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Today, 12:41 PM
Replies: 6
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Posted By Champlain Islander

The whole points system is nothing more than a...

The whole points system is nothing more than a money making scam. Once points creep starts it is the beginning of the end.
Yesterday, 12:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 163
Posted By Champlain Islander

My pro bass fishing buddy just got back from a...

My pro bass fishing buddy just got back from a family vacation in Florida. His 12 year old daughter loves to hunt so he hired a guide for a turkey hunt. She shot a nice Osceola on one hunt then a...
Yesterday, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 147
Posted By Champlain Islander

We have some restrictions on lead here but mostly...

We have some restrictions on lead here but mostly for small split shot. Painted jigs are ok right now. Nothing on soft plastics though but they don't disolve very quickly so I imagine down the road...
03-16-2024, 02:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 148
Posted By Champlain Islander

Got a friend who did that here in VT and was...

Got a friend who did that here in VT and was pretty good at it. He would go this time of year on the southern exposed ridges and find moose sheds. He would sell them and actually made enough to buy a...
03-16-2024, 02:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 147
Posted By Champlain Islander

The prices on hard lures are really high these...

The prices on hard lures are really high these days especially some of the Japanese lures. I have migrated towards soft plastics and buy a lot of them through a local source who like you started to...
03-15-2024, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 171
Posted By Champlain Islander

Yeah I know all about the laws out there. I'm 75...

Yeah I know all about the laws out there. I'm 75 and in good shape but I had an ACL injury playing sports in 1977. I did well all these years but now in the last couple years that knee is giving me...
03-15-2024, 02:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 579
Posted By Champlain Islander

I enjoy fishing for ground fish (cod, haddock and...

I enjoy fishing for ground fish (cod, haddock and pollock) out of New Hampshire, Maine and Mass.
03-15-2024, 02:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 274
Posted By Champlain Islander

I hear you and suspect as time goes on our...

I hear you and suspect as time goes on our winters will become more like what you are having down in PA. The one thing that kept me up here in Vermont in winter was ice fishing. I'm not sure what...
03-15-2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 171
Posted By Champlain Islander

That is just what I suspected OT. Lots of people...

That is just what I suspected OT. Lots of people are turned off on wild game because they really haven't ever tried it or what they tried was mistreated from a meat management standpoint. My kids...
03-15-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 274
Posted By Champlain Islander

My boats are still in winter storage and my pro...

My boats are still in winter storage and my pro bass fishing buddy just called me and asked if I wanted 3 walleye he just caught on the last day of walleye season.
All set and in the freezer....
03-15-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 171
Posted By Champlain Islander

Ot I have heard 2 different opinions from hunters...

Ot I have heard 2 different opinions from hunters on speed goats. Some say great eats and others said wasn't good even for dog food. I know poor tasting meat can because they didn't know how to take...
Forum: Crossbows
03-15-2024, 04:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,875
Posted By Champlain Islander

There are a lot of choices on crossbows. I bought...

There are a lot of choices on crossbows. I bought a 400fps Ten Point and it is very flat shooting out to 50 yards. I am an experienced bow shooter so judging yardage is something I have gotten pretty...
03-14-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 402
Posted By Champlain Islander

My pro bass fishing buddy bought his 12 yo...

My pro bass fishing buddy bought his 12 yo daughter a .410 to keep recoil low and was shocked at how lethal it was. He was using tss
03-14-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 402
Posted By Champlain Islander

Amazing statistics. #5 were the load of choice...

Amazing statistics. #5 were the load of choice when I started turkey hunting. I still have a few boxes from different mfg left over.
03-14-2024, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 111
Posted By Champlain Islander

Had the old batteries checked at Interstate...

Had the old batteries checked at Interstate Battery and the tested OK. Looks like I'll start out the season with them.
03-13-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 148
Posted By Champlain Islander

Good luck I never had much luck actually...

Good luck
I never had much luck actually hunting for them. I do find them when I'm actually hunting game though
I find that kind of odd?
03-13-2024, 01:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 402
Posted By Champlain Islander

I believe the Hevi shot is tungsten shot. When I...

I believe the Hevi shot is tungsten shot. When I got my SBE 20 years ago I tried dozens of different loads and manufacturers to get the best pattern. The best I could ever get was the Hevi Shot blend...
03-12-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 402
Posted By Champlain Islander

Yup that's impressive at 40 yds. I don't think I...

Yup that's impressive at 40 yds. I don't think I could get that tight with my SBE 12 ga with a custom choke. I don't use that #9 shot though and shoot a blend hevi shot 5,6,7
Forum: Guns
03-12-2024, 09:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 402
Posted By Champlain Islander

Looks like a hell of a decent gun for the price....

Looks like a hell of a decent gun for the price. The weight alone shows it is built pretty beefy. Anything that looks like an AR style is usually pricy. I could get 5 of them for what I have in my...
03-12-2024, 07:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,347
Posted By Champlain Islander

Good gun for elk hunting.

Good gun for elk hunting.
Forum: Guns
03-12-2024, 04:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 402
Posted By Champlain Islander

The looks alone should scare any intruder. I have...

The looks alone should scare any intruder. I have a few self defence items hidden in key areas of the house. After reading this I'll take one of my spares I seldom use out of the safe and put it...
03-11-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 111
Posted By Champlain Islander

I have an on board 3 bank charger that is on the...

I have an on board 3 bank charger that is on the boat and is plugged in after each trip. The one charger boosts the 2 trolling motor batteries plus my starting battery which runs the outboard and...
03-11-2024, 04:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 111
Posted By Champlain Islander

Trolling Motor Batteries

Anyone have experiance with boat trolling motor batteries? I have a Minn Kota trolling motor which runs on 24 volts at the front of my Ranger Deep V aluminum boat. I run the motor on two 12 volt...
Forum: Guns
03-10-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 402
Posted By Champlain Islander

Will it shoot buckshot?

Will it shoot buckshot?
02-27-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 274
Posted By Champlain Islander

Season Done

I think the ice fishing season is done. It is a record early end to the ice. I have kept records since 2012 and the previous early end to the ice was March 9. Most years it makes it to the end of...
Forum: Bowhunting
02-25-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,261
Posted By Champlain Islander

I have a Ten Point S400 Viper. It has an awesome...

I have a Ten Point S400 Viper. It has an awesome trigger better than most of the long guns in my safe.
02-21-2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 750
Posted By Champlain Islander

I have had mixed results using decoys. Some times...

I have had mixed results using decoys. Some times they see the decoy and come in like they are on a rope and other times they take one look ....putt and blow out of town. I tend to run and gun so...
Forum: Bowhunting
02-21-2024, 08:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,261
Posted By Champlain Islander

I like to call crossbows going over to the dark...

I like to call crossbows going over to the dark side...lol
I fought it off until I couldn't any more.
In all actuality they are really fun to shoot and hunt with.
02-19-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 952
Posted By Champlain Islander

My Bushnell works well for my shooting. Longest...

My Bushnell works well for my shooting.
Longest distance I ever killed a game animal was 227 yds.
12-18-2023, 02:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 311
Posted By Champlain Islander

I don't use them. I've done a little testing with...

I don't use them. I've done a little testing with Bailey my brindled mix breed who has an incredible nose and she still found the sprayed item easily. My scent control is mostly keeping my hunting...
12-16-2023, 12:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,866
Posted By Champlain Islander

Nice going Jake and Ellie.

Nice going Jake and Ellie.
12-01-2023, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 427
Posted By Champlain Islander

That is a huge 8 I don't get anything mounted...

That is a huge 8
I don't get anything mounted but that is a real trophy in my eyes.
11-29-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 514
Posted By Champlain Islander

I'll be shivering on stand Saturday with my ML...

I'll be shivering on stand Saturday with my ML looking for a meat doe.
11-27-2023, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 47,653
Posted By Champlain Islander

I had one in 30-06 during the 60's and 70's and...

I had one in 30-06 during the 60's and 70's and killed a bunch of deer with it. Suddenly it started to jam. I got rid of it.
11-27-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,743
Posted By Champlain Islander

So far it has gone ok. I filled my archery tag...

So far it has gone ok. I filled my archery tag with a doe and filled my buck tag during rifle season. Ml season starts next Saturday and I have a doe tag to fill. I like 2 deer in the freezer each...
11-21-2023, 02:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,743
Posted By Champlain Islander

Nice deer Jake....covered the tailgate which is...

Nice deer Jake....covered the tailgate which is the sign of a good deer. Lots of good eats.
10-21-2023, 11:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 894
Posted By Champlain Islander

I don't post here anymore due to it being a spam...

I don't post here anymore due to it being a spam factory but I will post a Vermont based congratulations to my old friend Rob on what must have been a truly memorable experience. Hopefully you didn't...
12-25-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,088
Posted By Champlain Islander

Cold right now. Lost power for a day and a half....

Cold right now. Lost power for a day and a half. Was a cold night I can tell you that. I guess they are finding multiple dead frozen bodies over in Buffalo NY.
I now have a backup generator for the...
12-23-2022, 01:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,088
Posted By Champlain Islander

I had my first day out on Northern Lake...

I had my first day out on Northern Lake Champlain. The bite was slow and fish ran small. I was targeting yellow perch and was fishing on a small patch of ice that always freezes early. I was wearing...
12-12-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,088
Posted By Champlain Islander

Got limited ice on the north end of the lake near...

Got limited ice on the north end of the lake near Canada. Will check it out in a day or two.
12-11-2022, 05:15 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,474
Posted By Champlain Islander

Our ML season ends today and our long archery...

Our ML season ends today and our long archery season ends on the 15th of December. Think it will turn out to be a decent season.
12-10-2022, 03:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,088
Posted By Champlain Islander

Had some smoke on the water this morning. Air...

Had some smoke on the water this morning. Air Temps way colder than the lake. I'll be ice fishing soon.
12-10-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,474
Posted By Champlain Islander

I butchered my ml doe a couple days ago and then...

I butchered my ml doe a couple days ago and then made 10 packages of maple breakfast sausage, 10 packages of hot breakfast sausage and 5 packages of sweet Italian sausage in addition to all the...
12-09-2022, 06:36 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,474
Posted By Champlain Islander

The only advice I can give you Jake is be ready...

The only advice I can give you Jake is be ready at all times. It usually happens so quickly and often times the window of opportunity is there then is gone in an instant. I can't even count all the...
12-07-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,474
Posted By Champlain Islander

Wow Phil that is indeed a Maine bruiser....

Wow Phil that is indeed a Maine bruiser. Beautiful rack and if pre rutt would be a 200 plus pounder dressed. Nice job old friend. I got a small 6 point during rifle here in Vermont and just got a...
11-19-2022, 01:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,088
Posted By Champlain Islander

Rifle deer season is done for me and I filled my...

Rifle deer season is done for me and I filled my tag with a tasty 6 point. Season ends in a week then an off week before the 9 day muzzleloader season starts. Back bays should be frozen by then so...
10-22-2022, 11:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,282
Posted By Champlain Islander

Way to go OT.

Way to go OT.
10-02-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 892
Posted By Champlain Islander

I don't have much luck with them. I get great...

I don't have much luck with them. I get great sound while practicing at the house but when I get out in the field with a hot bird my mouth gets dry and I blow it.
10-02-2022, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,202
Posted By Champlain Islander

Nice deer and congrats. I'm looking for a fat...

Nice deer and congrats. I'm looking for a fat freezer doe in our bow season which opened oct 1. I passed on a small one tonight and hope I get another chance. Gotta have that meat.
09-29-2022, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 953
Posted By Champlain Islander

Most likely never left the roost

Most likely never left the roost
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