I would have to go with all of those who said .243. If you go any lower, you better be really close and making a head shot.

I am going to have to agree with KissOfDeath and say Rapala.

.270 Ruger. It'll be able to take down any kind of North American game.

I would shoot it. No one would believe me any other way. An I would do so for "scientific purposes". I will give the body away for research.

Depends on the type of gear you want. But Bass Pro Shop and Cabelas are solid choices, they hold a large variety of gear.

Although stainless steel is nice, I would go with the carbon steel because it is actually a lot easier to sharpen and keeps its sharpness longer.

Snipe hunting? If I am not mistaking, snipe hunting is a kind of mission that military veterans put newbies on... it is like an impossible mission, kind of like a practical joke. What snipe hunting are you talking about?

Baiting is nothing compared to fenced hunting... that is not hunting... you might as well just trap an animal and then kill it. That is not hunting... hunting is about going out there and maybe getting something, maybe not... not guaranteed success.

Dove and rabbit.

.270 Ruger Mark 7... hit him right about the shoulder and gave us one hell of a search. Looked for him for about 3 hours and finally came upon him 3 miles away from where i shot him. The bullet penetrated one lung and man did he get far on that.

A 244 lb. hog which ended up being a sow with a bunch of little piglets inside.

Sabot slugs are not meant to be shot out of rifled barrels. So in doing so, you are going to sacrafice a lot of accurracy so I don't recommend it.

Depends on not only how much you shoot but also if you have the time and money to take up reloading... although it saves you money, it can be quite expensive to start reloading.

I took my dog to the vet when it came to that time... I was able to be with him the entire time and hold him while they were doing it. It was quite sad and is like loosing a best friend. Things like this are reasons why I question myself before getting a new dog... putting one to sleep is one of the hardest things I have done.

Dodge, I hear they constitute for many of the lemons on the market. But I must admit, the new Dodge looked real good. I especially like those sealable compartments in the back. Although I don't like the new Ford's... they look to classy. Not a work truck. But the thing is, Ford had a better track record. So.... FORD

I really do think that a numerical age is relevant to when a child should start hunting. I know people who have gone hunting with their kid as young as two... I think it is really up to the parents and i think the most delicate part is when it comes time for harvesting and cleaning an animal.

I would have to say labs... so many have proven to be one of the best dogs for retrieving. If you get one for that purpose, you won't go wrong.

I only walk to go locate a bird and get close enough so I can hear it. Once I hear the turkey and think it is close enough, I sit down and wait, trying to call it in. This approach usually works for me. Also, the less moving around you do the better.

Either your mind, because you gotta keep your mind right or it would have to be a knife... can do about anything with a knife, light a fire, cut some wood, and even use it to eat and kill something with as a spear... just about everything.

Edward is exactly right... it is as safe as you, and the people you hunt with make it.

I would like to try bow fising. But for regular fishing i would have to go with shark fishing

Rage 2 or Rage 3 blades. They have big entrance wounds and requires little to no tracking.

I would recomend a jon boat because it has more room for your hunting needs and can be hooked up with a trolling motor or some other kind of motor if you like. Jon boats are also a lot more stable and can even stand up in without worrying about tipping over. The only downside about the jon boat is the manuverability... if your going against a strong current, it could get pretty difficult.

I would tell them first to not hang up and then tell them my situation and any things I am allergic to as well as my location and to send help immediately.

I would probably have to pick the .306, especially after remington made a bunch of new loads to better suite hunters. They know have catridges in .306 that can be used on deer all the way up to big game which makes it very versatile.

For the love of being outdoors and also, there is something about the meat that taste better. Maybe because im crazy but to me, venison tastes better than a lot of beef cuts.

Fishin is great... warm water and the bass are bitin' hard.

Beef Jerkey and some trail mix and BBQ sunflower seeds

Sunday is a day of rest... there is no better way to rest than hunting. By the way, with a family and other commitments, Sunday is possible the only day people are able to hunt, atleat that is the case for me a lot of the times.

Ground up into burgers... some nice venison tenderloin or even some deer sausage.

For saltwater I would have to say snook while freshwater I would have to say bass.

I think the most important thing would have to be the sights... withought thoss, it is all guestimation and I am not sure about you but thats like shooting blind for me.

Where small trout are, there won't be a big one just because if so, the little trout would be scared away. So i would suggest cast in a different spot or swich spots.

I would say to get a combination of both... something with high quality with a low price like a zebco spinc cast reel... those things are durable as hell and will not brake the bank.

It would be Un-American not to love Doritos. Best all around snack.

I either watch the animals of the woods or I just sit there and relax and even take a nap sometimes.

Uncle Ted for sure. He blows Bill Jordan out of the water.

Probably climbing up a treestand and then looking at a poisonous snake ready to bite

I would of waited for some family members or close buddies to come and help me find it. But if that is not an option, i would have brought a GPS unit and that would of helped. I guess the only other thing to do if the first two are not an option is that to tie a string or something around the trees that you pass so you can follow them bakck on the way back. As for a big buck, i would use a game cart if you had one and if not, then i guess dragging would have to do.

I love using worms, and I usually go with Berkley.

Between Big O and Clay... you should be able to write two papers.

Lumenok... if you are having trouble following your arrow after it is fired oryou are video taping a hunt, these will definitely be a good option for you.

I would have to say either a Remington 870 or a Mossberg 500.

Not all of them but hopefully will get to it in the near future.

CVA of Thompson are the most popular but I lean towards Thompson because of how easy they have made muzzleloading. With a Thompson, muzzleloading becomes much simpler than what it once was.

I like my BUCK Zipper as well as my BUCK Omni Hunter. I also have a variety of other blades for skinning but those two rank as my favorite.

Although it shouldn't shatter when hitting the tree... it might break when you try to pull it out. Either way, i think it has a lot to do with luck and or chance... sometimes you'll get lucky and it wont shatter, and sometimes you'll hit a dead tree which is easy to retrieve an arrow from or viser versa.

That would be one hell of a deal if that comes like a package like stated. I mean, usually Hoyt bows along cost that much but a package deal like that with that price is real nice. Make sure the bow fits you though....

Not yet... well atleast I have on my own dime.

Although it is pricey, I have had great success with Scent Lok.

BUCK Zipper and also a OLDTIMER knife that I got from my grandfather.

I like single cams because I find them to be smoother when drawing and it has not proven to be not accurate or anything bad so I just stick with that.

I like Easton carbon arrows

String suppressors are some of the most important things to have on a bow. Although a bow might be fast, you need to make it as quiet as possible so that the animal does not flinch or even run away from the sound of the bow.

I like Nikon.... but if you are into archery, make sure to get the angle compensator

It is a great way to get away from city life and away from work and everything. Nature is very peaceful and camping/being in nature is the best way to relax and have a good time.

They are ridiculous... i live in Florida and they are a bug problem here. They tear up everything. But man, are they fun to shoot! It gives you something to do year-round while everything else is out of season

Man, I'm glad I don't have to feel your pain... that's horrible

Sounds like some good bowfishing.

I wish I could play the guitar... never learned how to though.

I have deffinitely noticed a decrease in shooting and also I notice that I am not so trigger happy as I once was. With high ammo prices, I just can not afford to shoot like I use to. I am starting to think about getting into reloading but I am not going to lie, it is a little intimidating.

Everyone is going to have their favorite but you will never go wrong with a Hoyt, a Mathews bow, or a PSE.

Muzzleloaders can be worth it, they open the season for you a little earlier, assuming you only hunt with firearms. But, the price of muzzleloaders and everything needed to work/fire one can become costly. I guess the only time to tell if it is worth it is after you buy it and whether or not you benefit from it by getting the opportunity to shoot a large deer.

They should work no matter what, as long as they are stored properly.. they would have an expiration date if they did expire.

I would say to use either chicken or turkey livers... either that or gut some chad and hold on because if you put either one of those three on, they will be biting.

Save your money up and get a good gun that will last you a long time and will hold up over time. Remington Model 7...

I have not seen that but what I have seen, after talking to the salesman, is that they are having to increase prices on ammo just to keep it in stolk.

I just chain the ladder stands to the tree that way they stay there... it works for me because I hunt private property and have not have one of my tree stands stolen yet.

I love my friends Summit Viper... plan on getting me one as soon as the money comes in. It is one hell of a stand that is so comfortable, I end up falling asleep. Almost more comfortable than my bed!

That depends on a lot of scenarios but I would have to say a horse because you would not have to worry about mechanical problems and also, worse comes to worse (last hope scenario), you use the horse as food.

I do not own one yet but some of my friends have some and I love the benelli R1 rifle. That thing has little no recoil no matter what loid you choose. It is a dream to shoot that gun.

Congrats and keep it up. Good hunting!

Although I think it would be a good idea as long as it is not illegal, with hilarious results... sounds like something that anti-hunters can use against us if they ever saw this/caught you doing it...

A rabbit with a .270. There was not much of it left

Trapping would probably work better than hunting them. Just set up a trap and bait it, put in a popular possum habitat, and wait overnight.

I would hold him at gun point and call authorities but if he tried to hurt me... well I guess I would see what a .270 does to a person.

I would have to say that would be the same model that I am looking at. Hornady has a great reputation and good quality products... the only other brands I have looked at are RCBS and LEE Reloading but Hornady seems to have the best.

Depends on states laws and regulations, some don't allow crossbows. Also depends if you can pull a compound bow back to draw...

Swarovski and Zeiss are two brands that are outstanding but are very pricey. I am glad that I have some friends that can afford them because I enjoy using them every now and then. But for the common Joe... I would have to say either Nikon or Leupold but Leupold is hard to beat that lifetime warranty.

Best brand?... I would have to say benelli but they are not very cost effective. So for the money, I like Stoeger... same system/company as benelli but cheaper.

answers above.. 5001. Can be found in the more information about points and stars.

When it is dark out and your searching for a deer... your mind begins to play tricks on you, you think every little white spot you see on the ground is the belly of your deer, come to find out it is just a circle of sand. But I would have to say that the closest I have been has been around 5 yards.

I would say to go with a grizzly but make sure to look at the new Polaris' too if you are out in the market.

It is just more about preference... I will say this though, with an assault rifle, it can be used for hunting, shooting for fun, and for home defense/ personal protection if needed... something that a lot of regular hunting rifles would not be able to offer. Some may argue against this but I just dont find myself looking for my hunting rifle if someone breaks in... nor do I think shooting a bolt rifle continuously is much fun.

Although I would say to go with a 12 gauge... a lot of people are going back to 20 gauges due to new ammunition specifically for 20 gauges and also the lighter kick and smaller size.

All you really need is a shotgun, some shells capable of taking down your bird of choice, and then some calls. Those are the basics. Make yourself a little blind over a body of water or food source (if legal) and you'll be ready to go.

Im just adding to the fire but one of my friends got some and they are worhtless.

I personally like shotgun better than scatter gun

I find myself doing that a lot actually... especially when fishing in the saltwater. Imagining how anglers caught fish without the sophistication of modern day rods, reels, and baits.

I really don't see the point of it. I like the feeling knowing that I might get something, I might not... not a guaranteed kill. You might as well just trap something and then kill it. Although I have my thoughts, I guess it is and can be considered hunting but it is a form of hunting that I don't necessarily agree with.

You really can not go wrong with a benelli... whatever you get from them is going to be a top-quality product. If you are getting it used, just make sure everything is working with the gun and it is in good condition and you should be pleased after that. I will admit they are a little pricey especially now more than ever but if you have the money, then put it towards a benelli, you won't be sorry you did.

Define CHEAP?... I would have to say the cheapest AR's I know of are DPMS but even those are still pricey.

Make sure you have enough time for the dog and are willing to take care of it and also have the money to pay for check ups and all that if the dog gets sick... if not, wait till you are older.

.223 would probably be your best load but a 12 gauge with a coyote load would do well too if you did not want to damage the fur too much.

Ruger M77... really nice gun and is nice and light

Seems a little far fetched but I would call the cops and maybe tell them that he "fell down the hill".

I hope to be a gear tester one day but I need a lot more points and a lot more time for that to happen.

Got mine by mostly posting comments and answering questions... and it will be a while before I qualify for being a gear tester.

Free... but takes time... so whatever your time is worth.

They do not get it from mineral licks but mineral licks cause it. They bring a mass amount of deer together in one place and then multiple amounts of deer lick the same salt lick and then it gets bad.

Go with a Ruger... you will not be dissapointed.

Train it by bringing it with you when you hunt with experienced coon dogs... it will get the picture of what to do by watching the other dogs. Keep it on a leash to make sure it will no get involved at first and later, you can let it roam free and get in there with the more experience dogs.

Train it by bringing it with you when you hunt with experienced coon dogs... it will get the picture of what to do by watching the other dogs. Keep it on a leash to make sure it will no get involved at first and later, you can let it roam free and get in there with the more experience dogs.

Do not really worry about the call as much as you should your vision and keeping you eye out for one.

If you have the means to do so, then go ahead and do it because it will deffinitely help out.

It all depends on the time of season it is... you have to make sure to rattle and grunt during the right time of the season and also make sure not to do it too often because then deer become too aware that something is up. Maybe adding a decoy to a doe in heat call would help you lure in some bucks

That should be good for bowhunting but I would actually move it a little farther back come gun season. Just really depends on what distance you are comfortable shooting at.

I would ask local farmers if you could help them out with deer problems... make sure to do this way before deer season starts and to secure a good relationship with them and even offer to help out if they need it.

Usually around 3 times a year but it really just depends on how busy I am and how many times I can get out there. I love just being out in the woods so the more times, the better.

I have not seen any Vegans but I would say that they have the right to eat what they want as well as I have a right to eat what I want. I do not believe I should be persecuted for what I eat as I do not persecute them.

I believe the next caliber would be the .257 but I would highly suggest a .270... you can take about any North American game with that caliber.

MRE... easier to make no matter what and are better for a strander/survival situation

When you get to that level of Hoyt, Bear, Diamond and such, they are all going to be great bows with each one having their own little perk but it all depends on that you like and what fits you best.

Great site and I have found them to be very helpful with any questions that I have.

Stained water allows you to screw up more in the action of the bait... and as for colors, I would go with something dark and sparkly for muddy water with a lot of action and for clear water... something that shines with the sun light.

Midwayusa has it, so does Cabelas, and I believe Bass Pro shop.

Would be a great gun as long as the caliber is right for the animal you are hunting and you are going to be shooting from a stable position.

I like using the BoreSnake along with some BREAKFREE solvent.

Black/Yellow Lab.

Yes, I would say that would be the lowest caliber you would want to use for deer.

Glad that everything is working out for you... hope you hit 'em hard this hunting season.

Never heard of it but I'll make sure to try it in the future.

Bigger bait=bigger fish. I would have used some chicken or turkey livers though and seen how well those work...

Cabelas, Bass Pro, Dicks Sporting Goods... basically any outdoor store near you

My Uncle is the one who got me started in hunting so I always love taking him along with me when I go. As for the hunt itself... I like hunting by myself because I have come to realize that everyone has their own hunting methods... some which they think work and some that they frown upon. Ever since my Uncle urinated by the stand for good luck... I've been hunting by myself ever since.

I have not used them but between the videos I've seen and what I have heard... they are perfectly named because there is nothing left of the animal after you get done.

I am going to have to say a little of both... if she hunts, she understand where you are coming from when you got to go hunt rather than her complaining about it but at the same time... just make sure to put her in a different tree stand and you don't even have to worry about hearing anything from her.

Just got to feel it out... make sure to observe patterns when you do catch fish thought and always look for cover on those hot sunny days.

All that matters is if it is legal with the state and the camp rules and if so, I'm shooting it... meat in the freezer.

Patience, experience, and how familiar the body of water is to you

I really don't see what wolves do for the environment that makes it worthy for them to have such great numbers...

I love bacon rapped dove breast but that is a rare treat... so I would have to say my favorite is venison sausage.

I would say to change what you are using as bait or change locations... either that or go after a different fish.

Patience and I would have to say knowing where they are going to be during different times of the day and in different weather conditions.

I tried it and they say they send you free gifts... well I waited for that free gift... along the way getting books that I either had to pay for or send back which was a pain in the rear end. Finally got my free gift which was a bug repellant wipe... one hell of a free gift.

You are a lucky man to be able to hunt for deer this early. Good luck! I wish I had the same "problem"!

Although some might pick their favorites... I really thinks that it depends on not only the deer in the area but the time of the season. It all depends on the deer in the area. Depends on what kind of calls they use and at what time of the season. Not every deer call works with different areas. Hell, in Florida, deer don't even come when I call.

Love it... nothing better than some dove breast wrapped in bacon

Great gones and are totally worth the money if you have it but if you are looking for something cheaper with the same quality... look at Stoeger products, basically the same thing as benelli (sister company) but cheaper price.

I don't believe in guns officer.

Federal= cheap and reliable with a large quantity... it's just what I need.

Experience but if you are new to an area or fishing... you can always go to the local bait shop and make friends. I still ask the question of "where are they biting?" today after I get my bait. With so many people walking in, you are bound to get some useful information.

I killed one deer... it was a small buck. I had a pretty bad season but I have killed a lot of hogs.

I use both... I use a deer stand when I need the elevation. I only use a gound blind when there is not that many trees in the area.

I like box calls because they are simple to use. But I have brought a lot of turkey in from a glass friction call.

Unless it is at a really close range and dead on precise with the kill zone, it usually does not have enough power or do enough damage. As you increase the distance, the less likely you are to kill the deer and also make an ethical shot.

First big game was a wild boar. Shot one before I did a whitetail.

I would say an Uglystik and reel combo. Deffinitely stick with a spinning reel and wait some time before a baitcaster.

Tips section in the message board section of the website.

They don't... it is just a label. Just because you have a lot of stars does not mean anything.

Answer questions, and contributing to the message boards and commenting on the topics on the main page.

I would not try it and instead get a choke that is meant for shooting slugs.

It really depends on the kind of game that you are hunting. With $300, you are going to be looking at a used gun. Just make sure you get a caliber that is well suited for the game you are going to be hunting. Also, make sure, the people/dealer you buy it from is trust-worthy. Also, inspect the barrel of the used gun and everything else for that matter to make sure it is in good working condition.

Great question, I've often wondered the same question.

I think they will go back down as soon as the supply catches up with the demand as well as the price of copper goes down... People need to stop hoarding ammo in fear of it being taken away, but that is a legitimate fear. So I would have to say... when we get a new president who is not as anti-gun as the one now.

A source of fire, a medical kit, and maybe a blanket. Also, always let someone know where you are going and where you are going to be before ever going out in the woods. Also let them know when you plan on calling them, this way, if you cant/dont call them, they know something is up.

A tomatoe juice bath.

Squirrels are really easy to trap.

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Probably a sqirrel... all you need is some peanuts, a stick, a bucket, and some string.

Squirells are pretty easy to catch.

A good call from Primos will do the job along with a .223 or a shotgun if you dont want to damage the fur.

Buffalo County, and also Kansas

Water or Gatorade and then some beef jerkey and a granola bar or energy bar of some sort to seal the deal.

Moultrie are working very well for me. I love mine, it takes really nice pics but you gotta make sure to place it right so that the light does not hit it and the deer are not just running by it. Put something in front of the cam to make the deer stop and take a second look.

All those who said Texas were right.... they are number one on the list for the greatest population of whitetail.

Really depends on the are you are hunting but most will not go wrong if they choose a Scent Lok Realtree jacket or shirt or pants or anything for that matter.

Put it on the outskirts of the woods and close enough for you to make a shot out of your tree stand or blind...

They might destroy your decoy if they are feeling agressive and it deffinitely catches bucks' eyes more so than anything else.

I love plastic worms... they are easy to set up and easy to use.

They have gelatin packets that should work the same way...something that you can find at your local hardware store.

That caliber would be very good for coyote. Good luck!

Beekeeper beat me to it, that was how I was taught...

Wounded rabbit, that is if rabbits are native to your area. Do that and a little furry decoy... they should be falling in your lap.

12 lb. line would be good for a wide range of fishing whether it be salt water or fresh water.

They spawn in March in Florida, but it also depends on how the weather has been.

Patience, and some bait. I like YUM 6 in worms with a earth color and yellow tail.

Get some buck shot if you are shooting in the bush... but if not, you might need a slug barrel and then get you some slugs and you should be ready to go.

Why would you get in trouble? I mean it should be fine... as long as your not firing from point blank range.

Some kind of bear in alaska... perhaps Grizzly. Alaska in itself is a place I would go if I was dying even if I couldn't fish or hunt. Looks like such a beautiful place.

Although it would be nice for the dog to tree the animal, the problem is that some of the animals will not always be afraid of the dogs and will end up chasing the dogs and therefore going after you.

I love to hog hunt. It provides year round hunting and you can hunt them in any method you want or could think of as long as it is humane. Man are they fun to hunt. They are an invasive species that do take away from the other wildlife so don't put them on your land if they are not already there. Once there, they are impossible to get rid of since they re-populate so quick.

I love the Palomar knot... easy to tie and strong as hell. Just google Palomar and you should be able to learn how to tie it.

A Ruger 10/22 will do ya perfectly. I use mine for squirrells and rabbits and it works perfectly.

I would say to use some spinners on a sunny day. The motion as well as the shiny spinners will catch their attention. Also, the murkiness helps you, the fish won't really be able to catch any mistakes (like the motion you put on your bait) that you make. It acts like a cover up.

I would say squirrels... all you need is some peanuts, a bucket, some string, and a stick. Good luck!

I would go for more the pistol grip. I believe you would be going after turkeys. But as stated before, the thumbhole does some damage on your thumb. Stick with a pistol grip and you should be good.

Del hit it on the spot and he is a darn good turkey hunter so go with what he says. But in addition, I would look for open areas and try to scout for turkeys before you go out hunting them.

Chicken/Turkey livers and also catfish dough by Berkley.

Greenhead got it... you might have a shorter rod now but it will still work.

100 yards... I live in Florida, what can I say. Shots do not exceed that very much down here.

Remington 870 is the way to go for that price range. They are very dependable guns and are very good for the price. They are also very versatile with the animals that they are capable of shooting. Go with the Remington 870 and you'll be good.

A little too long to be deemed healthy.

What ads are you talking about?

Ammo is getting harder and harder to find for some loads and prices are getting ridiculous. Hopefully we will all get a break in the near future. (HIGH HOPES)

Call Lowes or Home Depot and ask... different prices for different areas.

Baitcasters are a lot harder to handle... the spinning reels are a lot more user friendly.

Carbon arrows, really durable and get the job done.

I would have to say Primos. They make a good quality call for a relatively cheep price and also a lot of them include a CD or DVD on how to use the call.

Any kind of Summit Stand will do you right but my favorite is the Summit Viper.

You will not go wrong with a Remington 870... those have been some of the most dependable guns. Get it in a non glare finish to not scare away the turkeys and you will be ready to go!

.45 ACP would probably be your best bet out of the calibers you stated. It holds more power and weight retention. I mean any one of those loads would do damage if placed right. Get some hollow points for any one of those loads and you are looking to do some damage.

I do not have a problem with it as long as it is a clean kill and legal. Something I do not think I would have the heart to do. My hat goes off to those who do hunt like that. If that is not under the deffinition of a man, I don't know what is.

Never have hunted for bear... but I wish you good luck. Bring home the bacon.... or in this case, the bear.

Congrats! As for me, I have not really had the time to go out so far this week but really getting the urge to. I need to get out though, I need to get a turkey this season!

As long as it is legal in the state you hunt, I am good with it. It is just like hunting whitetail over a feeder. I really do not see the problem with it as long as the state permits such way of hunting.

Everything possible has already been covered in previous posts but I would suggest taking it to a bow shope to get it done if you do not have a bow press.

I use Winchester .270 Ballistic Silvertip 130 grain. Works for me, everything that i have shot has gone down.

Nobody except my Uncle hunt in my family so i would have to say my Uncle and my friends.

I think it might have a little combination of both. It also depends on the answer... some are short and stupid with people just looking for points and others are actually from people who are pretty intelligent about the subject at hand. You can tell who is BS'ing. But i think that just because you answer a lot of question, does not eliminate anyone from being a good outdoorsman... i believe that both exist

I have heard that they work very well but have yet to use them on turkey.

Both are going to be aimed a small object that is going to be very hard to hit, especially when it is moving. I would think the more blades the better because you have less room for error.

I love my Rage 3 blade broad heads... they are very accurate and cause huge wound channels and you would have to be blind not to see the blood trail they leave. Although pricey, they are really good broad heads.

Yeh, by one look of the videos, you can be pretty assured that the broadheads works. Have to be really accurate to hit the turkey in the head though.

Depends, if i was freshwater fishing, I would go with Yum or Rapala but if I was in saltwater, I would deffinantly be going with Berkley Alive bait.

A small Florida Whitetail... a 6 pointer that was lined up broadside and I shot it, getting a double lung hit.

Although I shoot better with it off, I have to shoot like if I was in the field... so I shoot with the quiver to act like I am in the field... it becomes muscle memory and you become better with the quiver on.

Nuget is the best for me.

Cabelas, Bass Pro, and worst comes to worst... Dicks Sporting Goods

A nice ice cold coors of bud light.

Merry Christmas... no matter who it is

I liked him at first and I think he is an exremely funny guy but his jokes become a little old after a while.

I like the way field and stream is layed out more than any others. But outdoor life seems very similar with different colors and articles. But for hunting videos, i like huntingfootage.com

There is no set distance, it all depends on what a comfortable shooting distance for you is. I mean, you need a clear path from you and the feeder so that you can not only see what is going on but make a clean shot. Also, the farther the way the better, that way you do not disturb the animals around the feeder as well as they do not pick up your scent. Also, keeping your distance broadens your hunting area.

I would say to bait the bears if your state allows it but if not, then you will just have to scout them out and maybe call them in.

I would say google earth. But if you want something more detailed, you might want to do an online check, but you might have to pay for it.

I would also maybe check craigslist.com or ebay.com and see what you can find online if something locally doesn't work out for ya.

Usually head out to the beach and grill some hot dogs and burgers and such and then watch the fireworks with a cold one in hand.

As long as you are accurate and the gun can go bang... these things should not even be a factor.

Field and Stream... perfect balance of fishing and hunting.

Nail the trout to some un-treated wood and put it close to the fire. The trout will cook through the wood.

Whitetails and hogs... hogs provide year round hunting and can be taken in a variety of methods.

Get some indigenous plants/shrubs of the area and try to plant them around your blind. Something that bares food or is in the game animal that you are hunting, in their diet. That way, they are attracted right to you.

I personally like frogs and then YUM worms... preferably in the pinkish color and yellow tail. That's what works for me!

I really want to get into the reloading business but I just dont have the gear/reloading tools for it right now.

Go with either chicken livers or turkey livers or some dough that fish companies offer and put that on the hook and then add a sinker and a strong rode and line and hold on. Most important is to just have a real stinky bait...

I love my Ruger M77... good reliable gun that is nice and light and looks good too. Mine is chambered in .270.

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I liked it but I also like River Monsters... both shows are better than what is usually on TV though. O and one of my favorites is Save the Whales.... a bunch of antis are crazy and try to stop whalers from doing their jobs. Do they really have nothing else better to do?

Plan on taking that class. Sounds like a lot of fun.

Royal Flush or a straight flush would be correct.

Abide by the law and make sure that the animal is taken as ethically as possible and killed quickly.

Never tried it but I always see it being done on youtube

When I was young, my dad just took it to a gun shop and they made some measurements and cut the regular gun down to size... idk what but it made one hell of a shotgun. My father still has it in his safe. It's something I plan on giving my son one day.

Well my favorite knot is the Palomar knot.. strong and easy to tie. But versuscountry.com has a good little show on that. They had something called knot wars that tested the strongest knot with mono, braided, and flurocarbon.

Well my favorite knot is the Palomar knot.. strong and easy to tie. But versuscountry.com has a good little show on that. They had something called knot wars that tested the strongest knot with mono, braided, and flurocarbon.

I see a lot of turkey vultures... always eating some roadkill.

We usually have some deer sausage on a bun with onions and peppers.

I usually go with my shotgun even though I do have a bow. I have been sometimes with my bow but the movement to draw has a high chance of spooking the birds away so you need to be in some sort of ground blind.

I believe that certain age limit should be set to allow youngsters and the "seniors" to crossbow hunt during archery season. For those capable of using a bow during archery season, yet still use a crossbow should be limited to only hunt in the gun season. I hunt with a compound bow and love it. It is a lot more intimate than any other kind of hunting.

Although I hope for a big buck and a record holder... I do not go hunting for that purpose only. I go for filling up the freezer. If I get a big buck, it is just a bonus.

I would go with a rifle if you want to hunt all those things. But, you are going to need two different calibers if you want to hunt the variety you stated. But you could also get a small .410 gauge for the small game and a rifle for the bigger game. It is all up to you, but you are going to be spending money on ammo regardless with all the lack of ammo.

Whitetails are more popular because they can be found almost all over the United States while mule deer can only be found in certain regions of the United States. Whitetail are mor accessible for people to hunt.

It will be wider as well as a little deeper if it is a buck... also does can be usually told different from Bucks because does usually travel in groups rather than bucks who more often than non travel by themselves.

I like hunting deer and wild hog. Each one poses a different challenge. Deer are a lot of fun because of their difficulty and hogs because they can be hunted year-round.

Semi-auto... I would have to say the 10/22 for a small rifle. But Browning and Benelli are really good for big game rifles. Although pricey, Benelli makes one hell of a big game semi-auto rifle.

250 lb. hog with my .270 Ruger M77.

If your dad is a cop... i think his opinion/knowledge would be the best way to go.

I just depends on the chemicals used...

True... then they pop a laxative after

You can definitely make some money after killing one... selling the leather and such but I am trying to figure out the positives and negatives. It will bring people down who want to hunt snakes... the alligators are taking care of some of them, although they seemed to be getting eaten too. I don't think they is anything out there that does not allow a person to kill one on sight... so maybe a season is not even required.

I am going to have to say False... I would not think it could be that high

Fireline is suppose to have little memory. Good luck finding line with no memory, I am not sure if they even make it. Would be a great invention though...

I love my ruger M77 .270 in synthetic and stainless steel.

I like how this site is set up and ease of use... also I could not find myself keeping up with two sites.

If it brings on a heavy case of nausea... it should work for catfish.

I love Leupold and the lifetime warranty.

Just makes the bass more intelligent.. gotta present your bait in a way that they have not seen a lot.

Always keep an arrow knocked and quiver attached. I keep the bow hanging on the tree... they have special bow hangers, just look for them at cabelas or bass pro.

If you are crazy... a knife and a dog. If you are a little more civil and a little more concerned for your personal well-being... a shotgun with a slug or a rifle, not smaller than .243 caliber.

I've been putting a lot of arrows down range... practicing different angles and shooting in uncomfortable positions to get ready. I have not started scouting yet because I dont want to disturb anything but I'll probably be glassing for deer soon.

I would say to use a wet stone or even a spyderco sharpening tool.

A quiet little pellet gun should get the job done. A scarecrow would also probably scare the deer away as well.

A little more eventful weekend than I hard... I commend you for taking it upon yourself to get out there... nice to see that in some kids these days.

Give me a fuente cigar with a ice cold beer... sounds too goo to be true for me.

I think it is something to keep in the back of your mind but with all the military technology and knowing how the media likes to blow things out of proporting... i would not worry too much.

I love my Summit Tree stand... I would not recommend it however because it becomes so dang comfortable that you end up falling asleep. So if you are looking for a comfortable tree stand that you can hunt all day in... then get it but I can't promise you that you'll be awake.

I hunt for the meat too, if I get a nice buck, great but I do not expect anything too big coming out of Florida so meat is really why I hunt deer.

I would say that it is a very good deal. Rust can be handled... make sure it goes bang though. Make sure none of the inside compartments and firing mechanism are messed up...

I think you are asking the wrong crowd of people hunterkid... wish I could help though.

You are talking about two different loads which if you shoot out of the same barrel, you are going to have to sacrafice accuracy from one or the other.

Yeh it is a little inconvenient but they probably just want the parent's concent... that way they know what their son/daughter is going to be buying. I mean it still is your parent's business if you live in their house and most people under the age of 19 still live with their parents.

Stars mean nothing. You can still be a great hunter/fisherman even with one. But by contributing to the site with helpful and quality answers and comments is how you get more points, which translates into more stars.

If you are man enough to say something like thise, you'll be just fine.

Pick your fights wisely my friend, some things are better if you just brush them off. Relax and take a deep breath and let it go... you just have to realize that some people are immature in this world.

I hunt in Florida, which mean very few hills and a little of everything. There is a lot of open land and there is also a lot of brush. I do not really take long range shots though so I usually just stick to brush guns that are pretty short and maneuvarable.

Bill Dance... the best man to watch fishing ever. His bloopers are funnier than hell also.

You are in a long line my friend. But you could get lucky, some of the gear testing is random and is more based on quality of answers and contribution instead of just pure answers.

No worries... people are just trying to get to you. It happens all the time on this site. People are immature... and if they have nothing else better to do but put down someone in the form of F&S.... then it is pretty sad.

as long as you post quality answers, it shouldn't matter but i think i got five around 40000? I think

I thought Jim fro Mo or even Clay Cooper or even Big O, but I guess Del gets to test some more products... not going to lie, I am getting a little envious.

The Question that nobody seems/wants to answer....

I guess it is creative... but it is not like it is out of the ordinary on this website...

Never have... gotta save my money for a trip like that.

Waiting... but I'm getting so darn anxious I think I just might buy the online version.

.410 shooting a deer? I have not met one person who carries that caliber for deer. That is meant for a lot smaller game. If you did want to kill a deer with that however, you would be looking to make a head shot at a farely close distance.

Perhaps some zip ties and maybe some hog rings... you can get both at Home Depot or your local hardware store. You might want to be trapping some small hogs if you can not weld it though.

I truthfully believe that this gear testing was just a stunt to get people to actually kick into gear and get involves in the website... and my hate goes off to the guy who thought about it, because they got a lot of new memebers.

Opening day of hunting... you can fish all the time but can't hunt all the time. You can scout and such but never really hunt.

Just from looking at yall's comments about the issue, I would have to say that it was completely justified... a man has a right to protect his family, his house, himself, and all the things he has from a person who is looking for an easy way to make a dollar. People like that are the SCUM of this country.

Try the local taxidermist.

GPS, Flashlight, Fire Starter, Tents, More than enough food, and a small survival/first aid kit.

Sounds like som good advice coming from a really good turkey hunter who knows what he is talking about.

Although being in a treestand allows less of a chance of getting busted... it also decreases your chance of seeing turkey because the capability of being mobile is a big reason why so many turkey hunters walk around until they find a turkey. They must find where the turkey are at and then call them in. Also, I think shooting from a treestand would not allow you to get a proper shot on a turkey.

I get what your saying Mr.Cooper... we need to stick up for one another.

I would use nothing more than a #5 shot but a #4 shot would be ideal for ducks.

I would like to try and put something else helpfull but Dakota nailed it.

I love the Palomar... it is a very easy knot and is very strong, the line ends up breaking before the line does.

Don't see why it wouldn't work... caught a bunch with that when I go visit family up north.

Live shrimp will give you the ability to catch a whole bunch of stuff but greenbacks work pretty well too but the best way to go is to locate some bait in the water and throw a cast net over it and that way it saves you a lot of money.

Remington 870 12 gauge should be able to take all those animals stated and will give you the most versatility.

Del and Big O hit on the dot... the only thing I have to add is that they are hard as hell to find. You have to go into some deep cover to find them and hunt em. Good luck!

The problem with squirrels is that even if you trap some, others will come in and start doing the same thing. The cycle never ends. Although I believe trapping was nice of you to think of for your wife, I would say if you want to permanently get rid of the problem, you are going to have to kill them.

Get a higher ranking by contributing to the site via comments, answers, and through the message boards and such.

Sounds like a plan, coyotes are curious animals so it would work... but the only downfall is that they are also very jumpy and somewhat smart. You might be able to catch a coyote who doesnt know any better but mature coyotes know not to waste their time with birds that could fly away. But maybe the distress duck call would help with that... but I dont know how you would produce a sound like that? Truthfully, a distressed bunny has always worked the best for me.

I would have to say use your major muscles like the back and chest instead of the arm muscles in order to hold at full draw for a long period of time and also to have the same anchor point time after time, and lastly, control your breathing. Also, when practicing, don't shoot 100 or 50 arrows a day, shoot until you begin to get sore or your shooting gets bad... that way you don't pick up any bad habits. I mean when in the hell in hunting are you going to get more than one shot? Make every shot count. Also position yourself in almost uncomfortable ways (like facing away from the target, and in different directions) that way you ready to shoot in any possible direction, no matter where the animal comes from.

I love my Martin Jaguar which is pretty reasonably price and is it a good all-around bow.

Basically what BiG O said... stop and tease the fish and that should make them want to bite.

Sorry, I have a bad habit at not looking back at responses after my answer. Thanks for letting me know

I killed a wild hog when I was 8. Was using a Remington .243.

Put a deer decoy up, far enough so he can see it, and close enough that he will shoot at it. Put it at a stand that he loves. The trickery of this would be to make him think that he has shot a big deer, instead of a decoy.

Definitely should be able to.

I love both... both have worked very well for me.

It really depends on what you can handle but I would not recommend going below a 40# draw.

YUM products always seem to work for me and also Berkley Gulp seems to be a winner in the field.

The ignorance of some in this country when it comes to firearms and ammo, is nothing less than amazing. What really bothers me is that they try to cover up their ignorance with some BS. Trying to make up for their lack of knowledge...

Most teenagers are just too young to actually realize. They take all those who serve for granted... if it wasn't for those who volunteer for the military, there would have to be drafts. Also not to mention that those are the people that protect our liberties. A simple THANK YOU is the least we can do.

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A Ruger M7 .270 has worked for me and with that caliber, you have a wide variety of animals that can be taken.

What do you expect? I mean I feel sorry for them but having a gun during a lightning storm is like holding a lightning rod. An accident is just waiting to happen.

They are very good knives, you just got to make sure you clean it and keep it relatively dry that way it does not rust.

Sorry to say but you are going to have to pay... there is no such thing as a free lunch these days... or such thing as a free issue of field and stream.

Get some nice stinky bait like some chicken/turkey livers and attach to a weight and let it sink and then hold on. Also, some catfish dough products also work...

Be still when on a boat and try not to spook the fish with any kind of noise or anything. As for bait... it all depends on the diet of the bass in the area. Look on the ground for some hints... also pay close attention to the water and the smaller fish.

I personally like fake worms and plastic lures... you buy them once and they will last you for years.

AMEN to that.

Could have been a bobcate but without a picture, can not really tell.

The big problem I have with gun control is if they start outlawing certain guns/pistols... that is only affecting the law abiding citizens. So all it is really doing is taking away guns from the citizens. Criminals are always going to get their hands on guns, no matter if there is a ban on them or not. They are criminals, they do not follow the law and what makes people think they would follow the law of no pistols or a certain type of gun. That just means that criminals get the added benefit of knowing that the people they do their deeds against will have no guns to protect themselves with. I really do think if they passed a law like this, it would just lead to more illegal activities.

Just tell her that she should rather you be hunting than out doing other stuff... that it is better to be outside than inside playing video games and such. That your muzzle loader restricts you and does not allow you to be out in the woods as much.

Just say that you could be a kid who plays video games... what would she rather have, a kid who always stays at home or has a hobby that gets you outside?

Bass in private ponds/lakes, I have found to be a lot more aggressive.

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I would have to say Rage Broad heads will work for every animal you stated with the exception of rabbits... they might tear rabbits apart. I mean they will work but there won't be much left of the rabbit.

I like white but I personally think red works better just because it acts as a fake kind of blood trail.

Just tell them that it is a lot of fun and get a map and show them where to go... tell them that they are going to have to leave before you and then laugh because you know they are going to have so much fun.

SUPPOSEDLY, leather holds a human scent more so than rubber boots which SUPPOSEDLY don't hold any human scent. I don't use rubber boots and still continue to have success.

Whatever color the bait fish are in the lake/pond or body of water that you are fishing... it all depends on the color of the fish/worms/frogs that the bass eat. Checkout the local wildlife and look on the ground to see what color would look best.

I do not understand why they would melt those guns when they could make some serious money by selling them to other states or gun stores in other states... it would make a lot more sense than converting it into re-bar.

I know they don't go for much. My friend tried selling some but they only went for about 5 dollars each. He said that a lot of it had to do with the condition of the pelt. So don't use too big of a caliber.

Fry em up in some hot oil until crispy and watch out for the bones.

I think that would be the perfect caliber... load it up with some winchester ballistic tip or federal premium trophy tips and you'll be good to go.

Nope...don't think BB guns have rifling.

Yes, congrats.... you can follow Jim or you can give me all your information and maybe even some credit card numbers and social security number for shipping purchases. lol.

If in Florida, I'm going for a worm or a frog.

You might want to try out some Mossbergs and also take a look at the Stoeger brand and get your hands on one if you can and see how it feels. Both make relatively cheap shotguns at a good quality and a good price.

Im guessing that they think that a blog about dogs would be more populare than a women's blog... although it might be true... i rather them say that then lie and say they had to cut back because of their budget

If you already have a baitcasting reel, than just use braided line and that should be able to work.

Yeh, that is a pretty nice tool that I saw last time I was on the Federal Premium website.

If you take care of them, they both should be very dependable. But I guess without any maintenance, a rifle would be the most reliable.

It is also known as a unicorn...

I would love to hunt moose or elk... living in Florida, you dont see many

Go for an Ugly Stik, those things will last you for a life time and will not only provide you for a life long fishing rod but also you will be able to pass a rod like that down to your' grandchildren and such. Those rods are made to last.

I would say to skip the dough, because I have not had that much luck with that, and go straight to chicken or turkey livers. Add sinker and your ready to go.

When in doubt, buy a Remington 870... that seems to be the case with almost everyting. It is such a great gun with a lot of capabilities and it will last you long enough to hand down to your son or grandson.

Get some chicken or turkey livers at the store and put it on the hook and add some weights and hold on.

What the hell is snipe hunting? You mean like sniper hunting, from like a long distance?

I would suggest looking at Duracoat... just type it in to the search engine of your choice and you'll see.

Hogs during the summer when I get bored... everything is out of season and they are season-round game so they keep me entertained until deer season rolls around.

Hog at 100 yards...

Frog Togs are very good and regarding the Under Armour... they are good but are way too pricey to last anything less than a lifetime.

The Remington style AR's are really over priced compared to DPMS or Rock River which are also some really great brands. Supposedly, Bushmaster is producing those AR's for Remington.. which is why they have their heft price.

A sandwich loaded up and some chips and a gatorade. O and then some beef jerkey to snack on and maybe some sunflower seeds.

I use store bought Winchest Ballistic Tip bullets because I don't have a press or anything for rifle bullets or shotgun shells.

The problem with scent lok clothing or whatever is that when you buy clothing like this... you have to get everything from the laundry detergent to the spray bottle and you gotta keep it in zip lock containers or other to keep from scent affecting it after you wash it and you can't put it on until you get to the field. So don't buy the clothing if you are not willing to go through the trouble of doing everyhting.

CPT Brad hit it on the nose. You can legally change your state of residence and become a legal resident of the state you are in so you can get resident tags instead of the visitor ones which are probably a lot more expensive.

Patience is a virtue. haha

Very small animals... but with a well placed shot, you could kill a lot of things. But small animals allow the greatest margin of error.

I would suggest getting the draw length that you need and purchase a mod when you need it. Getting too big of a draw, even if you are growing, can cause some accuracy problems.

They don't grow in the Florida the way they do up north. I can't find any...

Whitetails because I love the challenge they bring, not only is it hard to scout them out but you have to really good to hunt them too. THey have great vision and noses and hearing, which makes them one of the hardest game animals to hunt.

Vehicle, money, family, clothes, GPS, radio, Guns and Ammo, and some fishing tools and also a knife and some canned food and a tent.

It might not be very nice but it is probably very appropriate. But beating them by a last minute shot is something I am not sure I would want to brag about.

I would say to watch out because it might be some kind of copyright.

Looks like a nice suite but kind of expensive.

Although a 30/30 would be good, I love my .270 .

Peter has got it right.

I saw one the other day and it looked like one hell of a product... would like to get one to make my life a little easier.

Get a squirrel call and start calling and they will come out of their little hiding place and you'll get a shot on one.

I have not gotten mine yet, I usually get mine about one week prior to the end of the month.

Get the blue book value and check with the NRA for a grading system.

I would suggest actually being an apprentice at your local taxidermist and learning from him. A real life taxidermist will get you with hands on practice... something that a book or video will not allow you to do.

Don't use tape because that could really ruin the stock because moisture will get under the tap no matte how tight you wrap it. I would suggest Duracoat... it goes on like paint. Just type it in a search bar and you will see. It is suppose to really good and prevent and repel moisture and be basically resistant to heat.

Definitely be something that would provide a lot of entertainment and not to mention you get to do something you love. Just make sure you are not grossed out by that kind of stuff and not a weak stomach or an great sense of smell. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty!

I would have to say either Texas or Alaska. Only problem with Alaska is that unless you live there, you are looking to pay a lot of money to fly out there and get an outfitter and actually take an animal.

Beagles are small dogs and can easily be lost at the time of hunting and also don't point. While gun dogs are more apt to not minding gun shots and such and will usually point when the upland bird is present.

About a month and a half is what it takes for a person to receive a magazine after ordering.

Get a piece of corn and put it on the end of your hook and put it right in front of them... hold on cus they will bite.

I have no idea what you are talking about... what is Masters of the Univers?

Deffinitely don't want to add carp (an invasive species) to your pond if they are not there already. They take away from the other fish in the pond. Deffinitely go with chemicals that will not hurt the fish in the pond.

relevance to hunting?

I usually just keep them in their zip lok bags that they come in. It also allows them to keep their scent.

Both are great because when one animal is not in season, you can go after the other one. Doing bot makes sure you always have something to catch/hunt.

If both is not an option, I would go for the more reliable one that will be there for you no matter what, the new gun.