i was hunting with my friend and he got busted by 2 does so he took his anger out on a 35lb boar coon. The funny part was when i went to his stand after dark i yelled down the hill first so he would no i was comin and not shoot me. So he yells back You have to see the size of this thing!! So the first thing that comes into my mind is that he shot a fawn that prolly still had spots or milk on its lips. the land i took him on is owned by my uncle and he would kill me if one of us took a deer that was to small so i was worried. Then he holds up this coon and its back legs were even with trevors chest and the nose was still on the ground. no lie! and trevor isnt short he about 6'2 0 20455 0 0 0 0 161319 0 2315 kyle 0 1 69.179.33.188 1124808708 0 THATS HUGE :shock: :shock: i like snakes but that one i would have to run away from 0 20450 0 0 0 0 161320 0 2315 kyle 0 1 69.179.33.188 1124809236 0 .22 mag would be my choice between the 2. Ive got a few with it and havnt had one get away. 0 20436 0 0 0 0 161321 0 2315 kyle 0 1 69.179.33.188 1124809330 0 Ive even heard of people using a 22-250 on deer. 0 20415 0 0 0 0 161322 0 3296 CMAN 1 1 64.33.137.119 1124809400 0 I shoot Win. Drylock 3in BB Ive had great luck with them. I know you can get Win. fast steel for 8.99 a box. which is cheap as heck if you want to save money. Not a bad shell either.- 0 20379 0 0 0 0 161323 0 554 isshe 1 1 72.34.6.153 1124809858 0 James,

Let him know that there are many who are VERY PROUD of him....Lord keep him and comfort you and your family. 0 20456 0 0 0 0 161324 0 795 wmramse 1 1 198.160.96.7 1124809863 0 I have the Plano Protector series Bow-Max case. I love this case, because it's quite roomy and can be stuffed with clothes and such to keep your gear from rattling around. My last trip with it I filled it with several small boxes (Christmas presents) and dirty clothes that I didn't have room for in my suitcase. It has 2 rubber rollers that slip over the limbs and screw down so the bow is locked down tight. It also has spots on both lids for 6 arrows each. After the 1st time I flew with it I had arrows everywhere inside the case, but no broken ones. I tied some 550 cord (parachute cord) around 1 side of both rubber arrow holders and made a loop that slips over the other side. This system has held the arrows in place for at least a dozen more trips. It also comes with a small accessory box for broadheads, wax, etc. Pretty handy

As for getting through the airport with the case - American Airlines suggests the case be locked. However, it can't be locked when you hand it off to be scanned. What I've done is give the scanner folks the case and hand them my locks. They scan it, tag it, and put the locks on, all while I watch.

I've never had a problem doing this, except for 1 time when a noobie counter agent tried to call security on me for having a weapon in the airport! Then she tried to tell me that the arrows couldn't travel in the case with the bow, as if it could accidentally go off :? I managed to call the baggage checker folks over to straighten her out, and it was fine after that 0 20333 0 0 0 0 161325 0 2471 browning_f5_tornado 1 1 206.255.185.43 1124810018 0 brian,

yeah man, i am a south arkie too! i live in camden. not too far from ya. we used to come over to sulleys and shoot the dart a few times before season. i know a few guys over there. jeff loveless, was a good friend of mine when he lived here, dude named nick, that works for coca cola, and of course lance (sulley), but i guess everyone over there knows him. holla back!

SHAT... 0 20402 camden 0 0 0 0 161326 0 1991 Bowhunter_4_life 1 1 69.41.148.99 1124810121 0

Me as well it is to bad that people are allowed to keep such great animals all penned up like that!!!!! 0 20413 0 0 0 0 161327 0 1991 Bowhunter_4_life 1 1 69.41.148.99 1124810288 0 The arrows could go off :roll: I can beleave how stupid some people are. 0 20333 0 0 0 0 161328 0 3035 COelkaholic 0 1 64.74.182.193 1124810521 0 Went up scouting last night to one of my spots. Saw a herd of about 150-175. Largest herd i have ever seen there. Two 6 points that would go about 325 or so. Got them to bugle 3 times each! I have been waiting 11 months to hear that! Didn't expect to hear it this early though. No complaints. C'mon Saturday! 0 20409 0 0 0 0 161329 0 3035 COelkaholic 0 1 64.74.182.193 1124811032 0 Tons and tons of rain all summer long! I cant remember the last time it rained this much. The elk are at thier peak as far as potential antler growth goes. Good luck! 0 20420 0 0 0 0 161330 0 2116 LPLive11 1 1 68.115.14.242 1124811992 0 That's a big snake, but Gary's right, look how far away the guy is holding it from him. 0 20450 0 0 0 0 161331 0 2235 deerslayer23 1 1 152.163.100.65 1124812006 0 As you might have seen, I just got permission to hunt somebodys land. The number one advice I can give you is BE POLITE. I was polite when I talked to the land owner and his wife, and that is the biggest reason I got permission to hunt their land. Also, dress sharp when you go to ask permission. You dont have to over due it, but a collared shirt and some khakis would be good. Also, offer to do some work around the house.

GOOD LUCK 0 20449 0 0 0 0 161332 0 2116 LPLive11 1 1 68.115.14.242 1124812163 0 That's great 0 20447 0 0 0 0 161333 0 199 pfienhold 0 1 207.200.116.13 1124812400 0 I was just thinking about some of the mistakes I made last year and years past.

Last year I set up unknowingly where a bull couldn't cross a drainage and I also called to much once he was within eyesite.

Not being patient enough after a call.

Rushing a shot and not waiting for the right shot.

In to big of a hurry to get back in to the honey hole and walk past elk in the dark.

Not waiting long enough to figure out where the herd is headed when glassing. Of coarse this has gone the other way as well and I didn't move fast enough.

How about yall any mistakes you have learned from? 0 20457 Mistakes made? 1 0 0 0 161334 0 2235 deerslayer23 1 1 152.163.100.65 1124812542 0 Yeah, a lot of people have planted pine trees so you cant see into the fields anymore :roll:


Did you see any big bucks josh? 0 20359 0 0 0 0 161335 0 3324 trublend 0 1 12.162.58.66 1124812737 0 Thanks for the replies... My friend and I are planning to get off the beaten path and hunt where there is limited hunter to hunter contact.........

How successful have you guys been when hunting? What would you say was the most important contribution to your success???

Trublend 0 20064 0 0 0 0 161336 0 1991 Bowhunter_4_life 1 1 69.41.148.99 1124812805 0 I just bough a cuddeback last night so it will be here in a few days cant wait I had a sleathcam 35mm but it just is as cost effective as the cuddeback i mean if you look at it the 35mm cams like the stealth cost a lot you have to pay for flim batterys and developing fees by the time you done it's about 10-15 dollars a roll that will add up quick so i figure the cuddeback should more them pay for it's self in a short order 0 20426 0 0 0 0 161337 0 1991 Bowhunter_4_life 1 1 69.41.148.99 1124813281 0 James,
let your son know that we are all very proud of him for the sacrafice that he is taking to protect our country from harm!!! 0 20456 0 0 0 0 161338 0 1876 tbryan987 0 1 68.191.211.202 1124813301 0 I wish him the best of luck. I just had a buddy get back from Leonard Wood and he loved it so hopefully it wont be too bad for your son!! 0 20456 0 0 0 0 161339 0 1991 Bowhunter_4_life 1 1 69.41.148.99 1124813399 0 that is a big one thats for sure :shock: 0 20450 0 0 0 0 161340 0 1991 Bowhunter_4_life 1 1 69.41.148.99 1124813456 0 0 20447 0 0 0 0 161341 0 1991 Bowhunter_4_life 1 1 69.41.148.99 1124813620 0 great idea deerlover. congrats deerslayer23 0 20446 0 0 0 0 161342 0 2116 LPLive11 1 1 68.115.14.242 1124813823 0 We saw one where my dad shot his 10 pointer a few years back, but it was way the heck back in the field and our light couldn't get the best view. 0 20359 0 0 0 0 161343 0 1991 Bowhunter_4_life 1 1 69.41.148.99 1124814484 0 sometimes i offer some of the meat from a kill or to help out around the farm or ranch. When I was young I was always affraid to ask but then I realized whats the worst they can say.......no!!!! If they do oh well you tried and just go to the next farm and asked agian, someone will say yes and you never know you my find a friend for life just becuase you had the courage to ask for permission. 0 20449 0 0 0 0 161344 0 1991 Bowhunter_4_life 1 1 69.41.148.99 1124814590 0 yes idahos bowhunters safety cour talked about that shoot and they said that it was not a good shot there just isnt a good enough taget to get a good clean kill there is to much room for error 0 20432 0 0 0 0 161345 0 1991 Bowhunter_4_life 1 1 69.41.148.99 1124814871 0 i have one of those sports bottle filters and they work great. its what i take hunting with me and you can put just about any water in it and it will come out cystal clear and taste great 0 20435 0 0 0 0 161346 0 795 wmramse 1 1 198.160.96.7 1124815597 0 Conway is where it's at boys 8)

Actually, I do most of my hunting up in Mountain Home, or at least during gun season. Hate hunting public land with thousands of yahoos that don't know how to shoot. I do hunt Winona and Bell Slough WMAs though. This year I might even get to hunt in Conway city limits if the land owner will let me 0 20402 0 0 0 0 161347 0 3035 COelkaholic 0 1 64.74.182.193 1124817187 0 Best thing I learned from last year:

1. Even though it is cool to watch a bull come in when your calling for someone else, just suck it up and get back 75-100 yds. You probably wont see the bull, but you will most likly call him into range for the shooter.

2. Dont chase a herd unless there is absolutly no other way. Figure out where they want to go, check the wind, and then get in front of them and put out some sweet cow sounds. This will save you from running yourself ragged all month long!

3. You dont always have to call them in. If you can put a stalk on a bull and never use your calls, do it (especially if you're by yourself). It's not as exiting as having him screaming at you and foaming at the mouth, but it will put meat in the freezer. 0 20457 0 0 0 0 161348 0 2139 cholloway 1 1 199.68.77.225 1124817551 0 Mistakes on Elk?..............hmmmmm........ya know I dont think I've had any................. ........Just Kiddin WOW where do I start? The important thing is you and I know what we did and are willing to try to not do it again...............some guys dont pay attention to that stuff and continue every year to wonder why they havent filled there tag. I am sure that I will make some more mistakes this year but hey we are human. Good luck to ya 0 20457 0 0 0 0 161349 0 1682 shootermcgavin 1 1 165.127.21.51 1124817886 0 I may have been unsuccessful, but I sure do look GOOD! LOL j/k Man that was a sad day... not because I didn't bag a bird, but because we were heading home for the season. I miss those days. But next year is what drives us! I'll be ready. Will you?? 0 20336 0 0 0 0 161350 0 3788 Hiker 1 1 71.208.138.250 1124818536 0 TTT, 0 20053 1 0 0 0 161351 0 107 wings 1 1 24.162.92.49 1124819374 0 i bought 3 axis arrows 500's and they look like they don't spin any better than my goldtip expeditions. i have an alpine quiver and now it want hold these little dudes. thats a problem. hopefully they fly better that they look when i spin them. also i did bare shaft paper tune and its a bullet hole for sure. any suggestions 0 20458 i got some easton axis??? 1 0 0 0 161352 0 4030 huntemup 1 1 68.15.240.151 1124820426 0 Hello,

I'm new to the forum but some of may have seen my product as need2hunt posted it here. I didn't know about this forum until yesterday when it came up on my website traffic report or I would have been here sooner.

I got tired of my sons rap on his cell phone ringer so I started a company that only provides game animal ringtones.

Within the week we will have 24 hunttones available. They are Elk, Buck Fight, Turkey cutting, Turkey Gobble, Mallard, Goose, Cougar, Pheasant, Quail, Wild Hog, Loon, Barred Owl, Tending grunt, Coyote, Crow, Feeding Turkeys, Yelp with Gobble, Grizzly, Moose, Rattle Snake, Snort Wheeze, Duck Pond, and Whippoorwill.

This means its time to start working on the next round. Our goal is to have a good representation for every animal we hunt in the US.

We'd like your input on what animals/birds or specific sounds to add next? Split Tailed Lounge Doe has already been mentioned.

Thanks and glad to find you guys. 0 20459 Wild Game Ringtones 1 0 0 0 161353 0 2371 270sav4deer 1 1 68.73.232.97 1124820828 0 well guys lookin for a lil help i'll be going on my first goose hunt on labor day and i'll be takin my good ol 870 express......I currently own a Rem Mod Choke and a undertaker Hevishot choke i use for turkey season...I'm not sure what choke will work best i know that in diffrent situations it calls for diffrent chokes but I'm wondering if theres a middle of the road choke for waterfowl......

I'll be shooting kent faststeel



Thanks


Cody 0 20460 1st goose hunt 1 0 0 0 161354 0 4030 huntemup 1 1 68.15.240.151 1124821305 0 I just went to the Texas Trophy Hunters show in Dallas, TX this last weekend. They had a rattle snake pit set up and some guy was in it holding 5 of them by the rattles with his mouth and swinging them around. The answer is no he didn't look real smart without the snakes in his mouth either. 0 20450 0 0 0 0 161355 0 2315 kyle 0 1 69.179.33.188 1124821366 0 im wisconsin we can shine till 10 o'clock and u cant be shinin any later cuz ppl will report it and u cant have a gun or bow in the truck. major fine if u get caught even if u werent goin to shoot one. 0 20359 0 0 0 0 161356 0 1991 Bowhunter_4_life 1 1 69.41.148.99 1124821496 0 welcome to the forum 0 20459 0 0 0 0 161357 0 2371 270sav4deer 1 1 68.73.232.97 1124822082 0 Gretchin wilson, Pat green and Kenny Chesney tonight 8) I cant wait.....I probably wont have a bunch of cool pictures like Gary had with all those concerts he went to but i'll see what i can do.......I'm a hurting unit right now i was in PA partyin all weekend last night went to the Braves beating of the cubs and tonight the concert




Cody 0 20461 Concert tonight 1 0 0 0 161358 0 4030 huntemup 1 1 68.15.240.151 1124822150 0 The wildest thing I have ever seen involved 2 bucks. I was bowhunting the rut in Kansas and watched a small buck walk by and started to walk into the brush about 50 yards away. Then he started backing up because a moster buck was coming out. The big buck started posing to show his dominance and the little one didn't budge. The buck bowled him over and I heard something pop. When the little buck got up his front leg was broken. I tried to get a shot at the big one but it never presented a good shot. I did end up shooting the little one to put him out of his misery. He could barely walk as he came back by my stand. 0 20455 0 0 0 0 161359 0 2371 270sav4deer 1 1 68.73.232.97 1124822876 0 When i hunted down in GA i blasted quite a few dillos..I HATE when i have a skunk around my stand i always get worried its gonna spray and i'll be stuck with smellin them rotten lil buggers

Coolest thing i seen was in PA we were putting on deer drives and this BIG ol bull elk comes runnin right past me



Cody 0 20455 0 0 0 0 161360 0 4031 MNHA Hunter 1 1 209.183.206.14 1124823367 0 MNHA Hunter
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Thanks 0 19692 Contest 0 0 0 0 161361 0 554 isshe 1 1 72.34.6.153 1124823481 0 I'm happy for ya...I hope this will be a spot for ya for years to come. 0 20446 0 0 0 0 161362 0 4010 DuckHuntIA 1 1 12.214.220.235 1124823626 0 I would say just go with the mod.....I have never shot kent stuff through a turkey choke....but I use my mod choke on geese.....if you look in the hot shots under waterfowl you'll see my goose i plastered with mod choke (first one)......hope helped 0 20460 0 0 0 0 161363 0 4010 DuckHuntIA 1 1 12.214.220.235 1124823800 0 Win Fast steel 3in BB is what I shoot my geese with....cheap and highly effective.......but they dont shoot as tight as some of the other ones listed 0 20379 0 0 0 0 161364 0 554 isshe 1 1 72.34.6.153 1124824109 0 Welcome....

I know these aren't big game animals...but...they are sounds that alot of us hunters enjoy hearing. How about making a ring that sounds like the late winter/early spring frogs..I call them the peepers...we start hearing them in late March/early April in Missouri. And I'd love to hear a whippoorwill..now that I would think would be a seller. 0 20459 0 0 0 0 161365 0 4031 MNHA Hunter 1 1 209.183.206.14 1124824701 0 Depends onthe size of shot you will be shooting. Most shotshell manufactures recommend Mod for most stell and heavy loads up to and including T. I have shot everything and spent a ton of money on different tubes and have been hard pressed to find anything much better than my old Mod tube.

Main reason from what I have read is that you are really looking for shot displacement down range quickly. When steel shot hits other steel shot it will deflect and litterily bounce off eachother while headed downrange, and can be inaccurate.

Don't worry about the range with your Mod tube you will be fine.

MNHA 0 20460 0 0 0 0 161366 0 4031 MNHA Hunter 1 1 209.183.206.14 1124824895 0 I will usually load 2 BB or BBB and then one #2. I liie a little more shot when some of the birds are down range, and it will make clean up a little less damaging to the birds. I like the HEavySHot but man the price is high. I usually run with Remington Fast Steel.

Shoot'em up and hit a range and find what works best for you and your gun. You will get a ton of different answers on here. Experience with yougear is key.

MNHA 0 20379 0 0 0 0 161367 0 4030 huntemup 1 1 68.15.240.151 1124825323 0 Frogs is a good idea. We have actually been trying to capture a loud enough recording of Bull Frogs. I will see what I can find about peeper frog sounds.

Thanks 0 20459 0 0 0 0 161368 0 4031 MNHA Hunter 1 1 209.183.206.14 1124825670 0 A good spot no matter how far away is still a good spot. I was thinking about heading but up to NY where I grewup for a couple days this year. But it seems that Goose hunting has been taking off and most good fields I grewup hunting are gone.

Heck hear in MD you have got to have $$$$$$$$$$$ to get good private lands to hunt. Guides lock'em up early and pay very well.

MNHA 0 20381 0 0 0 0 161369 0 795 wmramse 1 1 198.160.96.7 1124827195 0 Huntemup,

Welcome! We don't normally encourage new posters to plug their products or services because of abuses of such in the past, but this topic has come up a few times recently, as you obviously noticed with the traffic to your site from here.

That said, welcome to the family! Hope you stick around for a while. As you may have noticed, we like to keep this site pretty clean and family-oriented so that hunters of all ages can feel comfortable visiting. Maybe you can get your son to come visit - we'll get him off the Snoop Dogg and onto Toby Keith and George Jones!

8) 0 20459 0 0 0 0 161370 0 2371 270sav4deer 1 1 68.73.232.97 1124827939 0 Thanks guys looks like i'll stick with the Mod choke and smoke some geese :twisted:



Cody 0 20460 0 0 0 0 161371 0 2718 NJDeerHunter 1 1 4.250.183.61 1124828049 0 I walked outside this morning, and it was nice n cool. It is right around the corner!!! Bout time! 0 20421 0 0 0 0 161372 0 2371 270sav4deer 1 1 68.73.232.97 1124828089 0 Welcome to the cabin........I sure wish i could get them on my phone but i cant get them on my verizon phone



Cody 0 20459 0 0 0 0 161374 0 2743 nyturkeyduster 1 1 152.163.100.65 1124828505 0 Have fun Cody

Don't even tell me your a Braves fan :evil: 0 20461 0 0 0 0 161375 0 2743 nyturkeyduster 1 1 152.163.100.65 1124828657 0 Cool The yelp with gobble would be sweet on a cell phone 0 20459 0 0 0 0 161376 0 2743 nyturkeyduster 1 1 152.163.100.65 1124828760 0 Good luck ti him and hope he stay safe Prayers are sent. 0 20456 0 0 0 0 161377 0 3035 COelkaholic 0 1 64.74.182.193 1124828847 0 Have any of you ever taken this shot? If so, what was the outcome? 0 20432 0 0 0 0 161378 0 1099 RunsWithBull 1 1 12.2.73.20 1124829618 0 Not moving enough. Moving too much. Not calling enough. Calling too much. Moving too slow. Moving too fast.
Not getting up early enough...
Not going far enough...
Not going high enough...
Not listening enough...
Not staying out late enough...
Man I love this sport. 0 20457 0 0 0 0 161379 0 2371 270sav4deer 1 1 68.73.232.97 1124829973 0 Thanks I cant wait


oh and I've been waving my tomahawk since I was 9 brenner!!!!!!







Cody 0 20461 0 0 0 0 161380 0 4030 huntemup 1 1 68.15.240.151 1124830052 0 I have killed several turkeys with my bow. I used my normal broadheads and got complete pass through with the ole thunderheads. A lot of people say they want the arrow to stay in the bird to pin him a little and keep him from flying or running off. I tried using last years blades but still blew through on the last one I shot.

Good Luck 0 20400 0 0 0 0 161381 0 4018 25=infantry 1 1 68.116.240.178 1124830181 0 can anyone tell me if spending 400 dollars is a good investment for protection in the colorado mountains while hunting elk? i am looking to buy a .44 magnum handgun. what do ya think? 0 20457 0 0 0 0 161382 0 3912 colorado6x6 0 1 152.163.100.65 1124830484 0 protect your self from what 0 20457 0 0 0 0 161383 0 2674 Longcarbine 1 1 64.218.89.101 1124830617 0 80 degrees at 6:30am ....heat index @ 108 today!!! Going to hunt hogs in 11 days......who cares about heat!!!! Just happy to sit in a tree, swat skeeters and pull the string back!!!! YeeeeeHAWWWWWW!!! Lets stick a PIG!!!!!! :wink:

Talk to ya tonight!!!!!! :wink: 0 20421 0 0 0 0 161384 0 107 wings 1 1 24.162.92.49 1124830955 0 i went to the pro shop today and took my arrow spinner and tried 3 to 4 different arrows first was my goldtip expeditions then the xt's then some easton axis and then the maximas and the maximas out spun all of them even the cx 300 spun very well. i think i have been looking at the wrong shafts all this time.

i'm going to shoot the rocky mountain titanium 100 and use my snypers as backups but i don't think i'll need backups. i hope they fly good after i get them rigged out with wrap and fletchings.

what fletching or feathers should i use. i like feathers . 0 20462 for the ones who like cx maximas 1 0 0 0 161385 0 1991 Bowhunter_4_life 1 1 69.41.148.99 1124831412 0 my friend did on a bear that was following us when we where using are cow calls he shot him at 5 yards in the chest it ran about a 100 yards but it didnt die we had to shot it again to put it down 0 20432 0 0 0 0 161386 0 32 Maryland Bowhunter 1 1 68.48.173.140 1124831543 0 Truth 2 bow truth 8 elk truth 13 big bucks
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I am sure I will but more stuff 0 20442 0 0 0 0 161387 0 29 need2hunt 1 1 207.43.73.218 1124831812 0 Man I wish I could go!! 0 20461 0 0 0 0 161388 0 -1 Anonymous 1 1 209.215.39.4 1124832696 0 Heck of a young man to join at this time.I did the same thing during the first Dessert Storm.Let him know we will pray for him and for him to learn all he can at boot Camp and his schooling.Hopefully by the time he finishes all that this thing will be over.Is he going full duty are reserves? 0 20456 0 0 0 0 161389 0 -1 Anonymous 1 1 209.215.39.4 1124832935 0 I have shot squirrels,possums,dillos,deer,hogs, and barrely missed a guy at a car wash.That could have got me in some serious trouble.



Hey Gary,why did you shoot the squirrel in the hind legs.I thought you shot a mathews? :wink: 0 20455 0 0 0 0 161390 0 1773 doodaa 1 1 12.37.197.50 1124833058 0 He's a brave young man James... and we're all very proud of him... 0 20456 0 0 0 0 161391 0 477 kilog55 1 1 65.167.42.24 1124833111 0 i use 5 gateway sheild cut feathers for a vintage medieval look but any good feather company would be a good idea

hey jeff i gotta throw a thank you your way to man if you hadnt told randolph i wouldnt have known much about them thanks man. they are some awsome arrows

Glad I could be of some help, and glad to see you like them, I have turned a few buddies on to them here at home and everyone who has switched to them swear by them.

Jeff

i have got one friend switching but im trying to get another to switch too but he want axis 400's because he sees them on tv all the time i dont know im going to get him to shoot mine and see what he thinks. around here im the expert on archery aside for my local bow shop. this site has helped with that a little :wink:

There's no need for that,just cut what you need from the point end.