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Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting

11-20-2004, 05:35 PM

Replies: 4

how long is the rut?

Views: 2,525

Posted By Al Barrs

RE: how long is the rut?

Dow estrus cycle is 28 days. If not bread the first cycle they will be in estrus a second 28 days. But, the time of year can vary. Go to http://www.trmichels.com/RutDates.htm for dates in your...

Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting

11-20-2004, 05:29 PM

Replies: 36

Lost a good one due to cheap remington ammo

Views: 2,829

Posted By Al Barrs

RE: Lost a good one due to cheap remington ammo

I never had a problem with Rem core lok ammo. However, I inspect every cartridge as I lightly oil them with a cloth and gun oil. Never had one snap...luck of the draw...did you ever win a lottery?...

Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting

11-20-2004, 05:26 PM

Replies: 13

Need help tracking a deer ASAP

Views: 1,215

Posted By Al Barrs

RE: Need help tracking a deer ASAP

LostinSpace;

I hope you find your deer, but when you post for "help" it helps if you tell us where you live and where geographically your deer was shot. I have a pureblood Jagdterrier I trained...

Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting

11-20-2004, 05:09 PM

Replies: 24

Cuting Pelvic Bone When Field Dressing

Views: 8,490

Posted By Al Barrs

RE: Cuting Pelvic Bone When Field Dressing

I agree with others...forget about it! I cut around the anus and tie it off with a string I keep in my day pack. Then you can just pull it out. Same for bladder...string and keep it, bottle it, keep...

Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting

11-20-2004, 05:03 PM

Replies: 4

can u skin a deerhidein your backyard?

Views: 543

Posted By Al Barrs

RE: can u skin a deerhidein your backyard?

Tanning a hide is a lot of work...I don't recommend doing it at home. I suggest you check the Internet for tanneries. They do a good job and the cost is reasonable. When I was a boy on the farm my...

Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting

11-20-2004, 04:59 PM

Replies: 10

How much meat loss from shoulder shot?

Views: 5,940

Posted By Al Barrs

RE: How much meat loss from shoulder shot?

Yea, it depends on the size of the deer. In our NW FL deer there is not much in a shoulder, but there is a bit of stew meat that should be salvaged. Shooting a deer in the shoulder will normally...

Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting

11-20-2004, 04:56 PM

Replies: 8

shooting does

Views: 578

Posted By Al Barrs

RE: shooting does

Most state funting seasons are set so that most yearlings that are orphaned by the loss of its mother during the hunting season will be able to survive. That said, if the youngster still has any...

Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting

11-20-2004, 04:50 PM

Replies: 7

tracking

Views: 532

Posted By Al Barrs

RE: tracking

bouncer;

The doe probably bled internally, particularly if you shot from an elevated position. If you hit it just behind the rib cabe square-off you probably gut shot it. The lungs just behind...

Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting

11-20-2004, 04:43 PM

Replies: 5

spooked buck! need help

Views: 916

Posted By Al Barrs

RE: spooked buck! need help

There is obviously something there he likes and will certainly come back. I tried a neck shot late one evening on a large racked buck because I couldn't see his body well enought to chance wounding...

Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting

11-20-2004, 04:33 PM

Replies: 13

Aging venison

Views: 1,771

Posted By Al Barrs

RE: Aging venison

Over the past 40+ years of hunting and processing deer I have settled on the following steps: I skin and seperate the loins, front legs, rear legs and neck as soon as possible in NW FL. In upper...

Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting

11-20-2004, 04:21 PM

Replies: 16

What is the best way to get a gun into a tree stand?

Views: 13,126

Posted By Al Barrs

RE: What is the best way to get a gun into a tree stand?

I used to use a rope to raise and lower my firearm and day pack but have gone to unloading my firearm, slinging it barrel down over my head and one shoulder and climb into or out of my stand/blind. I...

Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting

11-20-2004, 04:12 PM

Replies: 21

Deer Processing Question.

Views: 1,966

Posted By Al Barrs

RE: Deer Processing Question.

I suggest processing it yourself...it's really not difficult. I have been doing it for many years and just did one on OCT 28th a 5-point and I am 65. I strt by draining and catching as much blood as...

Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting

11-20-2004, 03:57 PM

Replies: 17

The scent of Vanilla

Views: 4,214

Posted By Al Barrs

RE: The scent of Vanilla

I haven't tried vanilla extract, but have tried peanut butter and that works. I believe it is the sweet smell that attracts deer, not necessarily the product. Sweet feed for horses also attract deer...

Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting

11-20-2004, 03:52 PM

Replies: 1

Any Florida Hunters?

Views: 606

Posted By Al Barrs

RE: Greenswamp Hunting?

Madddman;

I used to hunt the Greenswam for spring turkey and saw several large bucks along the river hammock/swamps. I also spooked some deer out of the small Cypress slews. I am now retired and...

Forum: South

11-20-2004, 03:25 PM

Replies: 77

Florida Hunters

Views: 13,995

Posted By Al Barrs

RE: Florida Hunters

Hello Rusty;

I live in Bascom Florida and mostly hunt private land, my farm, Upper Chipola and Aplachee WMA for Deer, but love to hunt Gobblers in the spring. I'm retired and am looking for a...

Forum: South

01-10-2004, 05:07 PM

Replies: 6

Bob Dixon

Views: 5,716

Posted By Al Barrs

RE: Bob Dixon

Tragic news about Bob. My cousin, Jay Barrs, two time Olympic gold medal winner in archery is now with Mossy Oak. Al Barrs Jackson County FL...Good Hunting. By the way I am looking for a small lease...

Forum: South

01-10-2004, 04:57 PM

Replies: 1

South!!

Views: 504

Posted By Al Barrs

RE: South!!

crankbB

Been there...yes it is a great website.

Have you been to http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeromain

Good Hunting!!!

Forum: South

01-10-2004, 06:24 AM

Replies: 9

FL Hunt Club Cost?

Views: 2,429

Posted By Al Barrs

RE: FL Hunt Club Cost?

I find hunting leases here in and around Jackson County FL (NW FL) to run from $500 to $1,000 but there are several state management areas and of course Eglin one can hunt. The problem is places to...

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