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Forum: Bowhunting
11-26-2005, 10:52 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,685
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: Another falls and is in a body cast.

Excuse me for being ignorant, but I would like to learn how to use such a device. I've never used a harness, although I have climbed up into a deer stand and tied myself in with a regular nylon rope...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-28-2004, 08:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,930
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: in the dark

I used to be the same way when I was a teen. I eventually overcame that fear as you will too...

There is nothing out there that can hurt you. Look at statistics of people who are hurt while...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-13-2004, 05:46 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 9,379
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: You aren't a "hunter"

LOL...this thread was a great read. I haven't laughed like that in a long time...all the way from giving hunting advice and getting the big kill to being "discovered" to be lieing piece of crap AND...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-13-2004, 04:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 25,499
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: how to tell if it a yearling deer

Killed a very young deer the other day during muzzleloader season. Had a group of 4 deer come trotting up on me and stop to graze close to my deer stand. From where I was in my deer stand I had a...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
11-13-2004, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 596
Posted By Thunderdogg

Getting cold out there - how about this vest?

I've been out in the cold before and I always just bundle up with layers and layers of clothes to keep warm. The last two years I have bundled up but get freezingly cold out in the deer stand to the...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-12-2004, 08:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,276
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: pied bald buck shot in rockford Ohio

I believe it is illegal to kill a piebald or albino in Virginia (where I hunt). Not sure why exactly, since they can possibly pass those genetic defects on to their offspreing. Would love to see...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-15-2003, 10:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 834
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: anybody live on border of your state??

I live right on the WV and VA border. If you were to walk about 30 yards out of my front door you would have crossed into WV :)

Haven't hunted in WV yet, just don't wany to pay the $100+ for a...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-26-2003, 09:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,517
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: Can' t stand venison

As long as the meat goes to someone who needs it, it' s not wasted. I' ve never gone hunting just to kill a deer though. It' s always been to get out in the woods and away from the stresses of...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-26-2003, 09:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,348
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: What' s the weirdest thing you have ever seen while hunting in the woods?

I watched 12 wild turkeys walk past my stand at about 100 yards or so. One of them was all white, an albino turkey?

Never heard of an albino or an all white turkey.

I got my first deer...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-25-2003, 08:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 326
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: What do you like to use?

I don' t use anything. I tried the cover scents and attractants but didn' t notice any real significant difference in deer. Hunted 22+ years without it, tried it and didn' t like it, so going back...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-25-2003, 01:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,229
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: If deer smell so good...why even use a cover scent?

I' ve never used cover scents until this year, and I haven' t seen any difference in deer. I' ve also sprayed my boots with Carbon Blast cover scent. Not sure if this worked or not.

I' m going...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-25-2003, 01:39 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,423
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: do you gut your deer??

I just had to go re-read the Virginia hunting regulations and I can' t find anywhere that says it' s required you have to field dress a deer before leaving the place of kill. I couldn' t find any...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-23-2003, 06:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,537
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: What do you do with the guts?

I don' t usually gut a deer out unless I' m not going back to the same hunting spot. My reasoning is, leaving a gut pile will invite dogs, or some other kind of predator-type animal into the region....
Forum: Bowhunting
11-23-2003, 05:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,217
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: When is a hail mary justified?

You definitely did the right thing. I would have taken the shot also. I' ve never encountered a wounded deer before, but I' d never hesitate trying to put one out of it' s misery.

Thunder
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-19-2003, 10:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 831
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: Doe , doe , doe

I' m a lot like you are. I only have one place to hunt and all I see are does. There are tons of them, got my first one last Saturday (opening day of gun season here). Going out to get another...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-19-2003, 12:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,069
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: lazy grandpa

James,

It makes sense to have that much rope if you' re hunting around canyons. I' ve always hunted flat land so I just never fathomed the need for that much rope before. ;)

Just had me...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-19-2003, 12:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 414
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: County Deer Kill Count

I would say 30-125 deer is exceptionally low. The counties I hunt in usually bag between 3000-6000 deer a year.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-18-2003, 11:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 876
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: was this the right thing to do

I personally don' t believe in shooting at a running deer. It' s just too hard to place a shot where it needs to be. You can always tell when someone is shooting at a running deer because they...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-17-2003, 04:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,069
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: lazy grandpa

Gah, 1000ft of rope?! Do you tie one end of the rope to your truck and walk the other end down to your deer stand, and when you get a deer just drag it out of the woods with the truck? :D:D:D

...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-16-2003, 11:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,258
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: Hope I never have to see that in the woods again

I' ve been taught the same thing. If you don' t have a good clean shot at a deer, don' t take it. It always burns me up when I hear someone shooting 5 or 6 times in a row, like they are spraying the...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-09-2003, 10:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,282
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: what is the smallest buck you will take

If I shoot a buck, it' s the first one to come along ;)
Forum: South
11-09-2003, 02:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 717
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: My daughter' s deer

I figured it would be a stretch that it might have been you, but you never can tell :).

Thanks for the reply,

Thunder
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-09-2003, 04:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 603
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: wow it was a cold morning

Might try those footwarmers they sell at Wal-Mart. It' s a small package about 2" x 3" or so. You just open the package, shake it up, and it starts producing heat. You' re supposed to put it in...
Forum: South
11-08-2003, 03:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 717
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: My daughter' s deer

You know, now that I think about it. I heard two gunshots relatively close together this morning, they were probably 10 or 15 seconds apart (if I remember correctly), and I thought that was kinda...
Forum: South
11-08-2003, 03:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 717
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: My daughter' s deer

Nice deer, congratulations to you both.

I' m hunting in Frederick Co. as well, and that' s the first buck I' ve seen this year :D

Only have been seeing does on my property, so I' m just...
Forum: South
11-05-2003, 02:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,187
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: VA-Where are we seein' um?

I' m West of the Blue Ridge also. Seeing plenty of does, but no bucks or even signs of bucks, but then again I don' t mind harvesting a couple does this year.

Thunder
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-05-2003, 01:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: field dressed deer sent????

Just be careful that your " field dressing" doesn' t attract predators. Coyotes and such feeding on the entrails could deter deer in the general area...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-04-2003, 09:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 819
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: Why did He spook??

Tried my can call today for the first time and had an unseen deer in the distance blow at me a few times before running off. Never saw the deer, it was in thick cover....
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-02-2003, 09:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 889
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: AGE OF FIRST DEER

One very large doe at the age of 10 with a 30-06. Could barely hold the gun up!
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-02-2003, 05:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,548
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: Wanted: Your favorite Venison Recipes

Brirute,

I' d like to have that cookbook e-mailed to me if you could.

[email protected]

Thanks a ton!

Thunder
Forum: South
11-01-2003, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: My 1st day of VA muzzeloader season

I enjoy seeing other things besides deer, and I enjoy the little adventures they bring. That' s what makes being in the outdoors fun!

Sounds like you had a good time nonetheless.

Thunder
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-01-2003, 08:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 564
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: Question for everyone...

I think the gist of what most people mean when they say " I' m entitled to my opinion..." , or " it' s a free country" , etc. is not to look down your nose at other people because they have a...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-01-2003, 05:58 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,197
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: Why do people shoot little bucks?????

States have bag limits for a reason. They employ deer biologists to study the deer population and the quality of the deer herd. Some states have restrictions on the size of the deer you hunt. In...
Forum: Black Powder
11-01-2003, 05:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,783
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: Not so fast - T/C fumbles, sent defective barrel

I kept up with your other thread and was happy for you that everything turned out good in the end (or it appeared).

Sorry to hear T/C let you down. I' ve owned a T/C muzzleloader for close to...
Forum: South
10-31-2003, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 724
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: VA Blackpowder starts tomorrow

I hunt in Frederick County, up past Gore on the WV/Virginia Border. Blackpowder West of the Blue Ridge doesn' t start here until Nov 8th. [:' (][:' (][:' (]

One more week for me [:' (]
Forum: Black Powder
10-31-2003, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 649
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: Help please. Need your recommendations...

I was hoping to have to stay away from paying someone to install the scope but it looks like I' ll need the help of a professional on this one.

Thanks for the help guys. I may look into just...
Forum: Black Powder
10-31-2003, 08:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 649
Posted By Thunderdogg

Help please. Need your recommendations...

I' ve been using the same ML for close to 20 years now. It' s a Thompson Center Arms do-it-yourself kit, percussion cap, .50 caliber ML. I use 370 grain bullets and Pyrodex for a propellant. It' s...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-31-2003, 06:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,080
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: Old and not so old innovative methods

I used to hunt in an area where there aren' t any kind of apple trees or fruit trees other than persimmons. My father always told me to take an apple or two and throw it down in front of the deer...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-31-2003, 06:24 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 10,641
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: i read an article,average deer hunter age is 42 and the future looks bleek, lets do our own pool!

I' m 32 and I' ve been hunting with muzzleloader/rifle since I was 10. Hope to get into bowhunting next year if I can afford the equipment.

Thunder
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-31-2003, 05:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,156
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: Stolen Deer?

Great story Rogue,

I' m glad you were able to outwit those guys and get your buck back. I really enjoy stories that give you the upper hand in a confrontation like that :)

Thunder
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-30-2003, 12:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,197
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: Why do people shoot little bucks?????

I' ve never been a " trophy" hunter, and I' m guilty of shooting little bucks. But then again, I' ve shot little does as well. The younger deer make better eating in my opinion. The meat doesn' t...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-28-2003, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 706
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: Deer in the Rain

Deer can and will move in the rain, but usually they tend to become more inactive than active. I' ve found that if you get a break in the rain, you' ll probably see the deer as they start to move to...
Forum: Black Powder
10-28-2003, 03:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,621
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: acceptable accuracy for hunting?

I think I need to get back out to the rifle range as well... ;)

I' ve been shooting ML for around 20 years but I' ve always limited my shots to 40-50 yards and under. I won' t shoot at a deer...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-27-2003, 12:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 383
Posted By Thunderdogg

Long time hunter..new to bringing in the deer

I' ve been hunting for 22+ years, but I' ve never really used scent attractants, scent inhibitors, lures, calls, or rattling.

I generally hunted out of the same deer stand for almost 20 years...
Forum: South
10-26-2003, 08:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 595
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: Can' t hunt on Sundays?

Thanks for the replies guys. I' m anxiously looking forward to muzzleloading season to start (Nov 8th, West of the Blue Ridge). Another thing that caught me odd was muzzleloading season is buck...
Forum: South
10-26-2003, 12:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 595
Posted By Thunderdogg

Can' t hunt on Sundays?

This will be my first year hunting in the state of Virginia and I just noticed this little snippet under " Unlawful Methods" in the VA Hunting Regulations -

" Hunt wild birds and wild animals...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-21-2003, 12:22 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,318
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: Fun! What Cal. are you using on deer this year?

1. .375 Winchester lever-action

2. .50 cal Hawkins Muzzleloader
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-13-2003, 12:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,218
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: Need an explanation for something found near stand

It sounds like a property line to me. It might be some new landowners trying to find their own property line and marking in the wrong place. I have to agree with Ballistictip, if it was an actual...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-12-2003, 11:53 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,680
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: Neck Shot - Ethical?

Don' t get me wrong, I hate to see any animal suffer...especially deer. I' ve developed a fondness and respect for the whitetail. I just believe if a hunter can make his shot count, then why not go...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-12-2003, 11:48 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,680
Posted By Thunderdogg

RE: Neck Shot - Ethical?

I' m still trying to get into bow-hunting - so take this from a rifle hunter: I' ve always heard that the best shots to take are heart, head, and neck. Maybe it' s different with rifles than it is...
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