Thats a tough question. I would probably let it walk because I would be too nervous to focus on anything but running. If I was in a treestand, I stilll wouldnt shoot it but would definately take LOTS of pictures and videos. He would probably leave quickly though because I would have soiled my pants.

Never think twice when packing a survival kit. Anything you can find could be a lifesaver. You cant pack too much survival gear.

I think baiting takes the fun and challenge out of hunting. But I understand if its done later in the year, because hunting can get pretty hard, and some people just need the venison.

I'd say all the midwest states: Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin.

A bow for a couple hundred will be tough. Go on ebay and get one used. Read up on the bow beforehand. You wannna make sure your getting a deal.

Lol, 120 lb doe. Yea, thts it.

When he can walk take him with, dont let him shoot until like 7 or 8.

I love the regular old venison stew. It easy to make, and tastes great; reminds me of a cold night and sitting down to eat some stew. Just beef stew without the beef, and with cubes of venison. It's great!

I use a Shimano. Everyone I know uses Shimano as well. I have also heard good things about Ugly Sticks, but they are out of my price range. My shimano has performed flawlessly and always holds up to any weather.

Any shark deep sea fishing, mostly a mako.

Bass and bluefish.

I used to like Realtree, but now I really love Mossy Oak. Theres really no reason behind my choice except for personal preferences.

Muzzy 3 blade 100grain

I'd say DONT HANG UP WHATEVER YOU DO, thern explain my situation quickly(in case i lose a signal or whatever) and in a non panicky way as to not scare the person im talking to. And go from there.

PSE X-Force, Bowtech Admiral

Flint, magnesium, and a knife.

I thinks its just like bowhunting, just another way to shoot an animal.

After being in a treestand for a while, ill eat anything. But I love jerky and a cheese sandwich.

Large and smallmouth bass always. There are so many of them but they are so different and fun to catch.

Definately a bow. When you use a bow, you have to get much closer to the deer and you learn much more about the deer in order to know where it will be. Harvesting a deer is a much more rerwarding experience because you put so much work into it.

Today, arrow speed is WAY overrated. Speed doesnt kill a deer, a well placed arrow does. You can have a bow shooting 250 fps, but if you hit it in the right spot, the deer wont go far. Its frustrating seeing Matthews advertise bows that shoot 360 fps. You dont need that much speed. I feel bad for people that spend a fortune on a bow because it shoots faster than the other bow. Just get out and practice. Also, I have heard many bows actually sacrifice accuracy for speed. Dont waste your money.

Two reason why I would have it up. One, I think if its down, thats just another reason for the anti's out there to hate hunting and complain about it. Two, I know it wouldnt happen, but I wouldnt want the deer to fall out the back.

Find some spots where you think deer will enter your area from and keep ckecking them.

That actually happened this past fall with my deer. It was a doe that I shot in the spine. I shot her again, but I ran out of arrows. After about an hour, I got out of my stand and my buddy and I went to clean her. She was still alive, so my buddy just cut the throat. I would have shot her w/ an arrow again, but I was out.

I'd say about 30 lbs.

Survivor man is more realistic, but beear grylls is much more fun to watch.

I have honestly had the most luck with earthworms when it comes to catfishing. Just load the hook up with as many worms as possible and the catfish see that hunk of food and cant resist. At least i think thats what happens when your fishing.

Release: More consistent, and eliminates the possibility of fingers messing up the release.

Get one of your buddies to come with you later on.

I dont think so buddy.

I release all the freshwater fish i get. But when i get to a bay or saltwater, i eat most of the legal fish i get.

Mossy Oak New Break Up or Realtree APG

Any live bait, never fails!

Yes, because the fish taste much better. And they are bigger.

I wanna say hunting because I just started hunting and its VERY fun! I love fishing too, but i havent done anything interesting with it for a couple years.

It depends on how hard the tree is. But the arrow should just stick in, unles their is a crack or anything break in the arrow, then it will most likely shatter. If there is a broadhead on it, the arrow will almost always just stick in the tree if its not too hard.

I would keep the recurve to use when you become better and more used to bowhunting. I would definately get a compound. They are easier to shoot and starting with a compound will get you used to bowhunting and getting close to the deer.

I shoot the best bow. A DIAMOND!

Whenever anyone comes up to me and says, "Why do you kill deer?." I start by saying that im not killing, im harvesting which confuses them long enough so I can get some answers ready. I then say that I use a bow, so I give the deer somewhat of an advantage, and im not shooting them with small pieces of metal from 150 yards away. Then, I say that I eat and use all the meat off a deer, so its not like I go out and just shoot a deer and leave it for dead. I like s-kfry's idea. I will use that now and tell them that slaughter houses where your dinner came from is much less humane than what I do. Finally, I tell them about how the deer population is way out of control(they usually agree) and that im helping the deer populations. I explain that its probably hard to understand killing to save the population, but at least the deer wont starve because of no food because of the population WAY over the carrying capacity of the area. By this time, they are either satisfied with my answer, dont care anymore, or have walked away already. But at least they wont ask anyone anymore, because they think they will get another long answer.

I use Scent Killer spray. I dont buyu any scent lok clothing just because I can make my clothing scent free by buying a $20 bottle of Scent Killer and spray down my clothes instead of buying a $100+ scent lok jacket or pants. I have had deer walk within ten yards of me without any sign of being spotted. But a lot has to do with the wind direction.

Maybe the energizer hardcase series

I always use cabelas for online stuff. It has a huge selection. But I go to the BassPro near my house if im buying a new bow or other necesities.

I like Mossy Oak the best, but im giving Realtree AP HD a chance. And you dont need to buy expensive suits, just buy scent killer and spray your clothes the night before and your good.

BUCK 110 folder

I prefer Bass Pro. The prices are better and the selection is huge! There is a Bass Pro close to my house(thankfully!) so I have become very close with that store. I visited Gander Mtn.'s online store and the prices were a bit higher than at Bass Pro and I already spend enouh on hunting anyway.

I love my Diamond Edge by Bowtech. But this summer im buying a Diamond Black Ice. Im so excited for the day I get it!

Lots of great diamonds, bowtechs an matthews out there. As for broadheads, the rage is pretty popular, if you wanna go cheaper, try Muzzys.

I love Cobras, best sights out there.

Yea, because they make you much steadier. They also dont cost very much. You can get a good one for $20.

I've always thought bowhunting through a blind is risky. I just dont like the idea of shooting from inside a structure.

Id go with carbon express. Pricey but worth it.

I agree. Veins and peep sight. The feathers are more for show i think, and are less accurate and fall off. And peep ssights are just better, and very simple to use.

You can knock a lot out by making beef stew, but w/ venison.

I always have my phone with me. You never know when you might need one. I also text with my buddies when we are hunting to keep track of where the deer are. Just put it on vibrate and your good to go.

I didnt realize there were so many Muzzy fans. I also use the Muzzy 3 blade, 100 grain. I think that to kill a deer, all you need is a good shot and a sharp point. Those expandables seem unnecessary. If you need to use expandables, its probably your shooting, not your broadhead.

Actually this past summer I kinda Robin Hooded one, but these days the arroes we use cant really split perfectly down the middle. It was actually kinda of annoying because I couldnt use that arrow anymore because the nock exploded and there was a huge crack in the back. But it's nice to know that I'm shooting that well. Also my friend did that as well, but his arrow was stuck into the back of the other. I think they are hanging on his wall now.

Inch wide mullet work pretty well, but really any live bait works when the blues are eating.

Summit Viper, very light easy to turn into backpack and comfortable. Summit's get expensive but you cant buy anything cheap in the world of bowhunting, lol. Mine was only 200, wouldnt want to have anything else.

I would only use that as a last resort like in a survival situation.

Worms and dough.

I like the Dodge ram and ford f-150

Yea, itll kill em very easy.

Yea, i never heard of possum hunting. Probably just like raccoon hunting.

With broadheads, its a lot about preference. Whatever u like.

Since you can only test once a year, i think i got a shot. Definately ales pernice does, lol

Yea, it should be free.

Perfect. Thats what ive heard also.

as often as I can because you never know when they are gonna drop.

I love the shenandoah river!

You arrive at the deer you just shot and there he is with a bunch of bags of perfect cuts of meat, and a mounted head.

Yes, i never do it.

I like Mossy Oak because it mostly matches the area I hunt, but I agree that it probably doesnt make a difference. I have a little bit of both patterns and usually just wear clothes according to warmth not really according to color. And YES whatever is cheaper is for me!

Stuff it in the freezer and look for new recipes to try during the long winter.

Anything u wanna sell or buy.

You should really know how to use a deer call before using them in the field. You dont really need them anyway, just wait and the deer often come to you anyway if your in the right spot.

Store them and show off. Thinking of making a lamp.

They may have spooked once the guns started going off.

Yea, the deer get more used to it, and if you build one, its pretty unsafe.

Register, get points by comments and answers and wait.

None. But my dream is to someday get a bull in colorado.

1 deer.

Yea, places where no other hunter wants to go. Big bucks are usually smart bucks, hunt smart.

None, but if its an all dayer, sandwich, water, energy bars

I dont know top 5, but one of those should probably be Pennsylvania.

You gotta look hard in a 300 yrd diameter from the first side. Its hard to do, but worth it.

Deer will eat tons of corn all year round. Cant go wrong there.

I dont like the gun idea before bows. The deer would be spooked too early. Then bowhunters wont have any edge on gun hunters.

You have to work harder than other hunters. Go somewhere thats difficult to access, but will contain deer. Other hunters will be too lazy to go where you go, and the smart bucks will want to get away from all the hunting pressure.

Be Polite. Give people a great impression of hunters. Offer to work during the summer or offer some of the venison. Or bowhunt, because more people wont mind bowhunting compared to guns.

Scent Lok has a good archery jacket for $99. Get something in Realtree APG HD camo.

wear lots of camo and get a nice quiet climbing treestand if u dont have other stands already up. Scent elimination is a great precaution as well. Cant be too careful.

Great, now im gonna have nightmares of that happening, thanks. Just kidding, there would be riots coming from a lot of angry people with powerful guns and bows. And if we weere in the woods, no one would even know we were there.

120 lb doe. Sorry guys, im a rookie at this, gimme about 7/8 months, then i can brag.

They all shed a tdifferent times. Up north its as early as december. A littele south its closer to february. And the south its about march or mid-late february.

Those coyotes will love you for leaving them all those hogs, but not when you start shooting them.

A tattoo about deer or whatever shows just how much passion you have for it.

lol, 15 yrds.

Man, way too many.

Big Bertha in WWII. Actually just a 20 gauge

mtn dew

Carbon: Lighter, and doesnt stay bent.

Not the best. I ve heard great things from the ripcord. If you get a fall away, dont go cheap.

I shoot muzzy 100s. I use them because thats what ive been told to use since starting bowhunting.

I think on foot is the only way to go. ATV 's ruin the experience in nature. But if its rough country, i would use a horse.

You can somewhat tell how mature it is by its antlers. Small bucks will usually have thinner, smaller antlers. The bigger bucks typicall have more mass and longer tines. It isnt always right so dont completelt rely on it.

Many bucks have already shed their antlers so now through late April is a great time to look. Look in places where a buck would be during the winter. Bedding areas and heavily used deer trails and feeding areas all produce sheds. Also check in any place where a buck would have to jump, because the antler could fall off. Finally, check along streams, because deer have to drink from them, so they might drop one or two while drinking. Good Luck!

There are a lot of things that go into a person like that. These days, unfortunately, there aare much fewer people like that. A good sportsman/fisherman has one rifle/bow/rod that he uses because he has taken great care of it through the years. A good sportsman/fisherman has never once bragged about his kill/catch, but instead brings it home, tells his wife about it, maybe his friends, and frys up some of the game and shares it with everyone. A good sportsman/fisherman has never and will never pay money to go to some special property that produces world record bucks or bass on each square inch of the property, but instead he enjoys hunting/fishing his own land that he worked hard to get or ask for and just enjoys what God has blessed him with.

I dont personally own a rangefinder, but I do know a lot about them. I think the best brand is Bushnell because they combine great price with great products. It is easy to make a great rangefinder because you can just put a huge pricetag on it, but not Bushnell. I would buy that brand if I bought one.

My friend and I would go out and shoot birds or squirrels with his BB gun. We never really had much luck, but it was FUN! Also, it introduced me to deerhunting which is so much better! They were good times though!

Tell him the meat is a bonus from the hunt. If you want him to hunt too, maybe he can start off by just watching the deer from the stand, eventually he will probably want to harvest one. There are many places where you can donate deer meat to homeless selters, if there isnt anything like that around, just mix the venison with other meats and you can hardly taste it. If all else fails, just tell him its what you love to do and your not going to change.

I am definately a student. I just started hunting a couple years ago. I have been going with a guy that has been hunting for about ten years and sometimes with my friend whos been hunting his whole life. I ask a lot of questions and get a sense of exacty what to do. Im pretty much set now, so i want to try hunting alone next year. Im still going to go out with them, but I will probably be asking fewer questions. And I agreee with the both idea. You really NEVER stop learning!

I currently have a Diamond Edge bow, but this summer im buying a Diamond Black Ice. I love Diamonds, so I would say i have my dream bow, but Diamonds are made by Bowtech, so I would love to have one of those, but they are too expensive. If it wasnt a Bowtech, I would love to own any type of recurve.

Mine is just initials. The number is a number I picked out randomely one day, but I use it for everything now. One day my friend told me he remembers those numbers because its my birthday. I never realized that, but it is that too.

Summit Viper. Light, quiet, awesome.

A tree stand, get a summit. Every model is great.

Same here, I love reading Bill Heaveys stuff. I bought his book and couldnt put it down, literally.

Just spray with bug spray, and check very well when I get home. Ive never found a tick of any kind buried in my skin. Ive always caught them just walking on my skin.

No, after five its just stays.

All i ever hear when hunting is the THUMP THUMP of my heart when i see that deer. I like that.

Water is still too ccold in maryland. Very eager for the warm weather.

I love whitail deer, but i really want to try hunting elk someday.

Its bill heavey, THE BEST outdoor writer. He's definately FOR fishing and hunting. Maybe hes hard to understand sometimes, but you have to read more of his articles, theyre great.

Any crankbait will do for me. Gotta love 'em.

Bass pro is where I go to buy things I need to check out in real life. Everything else I just buy online at Cabelas. Cabelas is great with online shopping.

Anyone that is my age or close. Being with friends is just so much more fun.

My first deer this november. 120 lb doe.

Matches, knife, slingshot.

Rabbits or squirrels.

They are both great brands of releases, but overall, i would say tru ball. They make a very large variety of releases, all of which are excellent. The tru ball releases are very expensive, but when it comes to buying the thing that will release your string and arrow, you dont want to go cheap.

The ripcord is a very good quality rest I hear, but thats all they make. I would have to go with trophy ridge because they make multiple products, all of which are great quality. Last place would have to be QAD, but I have still heard good things about them as well.

There are a lot of cheap but good quality PSE and Fred Bear bows out there. Later on you can move up to a Diamond or a Bowtech. I know someone with a RedHead bow, he really like it.

I've heard great things as well. But I've also heard that they sometimes dont open all rthe way or are just loose or something like that, and alsoi they are pretty expensive. Im happy, with my 3 blade muzzys, on ebay they are really cheap.

My back yard is only about 30 yrds across so thats as far as I can shoot. I can however shoot within a 3 inch circle from 30 yrds. Im getting a new, better bow this summer, sso that will hopefully change to 40 yrds. But I still wouldnt shoot a deer past 30 unless it was a HUGE deer that wasnt coming my way.

These days bows are very advanced, sao you can be fine at 50-60. But go for 70 if your comfortable with it.

I would definately shoot the shooter buck. I think albinos are really cool and all, but I wouldnt want one as a trophy. They should just stay a cool part of nature instead of becoming some trophy for hunters to chase after. Albinos are enough to just look at, no need to harvest one.

Its all about those Mepps spinners!

Definately a bow. I think that using a bow is tougher and is a much more fair chase for the game being hunted. It also brings us back to our primitive times. Hunting to survive. I understand using guns but I prefer a bow, even though these days they are very complicated.

Again I prefer the bigger business. Cabelas is such a large company, that they can afford to have their prices a little bit lower than the other guys. Thats all I need to make me want to go there. Unfortunately, these days money controls our lives, so im goin for the cheaper alternative.

Im gonna say F&S because that is what I currently get. I used to get Outdoor Life, I liked that but now I just wanted to try something else. All the other magazines have way TOO many ads. It distracts from the good reads in F&S. And Bill Heavey is GREAT!

I would say Mepps. I know they make spinners but I LOVE SPINNERS! I would just use that day for some large and small mouth bass fishing. I dont need a huge variety of lures to catch a big fish.

It definately feels like ore of an accomplishment, but it also brings us closer to our the prehistoric hunter within all of us. Using a stick and a string to bring down an animal to survive, its what we were meant to do!

I have a quiver that can go on and off just by sliding it on/off. I used to keep it on until a friend told me a trick. When you are in your climber, you can screw the mount that goes on your bow onto your stand. Then you can clip the quiver on or off your stand with ease. If you but two mounts, you can have it on either your stand or your bow w/o taking the mount on and off.

All my memories of all the fish ive caught w my brothers and dad from our beach house on the eastern shore. Man, i love fishing in the summer.

Field and Stream, dog

All about the whitetail deer.

At 10, 15, and 20 you should easily be able to shoot wiuthin a 1 inch circle. Once you move up, 25 and 30 should be within a 5 inch circle, because you have a lot of room for error on a deers body, but dont get too comfortable. One thing that really helped my groups was shooting all the time at very long distances. I became OK at those distances and moved to normal hunting distances and found that it is SO MUCH EASIER to stay stiill and get a good group.

I think everything has some form of a sixth sense, even us. You ever have the hairs go up on the back of your neck for no reason, thats gotta be some type of sense. Who knows man.

1.) They taste better. 2.) They are more abundant, i think. 3.) Mule deer live in hilly country and they can see from far away so they are harder to hunt. 4.) Whitetail deer just have cooler lookin racks I think.

Whitetail deer, definately.

I just text my buds. Or if im tired ill just sit back andstare up into the sky waiting to hear that crunching of leaves.

When I practice with my bow, I first shoot 25 yrds, then 30 yrds, then finally 20 yrds. Anywhere from 25-30 yrds is good because thats how far away most shots will be. Most are even closer, so your ahead of the game. As for the sight, GET ONE, I dont recommend shooting instinct, these days bows arent made for that kind of shooting and when the moment comes for you to shoot an animal, it will be 10X harder to concentrate on your "instincts". For buying, I recommend a Cobra sight. They make great sights all around, some get pricey but I believe you can get some for $50 or below.

If it were me i would just buy new cables. They shouldnt have come off that quickly, so buying new ones might make them last a little longer.

I understand what your coming at, but seriously there are better ways to put out a deer. You have a better chance of having a bullet, arrow, or arrow with you then a golf club, unless you are near your house, and even then, why are you hunting so close to your house? Bottom line: use other means other than hitting it with a golf club.

deer in mid november

120 lb doe, 10 yrds

Water, 2 sandwiches, chips

I dont use all the soap and clothing. Just spray dsown with Scent Killer. I get within 10 yrds of deer and im invisible to them.

It might be kinda pricey, but i dont see price tags when it comes to hunting.

Whitetails. They are all different and it just never gets old for some rreason.

Bow/arrows, camouflage, treestand, knife, flint/steel. Get in my carand drive to canada.

Yea i'd be careful when copying images onto a different website w/o permission.

You can find books in many places. And try to talk to people who are taxidermists.

Yea, alaska has about everything you could want.

Man, you shouldnt split a man betwwen the two. Its not right.

Search around for what fits you personally best. I personally own and love a Diamond made by Bowtech.

ebay is a good place to sell large antlers. If u want more money, try making antler lamps.

I think diamonds are the best, but if you want good quality but low price, go for fred bear or PSE.

Go from february to march all the way up through late april or may

I'd say about mid to late february.

All i can say is that you need to completely cover up i camo. Turkeys have amazing sight.

I forget the brand it is, but its this green, yellow, and blaze orange bellied crankbait. It dives about three feet down and always get a hit every 5 casts. But lately, that hasnt even been getting bites, but soon enough it will.

When he hints at the fact that he supports PETA.

I won't get into specifics, but any Gerber knife you buy will pretty much last you a very long time and stay sharp forever. Most of Gerber's smaller knives are priced pretty well, but once you start getting into bigger and better knives the price jumps up, but its worth it, trust me.

I just go from the stand. Theres no point in climbing down and spooking any deer. It cant hurt to pee from your stand, the deer either wont care, or like someone else said, just investigate, which is even better. Also, some companies sell a special bottle to pee into. Either pee into an empty water bottle or pee off the stand, no point in spending money to take a leak.

This is a good question. When I am in the woods, I stop SO many times to double check to see what I am looking at. It is even worse when I do not have my glasses/contacts on. When I am shed hunting its funny how far I will walk to see what that small white stick is by that tree only to realize there is either nothing there or it is just some stick. It is very rarely an actual shed. When I go in the woods and realize I forgot my contacts/glasses, my chances of seeing an animal goes way down.

I got a pretty big whitetail doe. It was with a bow so I was VERY nervous and shot her in the spine. Two more shots finished her off, but I felt bad about her suffering. Im fine now though because I will be hunting for the rest of my LIFE!

I love catching bass, but i think crappie are better if your gonna eat em.

Probably a robin fish in a bay in ocean city, MD. I pulled it up and it looked like it had wings, very strange.

I think Badlands makes the best packs. They are VERY high priced though. Their packs have everything and are very comfortable. If you dont wanna pay that much, Bass Pro and Cabelas make great packs!

I have this one blaze orange crankbait that I always use to know I will catch something. Unfortunately, the small guys love to get hooked on it, but its better than nothing and theres got to be a big boy there somewhere.

NO! dont waste your money. ive been told before, the bow is only as good as the shooter. matthews is overrated, get a diamond i love mine.

It is very random with shedding. Sometimes a deer will drop both at the same spot. But most of the time, he drops one and drops the other one later. As for when the second one drops, again, its completely random. I found a match this year within 50 yrds of each other. But I have heard of matches being as far as a mile and a half a part. Just look anywhere the buck would go.

The ThermaCell Mosquito Repellant thing is great ive heard. It can be put anywhere and it keeps you mosquito free 15' around you. It also is apparently scent free, so you can use it while hunting. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_52165_325005006_325000000_325005000_325-5-6

Nothing beats water. Stick to that.

Ive caught a few 5lb smallies in West Virginia. LOVE that area.

Only one thing I want to do before I do that sends chills down my back thinking about it. I want to be in the White Marlin Open in Ocean City, Maryland. Three days to be out all day deep sea fishing with a chance at a nice chunk of change. Sounds good to me!

Ive caught many heavy flounder, but im not sure on their weight.

Apparently, the red hooks are kinda supposed to represent blood. I have heard good and bad from these. I think most of it is not beneficial , but i dont think it will deter wary fish either. So if the re hoooks are cheaper, id go with them, otherwise dont bother.

I agree with general

I would say for a bear, you are fine at 63#. Four pounds won't make much of a difference. 63# is enough pull to take down almost any game animal. These days, bows are so advanced, that you dont need as much pulling power as you used to need. Definately use carbon arrows(if you arent already) if you are going to be hunting bear or elk.

If I spent that much time into that one spot, I would honestly be very mad, even if he werent doing anything wrong. If he was in my stand, I would yell at him and tell him to get out. If he were nearby, I would just go somewhere close by, but out of sight from the other hunter. I would have to push my anger back, but theres not much I could do to make him move.

I definately say bowhunting. With a bow, you have to get closer to the deer which forces you to learn how to hie yourself better and to know the deer better. With a gun, theres is still a lot of skill involved(so dont get mad at me gunhunters), but not nearly as much as with a bow. But I completely understand those that use a gun because they NEED the deer meat.

Im glad you asked this question because the first week of spring happens to be my spring break as well. There is a stream about a half hour from my house that is currently being stocked with trout. I want to go up there with my fly rod and try to get a couple. Im also planning on doing some bass fishing in a pond near my house. I might try to get out for some shed hunting as well.

Octane makes great products, but, yes, they cost a lot of money. If you dont want to spend the money, get the S Coil stabilizer from limbsaver. I have one and its only $20. Its great and doubles as vibration reduction.

I have a pair of ROCKY Sport Utility Max boots. They are big and heavy, but it cant hurt to build a little leg muscle, plus I've already gotten used to them. I honestly havent tried many boots, but they are great. Great traction, great warmth. I will definately buy another pair of ROCKYs.

I got my first deer this past November. I didnt get that much meat, but what I did get was used in about two months. I would put a whole thigh in the crock pot and have some stew. I looked up a couple recipes, but next year, im gonna be getting a lot more, so im gonna be looking for some good recipes.

If you're tying flies, I hope you have a rod. If not for some reason, get one(obviously). You can get a great fly kit for under $200 that'll last you a good long time. Sometimes they include a DVD on how to get started. Watch this one or watch some videos online. After you get the basic idea on how to cast, get all your gear together. Tie all your lines together, and put a fly on it. Make sure you tie everything together with the appropriate knots. Choose a fly that matches the fish you want to catch. Finally, just get outside and just practice casting. You cant learn how to fly fish from watching videos of people doing it themselves, you gotta get out there and do it. Finally, just go to a local pond and try catching some panfish. After that expand the places you fish, and the species you wanna catch. Soon you'll be fishing like a pro.

Im not sure who makes the best strings, but if you need a new string, you should be able to call PSE and you can buy a string for your specific bow from them. Try that instead of trying to find the right sized string for more money.

For the cams, I would say the dual cam is better. Just because it is a much smoother draw when you have equal pulling on each limb. When you have a single cam, you have to get one big cam around. When the moment of truth comes you dont want to be struggling to get that one cam around.

Thats a very tough question that I have heard before. It depends on the condition of the deers wound. If the deer has some injury that seems like it was recent and will likely affect the rest of its life, I would most likely put it down. But if the deer had a problem that seemed old, I would figure that the deer can survive with the injury, so then I probably wouldnt.

The first time I ever felt buck fever, I started shaking uncontrollably. I stood up and my knees literally started shaking and wobbling. I tried to get used to it, but first of all, you cant, and second of all, it is an addicting feeling.

Both Fred Bear and PSE make some pretty good bows and the prices are also good. Its hard finding a good bow below $300, but the bows at $300 will be great and last a good long time. I dont know much on parker bows, but you definately need to do your homework when it comes to buying your first bow.

Go on F&S to read as much stuff as I can so I dont go crazy. But I also like to go shed hunting on the weekends. Its my way of wrapping up the hunting season and scouting for new places to fish. But I really hope the water temp goes up soon, cuz the bass aint biting and im ready to catch some.

These days, a good sight for 40-$50 is tough to find. But if you need one, I would suggest a Cobra. They make great sights at pretty reasonable prices. See what you can find for $50 from them, I think you will be pleased.

When I first heard this, I thought it was a great idea, but apparently I was wrong. I forgot that by the time you want to bleed out the deer, its heart is obviously not beating, therefore, no blood is pumping through the body. Slitting the throat will produce some blood, but nothing that would cause a dramatic decrease in weight.

When you first put it up, the deer will definately be very cautious at this new object in their home, but just like houses, cars, and people, they will get used to it after a while, which makes it a perfect place to hunt. You could also dress the ladder up with some vines, sticks, or fake leaves so they are less cautious at first.

Being in the right place at the right time. It helps when you are in the woods as often, because you cant shoot a trophy buck from your couch, and it helps to be in an area with good deer sign, because you KNOW there is a big deer there.

Yea, the Rock is a great bow. Especially if you are going to be hunting from a treestand because it hasa nice compact frame. As for a better deal, diamonds are great bows, made by bowtech, so i'd just stick with your plan and that bow should last you.

I cannot tell you right here, but if you go to the boone and crockett website, they have very detailed and proffesional steps on how to score your deers rack. There are also other websites you can go to.

Im pretty sure a deer loves to eat anything that isnt a stick.

Thats funny because before I hunted, I would make small bows out of sticks and other things. My back porch was covered with bark and broken strings and sticks. Its probably not what you were talking about but I loved doing it and it introduced me into bowhunting.

I go to save the lives of those back home. And to live another day to hunt.

I started just like you except that I had never hunted anything, ever. Its funny but I actually got familiar with the equipment by ordering archery catalogs from Cabelas and Bass Pro. They are free and I learned all about bows and gear that goes with them. Next I just talked forever with anyone I knew that hunted. Ask them anything. I got many books from the library and studied up up on everything about bows. Finally I took the Hunter Safety class and I got my license. It took a while but it was worth it. It will probably take less time for you since you hunt already. Good Luck!

Outdoor Life because it is set up just like F&S and the way it is set uup is very easy to read. The subscription price is also a bargain.

I would love to live in Alaska ecause their society is almost based around hunting and fishing. Their are so many different species to hunt and fish. And there is no problem with running out of places to hunt and fish.

I was thinking of buying a recurve or longbow a while back but i bought a compound instead. In the future, however, I want to buy one and hunt some exotic game with it. Going back to the traditional ways is a way to connect with our inner indian/caveman.

Not too deep. Dont wanna get swallowed by a largy down there.

Louisiana definately.

The more South you go, the later the deer will take to drop their headgear, especially if the rut was in December. In Maryland the deer started shedding in January, but they also start the rut in November. If I were you, I would just wait a couple of weeks, the bucks should start shedding soon. Good Luck to ya!

No question it would be Bill Heavey. I read his book and I feel like he is living my dream. The way he approaches everything in life is hilarious. Of course, i would never be able to match the stuff he writes in the back pages of F&S.

Depends on which bow it is. And its only good if that bow you'd get will fit you.

Start in march.

Man, thats what its all about. Maybe you dont always get what you were looking for when you go out, but you always come home happy and without regrets. I went out today also. I found no sheds, and saw almos no wildlife. But im still very happy i went out.

Big game i think is more exciting. You can go in your back yard and shoot three rabbits easily, but not with big game. With big game, even if you dont kill anything, you can look around you and see things other people can only dream of. There is sometimes more to hunting than just the animal.(But it sure is nice to come home and fill your freezer)

I had the same problem. Just picture the deer as a target, not a deer, take your time.

The Genesis bow is a great bow to start off with i hear. Its very adjustable.

thats weird. never heard of that. dont know what i would do. go somewhere else i guess

When I started out, it was at the library checking out books and reading articles online. I spents so many hours reading about it, because it just became an addiction. Next, I suggest asking anyone you know about hunting. I shot my first deer with a friend. Next im looking for my own land to hunt on. Good Luck!

Man vs Wild is very fun to watch, but goes too extreme. Les Stroud is more relative to us i think.

At least 150, probably higher.

I would simply ask him what his stand on hunting is and why he likes or dislikes it.

I love using shallow diving crankbaits all year round.

Wooly Mammoth w/ teddy roosevelt.

Every time you see that deer or feel a bite on your rod, your heart eats uncontrollably. It NEVER gets old.

I only went a few times last year with a friend, but next year im gonna go as often as I can!

During the summer its almost every day. The only thing on my mind during those summer evenings.

It scred about 233.

Illinois and Wisconsin are the best states i think just because there are a lot of big deer.

It happens when answering a question sometimes too. If you press the submit button, sometimes it takes too long to load so people press it again or again if it doesnt work. After it loads, it displays the question or answer the same number of times you pressed the submit button.

If you want itch relief immediately, you can use jewel weed. It's a small orange flower that, when smeared on the rash, can temporarily stop the itch.

I like crankbaits. I have had the best luck with any type.

Hard to answer bvecause it changes with the time of year it is. I'd say its pretty even.

I started off my hunting career bowhunting. Its a little expensive but you get very close to deer and you can hunt on more land since you are only shooting 20-30 yrds out. I recommend talking with hunters you know. I was in to hunting for about 3 yrs before I ever ACTUALLY WENT hunting. It was well worth the wait, because im hooked!

I velieve its a nontypical that taped out a around 333 inches.

Wisconsin or Illinois.

I just got my March issue, it gets here late in the month before.

Yea, im in high school.

There is one huge area in maryland, but not sure as far as out of state.

Know how to gut and butcher the deer. And get to know a lot of recipes for venison, youll have lots of it in your freezer.

I like dough bunched up on a hook. Or a hook jam packed w/ worms. Both have worked for me and my family.

Both are by the same company. Theres no copying involved. The magazines are the same too.

Petersons publishess a lot of good magazines.

Rabbits never leave far from their nests, so if you see one, it wont go far. Camo is less important, because they will hear you and see you no matter what.

I think the top ten thing on the side is out of date, but im not sure.

Same summit. But I think it couldnt hurt to kill as many of them as they can find.

It's an orange button after you click the photos tab. It says submit your pohotos.

I just started hunting this past fall. It has to be my first deer in november. A doe from 10 yrds with my diaond bow. she tasted great, and thanks to that doe, ill be hunting my entire life.

Your hands are cuffed in a church(?) and your wearing camo.

Lol.

Yea, maybe colorado.

You are in yourt treestand and you hear something coming. You get ready for whatevers coming....except you see a very angry woman walking towards you. Its her. Oh and you are taking a hunting trip without her in Alaska.

No specific # of points, but whoever is active.

june 08 was my first issue. i signed up for one year, but still havent recieved my february issue.

I wouldnt do it, just because it would be very unclean, no matter how fast or cold.

I would say it is mine, and be extremely sorry to my son. It'd be way worse if his buck was taken.

Antlers that fall off all types of deer around this time.

Not february's yet, but its in all the stores.

Early November all through the rest of november is the time to be hunting

Light action rod with rubber worm or spinner. I dont eat any fish i catch in freshwater, its just different from saltwater fish, but maybe crappie.

Maybe, gander mtn. but i dont think many store carry quality womens clothes.

Just gross. No more deer there.

If you wanna start a new topic, go to the message board tab, and up top will be start new topic.

The same thing you did with the first pic.

Photo tab, orange submit photos button. Some easy steps to follow.

You can see all of them at any time. Theres no control over when it appears.

You gotta get a new rifle. You can just make your own case.

Shows peoples passion for the outdoors.

Ive looked but i dont think there is one.

I shot this rabbit once. Pretty scary.

Not yet, but i might try today since the ice is melted. Hope im lucky.

Only whitetail, not much interest in any other.

I've heard great things about it. Like everything Gerber makes. It has lots of uses and straps almost anywhere on your body.

You could also consider crossbowhunting.

Thats cool.

That one is kinda cool.

Yea, its deep, but deep on the wrong website.

Bedding ares and along streams and fence lines.

Wow, pumakitchen's pretty much got it covered.

Photos tab, orange submit button, few easy steps. Not too complicated.

I used to, but after answering so many questions, it would just take too long.

It might be too far, but theres a club in Bowie on 197. Its the berwyn shooting club/range i think.

I will use any softbait. Not really any preference.

I just look for any deer sign when I first enter the woods. I look mainly in a large field, but I make my way to the field while walking on deer trails or following streams. Strams are good places to look, and easy to follow.

Its just because of where tthey evolved. Different locations equal different looks. Nowadays though they both live in the relatively same areas in some places.

Go to the photos tab and click on the orange submit your photos button. It's fairly simple.

Bowhunting for elk in Colorado with Fred Bear would be awesome. Just to see a legend in person. And Bill Heavey would definately write about it , lol.

Yea it'll work, but smearing it with something is even better.

www.dickssportinggoods.com, they have a pretty good hunting dept.

Sounds like some complicated stuff, but stuff to save your life.Good ideas

The healthier the deer, the longer it keeps its gear.(Hey, that rhymes) Anyway it has nothing to do with antler size, just the bucks health.

A treestand is a must. Summit climbers are great. Lots of camo because you'll bve getting close to the deer. And as said above-Scent Elimination. Scent killer is good. Good Luck fellow bowhunter!

Way of the Whitetail has a lot of good information in it.