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Forum: Taxidermy
03-22-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,381
Posted By Wildbill51

This is a novel idea. I could see having a nice...

This is a novel idea. I could see having a nice outdoor photo of a mount taken and giving it to one of my sons, or I could see someone hanging one of these photos in their office. And I really like...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-22-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,451
Posted By Wildbill51

Very funny!

Very funny!
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-02-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,545
Posted By Wildbill51

Black Locust is pretty strong, and won't rot. ...

Black Locust is pretty strong, and won't rot. Make sure its fully dried before you work with it. Should last for years. Often compared to pressure treated lumber for durability.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-02-2012, 05:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,451
Posted By Wildbill51

Old Buck

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Just got this mount back. Harvested in primitive firearms season more than a year ago. Back teeth determined the age to be at least 8.5 years. We have an identical rack from five years...
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
07-07-2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 373
Posted By Wildbill51

Small Mouth Fishing In Southern VT

Been boating a lot of small mouths after they got off their nests in southern Vermont. Check it out at http://wildramblings.com/ . You'll be glad you did!
Forum: Northeast
06-23-2011, 05:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,326
Posted By Wildbill51

I'm in Heath, MA on the VT. line. Deer are...

I'm in Heath, MA on the VT. line. Deer are scarce but bucks are large. In the last five years I've harvested a 223 lb 12 pointer, and 185 lb, 9 year old, nine pointer. Lots and lots of bear.
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
06-23-2011, 05:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,666
Posted By Wildbill51

I learned about the DEET repellant idea a couple...

I learned about the DEET repellant idea a couple of years ago and from my experience it is without a doubt accurate. Thanks for the great tips!
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
06-23-2011, 05:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 402
Posted By Wildbill51

Squaretail Fishing on Aziscohos

Check out the story on Brookie and Salmon fishing on Lake Aziscohos in Maine! See http://wildramblings.com/

Thanks!
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
06-21-2011, 05:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,605
Posted By Wildbill51

senko with circle hook and very slow retrieve!

senko with circle hook and very slow retrieve!
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-04-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,200
Posted By Wildbill51

The deer will stay in yards under hemlock or...

The deer will stay in yards under hemlock or other evergreen growth. The key to survival is energy conservation. The snow is only half as deep in these yards as in a nearby hardwood forest. We...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
02-04-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 972
Posted By Wildbill51

Coywolves

If your interested in the eastern coywolf check out this article. I am an ecologist and a hunter. A neutral look at a new predator in the northeast. You might want to check this out at...
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
01-24-2011, 02:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 345
Posted By Wildbill51

There's more to ice fishing than fish

A story about a recent ice fishing excursion on www.wildramblings.com
Here is the link: http://wildramblings.com/
Enjoy!
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
12-31-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 356
Posted By Wildbill51

Ice fishing-lost tool!

Thought some of you might appreciate this story about losing a precious knife while ice fishing on www.wildramblings.com. Here's the link http://wildramblings.com/

Enjoy!
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-22-2010, 05:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 779
Posted By Wildbill51

Thanks for the replies guys. It's good to know...

Thanks for the replies guys. It's good to know I'm not the only one who has experienced something like this. Seems funny now!
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-21-2010, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,880
Posted By Wildbill51

I thought I could tell the difference too, and...

I thought I could tell the difference too, and perhaps most of the time you can but.....
a few years ago I was tracking a "buck", six inch print with a really wide split toe imprint. The snow made...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-20-2010, 02:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,004
Posted By Wildbill51

Guess I'll never be a Pro!

Guess I'll never be a Pro!
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-20-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,143
Posted By Wildbill51

I have one on a NEF Ultra Slug 20 Gauge and it is...

I have one on a NEF Ultra Slug 20 Gauge and it is dead on. Good in low light conditions. Excellent for the price.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-20-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,713
Posted By Wildbill51

Roger would be a lot of fun to hang out with. I...

Roger would be a lot of fun to hang out with. I wouldn't pass up the chance if I had it.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-20-2010, 02:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,161
Posted By Wildbill51

I'm guessing 4.5. Based on body to leg ratio,...

I'm guessing 4.5. Based on body to leg ratio, antlers, etc. Hard to tell from a photo, best guess though.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-20-2010, 09:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 19,418
Posted By Wildbill51

I shoot a New England Firearms Ultra Slug Gun 20...

I shoot a New England Firearms Ultra Slug Gun 20 Gauge. I usually use Winchester Gold Sabots and get 3 in. groups at 150 yards. Experimenting this fall with Hornady SST with the super sharp tip and...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-20-2010, 03:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 779
Posted By Wildbill51

Smile Attacked by a raccoon!

A few years back I was attacked by a rabid raccoon on Christmas day. Here's the story at http://wildramblings.com/

Hope you all had a wonderful deer season!

Wildbill51
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-18-2010, 06:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,548
Posted By Wildbill51

Response to Daveboone:3723344

My story took place several years ago in the finger lakes region in the town of Groton NY. Could it be that there has been more than one kangaroo running around NY during hunting season. LOL.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-16-2010, 01:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,548
Posted By Wildbill51

Kangaroo while deer hunting?

Check out this story about encountering a red kangaroo while hunting white tails in the finger lakes region of NY. True story at http://wildramblings.com/?p=1238 .

Wildbill51
Forum: Northeast
10-07-2010, 06:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 849
Posted By Wildbill51

Yankees suck. I'm a Red Sox fan. Just kidding,...

Yankees suck. I'm a Red Sox fan. Just kidding, you guys were better than we were this year, congratualtions on making the play offs.
Forum: Northeast
10-07-2010, 06:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,438
Posted By Wildbill51

Isn't that the real reason many of us hunt. ...

Isn't that the real reason many of us hunt. Congratulations and good hunting.
Forum: Northeast
10-07-2010, 06:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 596
Posted By Wildbill51

Yeah, I live in NW Mass on the VT line. Still...

Yeah, I live in NW Mass on the VT line. Still lots of leaves on the trees so visuals will be tough on 10/18. Seeing rubs and a few scrapes. Still relatively quiet. Big acorn mast year so...
Forum: Northeast
10-07-2010, 06:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,624
Posted By Wildbill51

In the northwest Berkshires not too far from the...

In the northwest Berkshires not too far from the NY state line there are plenty of rub lines and a few scrapes. I think things will break early this year.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-07-2010, 06:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 941
Posted By Wildbill51

I've been there and done all that. Welcome to...

I've been there and done all that. Welcome to the club, and I'd like to thank you for sharing your experiences. Hunting deer is about patience, willing to learn, and persistence.

Specifically,...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-07-2010, 06:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,590
Posted By Wildbill51

This veteran of the woods is likely primarily...

This veteran of the woods is likely primarily nocturnal, as many dominant long lived bucks are. Your best chance, in my opinion, is during the rut, especially around the full or new moon. Hunt his...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-06-2010, 07:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,553
Posted By Wildbill51

Years ago I was in your situation. I went to my...

Years ago I was in your situation. I went to my local archery shop and tried out the compound bows. I found that I liked the way Mathews bows fit me nicely and I felt very comfortable with it. ...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-05-2010, 05:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,248
Posted By Wildbill51

I actually caught a guy taking my stand a couple...

I actually caught a guy taking my stand a couple of years ago in early October. When I asked him what the heck he was doing he told me he was moving my stand to a better spot so I'd have better...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-05-2010, 05:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,847
Posted By Wildbill51

I've had wonderful success hunting rub lines. ...

I've had wonderful success hunting rub lines. I'd hunt in the forest about two thirds of the way to the feeding area. Try setting up a trail camera so you can pattern the times he uses the line. ...
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
09-23-2010, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 551
Posted By Wildbill51

Great photo of the bald eagle! In southern VT at...

Great photo of the bald eagle! In southern VT at Somerset Reservoir you can see 5 or 6 eagles a day, but I have fished in the Rangeley of Maine on Aziscohos and you are correct, eagles and ospreys...
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
09-21-2010, 07:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 551
Posted By Wildbill51

Fishing joined by an eagle!

Check out this story on www.wildramblings.com about these guys fishing for largemouth bass and were joined by a bald eagle. Here is the link http://wildramblings.com/ .
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
09-11-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 423
Posted By Wildbill51

Small Mouth Fishing in Southern VT

Fishing for small mouth bass involves a lot more than a rod and reel, check it out at http://wildramblings.com/?p=1104 . Enjoy!
Forum: Trail Cameras
09-10-2010, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 877
Posted By Wildbill51

Fairly young buck, 1.5 sounds about right. Good...

Fairly young buck, 1.5 sounds about right. Good antler growth for that age. It'll be a nice buck in a couple of years.
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
09-05-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 449
Posted By Wildbill51

Walleye Fishing Story

Check out this walleye fishing story where the novice outfishes his two experienced fishing mates, also some interesting info on wallete at http://wildramblings.com/?p=1099 . Enjoy!
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
03-27-2010, 09:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 518
Posted By Wildbill51

Lake Trout Lac McLennan Quebec

Here is a link to a story and photo of large lake trout caught in the wilds of Quebec. True story! Check it out, name of story is "Lake Trout Morning": http://wildramblings.com/

Enjoy!
...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
03-07-2010, 08:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 608
Posted By Wildbill51

Tracking predators

Thought some of you might enjoy this true story about tracking predators who were tracking another predator. Here is the link; http://wildramblings.com/ Enjoy!

Wildbill51
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
02-25-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By Wildbill51

Here in NW Massachusetts we have 26-30 inches of...

Here in NW Massachusetts we have 26-30 inches of ice. No early ice out here unless it gets very warm soon.

Wildbill
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
02-16-2010, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 352
Posted By Wildbill51

On Ice

I thought some of you might like this story posted on www.wildramblings.com : http://wildramblings.com/?p=953

Check it out!

Wildbill
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-10-2010, 11:39 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,659
Posted By Wildbill51

Although I don't lease land I do own land. Our...

Although I don't lease land I do own land. Our neighbors hunt and so do I. We all have a deal. We let each other know where we will be hunting and try to not get in each other's way. If there is...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
02-09-2010, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 716
Posted By Wildbill51

I call in a lot of coyotes simply by making a...

I call in a lot of coyotes simply by making a rabbitt squealing noise by pressing wet lifs to the back of my hand and sucking. Sounds funny but it really works. I've been doing this since I was a...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
02-09-2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 439
Posted By Wildbill51

Bobcat

Attached is another true story about a bobcat encounter. Anyone ever experience anything like this? I'm guessing yes.

http://wildramblings.com/?p=600

Wildbill51
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
02-08-2010, 04:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,335
Posted By Wildbill51

I have extensive experience with the Garmin etrex...

I have extensive experience with the Garmin etrex Vista in the Canadian bush where the nearest town is several hundred miles away. The Vista is very simple to use, gets a consistent signal in harsh...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
02-05-2010, 12:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 467
Posted By Wildbill51

Rabid Raccoon

Attached is a story about a brief encounter I had with a raccoon on Christmas day about 6 years ago. Some of you might have experienced something similar. Here it is:...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
02-04-2010, 04:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 557
Posted By Wildbill51

True bobcat story

Attached is a true story about an encounter with our smallest wild feline that occurred a while back. I thought some of you might have had similar experiences! Here it is :...
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
01-29-2010, 12:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 366
Posted By Wildbill51

Black Flies

Any of you fishermen or women ever experience anything like this while fishing in the wilds? See http://wildramblings.com/?p=672 .

Feed back welcome.

Wildbill51
www.wildramblings.com
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
01-29-2010, 12:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,666
Posted By Wildbill51

Probably not a great idea to use DEET in any...

Probably not a great idea to use DEET in any case. Anything that can eat a hole through a nylon rain jacket should not be used on your skin, or even come in contact indirectly with your skin.
...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-25-2010, 09:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 937
Posted By Wildbill51

In deep snow country deer yard up in dense...

In deep snow country deer yard up in dense conifer groves. To prevent disturbing them during this harshest of all seasons we wait until they break loose from their yards. This keeps them alive, and...
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