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07-28-2004, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 685
Posted By Dave590

RE: Poll: The maps that you use

Phoenix,

I would be happy to send one to you, Just e-mail me with your home address. it's [email protected]

It's my own design. It is a typical UTM square with a peloris compass...
07-20-2004, 06:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,099
Posted By Dave590

RE: What do you soak your venison in?

I think that somewhere in this topic the initial "curing" process became confused with a "marinating" process.

You "cure" an animal right after you kill it and skin it.

You "marinate" it,...
07-19-2004, 09:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,099
Posted By Dave590

RE: What do you soak your venison in?

I have refined my "solution" over the years.

I currently make a mix of the following:

Using a 48qt cooler...

-one half of a 26 oz container of mortons salt laid in the bottom of the...
07-19-2004, 08:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 685
Posted By Dave590

RE: Poll: The maps that you use

Thanks deerslayer, I checked out the top link...Do you use grid coordinates when traveling...And if so, what grid format and datum.

The reason I'm asking is pretty simple and straight...
07-17-2004, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 685
Posted By Dave590

Poll: The maps that you use

I am curious where most folks get their maps for 'field use'. Do you use the seven and a half minute, 1:24,000 scale topo's that the Geological survey produces. Or do you create your own by one of...
07-10-2004, 06:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,406
Posted By Dave590

RE: How do you run off nuisance turkeys ?

I think that turkeyhunter_15 just shot the magic bullet of an answer.

I did'nt think about it untill just a little bit ago...Sure enough, this guy just had his dog put down a few months ago....
07-10-2004, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,406
Posted By Dave590

RE: How do you run off nuisance turkeys ?

cc, You're right of course. I won't try and get into one of those "clintonesque" debates about what the meaning of is is.:D
But I should have been a little clearer in my first post.

When the...
07-10-2004, 09:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,406
Posted By Dave590

How do you run off nuisance turkeys ?

One of my neighbors is having difficulty with turkeys coming into his yard and scratching it up at night. He knows that they are turkeys because he has gone out a couple of times at night and run 'em...
07-02-2004, 05:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By Dave590

RE: Water purification systems, have you used them?

Phoenix, I had conpletely forgotten about the 'Extream' untill I read your post, Then I had one of those "Oh crap, I remember, I had one of those things and hated it" moments.

By the way, your...
06-30-2004, 10:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By Dave590

RE: Water purification systems, have you used them?

Phoenix, Thank you for reminding me about the 'EXTREAM'. I used one for a very short time before I threw it into my campfire.:D

You are correct, it resembles a 'sports bottle' in design, and...
06-29-2004, 09:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By Dave590

RE: Water purification systems, have you used them?

I carry a Katadyn "hiker" model water system in my pack...I also carry plain old water purification tablets.

I use the tablets when I'm on the move and need to purify enough water to travel...
06-13-2004, 08:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,204
Posted By Dave590

RE: GPS

etw, There are a multitude of reasons why you G.P.S. is not able to lock on to a signal.

They range from the unit inadvertantly being in the 'demo' mode, weak batteries or just not having a...
06-13-2004, 07:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,204
Posted By Dave590

RE: GPS

Hmmmm...That sounds like someone else I know on here.:D
06-11-2004, 08:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,204
Posted By Dave590

RE: GPS

I have had occasion to use, or at least 'fool around" with just about every handheld model of G.P.S. that there is. I think that the Garmin e-trex series is the most user friendly of them all. The...
04-29-2004, 11:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,615
Posted By Dave590

RE: GPS

Lee, Thats great news...The roads are finally pretty clear for bikes, most of the slag has been blown off. I'm gonna be gone to Fla. from around the third of may untill the 18th. but other than that,...
04-29-2004, 09:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,615
Posted By Dave590

RE: GPS

This has little to do with navigating in the woods, but I thought it worth sharing.

I recently had occasion to use a garmin e-maps G.P.S. that was hooked up to a lap top.

That was one of...
04-04-2004, 10:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,615
Posted By Dave590

RE: GPS

wahunter, You picked a fine model.

There is one thing that I would like to mention; New G.P.S. users are often concerned about pressing the wrong buttons and screwing things up.

Any thing...
03-30-2004, 10:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,657
Posted By Dave590

RE: Cabela's order missing an item

I have always had outstanding service from cabela's.

I don't order a lot from them, but when I do, it's what I ordered and on time.
03-23-2004, 08:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 632
Posted By Dave590

RE: Curious about GPS

CalNewbie mentioned batteries, and that is an important factor,

I have noticed that when my batteries are starting to "go", the first thing that happens is; it starts taking longer and longer...
03-22-2004, 11:10 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,602
Posted By Dave590

RE: Openning my own place and need advice

Mike, let us know how it's progressing.
Forum: South
03-22-2004, 11:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 608
Posted By Dave590

RE: Any "Geo" hunters out there?

Jorgy, From the support that I am receiving from "other" lodging owners in the area, I suspect that it might turn out to be pretty good sized event. I will go foward with advertizing here in the next...
03-22-2004, 10:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 632
Posted By Dave590

RE: Curious about GPS

I'll admit, I still tend to use a Garmin E-trex, it's an "antique" in todays market. but sometimes "old" is still good. I just have a personal attachment to my old beat up E-trex. I've abused it to...
Forum: South
03-18-2004, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 608
Posted By Dave590

RE: Any "Geo" hunters out there?

Jorgy, thats the site that I have been visiting for the last few days getting ideas.

I was thinking about making it (mine), a once or twice a year event. Something along the lines of having...
Forum: South
03-17-2004, 08:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 608
Posted By Dave590

Any "Geo" hunters out there?

I am planning on sponsering a "Geo" hunt this summer,,,sometime around July or August. The concept is pretty simple, you take a bunch of ammo boxes and fill 'em up with cool stuff and then hide 'em...
03-12-2004, 10:37 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,516
Posted By Dave590

RE: What type of knife do you use?

I have a pretty good collection of knives. Not as many as some, but to me, it's a pretty good selection.

I even have one that was custom made, it's an awsome skinning knife and holds an edge...
03-12-2004, 09:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,693
Posted By Dave590

RE: Droppings on stumps

I once watched some chip-monks work all day carrying deer crap up on to my back deck.

I was more than a little befuddled about "why" they were doing it.

A few weeks later I noticed that...
03-12-2004, 09:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 785
Posted By Dave590

RE: topo map help

Thanks for the review Kyle, and I'm happy that you have found the book usefull.:D
02-22-2004, 09:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,632
Posted By Dave590

RE: Animal Track

There are a few things to consider when trying to identify a track.

The length of stride is probably the most important, soil condition is an equal or close second. Why it was doing what it was...
02-22-2004, 11:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,464
Posted By Dave590

RE: lure collectors

I've got a bunch of my Grandpa's old plugs and lures displayed in my lobby. There are a few Pflueger reels and glass poles also.

I occasionally have folks comment that they might be worth some...
02-19-2004, 08:33 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,602
Posted By Dave590

RE: Openning my own place and need advice

I would like to add one last thing to this topic. I absolutely love to BBQ stuff. From chicken thighs to whole pigs (I named the last one Hillary)

But you must remember, cooking pigs for your...
02-17-2004, 09:27 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,602
Posted By Dave590

RE: Openning my own place and need advice

Now, with that negative sounding post out of the way, I would like to mention a few things that I have enjoyed while eating at various BBQ places around the country.

- Lots of parking...

...
02-17-2004, 09:05 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,602
Posted By Dave590

RE: Openning my own place and need advice

Michael,

In the end, your wait staff is gonna be your strongest or weakest link. Regardless of your intentions and enthusiasm, If you don't have dedicated and reliable help, it's over before...
02-17-2004, 11:01 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,602
Posted By Dave590

RE: Openning my own place and need advice

I've always been partial to places that bring beer to the table iced down in a galvanized bucket six at a time, and have a big hole in the middle of the table with a trash can underneath. You just...
02-16-2004, 07:40 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,602
Posted By Dave590

RE: Openning my own place and need advice

Wow, That is really a big step...One that, regardless of the outcome, you will never forget working on.

Food and Beverage is a hard industry to be successfull in, and it's rarely the food...
02-03-2004, 08:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,176
Posted By Dave590

RE: Is it really worth it??

I've had a chance to "take a peek" through some really high end scopes. To know what they are capable of is a whole 'nother topic indeed.

I suppose that it depends on what you're gonna use it...
01-25-2004, 09:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,553
Posted By Dave590

RE: GPS or Compass, which do you prefer?

tennhunter, The book is scheduled to be available at Barnes and noble's on-line book store around march 1st.

I want to preface my next statement with this disclaimer. I have been a member of...
01-24-2004, 09:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,553
Posted By Dave590

RE: GPS or Compass, which do you prefer?

I will also add; If you are already proficient with a compass and map, then learning to use a G.P.S. will be a snap.
01-24-2004, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,553
Posted By Dave590

RE: GPS or Compass, which do you prefer?

tennhunter, I would like to address your question about typical uses.

The concept of the G.P.S. is simple enough, the logistics behind making it work is a whole nother topic.

But the idea...
Forum: South
01-17-2004, 11:59 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 14,121
Posted By Dave590

RE: New Va Group Hopefully!!!!!!

I thought I would throw this in just as a "thought". I do not belong to any clubs, but I have been invited to be a member on several, and have witnessed several being incorporated, for lack of a...
01-17-2004, 11:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,084
Posted By Dave590

RE: What small flashlight do you carry.

I tend to keep a cheap flashlight in my pack in case I need to use it to see specific stuff like gutting, I make sure it is the same type battery as my G.P.S so I don't have to worry about carrying...
01-17-2004, 10:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 787
Posted By Dave590

RE: Topo's

Gobbling Buck, Ifferd offered some great advice, The local foresty service has the, (In my opinion) best maps.

If you're not familiar with topo maps, the first thing you want to do is; have...
01-12-2004, 08:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,889
Posted By Dave590

RE: What is the best way to mark a path to your stand?

I know this sounds pretty elementary, but being familiar with the area is a pretty good start. The other thing is; Flashlights...They can screw with your mind more than any other thing when you're...
01-04-2004, 09:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,553
Posted By Dave590

RE: GPS or Compass, which do you prefer?

I use all the tools that are available to me.

I start by locating a 1;24,000 scale topo map of the area I plan on being in. Then I draw a grid on it if it does not already have one.

When...
12-28-2003, 11:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,693
Posted By Dave590

RE: Wife disgraced my mount

Runningun, He is...And I have several pictures of him...But I don't have a clue as to how to post them.

I would be happy to e-mail them to anyone interested in posting them.
12-27-2003, 07:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 757
Posted By Dave590

RE: GARMIN RHINO 110

How about power lines and radio towers in the area.?

I don't have that particular unit, but it would seem logical that if they were ALL screwing up, then there is likely some outside anomoly...
12-27-2003, 07:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,693
Posted By Dave590

RE: Wife disgraced my mount

I have a full mount of a bear I shot...He has his own santa suit:D
12-27-2003, 12:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 691
Posted By Dave590

RE: New in this camp

Welcome aboard. I think that you will find this a rather enjoyable place. I don't get up here to the deer hunting forum much, I stay down in the politics forum, but slide up here from time to time.
...
Forum: South
12-26-2003, 11:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 347
Posted By Dave590

RE: GPS question?

Ranger 690, That GPS is quite possably one of the best tools in modern Man's inventory.

Take the time to learn the basic functions such as "current location""mark location" "go-to points" and...
12-24-2003, 10:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 520
Posted By Dave590

RE: What hunting tips would you like to share, for your sucess in the woods?

One of my favorite topics is outdoor navigation. Hunting a piece of private land is one thing, Hunting a massive chunk on national forest is another thing.

The act of "hunting" will come to...
11-24-2003, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 610
Posted By Dave590

RE: Topographic Software

Muddywater, Mapping and creating precise topography for the United States is a very expensive undertaking, not to mention that it takes a very long time.

Topography does not change a whole...
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