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by grouse
Thu Aug 03, 2023 4:55 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: OT?/ Drought
Replies: 23
Views: 25846

Re: OT?/ Drought

Texas will get flooding rains before too long. That's how these things always end. Our farm was bone dry a week ago and now there have been flash flood warnings and heavy rains the last few days. I haven't gone up there because I'm sure it's too wet to mow. We're going out of town for a week startin...
by grouse
Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:36 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Fieldtorq super tool
Replies: 3
Views: 10947

Fieldtorq super tool

Has anyone out there tried the Fieldtorq super tool? It's a type of knife designed for easy and clean field dressing of big game. It's not cheap (around $100), and it doesn't do anything I can't already do with my extra large Swiss army knife that has a small saw. It still appears to be a well desig...
by grouse
Sun Jul 30, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: OT?/ Drought
Replies: 23
Views: 25846

Re: OT?/ Drought

I think our farm got a good rain yesterday also (based on radar). I'll go up in a couple of days and check. I haven't mowed up there since mid June. Maybe I'll need to this week. Strangely, I've had to mow about once a week at my home in the St. Louis suburbs, about 90 miles south of my farm. A smal...
by grouse
Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:22 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: OT?/ Drought
Replies: 23
Views: 25846

OT?/ Drought

So far in July, we have only had about 1/2" of rain at my northeast MO farm. This after below normal rainfall in April, May and June. Rain is in the forecast frequently, but it always dries up or goes around us. Creeks have stopped flowing, ponds are shrinking and the ground is as hard as concr...
by grouse
Tue Jul 11, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: CBSA Enforcing Folding Knife Ban
Replies: 11
Views: 11184

Re: CBSA Enforcing Folding Knife Ban

I used to carry the smallest Swiss army knife with me at all times (tiny knife blade, file with screwdriver tip scissors, toothpick and tweezers). it came in handy on numerous occasions but would not make much of a weapon. After losing three of them to metal detectors (one in my toiletries kit in a ...
by grouse
Tue Jul 04, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Independence Day
Replies: 5
Views: 5942

Re: Independence Day

Thank you! As I said on Canada Day, you guys are the greatest neighbors that any country on earth has! When I'm in Canada it doesn't feel like foreign country.
by grouse
Tue Jul 04, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Happy 4th of July.
Replies: 2
Views: 5211

Re: Happy 4th of July.

I hope everybody has a chance to eat some barbecue and watch some fireworks today. Also, I hope everybody's corn is at least knee high!
by grouse
Sun Jul 02, 2023 10:24 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Happy Canada 🇨🇦 day!
Replies: 6
Views: 7475

Re: Happy Canada 🇨🇦 day!

We couldn't ask for a better neighbor! Happy Canada Day (belatedly)!
by grouse
Thu Jun 29, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Need some info
Replies: 23
Views: 15842

Re: Need some info

Congratulations on getting the tag! I can't wait to read the story of your hunt. This forum is in the summer doldrums now and some real life hunting reports would be welcome.

Good luck!
by grouse
Tue Jun 20, 2023 8:44 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Twinstrike illegal in New Hampshire
Replies: 13
Views: 9794

Re: Twinstrike illegal in New Hampshire

I'm not against technology but the charm of "primitive" weapons disappears with technological advancements. Muzzleloader season should just become single shot rifle season because today's muzzleloaders have become another type of modern rifle. The old recurves shooting cedar arrows have be...
by grouse
Tue May 30, 2023 9:36 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Memorial Day
Replies: 4
Views: 6848

Re: Memorial Day

A few years ago, I visited one of the WW2 cemeteries in France. Row after row of white stones bearing a name and a star of David or a cross, perfectly maintained and manicured by the French people. I can't describe the impression it makes but if you've been there, you know what I mean.
by grouse
Tue May 30, 2023 9:29 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: OT: 40 Yeasr Now - Where'd they go??
Replies: 12
Views: 7999

Re: OT: 40 Yeasr Now - Where'd they go??

Congratulations! If you find the right person, it's automatic to stay together. In a few weeks my wife and I will celebrate our 43rd. I can't believe how quickly those years have passed.
by grouse
Mon May 15, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: May 15th (National Police Officers Memorial Day)
Replies: 5
Views: 5715

Re: May 15th (National Police Officers Memorial Day)

Thank you. They need and deserve our support.
by grouse
Mon May 08, 2023 8:52 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Strykro 370
Replies: 10
Views: 6968

Re: Strykro 370

Impressive! I'm glad that I can just buy a crossbow and go hunting. If I had to assemble one from various parts from different bows, I'd be lost and frustrated. You have knowledge and ability far beyond mine.
by grouse
Mon May 08, 2023 8:42 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 405 takes a nice Tom
Replies: 14
Views: 11571

Re: 405 takes a nice Tom

Nice job and great pictures!