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by Species8472
Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:26 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Multi day first ice
Replies: 4
Views: 39254

Multi day first ice

Sunday at 9 am my nephew and I headed north to find fishable ice and maybe if real lucky something thick enough for the snowmobile. First stop was the cottage to pickup all the gear. Next stop was the Comfort Inn in Kirkland Lake where we spent the evening going over and making adjustments to gear. ...
by Species8472
Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:25 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Griswald Lives - Merry Xmas to the Excal community
Replies: 7
Views: 16043

Griswald Lives - Merry Xmas to the Excal community

Went out with my daughters, son in law, granddaughter, wife and the hound and cut our tree. Sadly we had a thaw and lost virtually all our snow in the last 2 days - pics always look better with snow. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53387061870_966b29c0ec_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535...
by Species8472
Mon Nov 27, 2023 11:51 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Winner Hatchet -Xmas - 6 Free Norms Arrows Contest
Replies: 42
Views: 295995

Re: Xmas - 6 Free Norms Arrows Contest

Good on you Norm! Youngest son's first hog: https://live.staticflickr.com/4625/25032970887_36570ce5a2_c.jpg Youngest son's first buck: https://live.staticflickr.com/4473/26252566839_fe7a89f32b_k.jpg Oldest son's first bear: https://live.staticflickr.com/4340/37442415661_db4c1b3d89_k.jpg Granddaughte...
by Species8472
Sun Nov 26, 2023 12:00 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: How do you keep your feet warm?
Replies: 30
Views: 153290

Re: How do you keep your feet warm?

Muck Artic Pro boots and Alpaca wool socks. The Alpaca is softer and significantly warmer than even the best merino. Harder to find the Alpaca as none of the chain stores carry it and pricey as well. I get mine from a local who has a booth at our fall fair every year - although this year i got them ...
by Species8472
Mon Nov 13, 2023 1:54 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Muzzleloader buck
Replies: 25
Views: 51175

Re: Muzzleloader buck

Nice!!
by Species8472
Mon Nov 13, 2023 1:52 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: First hunt with new micro 340
Replies: 17
Views: 27344

Re: First hunt with new micro 340

Well Done!
by Species8472
Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Punched my last tag today
Replies: 16
Views: 20953

Re: Punched my last tag today

Congrats. I am chasing #92 this week. I just want to break the century mark.
by Species8472
Sun Nov 05, 2023 10:24 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 340 Mag Crab claw buck harvest PICTURES ADDED
Replies: 23
Views: 31068

Re: 340 Mag Crab claw buck harvest PICTURES ADDED

Nice buck! Congrats
by Species8472
Sun Nov 05, 2023 9:44 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Best part isn't the deer!
Replies: 17
Views: 21964

Re: Best part isn't the deer!

Congrats on a nice one. I like that hunting spot. Have you used that spot before? First year at that spot. Owned the property for 15 years and discovered it this year while reviewing satellite images. It is a small (like 20 yards by 50 yards) slightly elevated piece of land in the middle of a nasty...
by Species8472
Sat Nov 04, 2023 12:44 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Best part isn't the deer!
Replies: 17
Views: 21964

Best part isn't the deer!

Managed to bug off work early on Thursday and headed to the camp for some climber time. Got to the spot about 230 pm and was settled into the climber at 2:45 pm. Photo below is the tree and climber. When in position the climber is tight to the first dead branch on the left side of the trunk putting ...
by Species8472
Fri Oct 27, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Kudos to West Grey Police
Replies: 13
Views: 22865

Re: Kudos to West Grey Police

Just got home with the RTV on the float. All the serial/VIN numbers have been removed and it has been painted mat black LOL. I am OCD about maintenance records which was helpful in proving it was mine and getting it released. Over the phone i was able to tell cops make, model and size/profile of the...
by Species8472
Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:03 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Kudos to West Grey Police
Replies: 13
Views: 22865

Kudos to West Grey Police

So had an unexpected break in my afternoon schedule today and was in the vicinity of our camp so thought i would shoot in and do some routine scouting. Pulled up to the gate and it was locked and secure as per normal but about 100 yards up the driveway i could see what looked like a log lying on the...
by Species8472
Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Rarest Fish i have ever caught
Replies: 11
Views: 10578

Re: Rarest Fish i have ever caught

Amazing that you got a pike that size through the hole without your line cut! Nice mount! :thumbup: Nearly took all my line 6 times. I was using a Shimano ultralight 500 series Sedona spinning reel and only had 50 yards of line on it. I can hardly believe everything held together. The Mojo ultralig...
by Species8472
Tue Oct 24, 2023 2:16 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Rarest Fish i have ever caught
Replies: 11
Views: 10578

Rarest Fish i have ever caught

Got my Abitibi northern pike mount back. Caught last April through the ice on a 28 inch St. Croix Mojo Ice ultralight rod, 6 lb test, no leader. 1/4 oz jig head tipped with a pinhead minnow. 38.5 inches and 16 lbs. Was hemming and hawing about getting a mount made but the unique lack of markings and...
by Species8472
Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Assasin Extreme Initial Thoughts
Replies: 4
Views: 3920

Assasin Extreme Initial Thoughts

About a week or two ago i gave in and picked up an Assasin Extreme. Two words - "Love it." Best factory trigger on any Excal i have owned to date (this is number 7). Crisp, clean and light. Equipped with the Overwatch Scope - Best factory optic so far as well. This may be the first Excal s...