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Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-09-2008, 01:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,529
Posted By eelriver

RE: best climber!!!

Summit by far ;)
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
09-05-2008, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,950
Posted By eelriver

RE: Shot size/choke for doves

#8 IC
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
09-05-2008, 12:29 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 8,483
Posted By eelriver

RE: How do you control neighbors dogs??

I had a friend with the same problem. The neighbor let their hound run his woods at will. Every time he was on his deer stand the dog would come running by. He did all he could do to ask the owner to...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
03-31-2008, 07:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,899
Posted By eelriver

RE: Good days in the field

Late season quail hunt

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/eelriver/Belle003.jpg

Good way to end the season.
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
02-01-2008, 06:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,704
Posted By eelriver

RE: Training Question

This same topic was discussed at length earlier this year, and I guess there are as many opinions on this topic as there is bird dogs......IMO it doesn't hurt them one bit. Mine is an inside dog and...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
01-29-2008, 06:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 962
Posted By eelriver

RE: Any hope on training a 7 year old lab?

Most people will tell you no. It's not that an older dog can't learn, but it often takes more time than it's worth. Be happy with a great companion and don't expect too much of a hunter.
Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
01-10-2008, 07:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,480
Posted By eelriver

RE: how to start

BuckAlley is dead on. The only things I would add if you follow this method is be CAREFULL not to get the seed too deep. Biggest mistake people make is that they plant too deep. Good rule: Plant the...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
01-10-2008, 07:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,246
Posted By eelriver

RE: The End of a Great Season...

I don't know what I like best from this post. The fact you're hunting an E.P., his name is Wrigley (go cubs) or the fact you've got lots of birds.

It's been pretty tough in central Indiana. We...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-10-2008, 07:22 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,170
Posted By eelriver

RE: Is a 223 to small for deer?

I've also used the 10" McDonald's straw but have had much better performance out of an Arby's shake straw which is approx. 11.5" Give it a try Leland I think you'll be happier.;)
Forum: Bowhunting
01-08-2008, 07:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,550
Posted By eelriver

RE: Pics of the Buck I was after this year -- score?

Great old Buck! Good luck next year!
Forum: Sporting Dogs
01-07-2008, 06:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,493
Posted By eelriver

RE: Spoiling
Forum: Sporting Dogs
01-06-2008, 06:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,493
Posted By eelriver

RE: Spoiling

Spoiled dog at work.
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/eelriver/Belle003.jpg
Forum: Sporting Dogs
01-05-2008, 12:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,493
Posted By eelriver

RE: Spoiling

Personally, I have had far better bonds with my dogs that have lived in the house than those who lived outside. These are the dogs that have meant the most and been the better hunting dog in my...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
01-04-2008, 12:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,493
Posted By eelriver

RE: Spoiling

IMO: You really can't spoil a dog, the more they bond with you the more they want to please you. My pointer is an indoor dog and a part of the family. When it comes time to hunt she hunts FOR me; she...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
01-02-2008, 11:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,670
Posted By eelriver

RE: hevi shot vs. lead shot

Remington 11-87 12 ga. 24" barrel with a Wright's choke (.660)
Forum: Turkey Hunting
01-02-2008, 10:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,670
Posted By eelriver

RE: hevi shot vs. lead shot

I did the same test except I used masonite. My test was Winchester 3" mag's 2 oz. of #5 lead vs. Heavy shot 1 5/8 oz. #6. In my gun the lead gave me both better patterns and penetration. For me the...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
01-02-2008, 07:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,788
Posted By eelriver

RE: Pointing Labs

DOC:

Live & Learn.....I bet a pointing lab would be a great ruff grouse dog. My pointer does her best, but she trys to work the heavy cover too fast and she isn't the best "hunt dead dog". I'm a...
Forum: Hunting Dogs
01-01-2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,991
Posted By eelriver

RE: pointing lab breeder ?
Forum: Hunting Dogs
12-31-2007, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,991
Posted By eelriver

RE: pointing lab breeder ?

Being a pointing dog guy I really don't know aboutLabs or their registration. Are they AKC or FDSB registered? Pointingbreeds are usually Field Dog Stud Book Registered. If you still have your dog's...
Forum: Bowhunting
12-31-2007, 06:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,078
Posted By eelriver

RE: took 1 in the a$$

Question to the butcher? I have been told to estimate the live weight of a deer is take the field weight and add 30%, correct? 150 pound + 45= 195 live weight. Second, takefield dressedweight and...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
12-30-2007, 08:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,788
Posted By eelriver

RE: Pointing Labs

Several may disagree but I guess I'm just an old fashionpointin' dog guy. To me these double duty dogs end up being not very good pointers, or retrievers. I think you are better off going with one...
Forum: Bowhunting
12-26-2007, 07:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 423
Posted By eelriver

RE: Looking for a new bow

IMO: I wouldn't go shopping for a particular brand. I know most hunters are very brand loyal and tend to recommend what they shoot, but your best buy is the bow that YOU like the best. Shoot several...
Forum: Bowhunting
12-26-2007, 07:42 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 9,743
Posted By eelriver

RE: Would you turn him in?

I had to answer no, because of a situation I am currently in. I have a friend who I've hunted with for 25 years. He is a close friend, and it would be impossible for me to turn him in.For unexplained...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
12-21-2007, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,465
Posted By eelriver

RE: 17 hmr vs 22-250

The .22-250 is a lot of varmit gun, and a big jump from the 17! The 250 is a great long distance shooter. Iwould guess the 55 gr. soft point would be the least expandable vs. hollow points. and do...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
12-21-2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,388
Posted By eelriver

RE: considering coyote hunting

Indiana allows eltronic calls for predators but not deer or turkey. You bring up a good point however, electronic calls aren't always allowed.

We even use the injured rabbit call when we hunt...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
12-21-2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,514
Posted By eelriver

RE: New to bird dog training...HELP

If you really want to ruin a young dog....start out with heavy handed training. Previous post have got it right, with a pup keep it fun! don't over work them. Lots of short training sessions are...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
12-20-2007, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,388
Posted By eelriver

RE: considering coyote hunting

I bought one of the electronic calls, they work great and it's perfect for a beginner. Turn it on........get ready.
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
12-20-2007, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,387
Posted By eelriver

RE: fiber optic sight

I also use the HI-VIZ sights. I use them on both ofmy field guns Ruger Red Label and Bennelli M2. Like sproulman said, you don't really look at the front bead when upland hunting, but that big green...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
12-20-2007, 06:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,072
Posted By eelriver

RE: Grouse Legs

You can do either, but we just breast them out ourselves. No one wants to waste game, but grouse legs are pretty slim pickens. I don't think you're wasting enough to worry about.
Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
12-20-2007, 06:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,011
Posted By eelriver

RE: Food Plots??

A great spring planting is an oats clover combo. Plant them at the same time, the oats will come up first, then in late August mow your oats down to the ground. The clover will germinate and come in...
Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
12-18-2007, 06:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,011
Posted By eelriver

RE: Food Plots??

Kbrow brings up a very good point: three small plots are better than one huge one. Also, you can burn out a spot by hunting it too often and hunting too close to it. You are always better off to hunt...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-17-2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,605
Posted By eelriver

RE: coyotes killing deer

Same story being told in Southern Illinois? Funny how these stories take on a life of their own..........
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-17-2007, 07:15 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,558
Posted By eelriver

RE: 174 5/8 in New York!!! Huge Mass!

That is either a real nice whitetail, or not much of a moose!:D
Forum: Wildlife Management / Food Plots
12-17-2007, 07:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,011
Posted By eelriver

RE: Food Plots??

My hunting partner bought 100 acres ten years ago for the purpose of deer hunting. He has played with food plots for the last eight years. Here is our best answer:

Forget all the commercial...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
12-14-2007, 07:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,394
Posted By eelriver

RE: What Shot?

I shoot a .20 guage O/U and for pheasants I'll load 3" 6's. For quail I'll shoot 2 3/4 " 8's Improved cyl.
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
12-14-2007, 06:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,107
Posted By eelriver

RE: Harrington&Richards

Thanks guys; I appreciate the good reviews and quick response.Looks like I'll be getting one pretty soon. I was looking at the synthetic stock model vs. the wood. $8.00 more but I think I will look...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
12-13-2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,107
Posted By eelriver

Harrington&Richards

I'm looking for a cheap coyote rifle in .223. H&R has a single shot rifle that sells for $270.00 including scope base, rings, and sling.

I would appreciate any reviews you folks might be able to...
Forum: Midwest
12-13-2007, 07:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 983
Posted By eelriver

RE: Upland hunting in Indiana

IDNR licenses hunting preserves so they can give you a list of the ones in your area, and they all seem to be priced about the same. Public ground is what it is....all properties hold some birds but...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
12-11-2007, 06:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,968
Posted By eelriver

RE: Help with selecting a gun!

A 20 that chambers 3" shells is about the same as a light 12. For the flexibility it gives I would recommend either a pump or auto. As others have said a 28 is a little light for some applications.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
12-11-2007, 06:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,972
Posted By eelriver

RE: Best Load

As everyone knows a lot has been made of all the Heavy Shot configurations as of late, but what works best outof my 3" Rem. 11-87 is:
Winchester 3" #5 lead (2 oz.) I'm shooting a Wright's turkey...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
12-10-2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,798
Posted By eelriver

RE: Who uses Tree Steps

I would encourage anyone to use any decent climbing stick that is on the market vs. a screw in step. Screw in style is hard on trees, if the property is timbered it can effect the value of the...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
12-10-2007, 07:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,204
Posted By eelriver

RE: New puppy defecating in her crate is this a problem?

Try this: Get a smaller crate. If she has too much room she'll just go to the other end of the crate to relieve herself. She is less likely to dirty her crate if she has to lay in it.
Forum: Trail Cameras
12-09-2007, 08:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,882
Posted By eelriver

RE: Need a score on this brute
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
12-07-2007, 06:43 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,069
Posted By eelriver

RE: What's your dog?

I think super G got it right. The best dog is whatever dog you happen to have in your kennel at the time! I always hunted setters and loved them, never wanting a pointer because I was always told...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
12-05-2007, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,380
Posted By eelriver

RE: New Upland Hunter

Best bet....google what you're looking for.
Forum: Bowhunting
12-05-2007, 11:21 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,752
Posted By eelriver

RE: How many do YOU own ?

4hang on 1 climber 1 ladder
Forum: Bowhunting
12-05-2007, 08:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,943
Posted By eelriver

RE: How far do you commute to go hunting?

TOO Lucky! Depending on what I'm hunting I'm driving anywhere from 1.5 hrs to 11 hrs. oneway
Forum: Bowhunting
12-05-2007, 08:42 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,453
Posted By eelriver

RE: What else/other hobbies

Jan.-Mar. = Predators
Apr.-May =Turkey
Jun.-Sep. = Fish
Oct.-Dec. = Hunt: Deer, Grouse, Pheasants, and Quail.

What off season! :D
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
12-05-2007, 06:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,547
Posted By eelriver

RE: Slick Trick or Crimson Talon?

I've shot both and found the ST to be the better head for me. I'm shooting an avg. hunting rig 253 fps 385 gr. arrow, DW is 63#, andKE around 53-54#. The tricks seemed more consistent in flight and I...
Forum: Trail Cameras
12-04-2007, 12:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,882
Posted By eelriver

RE: Need a score on this brute

http://s68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/eelriver/?action=view&current=picsnpic003.jpg

The above deer B&C scored gross 158 6/8 Net: 147 6/8.

Your deer is much nicer than mine, andI would say...
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