HuntingNet.com Forums - Search Results
HuntingNet.com Forums

Go Back  HuntingNet.com Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Community
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
Search: Posts Made By: handles II
Showing results 1 to 50 of 107
Search took 0.20 seconds.
Forum: Guns
12-13-2016, 09:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,717
Posted By handles II

.270 is a fantastic choice. If needed/wanted use...

.270 is a fantastic choice. If needed/wanted use reduced recoil loads. Unless shots will regularly be over 200 yards, they work fantastic and are much easier on the shoulder. I was shooting my .270...
Forum: Midwest
12-02-2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 597
Posted By handles II

Wisconsin totals: What are your thoughts?

How did your hunt go? Your seasons if you use more than one weapon?

The northern forest had pretty substantial increases in both bucks and doe. Funny, I thought wolves had eaten every single deer...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-02-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 23,901
Posted By handles II

I love the black "mane" on that buck! Not very...

I love the black "mane" on that buck! Not very many have that. I was lucky enough to get one about 20 years ago, we've never seen another from our farm. Very cool!
Forum: Guns
12-02-2016, 06:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,470
Posted By handles II

Thanks for the reply on both the kick and...

Thanks for the reply on both the kick and function of the choke tubes. I know what you are saying, I push pretty hard in some areas, but he likes to hunt and shoot, so I'd rather give him a little...
Forum: Guns
12-01-2016, 07:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,470
Posted By handles II

Youth Nova 20ga, Slug barrel or slug choke?

Good morning,
I'm looking to see if anyone has or has used either of the following with a Benelli Nova youth 20ga: A slug barrel and/or a slug choke and their opinion or results.

My youngest is...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
12-01-2016, 06:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,575
Posted By handles II

I kind of figured the same, if it would happen to...

I kind of figured the same, if it would happen to break, it would be easy to just use bags yet still have a nice solid platform that is easy to carry and store.

Any other opinions out there??
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-01-2016, 06:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 23,901
Posted By handles II

My 13 year old boy with his 2nd buck, 3rd deer in...

My 13 year old boy with his 2nd buck, 3rd deer in 3 years.

Just a lucky mid-day situation, someone or something must have spooked some deer on a woody point about 400 yards away. About 15 doe and...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
11-30-2016, 09:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,575
Posted By handles II

Herter's Shooting Bench opinions?

Has anyone bought or used this product? The current sale price seems pretty good and is right in my Cabela's points budget. Lots of good reviews overall. Curious if anyone here has experience with it...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
11-30-2016, 09:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,924
Posted By handles II

Then yeah, that is a big problem and very...

Then yeah, that is a big problem and very unfortunate.

Perhaps a shield as one poster has done. Or try some of the other suggestions like wax. I guess this might be one of the reasons why many...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
11-30-2016, 07:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,924
Posted By handles II

I don't believe the author of the thread was...

I don't believe the author of the thread was saying that all his window zippers were frozen (many models of blinds don't use zippers at all), it was the main zipper to get into the blind.

As for...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
11-29-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,924
Posted By handles II

Perhaps this is over obvious, but in general it's...

Perhaps this is over obvious, but in general it's really easy to go 'under' a pop up blind to get in them. If the conditions were perfect to hunt that stand, I wouldn't let a stuck zipper stop me.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-29-2016, 06:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,948
Posted By handles II

The deer still have to be outside in the rain, so...

The deer still have to be outside in the rain, so no, not a waste of time if you put the effort in to hunt them, remember that they might not follow typical travel and feeding patterns, so you need...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
11-28-2016, 10:10 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 199,949
Posted By handles II

I'm going to add another post to this 7mm.08...

I'm going to add another post to this 7mm.08 thread, my son (13) just killed his third deer in 3 years with it. Unlike the other two times, this deer did take more than one step and dropped, he...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-22-2016, 05:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,460
Posted By handles II

Quite a few options out there that in general...

Quite a few options out there that in general would be a better choice than a lever action 30-30. If you want your daughter to really like hunting and shooting, start with a better option, she can...
Forum: Midwest
11-21-2016, 10:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 696
Posted By handles II

Nope, just make sure he has the proper amount of...

Nope, just make sure he has the proper amount of blaze orange on, and expect that he might get bored at times and cold easier than you. So adjust your time and how you hunt to fit a 6 year old, yours...
Forum: Guns
11-21-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,604
Posted By handles II

I wouldn't ever call a caliber that does what it...

I wouldn't ever call a caliber that does what it is expected "boring". I'd call that very exciting and an absolute reason to use that caliber over something "exciting" that may or may not function as...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-21-2016, 09:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 445
Posted By handles II

Yes, thanks. I think that's what I'm most happy...

Yes, thanks. I think that's what I'm most happy about, my son got a really good lesson, plus he was the one that spotted the buck.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-21-2016, 07:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 445
Posted By handles II

Always look

This weekend one of the oldest members (74) of our hunting party shot at a buck. This guy has always been one hell of a shot with both rifle and shotgun (has shot trap and skeet at many national...
Forum: Guns
11-21-2016, 06:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,604
Posted By handles II

You really can't go wrong with what you picked....

You really can't go wrong with what you picked. I'd maybe lean towards the 30.06 if elk/moose sized game were a very common part of your hunting life. Savage are known for being economical, tough,...
Forum: Guns
11-18-2016, 08:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,262
Posted By handles II

Since you already have a 30.06, then go with the...

Since you already have a 30.06, then go with the .338. WM, .338 RUM, or .340 Weatherby. Flip a three-sided coin to determine which one to buy, each will do the trick. Having owned a .338 Federal,...
Forum: Midwest
11-18-2016, 08:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 735
Posted By handles II

WI gun opener, be safe.

To all going out tomorrow (or any other time during the season) remind yourself that making sure you and the other hunters in the woods get home safely each night is far more important than even the...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-18-2016, 07:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,131
Posted By handles II

Exactly what they said.

Exactly what they said.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-17-2016, 09:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,820
Posted By handles II

Yeah, Hillary supporters packin AR's. That's...

Yeah, Hillary supporters packin AR's. That's rich! We know who it really is.

1. Maybe the old guy gave permission? It's possible... check with him to see if anyone stopped in.

2. I would do is...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-15-2016, 12:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 26,763
Posted By handles II

He will come back. Maybe not when you are in the...

He will come back. Maybe not when you are in the stand, but if it's his home area he will still be around. Deer can't just up and flee the country anytime they get spooked by someone or something....
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-08-2016, 06:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,224
Posted By handles II

Right, you would blame the wolf, as do most...

Right, you would blame the wolf, as do most hunters without looking at any of the math. However, you saw the math and still blame the wolf. That's the problem.

As for hunting bears, the...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-04-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 355
Posted By handles II

Water, shade. If you hunt hilly areas, the...

Water, shade.
If you hunt hilly areas, the north side of slopes should have more movement, but it probably will be a bit slow. Deer will want to get out of the sunny south sides if they can a few...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-04-2016, 08:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,014
Posted By handles II

Be safe and good luck to all my friends and...

Be safe and good luck to all my friends and family hunting near the areas of Bemidji, TRF, Chatfield/St. Charles, Virginia, La Crescent! I'm looking forward to stories and pictures, and hope I'll be...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-04-2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,224
Posted By handles II

The population estimate of bears in the U.P. is...

The population estimate of bears in the U.P. is 19,000. Since you are increasing the DNR estimate on wolves by 40%, I won't go that far, but lets say the real number is 25,000. It is estimated that...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-03-2016, 09:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,224
Posted By handles II

If the wolves kill the coyotes, and...

If the wolves kill the coyotes, and mathematically coyotes kill more deer than wolves, isn't that a net gain in deer??

Read up on famous elk killer Aldo Leopold and his opinion of wolves vs. what...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-03-2016, 05:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,224
Posted By handles II

Mathmatically and in reality, Coyotes and bears...

Mathmatically and in reality, Coyotes and bears kill far more deer per year in WI (and many other states) than wolves, yet no matter where it is, wolves get the blame.

Anyone ever ask yourself...
Forum: Midwest
11-02-2016, 10:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,340
Posted By handles II

West and South of the town of Barnes. ...

West and South of the town of Barnes.

http://archive.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/douglas-county-wildfire-now-at-6800-acres-80-contained-ql9v1ui-207511341.html
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-02-2016, 07:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,038
Posted By handles II

So what would you say about someone actually...

So what would you say about someone actually seeing a buck breeding a doe last week? Would you say that it is too early for this to happen? What would you say to someone who saw chasing behavior...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-02-2016, 07:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,038
Posted By handles II

Thanks for being the good example of someone that...

Thanks for being the good example of someone that doesn't understand reproductive biology. Saying that bucks get "educated" to doe urine is complete garbage passed on by people that formulate their...
Forum: Midwest
11-01-2016, 06:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 24,816
Posted By handles II

160 acres per hunter is a fantastic deal! Safe,...

160 acres per hunter is a fantastic deal! Safe, and a great way to allow an actual hunting experience.
Come to wisconsin and you will have 20 hunters on 40 acres. They stopped trying to manage the...
Forum: Midwest
11-01-2016, 06:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,340
Posted By handles II

Try in the areas of the big forest fire a year...

Try in the areas of the big forest fire a year ago. Almost everything was clearcut, and the burn areas are lush and green with new growth. Excellent food and cover for the deer.
Try to be between...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-01-2016, 05:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,038
Posted By handles II

NO! It's absolutely NOT TOO EARLY. Bucks will...

NO! It's absolutely NOT TOO EARLY.
Bucks will breed any available doe at any time. In addition, the ovulation of doe do not occur all at the same time. It starts with just a few doe as early as...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
10-31-2016, 07:29 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 199,949
Posted By handles II

My son has a 7mm-08. Currently he (13y.0) shoots...

My son has a 7mm-08. Currently he (13y.0) shoots Hornady Custom Lite loads (120 gr). I'm really impressed with the caliber and in particular these loads. Recoil is about the same as a .25-06/.257...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-20-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,208
Posted By handles II

Sounds like you already know all the answers, so...

Sounds like you already know all the answers, so why even ask the question?
Flags is 100% correct on his first post.
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
11-12-2014, 10:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,260
Posted By handles II

Three shots and you are ready to hunt. Not sure...

Three shots and you are ready to hunt. Not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing.
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
11-10-2014, 01:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,236
Posted By handles II

29771 100 gr Slick Trick Mags. They give you...

29771

100 gr Slick Trick Mags. They give you the extra diameter, sharp, tough and accurate.
Forum: Bowhunting
11-10-2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,015
Posted By handles II

Certainly helps to find the arrow. I missed a...

Certainly helps to find the arrow. I missed a buck two weeks ago on a deflection of a branch the size of my index finger. Was able to see the nock heading towards the ribcage then immediately angling...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-10-2014, 12:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,183
Posted By handles II

Made a couple two summers ago with/for my two...

Made a couple two summers ago with/for my two kids. Double sleeved one of them just to see what it would be like. I was pretty impressed at how it could penetrate a target at 15 yards with a field...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-08-2014, 11:12 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 8,633
Posted By handles II

Perhaps you should write in "sarcastic" font....

Perhaps you should write in "sarcastic" font. Quite honestly I don't know how you scout, so when you say it doesn't help, while odd, I realize that scouting doesn't guarantee a filled tag, nor does a...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-08-2014, 09:20 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 8,633
Posted By handles II

Yes, I DO get it. As you just said, "Camera's...

Yes, I DO get it. As you just said, "Camera's don't help". Therefore you just backed me and everyone else who have said the same. Seems you are simply arguing against yourself.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-08-2014, 07:22 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 8,633
Posted By handles II

Yes, of course, which is exactly why a person...

Yes, of course, which is exactly why a person would put a camera in a place that he knows has animals, just as you and/or he would hunt in an area that has animals. Hanging a camera in a parking lot...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-08-2014, 06:26 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 8,633
Posted By handles II

I can name a few. 1. deer drives. Takes no...

I can name a few. 1. deer drives. Takes no woodsmanship just more than one person. 2. Hunting over bait. Legal and used in many states by many hunters. Some of whom probably think cameras are an...
Forum: Trail Cameras
10-07-2014, 05:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,732
Posted By handles II

I just saw that cabela's is having a trailcam...

I just saw that cabela's is having a trailcam sale. the Moultrie 550 is $99, 880 is $119. If those are models you are interested in, prices aren't bad.
Forum: Bowhunting
10-06-2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,775
Posted By handles II

Yes, as you've mentioned, you seem to have plenty...

Yes, as you've mentioned, you seem to have plenty of bucks and perhaps have no need or interest in being selective. My guess is that you also have plenty (too many?) doe as well that could be...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-06-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,775
Posted By handles II

most guys would take the male pheasant because...

most guys would take the male pheasant because most places it's the law. Shooting one is no more difficult than shooting a hen. both taste the same. Difference with a buck is that it will never get...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-06-2014, 11:05 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 8,633
Posted By handles II

Actually, they already have these. A high-fence...

Actually, they already have these. A high-fence area has guns mounted within their property and one can point and shoot using their computer mouse. Not that fun IMO.

To the thread, I don't see...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 107
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.