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by grouse
Sat Apr 29, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: OT Whip poor wills
Replies: 8
Views: 2144

Re: OT Whip poor wills

When I was a kid growing up in East Texas you would see these by the hundreds. I always thought they were a very colorful bird. They always showed up in the fall. Migration, I guess. Then they stopped. I learned later on that they were called Cedar Wax Wings. Don't ask me why they are called that, ...
by grouse
Fri Apr 28, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: AJO1
Replies: 17
Views: 6704

Re: AJO1

A belated Happy Birthday AJ. Keep putting up the interesting posts!
by grouse
Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:27 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: OT Whip poor wills
Replies: 8
Views: 2144

OT Whip poor wills

I was turkey hunting Tuesday morning (didn't have a gobbler within calling distance) when I heard a whippoorwill call twice. I thought I was hearing things. 20 years ago, there so many of them that it was hard to hear a turkey in the pre-dawn hours of a spring morning. Rather quickly, they have disa...
by grouse
Mon Apr 24, 2023 4:00 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Turkey with the Micro
Replies: 29
Views: 8273

Re: Turkey with the Micro

I really enjoyed both videos! Congratulations to both of you. We used to have a lot of birds like that a few years ago. They have gotten much scarcer. I hunted last Monday and Tuesday and didn't have a gobbler close enough to work on either of those cold, windy mornings. There were three strutting g...
by grouse
Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:59 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Hardwater Chaos and PB Northern
Replies: 8
Views: 2378

Re: Hardwater Chaos and PB Northern

Nice fish and nice job! This is why I am not a fan of pike. They always cost me some blood!
by grouse
Sun Mar 26, 2023 11:21 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: O/T Gobbler Down
Replies: 22
Views: 6672

Re: O/T Gobbler Down

I'm curious as to what went wrong with the 410 and TSS rounds. The reviews I've read on line, all make that combination look to be excellent. I recently bought (or rather paid for - it hasn't come in yet) a 20 ga. Savage model 301 with the factory turkey choke, along with a box of Federal 7/9 TSS sh...
by grouse
Sat Mar 18, 2023 3:12 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 16.5" Bolt Shooters - how are you getting the weight up?
Replies: 10
Views: 4944

Re: 16.5" Bolt Shooters - how are you getting the weight up?

I'm no expert, but I agree with the opinion that Black Eagle Executioners and Zombies are easier to customize than the factory arrows that come with Excals. When you buy more arrows, consider making them Black Eagles. That said, why not move up to 150 gr. slicktricks with your factory arrows, sight ...
by grouse
Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: St. Patrick's Day!!
Replies: 2
Views: 904

Re: St. Patrick's Day!!

An Irishman was late for a very important meeting and could not find a parking space. Finally, he closed his eyes and said "Lord, if you'll just give me a parking space I promise I'll quit drinking and start going to mass every Sunday." He opened his eyes and there was a parking space. He ...
by grouse
Sat Mar 11, 2023 1:38 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Excalibur Beacon Illuminated Nock
Replies: 36
Views: 24782

Re: Excalibur Beacon Illuminated Nock

They look great and I'll likely buy some, but they seem to be very expensive. The only price I could find was $39.95 at Wyvern's. I assume that will be for 3 nocks (it did not say) or a little over $13 per nock. With a $13 broadhead on an $8 arrow we're shooting $34 that may hit a rock or tree. Whe...
by grouse
Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Excalibur Beacon Illuminated Nock
Replies: 36
Views: 24782

Re: Excalibur Beacon Illuminated Nock

They look great and I'll likely buy some, but they seem to be very expensive. The only price I could find was $39.95 at Wyvern's. I assume that will be for 3 nocks (it did not say) or a little over $13 per nock. With a $13 broadhead on an $8 arrow we're shooting $34 that may hit a rock or tree. When...
by grouse
Wed Mar 08, 2023 5:14 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: WOAH!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1537

Re: WOAH!!

I admire his skill and courage and wish him well, but that kind of risk doesn't usually work out long term. It's like the guys who jump off of cliffs with flying (gliding) suits, motorcycle trick artists and even the crocodile hunter. Eventually they seek one thrill too many.
by grouse
Sat Mar 04, 2023 10:43 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: O/T Wheelie
Replies: 14
Views: 8927

Re: O/T Wheelie

Enjoy your day!
by grouse
Fri Mar 03, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Two german shepards killed and skinned by crossbow hunter.
Replies: 17
Views: 8869

Re: Two german shepards killed and skinned by crossbow hunter.

My son (who lives in Florida) has a german shepherd named Thor. Thor (who is my buddy) weighs over 100 lbs. and has long legs. A big male coyote weighs 45 lbs. and is stockier with shorter legs. If you don't know what you're shooting at don't shoot. We have a 4 points on one side rule where I hunt (...
by grouse
Thu Mar 02, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Two german shepards killed and skinned by crossbow hunter.
Replies: 17
Views: 8869

Two german shepards killed and skinned by crossbow hunter.

I hope he didn't use an Excalibur. This is really disturbing.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/hunter-accused-of-killing-skinning-2-german-shepherds-he-thought-were-coyotes-never-my-intent/ar-AA188HEl
by grouse
Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Old sporting gear
Replies: 13
Views: 6430

Re: Old sporting gear

My first graphite fishing rod was also a Fenwick and I loved that rod. Eventually I broke the tip off and it just wasn't the same with a new tip. I have an 8'6" Fenwick steelhead rod today that I have used for salmon in Alaska as well as bass, walleye and catfish, in various places. I like Loom...