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what kind of weird hunting and fishing stuff did you do in college
Feel your pain regarding the unhappy Dean. A buddy of mine (who was also a genius who did not really need to attend classes in order to pass) used to get in a morning squirrel hunt during October before classes. We always skinned the squirrels before returning to the dorm but my buddy got the...- Btassin
- Post #101
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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How did you take up hunting?
Some of the best hunters took up the challenge out of necessity!- Btassin
- Post #78
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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How did you take up hunting?
I remember that first year after receiving a Benjamin Pump for Christmas. Started out sitting under fig trees shooting birds that came in to eat the figs then graduated to stalking rabbits in the pastures.- Btassin
- Post #77
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Trophy Bluefin for Guided Hunt?
Average price for a one week guided elk hunt in Idaho start around $5,000.- Btassin
- Post #11
- Forum: Looking for a Hunting or Fishing Partner?
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Archery in a rifle dominated hunting world
Not crazy, any ethical hunter should consider what gives them the most enjoyment from the sport as they age and for me I enjoy the increased challenges of archery on public access properties. I am not criticizing the gun hunter who is primarily looking to help feed his family nor anyone who... -
First season archery hunting.
If you are willing to invest the time to practice with your equipment and also sit patiently in an ambush scenario, you will be successful. Remember to always keep the wind in your favor. -
Why can’t you carry a gun while archery hunting deer in Illinois?
Hard to figure that experienced game agents could not easily recognize a broadhead wound from a rifle wound. Maybe the justification is a safety issue?- Btassin
- Post #5
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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My How To: Flying Cross Country with Elk Meat
Driving does have its advantages. Last time I drove with meat it was not difficult to pick up a chest freezer and a small generator allowed me to keep everything frozen, running the gen periodically while traveling. -
My How To: Flying Cross Country with Elk Meat
Alaska Airlines is pretty reasonable with the extra baggage. -
Flying with meat
Dry Ice is overkill and if you use frozen ice gel packs/thermal blankets you can use an ice chest that does not have a drain.- Btassin
- Post #27
- Forum: Field care - Meat, Trophy, Taxidermy
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Flying with meat
I have flown with meat several times without any problems using ice chest. If you are using dry ice it must have a drain hole for gas to escape....However, if the meat is vac packed and frozen solid you do not need dry ice as frozen ice subs or thermal blankets work fine and meat will stay...- Btassin
- Post #26
- Forum: Field care - Meat, Trophy, Taxidermy
