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Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
08-21-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,276
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

If you've got a few buddies shooting different...

If you've got a few buddies shooting different loads, see if you can have/buy 2-3 of each of them. Save a few pieces of cardboard at least 5'x5' and put a dot in the middle. Sit down 30 yards off...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
07-14-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,450
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

VERY nicely done. Can't wait to see the pics of...

VERY nicely done. Can't wait to see the pics of the finished product.

How much are you planning on breaking it down for transport?
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
07-03-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 884
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

We are now inside of 2 months!

As of yesterday, we're now less than two months away from the start of early season here in Ohio. I can't freakin' wait, and honestly cannot believe it's this close. Seems like time has flown by.
...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
07-03-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,297
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

Sorry to hear that, man. I'm not a dog lover by...

Sorry to hear that, man. I'm not a dog lover by any stretch of the imagination, but I can relate to losing an awesome pet and friend.

Focus on the good memories rather than the fact he is gone. ...
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
05-11-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 423
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

That's a nice cat. Too bad on the crappies and...

That's a nice cat. Too bad on the crappies and the lost stringer. I lost my favorite knife yesterday, had it clipped to my pocket and it caught on my cast net when I was trying to catch shad for...
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
05-11-2011, 12:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

The biggest walleye I ever caught felt exactly...

The biggest walleye I ever caught felt exactly like you mentioned. I told my old man after we landed it that it felt like driving into a brick wall. He didn't hit it, it just stopped. Fortunately...
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
05-11-2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 294
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

Took my son out for the first time yesterday

And now he's (pardon the pun) hooked! We spent about 5 hours out at the local state park. He learned everything from how to use a throw net to how to take a bluegill off the hook. I set out some...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
05-09-2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,576
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

Gun season is obviously the high reward part of...

Gun season is obviously the high reward part of the year. Depending upon where you hunt (here in Ohio we can only use shotguns and muzzleloaders), your shotgun could be converted into a slug gun for...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
05-09-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,229
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

Holy ****. Those brow tines are the best I've...

Holy ****. Those brow tines are the best I've ever seen. Nasty. One hell of a buck you got there (you lucky SOB!), congrats. That one is definately worth a few hours of overtime to cover the...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
05-06-2011, 11:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,202
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

Congrats man, helluva bird ya got there. Too bad...

Congrats man, helluva bird ya got there. Too bad about the beard, but still a great bird all the same.

I, too am struggling with tough hunting. Thanks for the lift, I needed it.
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
05-06-2011, 04:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,107
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

Just one last note as far as a gun is concerned,...

Just one last note as far as a gun is concerned, if you're heartset on a pump and you're only going to use it for waterfowl, Id suggest getting the 887 in place of the 870. It's built from the...
Forum: Target Archery
05-06-2011, 03:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,897
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

How far up in NE OH is the park? I'm in Oxford,...

How far up in NE OH is the park? I'm in Oxford, anything more than an hour past Columbus is probably out of my range, but I'd be open to considering something within 2 1/2-3 hours.

Also, when are...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
05-06-2011, 03:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 519
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

It's a shame you weren't able to get a bird, but...

It's a shame you weren't able to get a bird, but it's great that you got to experience the thrill of the hunt. Can't wait to see the video.

Just look at it this way, in a mere 48 weeks you'll be...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
05-05-2011, 09:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,017
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

Well, I'm more of a novice than you are, OP, but...

Well, I'm more of a novice than you are, OP, but from the limited time I've spent the woods I've noticed an uptick in activity in the fields during rain. I sat in a spot for 2 1/2 hours last week,...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
05-04-2011, 08:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,635
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

Have you ever heard a flock of geese? They're...

Have you ever heard a flock of geese? They're constantly honking. Try hunting them in late January and tell me that "call shy birds are a myth".

I'm no expert on Turkey hunting, but I can tell...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
05-04-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,161
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

Looks like you guys cleaned up, congrats man. ...

Looks like you guys cleaned up, congrats man.

Let me know when we're going next year, I'll take off of work:wink:.
Forum: Midwest
05-04-2011, 10:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,647
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

Rush Run Wildlife Area (SW OH/District 5)

Can anyone tell me how much hunting pressure this place gets now a days? It's been about 8 years since the last time I hunted there, and I'm just trying to figure out if it's even a worthwhile area...
Forum: Specific Turkey Tips and Tactics
05-04-2011, 04:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,744
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

Any suggestions on which call/calls to use for...

Any suggestions on which call/calls to use for getting birds to respond to you? I've spent the last 2 days in the woods using anything I can think of and haven't had a single bird respond. I've...
Forum: Bowhunting
05-04-2011, 12:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,702
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

As others have said, go for what feels the best...

As others have said, go for what feels the best for you. If you're willing to drop 2k on a bow, and that's the one that feels best to you, more power to ya.

As far as "most tourney wins" yada...
Forum: Bowhunting
05-04-2011, 12:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 865
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

Well, they're Mathews SOLO Cam, but some of their...

Well, they're Mathews SOLO Cam, but some of their bows are actually dual cam. Not sure wheter or not any of their single cam models eclipse the 70 pound mark.

All that said, what's it really...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
05-04-2011, 12:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 956
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

Any multi-section duffel bag will work. I have...

Any multi-section duffel bag will work. I have an old tennis bag that I use. I put ammo, muffs and glasses in one side and targets, tape and a staple gun in the other.

Another alternative, one...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
05-04-2011, 12:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,129
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

Okay, first off, if you're using a hand thrower...

Okay, first off, if you're using a hand thrower or a Wal Mart spring thrower, use a Skeet choke. As someone else said, success breeds confidence, and anything tighter than a skeet choke with a hand...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
05-03-2011, 11:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,026
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

What about that "she safari" they're pushing on...

What about that "she safari" they're pushing on ODC? Do they not have cold weather gear on there?
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
05-03-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,595
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

I'm still trying to figure out why you would want...

I'm still trying to figure out why you would want to waste money on a .308 if you already have a 30-06. That's like shooting a deer with a .38 when you've got a .357 on you.

"That's like wipin'...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
05-03-2011, 11:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,181
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

My first ever opening day of gun season, the one...

My first ever opening day of gun season, the one I had looked forward to going with my Dad for years, I fell asleep in the stand. I was in a climber with a shooting rail, laid my gun down across the...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
05-03-2011, 11:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

Hey, if you're in Northern Kentucky I could use...

Hey, if you're in Northern Kentucky I could use the help up here in SW OH. Hell, I'll even pay for the gas. These damn birds just ain't talking!
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
05-03-2011, 11:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 796
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

My guess would be deer. While there is a much...

My guess would be deer. While there is a much higher bag limit for rabbits, there are far fewer people that actually pursue them. Here in OH, I'd say that about 2 out of every 3 "deer hunters"...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
05-03-2011, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,414
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

Any autoloader for that price is gonna be...

Any autoloader for that price is gonna be hot...or junk. You may be able to find a 2 3/4" 11-87 at Dick's for $500, but that's about as cheap as it can get.
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
05-03-2011, 11:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,566
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

Haven't even tried them. I've still got a stash...

Haven't even tried them. I've still got a stash of 15 year old steel shot that performs just fine at 1550 FPS with 1 1/4 Oz. of shot. It patterns better than my trap, skeet, turkey and sporting...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
05-03-2011, 10:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,994
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

I didn't actually shoot him, but I had one 2 year...

I didn't actually shoot him, but I had one 2 year old walk by my stand 2 days in a row with a broken-off antler underneath the skin on the right side of his face. Sure as hell wish I had arrowed...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
05-03-2011, 10:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,107
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

First off, buy a 12 Ga. There's really no reason...

First off, buy a 12 Ga. There's really no reason to go with anything else. Sub-gauges aren't nearly as effective, and 10 Ga ammo is just too damn hard to find.

I personally use an 870 Super...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
05-03-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,983
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

As others have said, there's really too many...

As others have said, there's really too many factors to consider. When I hunt locally, I'm always in a 15' stand. The wind is always in my face (in SW Ohio the wind rarely ever blows from anywhere...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
05-03-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 17,645
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

Remington 870 Super Mag. Shoot 3" #4s for duck,...

Remington 870 Super Mag. Shoot 3" #4s for duck, #2s when I'm set up for both duck and geese and BB for early goose season. The 3 1/2" don't pattern very well for me for some reason.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
05-03-2011, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 721
Posted By Hoyt HavocTec

Late season tips?

I'm hunting SW Ohio in the second half of the season, we don't have a ton of birds, but there's a good enough population that I should have at least seen/heard one given the amount of walking I did...
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