Use your surroundings...after all the area surrounding where you plan on building your blind and hunting is the best camoflauge available because it naturally occurs there

For small game and when it isnt too too cold out yet, strap him to your back if hes is just learning how to walk...depending on how big of a hunter you are I dont think it really matters how old he is..just dont push him to do things he doesnt want to do because that will just drive him away from hunting and we DONT want that

12 gauge shotgun

I agree with huntcamp...every hunt I have is successful because Im with family and friends. The kill is just an added bonus that sort of "puts a cherry on top" for the overall season. Dont get me wrong I love actually shooting and harvesting big game, but the other 364 days of that year when Im preparing my gear for the hunt, scouting with hunting buddies, and just telling stories from past hunting years at deer camp is what I live for

spinnerbait

In my state the game needs to be visible from yoru vehicle anyways...pretty much so if a game warden sees it he will pull you over and check your tag...I do understand where your coming from though different areas have more of a "non-hunting" public and they may call and complain...where im from people go out of their way to display their new kill and show off

I just think about how lucky I am to be spending the day out on a beautiful lake with my family, whether I catch fish or not

BOLT ACTION ONLY!! It doenst matter what brand of semi auto it is, they all have a chance to jam up due to fouling in the action. I hunted with a semi for a while and even kept it as clean as i could. However one extremely cold morning I seen a buck and shot behind some thick brush. It just so happened that I had hit him but not in the spot I wanted to because of the thick brush he was in. About two seconds later he walked forward into a wide open area and CLICK!!! my gun was jammed....last time i EVER hunt with a semi auto....EVER...ps the ending to that story is horrible...not enough blood to track him down and there was no snow on the ground. After two days of searching we found nothing..hopefully hes still out there somewhere

Depends if your action is too stiff now..Ive done this to a couple rods and just ended up having a stiff action instead of a medium to light action..but it definetly gives you a reason to buy a new rod!!!

Hot dogs worked on perch..might not be that unconventional but i had never tried it until one day when i was hurting for worms

reptiles?? (snakes)

IF there is snow on the ground then definetly carry a sled of some sort in your truck..that way you can mark where the deer is, go back and grab the sled (and help) and then pull the deer out

coming from an actual brook, my biggest is right around 15 inches too...but ive caught bigger in actual lakes

Exactly..shoot them from the tree if you can. If not check with your local laws and make some homemade snares in your backyard. Just be careful none of your pets get hurt in them

ive cooked anything from freshly caught fish on a stick to boiling lobster in a pot over a fire...use your imagination and you can cook just about anything

get a slug gun

kimber montana.....i dont believe anyone when they tell me they dont care how heavy their rifle is..in my mind lighter is better

buy whatever camo resembles your hunting area best...for example dont use a grassy duck blind pattern in a evergreen forest

G5 montec

Instead of going to a large sport shop that just wants to sell you a bow, go to a local archery shop. When I bought my bow they fitted it with all the necessary gear for me, and then even brought me to their indoor range to ensure my bow was accurate. This way you can try out a couple different bows that they have set up and see which one fits you the best. To me it just feels like sometimes the smaller businesses put in a little more time and effort then the large franchise stores. Good luck!

I LOVE g-5 sights and parts that they make..to me if its g-5 it just means quality. as mlh said, lots of parts so things can go wrong..i suggest just gettin less pins! (depends on how far you plan on shootin though of course)

yes...love the poles, definetly worth every penny i spent on them

Im not a huge fan of buying guns over the internet, but try searching gun shops located in your state. Even small shops seem to have websites these days. If all else fails start calling around to shop to shop you never know what you could find!

I think with some of the a**holes out there that it doesnt matter where you put your stands or what kind they are..they will still find a way to tamper with them or even steal them..Ive had un-authorized hunters in my ladder stands on private property before! some people just have no respect...Depending on how popular your hunting area is you may just want to stick with a hang on stand and lug it in and out with you..its the only way to ensure no one ends up with your gear

I dont know if it is carbon steel or not but I absolutly love my Cutco hunting knife. The thing stays sharper then heck and the serated models only cost 6 bucks to have them sent in and re-sharpened by the factory..just figured I would share...

As long as you dont forget all your hunting knowledge you have gained up till now about hunting the wind and etc. etc. go ahead and use them.. just dont think they are a invisible suit you can put on and nothing can smell you

Semi-auto pistol with light attached

The main reason that I have multiple guns is because of the ever changing terrain and style of hunt I am faced with. If I am going to sit in my tree stand for the day and watch an area, I have no problem bringing a heavier rifle. However, if the terrain is rugged and thick (which it normally is) and I plan on stalking/walking/scouting, I will bring a lighter mountain rifle so that I dont feel as worn out at the end of the day. Also weather can justify bringing a different rifle out to hunt. If its raining and the storm of the century is on the way, I will bring my rifle with a synthetic stock and stainless barrel..but all in all its personal preference..I just like having the option of taking out a different rifle based on conditions and style hunting I am going to do

If it were me, I wouldnt really care if I lived in a 10,000 dollar house as long as I could afford all the guns and hunting trips I want!

Excellent question...after a recent hand loading article on here by Dave, I am thinking about purchasing a similar type set

As much as I enjoy both, a day in the woods hunting is more enjoyable to me. Even if its raining!!

As much as I want to say no, I do think that in some parts of the world there may be un-discovered apes that could be what "bigfoot" is thought of

definetly carbon arrows...lighter...smaller..all around a better arrow

no fences, no baiting..prety much anything that will allow you to know exactly where the deer are that doesnt happen naturally in nature

i agree with big o...it seems like every gun manufaturer makes a tactical style rifle that is a side project of one of their top selling rifles..these rifles usually have extra heavy barrels, and other features that just make them awkward to try and lug around and be stealthy with in the woods

pontoon definetly..better all around family boat whether your fishing or just going out for a scenic ride...

because no one can be completely scent free..your body is constantly producing oils on your hands and body that release odor..

Go to cabelas.com, they sell some good beginner books and supplies

buckroar for sure!! it is so versitile you can do pretty much anything with it

fry it up just like steak, maybe even with onions?? yum

if you arent worried about keeping the animal in tact and just want to get rid of the nuisance beasts use whatever you want. Ive shot them with .22 in a leg trap, or with a 30-06, or even 12 gauge slugs

My favorite color spoons/lures for salmon are blue and silver..thats seems to be the universal "hot" color wherever I go

.270 for sure

I have a friend whos wife was sick and tired of her husband leaving all the time to hunt and fish..so instead of trying to fight with him about what he loves doing..she decided to join him just to spend more time with him..turns out she loves hunting and fishing now (and getting to see him more) and they have fun doing it together..thats what its all about

patience

for the best all around hunting rifle i would go for the 30-06...It has no problem with 1000+ pound moose..and can be used on 200 lb deer..what more could you ask for?

Just make sure you have proper shot placement and a smaller bullet so that you will minimize damage to the meat of the animal..

PRIMOS DOE BLEAT IN A CAN by far is the best call I have ever used. However I do like the buck roar call they came out with last year because you can use it as a snort/wheeze, regular buck grunt, or a buck roar...a lot of versitilty...then again you could spend some more money and buy a electronic call that has 50 different sounds

Ive seen it Tred Barta do it on TV..gotta love it

well over 10 and i just bought another rifle...you can never have to many guns in my opinion

Biggest whitetail I have ever seen has also never been killed...maybe Ill get back to you in November and tell you about him...when hes in the back of my truck...

Definetly hope to get my cams out soon so I can get some pics posted!

field and stream has an article that I seen in a recent issue on how to make a gun sling out of parachute cord

I have never heard of that...before the artificial antlers were made for years my grandfather lugged around a pair from a previous deer he had killed...i dont think they can tell they are old...

exactly

7mm-08 Kimber 84M montana...the things are rugged as heck and made of fiberglas and kevlar..oh and they are stainless!

I myself was in the same boat just a few weeks ago. Well minus the groundhog part but I wanted something that I could bring out and use it to kill everything. I ended up going with a Kimber 84M Montana in 7mm-08. Things as light as they get and this caliber wont destroy your shoulder so you will actually enjoy shooting everything with it

Ive gotten closer to game using it, so i definetly think it works to some extent..however you have to keep in mind that your entire body needs to try and stay scent free, like your hands and head/hair...but overall i definetly think it works but dont forget how to hunt with the wind..use every advantage you can when it comes to hunting big game!

remington 870 shotgun...love that gun

Im a big fan of both calibers

fixed blade definetly..ive had more then one folding blade unlock and slice my fingers while using it before..stick with a reliable fixed blade knife like those made by cutco or another well known company

I actually here they work very well..i havent used them myself but all of my friends really like them

I think underarmour stuff is wayyy to pricey..there are cheap knock off brands that are made of the same material but just dont have the under armour logo on them..this is hunting..not a fashion show

depends on what are you are in, but sometime the bigger bucks will wait in behind the fields until complete darkness..so i would say in the thicker woods behind the corner of the field

when i started i bought a simple fly fishing package from wal-mart...you should probably do the same until you know you actually like it and are willing to spend more money on better gear

definetly a rifle...no bow in africa thank you very much

I bought a used 870 that was pretty much brand new for 299 a couple years back, so id say probably around there

go to a old army surplus shop, they ought to have a cheap one there along with other things you might be interested in like bugsuits etc etc

Deer dont have the toughest hides as far as big game go so I would say soft tip would work just as well. Depends on where your hunting too, if you think you are going to have 200-300-400 yard shots go with ballistic tip

Definetly hear good things about them wherever I go. I have shot a rifle with one on it, just be sure you get the right size so its not falling off!!

kimber 84m montana in a medium sized cartridge...incredibly rugged and lightweight gun

i like spinnerbaits...terminator ones to be precise

I agree, walmart is where you should go

Fireline by far!!

Depending on what type of stand your referring to, as long as I spray my climbing tree stand down with scent killer, I may just lug it in to a previously scouted the morning I plan on hunting. Of course I would already have scouted this area and cut the appropriate shooting lanes in the summer time, but I do agree less is better when it comes down to stomping around in your soon-to-be deer hunting area

I definetly agree that even though calling may work on its own, if you combine the smell of a dead carcuss of some sort (rabbit, deer internals, etc. etc.) you will have twice the luck..I havent even called coyotes to me and just had deer blood on my hunting vest which lured them in...happy hunting

If they can catch get their jaws around it, Im sure they will eat just about anything

I think anything past 30-06 is just getting crazy for deer. Instead of the bullet hitting and expanding, its just going right through them because it has so much energy...

Worms....all fish love 'em

I love spinnerbaits...fun to fish with and its non-stop action

Light colored spinnerbait...goes through weeds with ease

I agree with hjohn429...Dont try and get fancy with your shot..behind the shoulder will take them down just fine..it might not be that movie scene "one shot instant drop" kill but it works

Im going to say his rifle because he can have all the gear in the world to keep him warm and fluffy out in the field, but when it comes down to it..the rifle is what kills his animal and to think anything comes even close to importance is just nonsense.

buy some slugs and your ready to go

Definetly .243...not a lot of kick and really fun to shoot

depends if the water your fishing is clear, some braided line is just to visible in the water for me to feel comfortable using

Im just a huge fan of Nikon so Id have to recommend them..

I like them because they are so mysterious and elusive. In northern Maine you dont see a lot of big bucks just wondering fields like in other areas of the country, and it takes a great deal of luck and skill to actually find one in the deep woods. Pretty much makes you want to havest one that much more when it is so difficult to find/see the animal even when you see sign all around you...doenst help that I brought a fawn home from the bog behind my gram's house when I was ten years old and set it on her couch with a blanket wrapped around it...Ive had a passion for these animals since I was born

maybe the hunter wasnt sure of what he was going to shoot in the first place?

I dont understand either..there cant be that many people with their computers freezing because it happens a couple times everyday!

yes i do..never know what could happen in the woods..worst case senario you may need to survive off that extra ammo

twilight hours

I agree with jeff052284...my number one rule in the woods is to ALWAYS be sure of what I am shooting at..otherwise this same type of thing is going to happen but in different areas with the same story "Well I saw brown and thought it was a buck!" ..pretty hefty fine though!

depends on the type of ground it is by, but i usually have it come up right above my waist..so around 3-4 feet

Id like to say thanks too for all the vets and current people that are serving

Bring it to a gun auction..they may be able to give you more info

Wow this is some deep stuff...

If your just starting out I suggest picking up one from a local walmart or large sporting store for cheap. These cameras can do everything that the expensive ones can (time/date stamp, moon phase, etc etc) but just dont have as quick of trigger time..but if you arent sure you like them or will use them much pick up a couple of these...I have 3 or 4 of the units and they work so well ive never wanted to spend 200 dollars more and get a "nice" one

is the barrel free floating? wooden stock? these could be your problems due to wood expanding and contracting with pressure and temperature change. But if this is not the case, then i agree with the comments above on the scope mounts..

go with the rifleman..i just picked one up for under 200 bucks and they are beauties...and obviosly covered by the lifetime guarentee

Family get-to-gethers is what we do every 4th..everyone meets up and plays outdoor games and drinks beer..gotta love it

Same thing happens to me but its my hunting area instead of fishing..If we leave ladder stands in the woods, we will find cigarrette wrappers, candy wrappers, and just junk everywhere..some people just dont get it...however we did find where the group of peoples camp was that were hunting our area..and after pickin up their trash all season long, we saved all of it and kindly threw it in the back of their truck after the season was over with.

I guess it depends on the hunt. Magazine style guns are very quick to load so if you happen to see that big buck on the road driving out from your hunting spot for lunch, you can load up quicker. But i think its all personal preference...

Wondering the same...

anything that stinks

I love the color choice, I have had good luck with those colors

Yes...mostly suckers...nothing to spectacular

Neither one can give up a good looking meal..no matter how full they are

definetly...they dont call them mans best friend for nothing...

Thompson center just came out with a cheaper version of their icon (which i own). From the sounds of it its a nice rifle..might be worth checking out

In order for me to stay active and involved with the woods, shooting my weapons, and maintaining my shot accuracy Im constantly hunting every different game that is available to hunt. I look forward and dream about deer season all year, but I still love hunting everything else

I liked it

You cant hunt during the day? That just makes no sense..what are you going to shoot at night that couldnt get shot in the day..If they are worried about people gettin hurt its easier to see and watch for them during the day then at night! Well, at least they are allowing some sort of hunting for the buggers, go out and get as many as you can!

I agree with matouse3..if you are trying to find recipes on the site or are looking for new ways to cook your game just ask and im sure you will get plenty of answers!

Be absolutly sure of what I am shooting at, then try and take the animal as quickly as possible to avoid any suffering. Next I would have to agree with Del above when he said to never let any meat go to waste. There is no point in taking a beautiful, wild creature's life if you arent going to respect it and waste meat. Even if you arent a big fan of the meat, I know my state runs a program to feed the hungry, so just donate your meat!

Never tried it but maybe I will now..thanks for the info

I have heard of it but never done it..I wonder if remington makes smaller stocks that fit on normal models...just a thought

Definetly agree...If you are interested in hunting trivia there should be a Message board directed towards that type of stuff..that way you can go in and search and learn things versus a section on the site that is geared towards YOU askin the question and gettin a answer back

Almost every path I have cut in the woods through thickets, the deer in the area have used...wait until mid day when they are bedded down and try to make a trail..Where rubber boots and gloves and try not to spread your scent around too much...then just thin out a small trail and by fall you will be able to see if the deer are using it

http://www.animatedknots.com/indexfishing.php If you move your mouse over the knot, it will give you specific information on it...hope this helps

I dont know what area you are referring to but in Maine I have definetly noticed and increase in Bald Eagles...they actually are thinking about taking them off the endangered species list if they havent already

I know I would be out fishing if I was them just to try and match some of the giant fish pictures that are already on this site!

Get a pair with padding on the bottom of them..helps keep traction in the water on those slippery stones and rocks in the water

try tweaking the scope or gun rest so that you are shooting tighter groups..you can never make a gun too accurate......

no experiences but I think we should start hanging signs at their houses showing a pictures of vegetables, tellin them they are murders too

I dont think ive ever been in woods that doesnt have at least one dead tree within a couple hundred feet..Just search for something dry even if you have to dig it out of the snow

I agree with Jeff4066..a slug gun may be appropriate for non-deadly game in north america..but in Africa the last thing you want is a short ranged gun..only god knows what wants to get ahold of you and eat you over there...but good luck!

Whatever side is towards the sun in the morning...maybe it allows them to smell the rising thermal air in the morning??

I wish....

uhm...false?? haha thats a good one

I think its a good idea..I also mentioned to F & S about adding in a application that will send you a email everytime someone answers your questions..maybe this currently happens and I just cant figure out how to turn it on but it would be nice to know when someone leaves a answer...otherwise I just have to check my questions from time to time throughout the day

3-5 days i let the deer hang

Might as well...Im sure there is plenty of people willing to cook them!

also depends on how comfortable you are shooting from a tree stand. As long as you practice shooting from a tree stand you shouldnt have a problem though...I prefer a blind, that way theres no tree blocking your shot when that big monster comes from behind you!

Im going with false too

haha good work!

1 buck to 3 doe??

leupold for sure, but where i hunt you dont need a lot of magnification so a 2-7x works just fine

practice shooting at different distances until you can hit the bullseye from each distance consistanly...in the field, u may not get your preferred distance to shoot at...so its best to be experienced with many

My dad has some...work pretty good if you have time to set up for the shot or your in a blind..not so good if you need to fumble around and try to set them up when you only have seconds for a shot

the gun nut has a video on how to sharpen knifes that is very useful

She may be trying to pull off the "tough" look with the camo jeans and sports bra but she just got brought back to reality...ouch

I dont know if anyone here has read or follows the beniot brothers, but in one of their books they describe a hunt where they track this big buck for miles and eventually the deer shed its antlers while they were tracking him! talk about a waste of a couple miles hiking and hunting through the woods

as long as the camera has a time and date stamp, let it sit out for as long as the battery will last if right before hunting season..This way you could try and pattern the deer if there are multiple pictures of them at a certain time of the day..my batteries last a little over a week i think

I agree with dokklee...cabelas is obsolete when it comes to customer service. I think they would let you return pretty much anything even if you have already used it in the field. The products that both companies sell are the same but its the service that a company provides to their customers that makes a huge difference on whether or not a customer will return time and time again to buy gear. I also feel like cabelas has more of a selection of "cabela" brand hunting clothing but thats just me. I dont know if bass pro shops supports veterans and military personnel either...but I DO know that cabelas usually once a month or every other month will have a 20% discount for individuals who can provide a military ID

summit viper..light..quiet..perfect

go to your local gunshop and pick up what the promoters call a "tactical rifle" and then you will understand what these guys are talking about. But i do get where your coming from..you would think a rifle that a sniper uses expecially in war time senarios would be light weight for ease of travel and use

when you wrap your hands around your pistol, point both of your thumbs towards the target. This helps me anyways

lucky he didnt get hurt

Im going to go with CVA..just picked one up for my dad last christmas

It only takes one dumb*** person to ruin it for everyone. If you allow 4 wheelers in, you just have to realize that not everyone is as respectful to the enviroment as i assume all of us are. Ive seen places where 4 wheel drivers will tear through trails, cut down more trees on the trail which they dont have the permission to do, leave trash and garbage from lunch on the trail, and do plenty of other rediculous things that push my opinion to remove all access with motorized vehicles...plus if your to lazy to walk that far back in the woods, you dont deserve the deer that are back there (only exception is for disabled individuals)

I have always been told to pee in scrapes too. But I actually just came across an article talking about "deer dirt." Its dirt that is pre-mixed with deer urine that you can buy online. supposibly it is waterproof too because somehow they combine the urine and the send in a "special way" so it wont wash away after a rain storm...if this is the case then I definetly want some of this dirt..

shot placement...if you shot a elephant in the eye with a pellet gun and it skipped on through to his brain..dead on impact

My question is what hunter (without the intent of poaching and shooting another deer past their limit for the season) would be wondering around in an isolated area with no one around and just so happen to have a deer rifle with them? But if i somehow got myself in this situation I would definetly let the deer walk...one monster buck is no excuse to lose you liscense and go to jail. Also if you got caught you wouldnt get any credit for the deer anyways. What are you going to tell all your friends, "yea well the buck i shot earlier in the season just happened to grow a few more points and about 50 more pounds, come check it out!!" haha i dont think so

Hunting will always be my first choice but I love everything to do with the outdoors..hunting..fishing..trapping...hiking..you name it

maybe your neighbors had been feeding the deer and he was just coming back for seconds..or thirds..or fourths

Ive heard of pickling or canning different game meats that people want to preserve for later usage. Im sure there are plenty of websites on how to preserve meats and fish if you want to ensure your family doenst go hungry online somewhere...ill try and find a site and post it