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Good Laugh

Back woods — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:51:02 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QHeP...eature=related

Need a trainer? Lets go hunting with two dogs.

Uneducated Hunters, your thoughts

jnlsrosebud — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:38:24 GMT

I do not have access to much private land so my bulk deer hunting is done on public. Who else runs into the same problems as me such as lack of etiquette - meaning people coming into the woods at odd hours (trampling through the woods an hour after sunrise or an hour after sunset) and lack of "giving a care" to where other hunters are at? I treat every hunter in the woods as I would like to be treated but it never comes around full circle. Seems like I always encounter those that seem to be on a mission of "ruining", for a lack of better terms, my hunt. Your thoughts please!

2008-2009 WSI in the U.P.

uptracker — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:38:00 GMT

Blame this years slow deer season on the past winter(s). Here's your info:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dn...t_209953_7.pdf

What do you think it scores?

CBMscorer — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:26:16 GMT

why ask what it scores? if you want a deer scored go to www.buckfax.com find a scorer in your area, they do it for FREE, and have it measured. you can even post pics there. you don't have to put it in the "book" but you can still know what it scores or how it ranks in your area. CHECK IT OUT!

Looks like the Liberal Party is more at odds now

Wildone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:11:10 GMT

OH the troubles the Liberal party is having. OH come on 2010..:D

Schumer in '01: Those who attack the U.S. don't deserve same due process as Americans

http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblo...dont-deserve-/

Conyers Derides White House Strategy on Health Care

http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.c...care-strategy/

House Attacks Fed, Treasury

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125864421370955721.html

ON NO MORE TAX PROBLEMS...

the fifth presidential nominee to reveal tax problems

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091118/...e_tax_problems

SD Card problems

Hackman — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:03:22 GMT

I have a couple different folders when I put SD on computer. I played around in tried combining them into one folder. Also I changed the program to run the movie clips. Now my camera wont read the info anymore. It's still there. Need advice, how do I seperate the folders. I am all screwed up.

stripped threads in bow

MackDog — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:57:31 GMT

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone has any input on this. Last time I put my sight on, one of the holes began to strip. A part of the threads actually came out. I was able to thread the screw in but I am thinking that when it comes out again it may be the last. I was hoping to make some changes at the end of this season so I would like to get it out again. Is this something that can be tapped and re-threaded? Are there any other solutions to this? (besides never taking my sight off again). Any input appreciated. By the way its a Bear Truth. Thanks

Crawford County Success (Pic)

bucksrus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:57:14 GMT

Well, it's just a doe but after the opening morning I had (that will haunt me for the rest of my days....Look, I don't want to talk about it OK?!?!), I was happy to take this doe on the evening of the 18th! Took out the front shoulder and found my 30-06 bullet while processing her between the other side ribs and skin! DNR aged her at 3 1/2.

Now it's time for the buck....I don't want to talk about opening morning OK!:lol:

First ATV

Chris391 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:50:25 GMT

Well I have been kicking it around for a few years and would like to get my first ATV. I have done some research and know what I features I would like on an ATV. I am 6'3" so having the leg room is somewhat of must as well. I am just looking for a bit of feedback or suggestions from those who own one.

Can Am Outlander 400 or 500 XT
Polaris Sportsman H.O 500
Polaris Sportsman EFI 550
Artic Cat 500

Goose collars in MI

Ieatantlers — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:48:22 GMT

How many geese do you guys think are collared in Michigan anymore? I realize there are areas that will have a higher percentage, but overall what do you guys think the ratio is? I can't find anything online that even gives a ratio on a national level. Of all the thousands of geese I see in a year, not many have collars. My guess would be somewhere around the 1 out of 5,000 mark. Maybe I'm way high or low, no clue, so thats why I'm asking...what would your guesses be?

Finally going out to whack some ducks (hopefully) in the morning, so maybe my boredom will be somewhat reduced by then....:lol:

Jon Boat Resoration Project (pics)

basskiller46 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:39:25 GMT

Got a beat up jon boat so i though i would make a project out of it and here are some pics and what is done so far.

Day 1 Do a leak test by filling it with water while up on stands then send off to welding

TIG welds on rivets

Day 2 Sanded and prepping for paint

Day 3 Degrease scuff and put in paint booth then lay down the primer

Here is the coat of primer

On monday i will put down the base coat and hopefully do the camo job
i should have more pics then too. Let me know what you guys think and if you have any ideas on the camo pattern please share

Last Nights 7 pt...

ST8 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:32:49 GMT

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After sitting in the rain all Thursday morning and without seeing anything I really hadn't planned on going out. It was a lazy afternoon and the couch and I had a nap all planned out. That "urge" just over took me and I jumped up and got dressed as quick as I could. I am very blessed that I don't have very far to go to get to my spot. By 4:15 pm I was in my blind with a steady drizzle coming down. This was the same blind that my daughter took her very nice 7 pt on opening day. I was just thinking of her call to me after she shot and how excited she was. I also remembered her telling me how loud it was in this blind after she shot so, being the wise old dad I took some ear muffs with me. After only 30 minutes I caught movement to the right and just like that this fella was coming out of the brush with his nose to the ground. I am a firm believer in using a drag rag soaked in Tinks 69 and I had hung it up on a bush 20 yards in front of the blind. I quckly put on the ear protection and my movement caught his eye causing him to stop broad side. One shot from my Winchester 1400 Ranger 12 gauge and 30 yards later we had our second buck of the season. Plenty of venison in the freezer which we get to share with family and friends. Good luck and safe hunting to everyone still in search of the elusive white tail!

Wayne county CPL

jigworm — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:26:27 GMT

Just an FYI for those waiting for a Wayne County CPL. Received mine in the mail today and it only took 1 1/2 months. Seems like they're getting a little better, my next door nieghbor waited 5 months for his earlier this year.

My wife and I had a great anniversary "date" tonight.

cmfooballcoach — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:08:57 GMT

Since I work on our anniversary this year, my wife and I found a sitter for tonight. Last year on our anniversary, I took my wife hunting. She got a shot at a bruiser buck at 175 yards, which she missed...but I didn't put her in a situation for a closer shot so it was my fault.

So tonight, we head out to a spot that has been a "producer" for me for a decade. This spot carries a lot of sentimental value too. I shot a buck here while dating my wife. I sat with my Grandpa on his last hunt at this spot, and helped him to kill his last buck in this spot. So I was feeling good karma.

First doe shows at 4:30, she passed through the shooting lane and never slowed down.

Doe with 2 fawns worked her way through at 5:00. Then all heck broke loose. 40 turkeys decided to roost in the trees above our head. My wife hates birds, and needless to say the turkey's took a long time to get comfy.

Just at dark, I saw a deer headed to our shooting lane. I told my wife to get her gun ready. A large bodied deer stepped into the shooting lane at 75 yards. I asked her if it was a buck. She whispered yes. As I looked on through the binoculars, I heard her mess with the safety on her Ruger .308 for what seemed like an eternity. Then "BANG" all heck brakes loose again, as 40 turkeys fly off the roost.

Wife begins to cry: "I missed!"

I say nope! It's dead right there. It didn't even flinch. She was so shook up she began to cry. After i got her composure together, we replayed the shot. I asked her if for sure it had horns. She was undecided and began to cry again. Well, after 5 minutes, I told her to sit tight and I made the short walk out to the deer. I got within 15 yards and I see horns!! I yelled back to her to come out and see for herself.

1 1/2 year old 7 pt. Nice buck. Better yet a perfect shot! Right through the shoulders as we rehearsed 100 times. I am so proud of her! She is so thrilled. She called everyone that she knows. Pictures to follow tomorrow. Now I have my sister begging me to sit with her. Hunting gods are liking the fact that I'm taking my wife, nephew hunting. Hopefully it'll translate into my BIGGUN' that I've been after on our farm this fall. Tomorrow I'm on the way to his bedroom!!

Never know who you'll run into.

Chad Vines — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:08:55 GMT

Well I was at work today and as usual about an hour after light the layout hunters started showing up to marina to head out. I noticed tho that one group of guys that worked out of are shop was rather larger than normal,but didnt think much of it seeing as they do take alot of people out through out the season,and it was a beautiful day to be in the layout. After they left I drove by and noticed a yellow hummer with a zink sticker and the Ohio plate said "Z UNIT1",and the truck next to him had Quebec plates. Well right before the shop closed I took a spin over to see how they did,and wouldnt you know it. Fred Zink,and the crew from Destination X were out filming a layout hunt on lake Erie for there next video. I was talking to a couple of the guys I knew that were out hunting with them and they ended up takin there limit (7 or 8 guys) within a few hours.

Thought it was neat and that I would share with everyone,you never know who you'll run into out there.