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by IronNoggin
Thu Sep 06, 2012 5:24 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Early Deer Season
Replies: 7
Views: 4109

Re: Early Deer Season

Quite the array of differences regarding crossbow use in Canada: ALBERTA Crossbows legal for all seasons except archery-only. Legal in archery season for eligible handicapped hunters with a crossbow license. Crossbows must have a minimum draw weight of 100-pounds. http://www.albertaregulations.ca/hu...
by IronNoggin
Thu Sep 06, 2012 5:11 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: boo on trigger
Replies: 36
Views: 10579

Re: boo on trigger

Boo wrote:... although we know the triggers work the way it is intended we want them field tested...
Regardless of price, if you're looking for "Field Testers" sign me up!! I'd be MORE than Interested!! :mrgreen:

Cheers,
Matt
by IronNoggin
Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:18 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Let The Games Begin!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 5188

Re: Let The Games Begin!!!

... whats the target made of curious? Thanks Fred, but most of the Credit goes to that Awesome Bow!! :mrgreen: I simply took an old burlap bag, stomped a bunch of old rags into it tightly, a couple shots of spray paint and Good To Go! :wink: It easily stops any arrow with a target point. When shoot...
by IronNoggin
Fri Aug 31, 2012 12:41 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Let The Games Begin!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 5188

Re: Let The Games Begin!!!

She Shoots - She SCORES!! I finally got the opportunity to try out the new-to-me Exomax yesterday afternoon. Right from the get-go it needed very little tweaking to find dead-center at 20 yards: http://gallery.fishbc.com/albums/Ironnoggin/20_yards.jpg You can see from the picture I basically forgot...
by IronNoggin
Wed Aug 29, 2012 1:25 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Let The Games Begin!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 5188

Re: Let The Games Begin!!!

I've always read that wolverines have a bad attitude toward any other living creature, and I guess you'd agree. :lol: aYup! Amazing animal actually, very intelligent, usually downright secretive, and as TOUGH as anything out there. We had the occasion to watch one back a Barren Ground Grizzly off a...
by IronNoggin
Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:06 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Let The Games Begin!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 5188

Re: Let The Games Begin!!!

Is that a Wolverine in your pictures and what is the story behind that beautiful trophy? Hey & Hi Deerstalker, Thanks for the kind words! Appreciated!! NO WAY I could ever cock the Exomax without the cocking aid! Thankfully some of the few parts that still work on this aging body are my arms an...
by IronNoggin
Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:07 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Let The Games Begin!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 5188

Let The Games Begin!!!

For quite a few years I had given in to the realization that far too many shoulder injuries had taken their toll on this aging body, and that as a consequence it was extremely doubtful that I'd ever hunt with pointy sticks again. No way in hell could I draw my old compound to full draw, and certainl...
by IronNoggin
Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:18 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: BC's Region 5 Hunting Under Threat!
Replies: 6
Views: 4496

Re: BC's Region 5 Hunting Under Threat!

Adding:

Blue Mountain Guns/Sandpiper Fly Fishing Williams Lake

Friesen's Hardware Cedar

Cheers,
Nog
by IronNoggin
Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:07 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: BC's Region 5 Hunting Under Threat!
Replies: 6
Views: 4496

Re: BC's Region 5 Hunting Under Threat!

Also adding:

Sign-in hut at the South Okanagan Sportsman Association North of Oliver.

You don't need a key, just walk past the gate and open the white angled box, and you see the petition.

Cheers,
Nog
by IronNoggin
Tue Jul 24, 2012 4:08 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: BC's Region 5 Hunting Under Threat!
Replies: 6
Views: 4496

Re: BC's Region 5 Hunting Under Threat!

... Might as well find a new place to hunt because Federal Goverment will not do anything when it comes to natives. ... We are making progress, and talks continue. Methinks we may actually win this one, but it is a struggle. More Petition Locations: Tyee Marine and River Sportsman Campbell River Fr...
by IronNoggin
Sun Jul 22, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: BC's Region 5 Hunting Under Threat!
Replies: 6
Views: 4496

Re: BC's Region 5 Hunting Under Threat!

BC Petition Locations: Gone Fishin' - Port Alberni, Courteney & Nanaimo Granlund's Firearms in Campbell River Berry's Bait and Tackle, 14651 Westminster hwy, Richmond A&C Sports, 337 Banks; Grouse River Outfitters, 2720 Hwy 97N Kelowna Weber & Markin Gunsmiths & Gunshop, 4-1691 Powic...
by IronNoggin
Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:04 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: BC's Region 5 Hunting Under Threat!
Replies: 6
Views: 4496

BC's Region 5 Hunting Under Threat!

The Tl'etingox-t'in Band from the Chilcotin Region in British Columbia has announced they will be closing all of Region 5 to all moose hunting for non natives (except with Band Members who have Guide Hunting Operations). They have publicly stated their intent to close (physically deactivate and/or o...
by IronNoggin
Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:28 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: BC LEH's Online
Replies: 2
Views: 2169

BC LEH's Online

Here: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/resident/leh.html#Status For the first time in 15 years, I actually drew a couple!! :D Shared Kamloops Moose with my Brother - going to be some FUN! Been FAR too long since we hunted together! And a bonus muley flathead same zone and time. Sausage W...
by IronNoggin
Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:56 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Gun Registry
Replies: 201
Views: 50057

Re: Gun Registry

Large Capacity Magazines for 22's are Legal.

What you are likely referring to relates to this BS: http://www.canada.com/mobile/iphone/sto ... id=5957717

Seems "They" can rule anything that looks like an assault rifle taboo whenever they wish... :cry:

Nog
by IronNoggin
Sat Dec 31, 2011 4:22 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Happy New Year!
Replies: 4
Views: 2162

Happy New Year!

2011 is winding to a close. It brought many a Grin, the odd Tear, and more than a few Belly Laughs. All in all, mostly Good. I hope that 2012 brings Joy, Happiness and Fun to all of the Members here! May the Goddess Of The Hunt SHINE on all of your endeavors! "The New Year lies before you like ...