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Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-09-2008, 06:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,474
Posted By MJL927

RE: Optics for woods Gun

A few people I know including my son and my Uncle use the TruGlow red dot site. My son uses it on his turkey shotgun and my Uncle on his deer shotgun. They all have said good things about it. The...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-08-2008, 07:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,930
Posted By MJL927

RE: The Rut: Believe it, or Not?

The theoryholds merit. As Charlies likes to say when explaining the theory, it stands to reason that a natural mechanism would be in place to trigger the rut cycles. The full moon is as good (and...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-08-2008, 06:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,848
Posted By MJL927

Son killed his first (two!) deer

My son Alex and I went to my Father-in-laws farm on Saturday. I went to the east stand and he went to the west stand. We were in our stands no more than one hour when I looked over and saw a deer...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-18-2008, 07:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By MJL927

My best season ever

I need to preface this story by saying that last year was my worst. I did not get a single deer last year at all. I barely even saw any deer last year let alone have one come close enough for a shot....
Forum: Technical
11-12-2008, 08:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,010
Posted By MJL927

RE: Homade 2 Man Ladder Stand

One thing to consider: is the time, effort and cost of materials and tools necessary to build your own stand worth it? Generally speaking...not really. For the price of one store-bought single ladder...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-12-2008, 07:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,789
Posted By MJL927

RE: Lets have a nice camo discussion!

Movement (or lack thereof) is paramount to the pattern itself. If you can stay still on the stand, you can probably get away with wearing a Hawaiian shirt and shorts. Having said that, I really like...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-12-2008, 07:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,685
Posted By MJL927

RE: hang on stand or ladder stand?

I used to build ladder stands from pressure treated lumber. I liked my design because the platform was large (about 3ft x 4 ft) and the ladders were made with dado cuts for the steps which removed...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-29-2008, 11:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,968
Posted By MJL927

RE: how to stay warm?

I'd like to try one of those heater body suits for the NY winters but I think they are over $300.
Forum: Bowhunting
10-29-2008, 07:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,132
Posted By MJL927

RE: Season ending injury?

X2. Last thing you want is to lose more than one season!! Best wishes.
Forum: Bowhunting
10-29-2008, 07:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,055
Posted By MJL927

RE: where did the thrill go

This year I've felt way more focused than pumped. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that my son is old enough to gun hunt. I've been spending more time getting gear in order and ensuring...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-29-2008, 07:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,566
Posted By MJL927

RE: how long did it take

There's a guy on this forum who took over 20 years!! He posted his story not too long ago.

It took me about 4 years. Longer for my first turkey....that took about 6 years. I owned a bow before...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-29-2008, 06:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,312
Posted By MJL927

RE: Should shotguns have scopes?

In my part of NY, we cannot use rifle. I've been using a fixed 4x scope on my 870 for a number of years. It has definitely helped me pick out a "hole" through some thicker areas. With open sights, I...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-22-2008, 11:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,843
Posted By MJL927

RE: How long should a deer hang?

I always butcher asap. Hanging them for awhile doesn't really do anything IMO other than allow it to be exposed to air born contaminants or insects. The thought of something laying eggs in my deer is...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-22-2008, 06:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,499
Posted By MJL927

RE: Have you seen bucks fight? Heard em' fight?

First year I was bowhunting I saw a short fight between one of the biggest deer I've ever seen in the woods and another 8-point who was clearly outmatched. The unfortunate part of the story is, the...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-22-2008, 06:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,298
Posted By MJL927

RE: First Deer Ever!!

Awesome story. I too had a PSE Thunderbolt. Great bow. Was easily one of the best on the market at the time. Sold mine three years ago when I bought my Hoyt Vipertec. In hindsight, I wish I kept the...
Forum: Hunting Gear
10-22-2008, 06:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,255
Posted By MJL927

RE: Ol'Man Original Climbing stand

I still have the stand. Shipping seems to avg around $12 to $25 depending on options.
Forum: Bowhunting
10-17-2008, 09:18 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,940
Posted By MJL927

RE: HOLLY CRAP ! ! ! ! ! !

Even though it took you 25 years to take a deer, I'd be inclined to call you more of a hunter than some of the people we see on the TV shows who shoot giant deer that most of us will never see!!...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-13-2008, 06:43 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,459
Posted By MJL927

RE: Guys, I'm getting soft

That's why it is called HUNTING and not KILLING. Like the rest of you, I enjoy watching a fawn play and run around momma especially when they have no clue I'm right there.
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
10-08-2008, 07:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,218
Posted By MJL927

RE: Youth Bows for my 8yr old????

The Browning Micro Midas isn't too shabby.My son is having good luck with his.
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
10-06-2008, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 902
Posted By MJL927

RE: How long is it safe to hang a stand?

I hunt private family land. I leave my ladder stands up year round. A few of them have been in the same location for a few years now. I do take care to check them over though. I've used some hang-on...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
10-06-2008, 10:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,841
Posted By MJL927

RE: Cold feet!!

Get the heated insoles. They are the length of the foot. They look like a set of odor eaters.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=153322

I buy these things up like mad. I won't...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-06-2008, 10:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,006
Posted By MJL927

RE: Advice for all day hunt

I tend to bring reading material with me. Usually magazines. I'll read a paragraph, look up, read some more, look up. And so forth. However, I should caveat by saying that I too have a lot of trouble...
Forum: Technical
10-06-2008, 06:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,869
Posted By MJL927

RE: Fletching Jig Info...

I agree with what said. I have the Blitzenburger jig because several years ago al the forums ranted and raved about how great the jig was. Seems that it is still touted as the best. When I used...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-03-2008, 11:46 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,112
Posted By MJL927

RE: What was you SCARIEST hunting experience

Heard a shot ring out. Next thing I heard was the slug whistle past me from above and to my right. Saw and heard the slug hit the dirt about 4 feet in front of me. By far the scariest thing that's...
Forum: Hunting Gear
10-02-2008, 09:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,255
Posted By MJL927

RE: Ol'Man Original Climbing stand

I just had my wife verify that the stand is not part of the recall. Mine has the number 3100 stamped on the blades. The recall is for stands with 1903 or 2103 stamped in the blades.

I should...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
10-02-2008, 09:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,126
Posted By MJL927

RE: which broadhead should I buy?

I've been shooting the original 3-blade muzzy 100gr heads for a long time. Never had any issues with them at all. I like how they offer the practice blades. You can shoot the practice blades then...
Forum: Hunting Gear
10-02-2008, 08:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,255
Posted By MJL927

SOLD! - Ol'Man Original Climbing stand

I have an Ol'Man Original Climber treestand that I no longer use. It originally had the straight arms but I bought and installed the curved arms. It also has a bow holder that I attached to it.

...
Forum: Technical
09-25-2008, 06:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,956
Posted By MJL927

RE: Re-fletching my arrows. A question.

Actually, I don't have clearance issues with my current vanes (4" quick spins). My thought however was to shorten the vanes to ensure that the rest drops before the vanes reached the rest. But now...
Forum: Technical
09-23-2008, 06:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,956
Posted By MJL927

Re-fletching my arrows. A question.

I decided to re-fletch my arrows this year and try the Blazers that everyone seems to like. I wanted to go with shorter vanes to ensure clearance on my QAD rest. My son is also shooting a drop-away...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
09-18-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,013
Posted By MJL927

RE: What is your favorite hunting call brand?

+1. Best sounding grunt tube out there IMO

I use it in conjunction with a Primos can call.

For turkey I like Quaker Boy calls.
Forum: Bowhunting
09-17-2008, 01:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,613
Posted By MJL927

RE: Hunting Style

When I think of the word "aggressive" as it pertains to hunting, I picture someone who does one or more of the following things:

1. Use deer calls like rattling horns more frequently. Ie: Rattle...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-17-2008, 11:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,541
Posted By MJL927

RE: HEY New York bow hunters

Wayne county here. I hunt family farms and some private lands. Seems to be more soybean and corn planted this year. Moved a couple of stands around but basically nothing is changed dramatically from...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
09-17-2008, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 882
Posted By MJL927

RE: Low end Nikon or Bushnell rangefinders??

I've been using my Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout for several years with no issues. I do however, remove the battery after every hunt to help preserve the battery life. Around the time I bought mine, the...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-17-2008, 08:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,613
Posted By MJL927

RE: Hunting Style

Sleepy. I get in my stand with high hopes. I watch the sun come up, critters wake up, etc. About an hour later, when no deer have shown up....I'm sound alseep!! :):)
Forum: Bowhunting
09-17-2008, 08:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,466
Posted By MJL927

RE: "Broadhead Tuning" - legit method or a crutch?

I think people put WAY too much time and energy attempting to make their broadheads hit the same spot as their fieldpoints. This seems like too much wasted effort IMO. If you are going to hunt with a...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-10-2008, 02:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,481
Posted By MJL927

RE: ok ..what goes in your back pack on every bow hunt?

Tags (always the first thing I ensure I have)
Pens
2 small backup knives (swiss army style)
Small knife sharpener
leatherman tool
extra rope
Hothands warmers
Grunt tube
Bleat can
...
Forum: Guns
09-09-2008, 02:41 PM
Replies: 800
Sticky Which Gun
Views: 243,783
Posted By MJL927

RE: Which Gun

Hands down, my Remington 870 shotgun. It will do it all. I could continue to shoot trap/skeet/sporting clays one day. Then go turkey hunting the next day. Then go deer hunting after that. Needless to...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-09-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,232
Posted By MJL927

RE: Do you hunt in the rain?

My thoughts exactly. Hunting for me is more about the relaxing, fun aspect...less about filling my tag. Sitting in a tree when it is storming is not my idea of fun. Light rain, no problem. But heavy...
Forum: Technical
09-09-2008, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,564
Posted By MJL927

RE: Need new sight

I like the Trophy Ridge Flatliner Matrix. Both my son and I have one of these I like the in-line sight picture. Ours in the three pin. I've never had a problem with this sight.
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
09-09-2008, 01:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,580
Posted By MJL927

RE: ground blind seating

I like the camping style folding chairs if only for the fact that they have armrests and are very comfortable for long sits. I hate not having some sort of armrest when I'm on a long hunt. I can very...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
09-09-2008, 01:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,845
Posted By MJL927

RE: Hunter Saftey System Vest???

I've used my Seat-Of-The-Pants harness for years.Real comfortable, easy to use, etc. However, I do like these new vest designs. I bought one for my son. My only complaint is that his harness is a...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
09-09-2008, 01:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,468
Posted By MJL927

RE: broadheads ?????

Muzzy 100g 3-blade here. I switched to these after using Thunderheads for a little while. I never liked how the Thunderheads had to be screwed onto the arrow in order for the blades to stay on. I...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
09-09-2008, 12:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,704
Posted By MJL927

RE: Biscuit guys(rest question)

Never had a problem with my WB rest. I never once had a fletch tear off nor did it ever freeze up on me. It gave me better than minute-of-pie-plate accuracy at 40 yards and I could touch arrows no...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
09-09-2008, 12:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,028
Posted By MJL927

RE: Mossy Oak Treestand Camo

Never been a big fan of Mossy Oak patterns for the reasons that IL-Cornfed mentioned. I've always preferred Realtree. However, I still think that Predator Brown is the best pattern for late fall by...
Forum: Guns
08-28-2008, 11:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,265
Posted By MJL927

RE: Anyone hunt with the 7mm-08?

IMO the 7mm-08 is damn near the perfect deer caliber for all of the reasons already posted. If one were to sit down and design a caliber specifically for deer (and deer sized game) hunting, I believe...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
08-28-2008, 11:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,237
Posted By MJL927

RE: any hunting shows worth watching?

Tiffany Lakosky is VERY easy to look at!! :D
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-25-2008, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 452
Posted By MJL927

RE: Decoys?

It definitely varies. Sometimes you find yourself in a situation where there is just no time to set out some decoys at all. I've had birds come running right into a spread of two or three decoys and...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-25-2008, 10:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,214
Posted By MJL927

RE: What is the worst mistake you have made hunting?

You're absolutely correct and I won't argue the points you made to support this. It probably would have been more appropriate had I said that it is a proceedure whereby one should excercise above...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-25-2008, 06:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,214
Posted By MJL927

RE: What is the worst mistake you have made hunting?

I have to disagree with this. While this is taught in most of the safety hunter courses and sometimes appears as a test question, in the real world, it is not the right thing to do IMO. Reason?...
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