like geriatrics. Seriously though think about it, you probably have a desk or a den that you are at everyday several hours a day. you can look at your desk, the chair, keyboard post its, pens whatever and know if someone has been at your desk. Deer are the same way, they just have a huge living room or office space and use their senses much better than we do

they have a wider range and are smaller bodied animals that are not affected by the heat and bugs as bad as mulies. On the flip side Mulies are bigger bodied and can handle the hard winters and mountainous conditions out west. This is my oppinion and only half BS. :)

look for two indentions directly behind the hooves, thos are dew claws and generally a buck

It happened to me and it was 100% my fault. I had been watching a group of three massive 8 points all bow season and had even missed a shot at dark. I went to deer camp Friday and hunted all day Saturday and didn't see anything so Sunday morning I left before daylight to go see if I'd see my monsters. Well I went by my uncles house got him up and headed that direction and I went to change coveralls. Well turns out I was a little late. I got there about 10 minutes after daylight and got to help clean two of the big boys. That's right my uncle who would have been sleeping if it weren't for me shot TWO of the deer I had been watching for months! Was I jelous? You bet. What'd I do and say? I shook his had told him that he did a great job and pulled out my knife and got to cleaning. I get to see those big boys on his wall everytime I got to his house and I'm glad that they got the respect and mounts that they deserve and I'm proud of myself for handling it as good as I did. You should try to avoid all contention among fellow hunters especially family, but in the end I consider us all family of sorts due to our dedication to the outdoors and common interests.

well to answer you question yes it is good enough but you should shoot off a sand bag or a bean bag and squees your shot. You shout be able to shoot into an inch or an inch and a half with a little practice... also change out your ammo with 4-5 premium brands your rifle will like one more than the others. Anyway good luck, shoot for about an inch and then you can extend your range out to 400. CPT B

I got tired of listing to all the Anties so I got a great sticker of my own, beside my OIF Vetran sticker is my own peace sign. It says PEACE THE OLD FASHIONED WAY The "Peace Sign" is a B52 Strato Fortress. I love it, Wife hates it, go figure. :)

Heh heh good timing Del, It was about two months after I got in and I did split training which means I didn't have an MOS at the time just basic. Lets just say I was a nervous little Senior for a few months. :)

I used to have a lot of problems hitting dove but I make it a point to get to the skeet range if I plan on dove hunting and my hits go up A LOT after a little practice. I'm not good enough to just step up and kill a limit with a box without practice. Now its Woodies in timber, those little $H1TS are hard to hit. NO time to get on them,

I haven't heard of any gators in that part of the State, gets pretty cold most of the winter but I have heard of several in Central and SE AR.

About 90 years. 45 ACP is still top of the 45 autos.

We worked the boarder and it was not unusual to have them walk within 50-100 feet of a running HMVEE and a 3-5 man section. Course it wasn't much more uncommon to have the Illegals do the same thing.

A tree for all the above reasons. I hang my climber anywhere from 17-25 feet, and on public land a lot of the deer will be checking for those odd bumps on the side of trees. Especially at 10-12 feet.

Twister tail, although I have had luck with tubes and feather too if you like jigging.

Bismark 8 16 inch guns baby! Its all about the fire power!! And Germany. Armament: 8 × 380 mm/L52 SK C/34 (4×2) 12 × 150 mm/L55 SK-C/28 (6×2) 16 × 105 mm/L65 SK-C/37 / SK-C/33 (8×2) 16 × 37 mm/L83 SK-C/30 12 × 20 mm/L65 MG C/30 8 × 20 mm/L65 MG C/32 (8×4)

Spuds McKenzie? :)

30 pound Minn Kota will do you nicely. If you hit yard sales or put the word out you can get one pretty cheaply. Pawn shops are also good places but they will cost more and are probably stolen.

BAND WAGON, BAND WAGON!!! For the money you won't do better the Leupold. They're not cheap but they are far from junk! I too have used the Nikon Buck master and like it also. 4.5-14 usually gets my vote.

use magnesium sold at wally world and cotton balls with vasaline or lighter fluid in a pill bottle or 35mm film container, works A LOT better

If its on my feeder about every 3 days if its on a trail it could be up to two weeks, just depends on how often I go to camp.

I believe mine is a Summit Viper but I could be wrong. I also have a Gorrilla stand from Wal-Mart. I like the API because it has the quick adjust cables, most do these days. I'd stay away from the one with the pins and chain set up. API has one that resembles a knotted cable that you just lift and shift as needed.

I'd definintly shoot it. With whatever camera I had! Most people I hunt with are law abiding and although I have seen some that would I am not in that crowd. I like something to hang on the wall just like anyone else but an 8x10 is as good for me as a 10 pointer.

I probably fish more than I hunt and I hunt a lot. Just because there are months of good fishing weather, and limited hunting seasons.

My Grandmother had one that she kept in the garage after a similar situation. after about 6 months she released it back into the wild.

Bass for all the above reasons, I like trout but too many bones. Bass are an all summer fish and tend to be bigger with less bones so they fillet a lot better.

You can pay up to 200 dollars for a specialized pole but a Zebco 33 will catch bass with the best of them. Things to remember, use what you're comfortable with that is dependable, and get out on the water as much as possible. Bass hit the lure the could care less if its a 30 dollar rig from wally world.

Del glad your article finally came out I was wondering what was going on with it. Awesome story I have ben planing an alaska trip for a few years now. Hopefully I can make it up there soon.

Yes if you can net them and have a good suppy then right before they start growing legs or right after is the best time. The bigger the better on either.

Out of the two you listed I'd go with the Remington, as the others said there are several others worth looking at, but the Remington usually has excellent accuracy and has more after market products than probably any other ((except the Rifleman's Rifle (win model 70))anyway get one you'll like it.. Personally I'd move up to a 30-06 or a 300 depending on how recoil sensitive you are.

CRAP now I have to go rewatch the movie! I'd say Corleone but I have a naging suspision that he changed his name when he left italia much as Al Pachino did in scare face when he left Cuba. Dang,,, now I'll have to go rewatch it. DANG YOU DEL! :)

I know this one. It was a full auto M16 with a 203. Here is the link to a GREAT website that will answer 90% of your movie/gun questions! http://www.imfdb.org/index.php/Scarface#M16A1_with_Fake_M203_grenade_launcher_.28a.k.a._.22My_Little_Friend.22.29

Just like they said above. I like what survivorman said. I keep my thumb over the spool and you can usually feel it before it gets too bad. Don't let the spool spin faster than the line (keep it tight) and you won't have much trouble. I went throught the bait casting phase about 15 years ago and have since went back to spin casters (Zebcos) I like them cause they're simple and they work.

Try a spinning reel, if its your right hand then you could probably work a trigger spin or possible manipulate it better than a right handed rig.

90% of the time. It depends on if I fill all my tags (and if its in a weekend) or what my schedule looks like. Back in college when I worked and went to school full time I actually let one rot in an ice chest (full of ice and water drained daily) after that I will never let meat go bad again and I will have it processed if I can't do it myself. Plus there is a meat cutter here that makes some great sausage so I will usually let him have the shoulders for sausage.

Not belittle you but yes it will, a 22 rifle will easily kill someone and a 1 oz 20 gauge is about 13.6 times as heavy as a 22 bullet (32 gn)

clear water, dark lure. I usually throw a white or yellow one, or something with some contrast. Try the link 2Poppa gave you

It's a matter of personal preference. A few no brainers, after a growth spurt, after shooting to where your draw weight is too light, after you know beyond guessing where that bow will hit and what the trajectory is. After you've completely worn out a few deer targets and the cams are about to fall off.... I know guys that upgrade every year, they are tourney shooters with corporate sponsors. Most hunters about every 3-4 years.

Work, blog, work, read and save money for a rainy day gun show.

Its a niche gun kind of like the 28, the 12 and 20s will do anything that it will and the manufactures don't want a lot of overlap, except in rifles where overlap must be VERY good.

I used to deliver ricks (half cords) 4x8 for 40-45 dollars and have seen them in the city for 80-95. Just depends on where you're at.

I've got one and like the way it handles, its a marlin in a 45-70 guide gun I love the way it handles, short and fast. I have no deer carcasas to look at the terminal ballistics but I hope to have some this fall. My thing is if it works on buffalo it will definintly work for deer. Use the soft lead bullets for woods and if you want better go with the Hornady loads.

RP and 870 Poulans and Huskies are made in the same factory with a lot of the same parts but its like comparint a Caddie to a Malibu. Other than that its spelt STIHL boys, a still is something we drink out of around here. :P

I never fished it, I went to Ochos Rios and had a blast, clear water good diving, good food, Jimmy Buffett is over priced but the music is good. Be careful though drugs are very available as is street crime. Try to stay in the "American Clubs and restuarants" if you go out.

Exactly as Del said if you are going to do it semi pro or better, then you will be shooting 2-5 days a week and about 4 rounds a day. That's 100 shots either an 11-87 or a Browning Gold should fit the bill. Winchester SX II or III, you won't touch a Bennelli SBE for that price. Good luck and let us know how it turns out. Another route is a Ruger Red Lable if you want to go the O/U route.

I agree I want to see the machine!! :) other than that I get them the old fashioned way, go to Wal-Mart.

yes that plus if you have a Mil Dot it is figured for one range, usually 10x or the max power for ranging. So if you are on low power and try to range with it it won't work.

Beekeeper is it smokeless power or black powder? I know that some cartidges around that time were metallic with black powder. Just curious, no disrespect intended.

Well after googling what a Palomar is I learned that I tie a cinch knot and now will start tying an improved cinch now that I have seen it done. Just looks like the easiest knot you can tie and learn. Anyway in my search I found an excellent website to learn knots. http://www.animatedknots.com/indexfishing.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com Good luck! CB

You know I'll give Jim two things he was a truely magical hunter and a very gifted writer. Back in the 70s and 80s which was his heyday most of the big manufactures flat out lied about velocity. Most were shot out of 28-30 inch barrels and then sold with 22 inchers. The same is true today as well. BUT to echo the aboves I believe that most reloading manuals are coming closer to reality while the big ones are still promoting the "NEW KIDS" like they did 50-60 years ago. Most of the short mags, ulra mags, super short mags will only duplicae or marginally improve upon a 50 year old cartrige. The manufactures are only trying to sell guns here. Hell they need to sell stuff just like everyone else. Don't blame them, I bought into the WSMs and WSSMs and some are better but most are not, but it does sell guns. CB

Do you mean 3M weather striping? If so Lowes, Wal-Mart or any hardware store.

I believe your local conservation office will do soil samples and recomend food types that will grow in your area.

Yes just like Golfing and teufelhunden said, inline spinners with about 6 pound line. If you're a bait caster 17 pound line guy you're going to have to vary you technique here you can't just horse them in you'll have to work them. Anything over 6 pounds is going to be a lot of fun!

All of the above are correct. The only thing I can add is check in with the boat dock. In 5 minutes those guys can tell you where, when, and what they're biting on. Other than that I go out and look at the shore line, fish around docks tree tops, weed beds etc. I try to visualize what it will look like 15-20 feet out. Other than that you can buy a map as Big O says if you plan on fishing that place a lot. Another thing that helps is developing a click or group that fishes every weekend, we pass info back and forth all the time. I know guys this time of year that take their boats to work and don't make it home till after dark. (Wives very moody this time of year)

Pumpkin worms and craws, grape work well too with a yellow tail. Berkly or Zoom either one, whatever is on sale when I go buy tackle.

Wow I really got a laugh out of this post. No I try not to buy bullets or guns from Wally World just for this reason. They are complet idiots when it comes to guns. I actually know a girl who works there that can tell you anything you want to know about fish hooks but sent my wife back with a box of 410 #7s for deer hunting. :) I just said thanks dear and put them in ammo box.

I talked to the local ATF agent yesterday (and no I'm not going to jail) she said that it was just paranoia brought on by the internet and the ammo makers not being able to keep up. We are creating our own shortage here trying to shore up against an unknown future. It's a great sellers marktet right now, I have ARs that have been on order for 5 months, it sucks.

I will repost it here but we all thank this country for remebering us and as clay says there are some sore spots on are skin but we're still in it and we still serve and remember. Thanks guys, I can still remember the smiling faces of some that didn't come home and they would still smile knowing that AMERICA and YOU are behind them! THANKS SO MUCH FROM US!

I'm running Goodyear Wrangler ATs at the moment but when they wear out Sport Kings are much more agressive and cheaper without the highway howl most "Mud Grips" will give you.

Yes you will but here is an idea put an ad in the local or state paper and see if anyone wants to get rid of some for free or at a modest price. It'll save you money!

Thanks guys, I can still remember the smiling faces of some that didn't come home and they would still smile knowing that AMERICA and YOU are behind them! THANKS SO MUCH FROM US!

Shane that is obviously a joke, there is no nation in the world that has more guns than we do. Answer; none. It would take about 2 weeks to mobilize anyone to protect anything. The ansewer is YOU are responsible for your own protection within the laws of your state. Sorry but thats how it works, call the police to document the evidence after the fact. Could keep you from being sued in civil court.

Shane covered it well but I like a Rooster Tail in white or black and white, barring that I use yellow then green and orange and then orange or silver. Power bait works REALLY well the marshmellows tore them up about a month ago. And once again as Shane says, Throw something in front of them. If it is a freshly stocked pond they will hit about anything.

338 It'll kill anything walking N. America and most other continents.

I don't know like Big O said we use them her in AR but I don't know that it is or isn't against the law. I'll ask next time I see a warden and post it here.

You need to frame EVERY ONE that you shoot. You are obviously at the top of your game or VERY VERY lucky. If you keep everyone the one will rule out the other. Be proud, show everyone you see or that comes over what you have done. It's not that common and when you can do it fairly commonly then you won't have to ask here you'll be a champ on some circuit!!! Once again congratulations! Do it again!

Yes, you'll have to throw 1/4 ounce or heavier for a bait caster. Most crappie jigs are an 1/8th or smaller. There will be several you can throw but the majority will be too small

No Broadheads will rarely hit in the same place as field points mine are usually 6-8 inches to the right and about 2-3 inches higher. Muzzy makes some great broadheads and they are TUFF I've shot mine into trees before and pulled them out with not one blade breaking.

Very old 7 point with 2 points broke off 20 inch spread at a little over 450. I DO NOT RECOMEND YOU TRY THIS.

Frog Togs are pretty good, I'd say army surplus for the dollar. Goretex is good.

your going to laugh at this one but I usually tak a scrambled egg and bacon sandwitch from breakfast or grab some toast and bologna or some other lunch meat. egg and bacon are the best though!

for hunting I use store bought I have handloaded a lot of pistol and shotgun but I am just not comfortable on my rifle loads to humanely put down big game. My uncle does 95% of his. I just don't have the cofidence when nosler loads the same bullets that I would load. A Barnes TSX or Nosler ballistic tips.

Texas is right. I have used both you will see a lot of deer either way hanging your stand at about 12-20 feet will get you upwind of almost anything. I use cover scents more than scent blockers. IMHO I think your wasting your money when you put all that on your clothes, soap shower, then you dry off with a fabric sofend towel, walk through your glade plugins house, get in your truck which will either smell like smoke, exhuast, or McDonalds french fries. How do you ever think an anti could ever work? You probably wear the same hunting boots that you wore when you filled up your truck at the gas station and so on and so on. I use a drag behind me with a doe in heat 99% of the time and climb higher to get out of sight and scent off the ground.

Here's a answer and I don't know if its the right one. you can get an appartment and change state of residence with a billing address and utility bill in your name you can go get a license and vholla your a resident.

no you got a link to the page?

I'd get a little short lever gun like the winchester model 94 trapper or the Marlin 1895 Guide Gun, in the guide gun I'd go 45-70. A 12 gauge with a slug followed by buckshot work Reeeaal well too. I would not get a super mag with enough glass on it to see the moon. Driving deer especially if your running dogs is pretty prohibitive of it because of the action.

I hate to say it but its a lot like deer hunting, hunt slow, try not to make a lot of noise, glass out in front of you and generrally mornings and afternoons are best. There did I give the little rat too much credit for acting like a big game animal or what?? LOL

yes there is the NRA has a grading system and if you will get the Blue Book of gun values from about 3-4 years ago it has color photos and goes into detail about what quailifies for 98,95,90,80 and so on. Its the one that has a grey cover on it and I believe a luger. I could be wrong about the gun but I know its Grey and its not the newest one, although it may have a section that explains it too. Unless you are an avid collector and grade a lot of guns most people can't tell the difference in 90%+ guns.

I would say talk to a Taxidermist just like these other guys. But to answer your question try midwayusa.com and Hastings,amazon, and books a million.

I'd go with tape or just paint it. and yes if you have synthetic stock you'll be alright. The tape is very easy to use.

HA I'm going to be the odd ball again and say....Drum roll please! Arkansas. Small game rabbit, squirrel, hogs, coyotes, Large game Deer, Black Bear, Elk. Game birds UH HELLO STUTGART IS THE DUCK CAPITAL OF THE WORLD! Turkeys, Dove, Qauil. we've even got gators and a few cats even though theres no season for them. I know I'm forgetting some. That's diversity, not exotics. :P I do wish we had Browns, Moose and Wolves but you can't have it all. Oh yeah the fishing here is great too. but don't get me wrong I wouldn't ever turn down a trip to either Alaska or Montanna!

Del got it right, pointers and retreivers have to point and hold until the hunter can get in position to make the shot, if the dog doesn't hold then he will flush birds before the shooter gets into gun range. Beagles are miniature hounds which are trained and bred to chase game and trail up game that is either cold trails or wounded (blood trail) they don't "work" like bird dogs, which often work off of both audible and hand signals. So to answer you question I would say bird dogs are called "Gun Dogs" because they have to work so closely to the hunter and are shot over often. While either one that is gunshy will not make a great hunting dog either way. I've had to completly case my gun and put it in the truck to go catch gun shy dogs.

I'd find a girl that owned a gun store!!! I think that'd be great and she'd always be working during hunting seasons!

Best gun for the dollar would be a Savage bolt gun. depending on how close you get to the action in hog hunting you might want something with a little faster follow up. one of the new Marlins in 308 or 338 Marlin would be a good choice for fast follow ups and shots out to 200-250. I have a Marlin guide gun in 45-70 which is overkill on most anything and fairly short range 150-200 yards max (and yes I know buff hunters shot them a lot farther but I don't shoot animals the size of Hondas :)) Just my $.02

Bow Tech or Mathews would get my vote.

the quick and easy are coat hangers, toilet paper dispensers, and chandelleers. the longer are coffee tables (just the centerpieces) lamps, basically anything you can do with wood you can do with antlers. (within reason, don't frame your house!) :)

no don't cut off the needles the will fall off eventually and small bait fish can use them for cover from larger fish. You can cut holes in the trees but they will use it either way.

You take the same risks at a gun show that you take buying any used gun from someone you don't know. Most people at gun shows are caring and customer oriented but some will try to pass off junk too. I'd say its less than 5% but I have seen a few, and mostly they are the guys that are pushing AKs, Cheap shotguns and just off the wall stuff. Most of the guys with tables full of Brownings and nice guns aren't going to screw you because the do repeat business either at their house or store. the "Army Surplus tables are the ones to beware of. Buyer beware but usually you'll be alright 95% of the time. See if the guy owns a store or shop near you (usually has an address on Bill of Sale) and buy local if you can.

I love it, I heard about it on talk radio last week and fully support it. The Feds should stay out of states rights. They only have the power as mentioned above to declare war, set taxes, etc etc. I really think they should stay out of the states right to decide moral or ehics for a state. Look at Gay marrage for example. I am not a supporter but there are several states more liberal than the one I live in and if they can legalize that then I say let the state have the final say on guns, ammo, alcohol, and speed limits, just to name a few. It really ticks me off when we force 18 year olds to go to Iraq and can't even buy them a beer when they get back because its not legal for 3 more years. WHAT SAY YOU?

Rooster tails or small spinners. Anything 1/4 ounce and below will work on light lines. Ultra lights you can drop down to 1/8th

I like a Glock I carried a 22C on duty and a 21 off duty. the 21 is big and heavy, I like the compacts better. I have since moved on to a Springfield XD 45 and like it as much or more than a Glock.

Bunch of potty mouths! :P LOL

Same as Steve182 and the rest said, alternatively you could give them to a non profit and write off the deduction, it will help offset any inheritence tax you may have to pay later.

The Neanderthal was doing good things were well till one day they invented politics, they had a really smart one that they wanted to make leader. Well that went Ok so they kept it up for a few generations with no criteria or qualifications they just thought it was a good idea. This also created laws that made it illegal to kill off or banish the non productive members and actually sent them checks to thier caves to stay home and have baby lazy Neanderthals that also didn't work. Well after a couple of generations of this all the Neanderthals were lazy and thought that someone else should take care of them so H Sapiens came along and killed em off. Just my theory... :)

Does it have a detachable box magazine? Either way go to Brownells they should have it.

Yeah I tried to do that about a month ago and only 2 people on the site sent email addresses. I'd love to send photos and info on hunting down South and if I ever traveled I'd get info from guys in that state. I think these guys should create a map with states on it and people from that state that agree to list their addresses. It'd make out of state hunting and fishing a lot easier.

I wouldn't hunt out of a canoe if I was you that's a lot of weight and moving around, so unless your a pretty good hand with one as is your buddy then I'd go with a flat bottom. About a 16 foot would be good. That being said you can rig them with out riggers like some of the ocean going island folks use. I'd use metal pipe and at least a 4-6" pvc pipe.

It varies by shell and length. Modified or full.

Jim you can you just might get a little wet! :) Anyway we caught 8 yesterday from 15 down but we used fresh caught bream. Trot lines left out all night, would have been better but we were having motor problems... OH The JOYS of fishing RIGHT?

Pack your stuff come on down to Arkansas and I'll put you on a deer, trail, and show you how to clean it. You pay your own way and don't bother about the rest, I'd be happy to take you hunting!

Same thing only as a result, "Stupid hurts."

I just got back from Lobo Landing in Greers Ferry and did real well. I wasn't fly fishing I use an ultra light but caught a limit in four hours. If you go tell my buddy Chris I sent you. Brad

Silsbyj I LOVE COMBAT LANDINGS!!!! I especally like setting across from a newbie and watching his face that last 30 seconds before the decent! cousse I always like roller costers two! Ok first tour in Iraq was in 03 when we were actually roading our vehicles from Kuwait all the way to Iraq. Well it took several days, we drove all day and into the night and made "rest stops" after midnight and kicked out a few hours later. Well we finally made it to our base in Iraq, where there were no quarters available (kind of a no room at the in) so we spent the first three days in Iraq camped out in a motor pool. Well we were camped out in and around our trucks and did I mention that that was the first time I experienced a rocket attack? Oh yeah what fun it was, we were just getting bedded down one evening when hodgie started lobing rockets in on our position. I've never seen so many cots get fliped and rifles sticking out from under HMMVES in my life!

When I was in college I called in to so many part time jobs it wasn't even funny, even got fired from a few, go figure. I went to the lake one day and my boss at the time was an old retired CW4 from Vietnam. Well I walked in smiling the next day and he asked what my alement was I told him "Spring Fever" Yeah I was fired in about 5 minutes! Hey the bikinies the day before were worth it!

OK now my head hurts...

I bought my wife a taurus 9mm PT 111 for around 300 but that's as low as I would go for a personal defense gun. for 400 the window opens up considerably. Glocks, XDs and Berrettas

Remoil or Miltec Clay you should try the Miltec its actually a dry lube that works pretty well.

Add sugar and water. Set out in the sun and your good in a few days. Half a pound per 5 gal works good. Some of you beer makers should chime in. Will yeast work too or will that just blow them out of the bucket?

The problem was a weak firing pin or spring, and as far as shooting it it would be safe and as long as you don't abuse it you won't hurt the collectors value much. A lot of those guns are still out there, I see those and the 88s pretty often at gunshows. If you still have the box and all then that will add to the value also. Bottom line is use it don't abuse it and memories will be just as valued as dollars.

No not at all what gun are you refering to here?

Clay I personally think we have too many people who don't produce or add vaule to anything making too many desicions through votes. I know we have a hard time just getting people to go to the polls but I think there ought to be a higher criteria than just being 18. Its the main complaint a lot of people have you have generations of people here that have made sweat and blood investments in this country through family farms and business that are being taxed out of existence or have their products "outsourced" to some third world country where people are forced to work for 89 cents an hour just so we can wear the newest shiney shoes and clothes. And if you don't believe that look at the tags on some of Carhartts stuff(or whatever brand you have on), it made me sick. I say the first step is to protect our interests here in the States before we send anything outside our borders. If you can't support, educate, and employ your own population I don't know how or why we would do it for someone else.

Clay that is the most unscientfic answer you've ever gave! The 25-06 is an excellent cartridfe from deer to coyotes to elk. It shoots flat, it kills and it out preforms most of the other 25s (althogh the 257 WBY still beats it) is economical to shoot and even Wally World carries it!) Its a good cartridge and one of the last ones I would ever sell if the sh93 hit the fan!

Beekeeper as you know I fish and run lines a lot, I have two stories, the first about a month ago when I was baiting a line I went up to a tree and started running the line. Well I carry about a two foot paddle with a notch on it as do most I know... Well when I pulled up to the tree I was looking more at the line than the tree but I heard the Branches above me for some reason and got to bat about a 2 foot cotton mouth out of the air as it jumped for the boat. Bad deal, but the second comes from one of my Dad's stories. Evidentally they were fishing for Crappie in Febuary when the temp was barely above 50 and the were fishing a downed tree when my Dad got poked a few times from what he assumed was a branch, when he turned around it was a Cotton Mouth striking him in the leather jacket he was wearing!!! Lucky guy else I might not be writing this now!!!

Pam Anderson.

County court house plat map. Comes bound and should have your whole state on it. You could try the local tax assessor also to see if they could be any help.

Jug fishing would be a lot cheaper. I just don't think I could hang a 5-10 pound catfish on there.

2Poppa excellent post. I like deeds not words better its shorter and an easier motto to base you're life around.

Small top water spinner. I've had good luck recently with the 'wounded' variety with either red in the skirt or red hooks. Don't know why but with fishing if something works I stick with it.

uh 5-4 you decide. Can't be good.

unless you have decoys out then you won't pull a bird off a live hen, just doesn't happen. And it would be 50/50 with decoys. Picture yourself out on the town with a hot babe with you going to two maniques... just don't seem right does it??? :) Good luck, just relize that when you're calling goes against the real thing then you're probably going to loose, and if you can call them away from a live hen then you should probably be a guide!