Search found 825 matches

by grouse
Sun Jun 27, 2021 4:04 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Total State Shut down
Replies: 14
Views: 2817

Re: Total State Shut down

First of all - the trail camera ban seems ridiculous. Trail cameras don't give hunters any significant advantage, they are just a tool to assess what is present in a given area. Banning them just takes some enjoyment from people who use them while having little or no effect on game harvests. I'm not...
by grouse
Fri Jun 25, 2021 8:41 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Some ones holding out on a precious pup
Replies: 63
Views: 14272

Re: Some ones holding out on a precious pup

He has the look of an energetic boy. He's going to bring a little trouble and a lot of fun! In general, I prefer dogs to people. I never get to know a dog that I don't like.
by grouse
Fri Jun 18, 2021 1:20 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: favorite gun manufacturer
Replies: 31
Views: 9824

Re: favorite gun manufacturer

May I pick three? I'm partial to my Browning Citori, my Tikka T3X and an old Ithaca featherlight pump gun I have.
by grouse
Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:45 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: What is this animal?
Replies: 18
Views: 4972

Re: What is this animal?

It looks like a housecat. Could it be closer to the camera than the feeder thus looking larger than it really is?
by grouse
Mon Jun 14, 2021 11:59 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: O/T favorite hunting caliber
Replies: 35
Views: 7764

Re: O/T favorite hunting caliber

In truth, the .30-.30 Winchester has probably killed MORE Deer than all the rest of the calibers combined. However, it is NOT my first choice!! :eusa-snooty: In the deep woods of Maine, or Wisconsin, Minnesota and other states for that matter. A short, lightweight, fast handing firearm is a MUST . ...
by grouse
Sat Jun 12, 2021 9:08 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Newest project
Replies: 10
Views: 2523

Re: Newest project

When I built my house, I had 2 people witch for the best place for a deep well. I also talked to a couple of others that witched for water. All said the same thing, that water runs in veins. So if it were me, I'd have a couple of people who witch for water to tell you where to place your point. Gro...
by grouse
Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:41 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Acorns
Replies: 7
Views: 1671

Re: Acorns

The deer on our farm like to eat the corn kernels and soybean plants in all of the crop fields in the area. When there is a big acorn crop, we see fewer deer in the fields in the early season because they love to eat acorns (one of their natural foods). It has an impact on where I hunt. I'm glad the...
by grouse
Tue May 25, 2021 9:14 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Pro shot or triggertec
Replies: 27
Views: 5266

Re: Pro shot or triggertec

What is so bad about the stock triggers that come with Excal bows? I've never shot an aftermarket trigger but I have no trouble hitting the bullseye at hunting ranges (or farther) and I have consistently made lethal shots on deer. Why would I want to spend $150, then go through the procedure of chan...
by grouse
Tue May 25, 2021 8:38 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Very hard turkey year for us here but the fishing is on fire.
Replies: 10
Views: 2817

Re: Very hard turkey year for us here but the fishing is on fire.

The crushed walnuts and the honey nut cheerios both sound good. I'll give them both a try. We're feeding about 25 people at this Sunday's fish fry so I'll go with Andy's fish breading for that. I'll still have plenty of fillets left (it's been a good spring) to try some new combinations. I'll add on...
by grouse
Mon May 24, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Very hard turkey year for us here but the fishing is on fire.
Replies: 10
Views: 2817

Re: Very hard turkey year for us here but the fishing is on fire.

Turkey hunting was tough here too! I had two gobblers gobbling in my woods the morning before opening morning but I never saw or heard a gobbler during the season (I only hunted three mornings). Fishing has been good here too! The other evening I went below a nearby spillway and tied on two 1/16 oz ...
by grouse
Tue May 18, 2021 8:55 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Equipment Failure
Replies: 8
Views: 2421

Re: Equipment Failure

Here's one of the best telephone pranks ever.

http://www.rescuehumor.com/2016/10/07/telemarketer-calls-fake-crime-scene-prank-call/
by grouse
Sat May 15, 2021 1:49 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: USA National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Replies: 10
Views: 4187

Re: USA National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

These people are under appreciated and often under paid. Don't forget the women who serve also (my son is engaged to one). These women share the same risks and responsibilities. All of these people deserve our respect and gratitude.

Thank you AJ for calling this to our attention.
by grouse
Thu May 13, 2021 9:57 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: WITH ONLY 1219 DAYS TO GO RETIREMENT IS CALLING ME....
Replies: 88
Views: 20845

Re: WITH ONLY 1247 DAYS TO GO. PREPARATIONS HAVE BEGUN....

This is going to be life changing in a good way. Now, instead of getting up super early and driving in the dark for a distance, you are going to sleep later in a comfortable bed and get up in just enough time to get to your stand before daylight. You also now have the option to put up permanent stan...
by grouse
Wed May 05, 2021 8:32 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: The Rig (aka Notawheelchair)
Replies: 116
Views: 34057

Re: The Rig (aka Notawheelchair)

That thing looks unstoppable! Too bad the Fall is so far off.
by grouse
Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:50 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: WITH ONLY 1219 DAYS TO GO RETIREMENT IS CALLING ME....
Replies: 88
Views: 20845

Re: WITH ONLY 1267 DAYS TO GO. PREPARATIONS HAVE BEGUN....

....well, we closed on Monday....now the fun and WORK begins.....if the Good Lord Wills....we will be ready to hunt for the fall season with food plots and tree stands in place....the game plan is to demo the old cabin (inhabitable) and build a new log cabin across from the lake....we shall see wha...