Both of my children started with rimfres; and the summer before their first hunting season each probably shot a brick using open sites and a scope. Inexpensive, great way to learn site picture, proper hold, and most importantly proper trigger press. 223 is adequate for deer, but the 243, 250's...
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Rob, you need to reread Jim's statement, he had his license on him.
2. Its been my experience over the years that young wardens and law enforcement types tend to be more aggressive and not make as wise of decisions as their elders do; same as most of us. A...
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If you have the cash, spend a couple hundred more and buy another shotgun.
John, if you like a drive I have a modestly large farm in north east Ohio and plenty of tree stands and several ground blinds set up. I used to do quite a bit of youth hunts so several of the stands are of the "buddy" type. Deer numbers (kills) are falling from our all time highs of several...
The irony of how hard and diligent you hunted for a bull to come across these while looking for a deer for the brother. You must laughed heartily at the folly of it.
Well written story. I can empathize with your mixed emotions as you watched your son head off for his hunt. I to have felt those feeling watching my son, pack on back head into the vastness of the west. And the relief and joy in reconnecting after the shot.
Stu, that country looks real similar to what I hunted in 2008, 2 yrs after the fire. Treacherous stuff. Nice bull. Hope you had pack animals to get it out.
I hope that some national entity (possibly initiated by the outdoor industry) can be established to consolidate our voices and voting power on this issue. As much as I like our congressman from Wis. and find most of his positions to be rational and well thought out I cannot fathom his approach...