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Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-07-2005, 07:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,211
Posted By DarrellH

RE: gas vs. diesel when it comes to scouting

05 Dodge 2500 Cummins 4x4... 22 mpg highway 17.5 mpg city
Forum: South
09-26-2005, 07:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,987
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Looking for hunting land in VA

Same here Eastern. There used to be about 150 acres surrounding my parents 5 acres that we had permission to hunt, was LOADED with deer. Over the last few years it's just been getting shaved down. I...
Forum: South
09-26-2005, 04:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,987
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Looking for hunting land in VA

Butch, I think I may give GW Forest a try...have you ever hunted there? Do you know if any special permits etc. are needed?

I'm gonna see if I can get word out and maybe find a lease on some...
Forum: South
09-25-2005, 01:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,987
Posted By DarrellH

Looking for hunting land in VA

Just seeing if anyone knows of any hunting land in Spotsylvania or nearby areas? My hunting spot is not-so-slowly being eaten up by development, and the deer population is shrinking. Please contact...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-22-2005, 03:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,221
Posted By DarrellH

RE: baking soda

I was thinking about this a couple days ago...do you guys wash them with just baking soda or do you mix with anything else? How much do you use?

Darrell
Forum: Bowhunting
09-20-2005, 07:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,461
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Missed.....

Trapper...that is an AWESOME idea. This is my first year with a bow and I've been thinking about how my heart is going to be pounding when I see that first one...now i know how to prepare...Thanks!!...
Forum: Technical
09-20-2005, 07:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,636
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Correct Arrow Weight

You also have to account for weight of your insert and nock...that depends on the brand, but I would figure around 25 grams for both. That would put you around 375 grams, which is awfully light for...
Forum: Technical
09-20-2005, 07:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,636
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Correct Arrow Weight

In my opinion, thats a pretty good middle ground. My arrows weigh in around 445 grains, and I'm shooting 27", 55#. I was told I should keep it around 400 grains, but I am shooting consistent groups...
Forum: Technical
09-19-2005, 03:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,636
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Correct Arrow Weight

That arrow likely will be a little on the heavy and stiffside for your set-up, and may cost you some speed. Your set-up is really close to mine (27", 55# draw). The recommended arrow for my set-up is...
Forum: Technical
09-18-2005, 06:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,636
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Correct Arrow Weight

Also depends on the distance you will be shooting. www.eastonarchery.com is also a good site, it will give you a chart to select arrow weight. You don't want to go too light, because then you will...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-18-2005, 03:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,113
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Boy Did I Screw Up Some Arrows Today!

That makes 2 of us. Sighted my new bow in yesterday, hitting the vital areas on every shot. Was practicing today...all of a sudden it started shooting BADLY to the left, wasted a couple XX75's as...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-18-2005, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,406
Posted By DarrellH

RE: How far off the trail do you place your stand?

I guess at least then ya don't have to track him very far! ;)

I was thinking the same though, 20 yards. Bow season opens in 2 weeks, how badly do you think I would spook them if I cleared out...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-18-2005, 01:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,406
Posted By DarrellH

RE: How far off the trail do you place your stand?

I can get about 12 feet off the ground...heavy tree cover behind so I think it should break up my outline pretty well. There were no winds today, but judging from the direction the leaves were laying...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-18-2005, 01:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,406
Posted By DarrellH

How far off the trail do you place your stand?

I have found a heavily traveled trail through a dried up swamp. The only tree I can find that is suitable for a climber is about 10 yds. off the trail. Think this is too close? It has a perfectly...
Forum: Technical
09-15-2005, 05:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 494
Posted By DarrellH

Can anyone rec. an arrow/tip?

Okay, heres my set-up: Browning Yukon bow; 27", 55# draw, 75% let-off, shooting with release, most if not all shots will be less than 20 yards. What would you rec. for an arrow/tip set-up? I'm...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-14-2005, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,060
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Broadhead weight selection?

Thanks for the info...what would you suggest for a good arrow/tip weight set-up for my combination? This is my first year in bowhunting so this stuff is all new to me.

Darrell
Forum: Bowhunting
09-14-2005, 06:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,060
Posted By DarrellH

Broadhead weight selection?

Hi everyone,
Got a questions about tip selection. Bow set-up is a Browning Yukon, 27" draw, shooting with release, 55# draw, 75% let-off. I will be shooting Easton 2117 aluminum (Fall Hunter), most...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
09-12-2005, 05:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 885
Posted By DarrellH

Fred Bear TR3000...opinions?

Anyone have any pros/cons of this bow? I am looking to buy my first compound, but don't want anything fancy/expensive, just a good bow to start out with. Any suggestions of other bows in this price...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-12-2005, 04:49 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 51,924
Posted By DarrellH

RE: What is this animal? Game cam pic

I sent the pic to my brother-in-law...he's really good with clearing up pic's with Photoshop...maybe he can sharpen it up and shed some light on it.

Darrell
Forum: Bowhunting
09-12-2005, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 532
Posted By DarrellH

Opinions on a Fred Bear TR3000?

I found what seems to be a good price on one...on sale at Dick's for 199.98, normally 249.00...is this a good bow for an entry level bow hunter? Any suggestions on any other bow's in this price range...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-11-2005, 11:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,612
Posted By DarrellH

Crossbow vs. Compound...opinions?

I am looking to makea bow purchase. What is everyone's opinion on crossbow vs. compounds...what are some pros/cons, etc. I have a compound bow that my dad purchased at a garage sale, but I can't seem...
Forum: South
09-09-2005, 07:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,477
Posted By DarrellH

Rut/peak rut in Virginia?

Any advice on when to start looking for rut activity in central Virginia region? When does peak rut usually occur?

Darrell
http://www.geocities.com/sundayhuntva
Forum: South
09-04-2005, 12:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,481
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Sunday hunting in Virginia

You would think this may be the case, but an impact study by the VDGIFdone last year on House Bill 442 (repeal of Sunday hunting ban) showed no budget amendment would be necessary and would have...
Forum: South
01-27-2004, 05:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,698
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Virginia Sunday hunting petition

I would hope that NO self respecting sportsmen would even THINK about attempting to argue with this post. The number of youth hunters in VA is declining every year. This is not a problem that is...
Forum: Northeast
01-27-2004, 05:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,603
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Hunters in PA,CT,DE,ME,NJ help please

Okay, this thread has gone on and on and is rather pointless...we're in two different states with different seasons, laws, etc. If you tell me what my reasons can or can't be, why ask? My job (which...
Forum: Northeast
01-26-2004, 03:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,603
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Hunters in PA,CT,DE,ME,NJ help please

To clarify, I didn't state you were anti-hunting. I have had many points brought to my attention about Sunday hunting. Some arguments have a little content...most do not. If any land owner feels he...
Forum: Northeast
01-25-2004, 03:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,603
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Hunters in PA,CT,DE,ME,NJ help please

If man decides he should rest on Sunday, then rest...but don't dictate what others should or should not do. Here in VA, the game department biologists have stated that there is no biological reason...
Forum: South
01-20-2004, 06:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,698
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Virginia Sunday hunting petition

They sure could. And nobody is trying to have that banned. My guess is that most opponents of Sunday hunting are opponents of hunting in general, and will use any excuse they can find as a reason...
Forum: South
01-14-2004, 11:24 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,698
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Virginia Sunday hunting petition

And of course reference bill HB442 when writing, which is the one we REALLY want, which removes the ban in full.

Darrell
Forum: South
01-14-2004, 11:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,698
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Virginia Sunday hunting petition

One correction to the above info:
The correct number for the bill that modifies the ban to only before noon is SB175, NOT SB157. Refer to SB175 when writing to your rep's. Also, you may want to...
Forum: South
01-13-2004, 06:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,698
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Virginia Sunday hunting petition

The bills were just made public this afternoon. Get in touch with your legislators and ask them to support these bills!!

Darrell

http://www.geocities.com/sundayhuntva
Forum: South
01-08-2004, 06:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,151
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Virginians..Skunked or Scored??

Came up dry this year...maybe blow some dust off the bow and try some late archery!

Darrell
http://www.geocities.com/sundayhuntva
Forum: South
12-21-2003, 07:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,698
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Virginia Sunday hunting petition

Oh yes...I love the religion argument...funny thing is, I'm a church goer and I'm pushing for Sunday hunting, so that argument is completely bogus. Let's see...church starts at 11am...that gives me...
Forum: South
12-08-2003, 07:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,985
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Virginia Sunday hunting...new info

Yes!
I have been sitting in front of this computer, probably causing carpal tunnel syndrome writing to so many newspapers in Virginia. Hopefully, this will gain us lots of exposure!

Darrell
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Forum: South
12-02-2003, 04:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,985
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Virginia Sunday hunting...new info

While I also feel that the ban should be lifted unconditionally, the matter of the public' s safety while using state parks and forests on Sunday is hands down the strongest opposition towards Sunday...
Forum: South
12-01-2003, 04:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,985
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Virginia Sunday hunting...new info

A couple of us were discussing this the other day. Don' t the game wardens already have to work Sunday to enforce the Sunday hunting ban? Although the force would have to be increased, most...
Forum: South
11-24-2003, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 384
Posted By DarrellH

Hunters in AL, SC help please

Hello everyone. We are heading a movement in Virginia to allow Sunday hunting. We are trying to narrow down which states do/do not allow Sunday hunting. Please email or post if your state allows it...
Forum: Northeast
11-24-2003, 05:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,603
Posted By DarrellH

Hunters in PA,CT,DE,ME,NJ help please

Hello everyone. We are heading a movement in Virginia to legalize Sunday hunting, and we are trying to narrow down which states do/do not allow hunting on Sunday. Please email or post if your state...
Forum: South
11-23-2003, 08:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,985
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Virginia Sunday hunting...new info

When I get home, the sun is all the way down...and unless spotlighting is now legal, Monday through Friday are no hunt days for me and others.



Vacation? What' s that? I do not get...
Forum: South
11-17-2003, 08:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,985
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Virginia Sunday hunting...new info

The signatures are definately adding up! Please check the website often, and forward it to your hunting buddies. If we all work together we can make this happen!!

Darrell

...
Forum: South
11-16-2003, 05:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,985
Posted By DarrellH

Virginia Sunday hunting...new info

Hello again all. The response to the Virginia Sunday hunting petition has been great! A website is in place where you can keep up with updates, etc. It is located at:

...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-16-2003, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 597
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Virginia Deer Hunters (read this!)

Butch...I would have to say you didn' t ruin it...deer tend to be very patternous (I' m not sure if that' s even a word...), they tend to follow the same paths and habits so I would think jumping him...
Forum: South
11-15-2003, 06:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 925
Posted By DarrellH

RE: VA are you ready for some deer huntin

What the....that' s just not natural [:o]

Had a doe staring at me today, about 15 feet away, nice buck in the brush behind her. Does isn' t in season, so I' m waiting on the buck to pop out of...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-09-2003, 03:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 810
Posted By DarrellH

Virginia Sunday hunting petition

Hello Virginia hunters!
If you or anyone you know is interested in signing a petition to try and lift the outdated ban on Sunday hunting in Virginia, it can be found and signed at:

...
Forum: Guns
11-04-2003, 07:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,780
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Deer rifle...suggestions?

Thanks to all for your thoughts and suggestions. I bought a Savage 111FCXP3 in .270. Can' t wait for the weekend to get some shooting time with it. Again, thanks for your insights and for saving me...
Forum: Guns
11-02-2003, 11:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,780
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Deer rifle...suggestions?

Let me ask one more question. I went today and found two Savage models of interest...the 111 FCXP3 and the 116 FXP3. Other than a removable clip and the stainless barrel, is there much of a...
Forum: Guns
11-02-2003, 05:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,780
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Deer rifle...suggestions?

After hearing everyone' s opinion and searching past posts about this, I think I will NOT be buying a 710. Looks like I' ll be going with one of the Savage models. Thanks for the input!

Darrell
Forum: Guns
11-01-2003, 03:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,780
Posted By DarrellH

Deer rifle...suggestions?

Hello everybody. I' m looking into purchasing my first deer rifle. I' ve always used a shotgun, so I' m looking for some opinions. Has anyone used or know anyone that' s used the Remington model 710?...
Forum: South
10-30-2003, 10:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,698
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Virginia Sunday hunting petition

NCLeatherstocking...that would be option,but....
I work in an automotive shop,Monday through Friday. If I' m not there,I don' t get paid. My wife works Saturdays to make ends meet. So now you see...
Forum: South
10-30-2003, 04:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,698
Posted By DarrellH

RE: Virginia Sunday hunting petition

The Sunday hunting ban is part of Virginia' s " blue laws" which ban certain activities on Sunday' s. These laws were thought up many years ago because Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest. Well,...
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