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Forum: Bowhunting
11-26-2008, 02:00 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,842
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Are we prejudice ? Is there something we're overlooking ?

I will fight to the end to protect bowhunting. All I am trying to do is point out that bowhunting isa weaker link than firearm hunting.It has less participants, it has less economic impact, and it...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-26-2008, 01:43 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,842
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Are we prejudice ? Is there something we're overlooking ?

2006 Data. Unfortunately, deer are lumped in with "big game" so the numbers are not broken out. But the point stands - archery equipment sales for big game huntingare not even close to firearm...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-26-2008, 01:17 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,842
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Are we prejudice ? Is there something we're overlooking ?

Here's the chart for yourself. I took the numbers out of the "Deer Hunting" column. :eek:
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm56/kgkoon/2001Expenditures.jpg
Forum: Bowhunting
11-26-2008, 01:10 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,842
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Are we prejudice ? Is there something we're overlooking ?

Sorry, you are wrong again. Go look at the link. Those are expenditure numbers for DEER HUNTING. They are in a chart on page 7 of the report, second column.Archery expenditures for deer huntingdo not...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-26-2008, 12:49 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,842
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Are we prejudice ? Is there something we're overlooking ?

2001 Data - Deer Hunting
http://www.fishwildlife.org/pdfs/Hunting_Economic_Impact.pdf
Bows, arrows & archery equipment $334,113,948Rifles $493,054,228Shotguns $121,351,243Muzzleloaders & other...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-26-2008, 12:35 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,842
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Are we prejudice ? Is there something we're overlooking ?

You never refuted my statement that bowhunting is an inferior herd management technique. Simple harvest numbers bear that out. If the antis ever gain the upper hand, bowhunting will be the first to...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-26-2008, 11:53 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,842
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Are we prejudice ? Is there something we're overlooking ?

Yep. It's funny to hear bowhuntersgripe so much about DNRs and G&Fs. From apopulation control perspective, bowhunting is one of the worst and most ineffective methods for herd management using...
Forum: Crossbows
11-25-2008, 10:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,044
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Point of using a cross bow.

Let me also add one more thing before I get off my soapbox. From astrict herd management point of view, there is no"point" in using any weapon other than a modern high-powered rifle. We are fortunate...
Forum: Crossbows
11-25-2008, 10:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,044
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Point of using a cross bow.

Well, what is funny to me is that this same question is posed over and over on this and other forums. The poster always starts with a disclaimer that he is not trying to start an argument. As the...
Forum: Crossbows
01-07-2008, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 808
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Question

I will second Awshucks, more info is needed. I use a Horton Yukon and it can be an effective crossbow. I get good groups out to 40 yards (haven't tried any further) using an Excal Lumizone. I use a...
Forum: Crossbows
01-05-2008, 08:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 782
Posted By Cruise J.D.

Lumizone Update

Hey guys, just wanted to update you on my experience with the Lumizone. I am using a Horton Yukon, Horton Lightning Strike MX arrows, 100 gr FP, and Tasco High Rings.

Setting it up at 20 yards...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-27-2007, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,777
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: dropping horns in arkansas

Could be lack of nutrition in certain areas.
Forum: Crossbows
12-25-2007, 03:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,461
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Discontinued

I had the same issue with my Horton Yukon. I was using the LS2 Lites. I bought some Horton Lightning Strike MX Aluminum arrows and they are working fine. It is a 20" bolt and though I haven't weighed...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-19-2007, 08:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Land Lease question

He's talking about leasing hunting rights, not buying the land outright. $6-$9 per acre would probably be the range.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-18-2007, 10:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,273
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Scent Control

What he said.
Forum: Bowhunting
12-18-2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,788
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: What's the advantage of using a crossbow?

Thank you for the reply. I think we are on the same page. I know guys that have roadhunted with their X-Bow and shot deer 40 yards off facing them!! I also know guys who routinely wound deer with...
Forum: Bowhunting
12-18-2007, 08:46 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,788
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: What's the advantage of using a crossbow?

Any specific evidence to back up those claims? Do you have specific numbers on sales and usage of crossbows? Do you have specificnumbers on "lots of dead deer not found now"?

They have been...
Forum: Bowhunting
12-18-2007, 06:45 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,788
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: What's the advantage of using a crossbow?

Good point.

I will repeat what I said in the other thread - From a pure deer herd management point of view, WE ARE LUCKY TO EVEN HAVE ARCHERY SEASONS! There is no reason to even allow archery...
Forum: Bowhunting
12-17-2007, 02:10 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 10,303
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: New Bowhunting Law in IL

From a pure herd management POV (i.e. your state wildlife agency), there is no need for the use of any archery weapon. It can be done much more efficiently with modern high powered guns in a short...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-17-2007, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 495
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Scouting help?

Good advice. Find (1) Where they bed, (2) Where they eat, and (3) How they they get from bedding to eating.This can be simple or hard depending on thegeography and it also can depend on the time of...
Forum: Crossbows
12-16-2007, 05:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,117
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Lumizone

UPDATE: Dead on at 20 yards. I didn't get to shoot as much as I would've liked because of the weather on Saturday. Next goal will be tuning at 40 yards using the speed dial. I am loving the...
Forum: Bowhunting
12-14-2007, 02:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,351
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: What is your strangest recovery?

The strangest recoveries usually happen when things go wrong. Years ago when I was young and whilegun hunting I hit a five point in the back ham. He did a little circle and then took off down the...
Forum: Crossbows
12-14-2007, 07:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,238
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Excalibur Rope Cocker with a Horton Bow

Thanks! That is why I love these forums.
Forum: Crossbows
12-14-2007, 06:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,238
Posted By Cruise J.D.

Excalibur Rope Cocker with a Horton Bow

I'm probably being a little too paranoid, but it never hurts to get others opinions. I bought the Excalibur rope cocker and everything works fine but the hooks hit the safety when I am cocking.

...
Forum: Crossbows
12-14-2007, 06:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,117
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Lumizone

http://www.aislebuyaisle.com/images/793DSC.jpg

This is the ring I am using. Tasco High Rings. I can just slide a piece of paper between the objective end of the L-Zone and the Weaver base. If I...
Forum: Crossbows
12-13-2007, 01:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,117
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Lumizone

Will do. I'm hoping the wife will let me sneak some shots in before this weekend. :DIf not, I should have most of Saturday to get this sucker going.
Forum: Crossbows
12-13-2007, 10:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,117
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Lumizone

I appreciate it Cossack.

I'm not sure I can use lower rings. When I was setting it up last night I had to place the scope as far back on thebase as it would go to get the proper view. In this...
Forum: Crossbows
12-13-2007, 08:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,117
Posted By Cruise J.D.

Lumizone

Well, the Lumizone I ordered made it in. Very nice looking scope. The lighted reticles are a great idea. I mounted the scope last night to my Horton Yukon with a Weaver base and Tasco 1" High rings....
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-12-2007, 12:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,704
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: My father and I

Nice deer! As a new father, I can relate to what your Dad did. I hope I am there when my son kills his first deer.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-12-2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,227
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: I shot and missed; would he be back next year?

You never know. If you were near his core area, he might be back or he might set up somewhere else. He also could have been simply traveling through looking for does and has his core area in a...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-06-2007, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,130
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: My first buck of 2007

Nice buck and I enjoyed your story! I bet you had a nice feeling when you were able to relax and reflect on the hunt, the tracking, and the recovery work.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-06-2007, 01:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,995
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Finally had a shot and missed. How do you cope?

Yep. That one will stay with you for awhile, especially if it was a wall hanger.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-06-2007, 01:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,391
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: "Going" in the woods

Funny you asked this because of my experience hunting last Saturday. About an hour after I did my "business", I saw two does within 10 yards of the "spot". They were calmly feeding. I had covered it...
Forum: Crossbows
12-04-2007, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 695
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Looking For L-zone??

I just got off the phone with Dave, the seller. I bought one of them. Heckuva deal on this scope.

Thanks for the link and heads-up awshucks.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-30-2007, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 712
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: not a good day on stand...

I went "click" on one of the first deer I ever aimed at. I was using a .243 bolt action that was notorious for NOT loading the shell when you worked the action. You had to load the stupid gun with a...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-30-2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,191
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: PA 9 point stolen

High in the front shoulder will usually drop them quick IME.
Forum: Crossbows
11-30-2007, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,607
Posted By Cruise J.D.

Suggested bolt to replace the LS2 lite?

Hello all -

I am getting back into the X-bow thing after a few year hiatus. I have a Horton Yukon and a few LS2 Lite bolts.This set up did fairly well for me and I was pleased with the accuracy...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-07-2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,253
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Thick, thick, thick

Difficult position. You have already entered his core area once so he might be wary. If you wait for the rut he might abandon his core area to search for does. If you try to get too close, he might...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-07-2007, 09:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,017
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: .270 Ammo??

Here is my take and I may get flamed for this. How much accuracy do you really need? 2" inch groups at 100 yards become 4" inch groups at 200 yards. The diameter of the kill zone for a white tail is...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-07-2007, 08:26 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,602
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: I need to whine a bit.

I can see both sides to this. He probably thinks he did you a favor bringing you into this lease. I don't think it is cut-and-dry simply because you both pay the same amount. He was hunting the place...
Forum: Guns
11-01-2007, 09:02 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,657
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Help Me Choose a Caliber

Good point. I looked into the ballistics on the 7-08 and Iliked what I saw. Very similar to the .30-06 with 5 ft lbs less of recoil.



Yeah - when I was younger I did not care much about...
Forum: Guns
11-01-2007, 07:03 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,657
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Help Me Choose a Caliber

Well - that really does make things more interesting. I have a .30-06, so I prefer the .308 for a new gun. I like the idea of the .308 with managed recoil ammo. That gives a lot of flexibility.I...
Forum: Guns
10-31-2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,657
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Help Me Choose a Caliber

Thanks for all the responses and guidance.

I'm flexible on the ammo selection - as long as there is at least a good deer round offeredat a moderate price. $30+ bucks a carton is not my cup of...
Forum: Guns
10-31-2007, 12:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,826
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: browning blr vs. remington 7600

I use a 7600 in .30-06. It has been a great rifle. It is accurate and allows quick follow-up shots. The pump action has a very natural feel to it and becomes almost reflexive.

The pump action is...
Forum: Guns
10-31-2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,657
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Help Me Choose a Caliber

To shed some light on #3, I'm currently using a Remington 7600 .30-06. I agree that perceived recoil is subjective and depends on the actual rifle. I am wanting signficantly less recoil for my next...
Forum: Guns
10-31-2007, 09:58 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,657
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Help Me Choose a Caliber

I see the .308 being recommended a lot, but the recoil table on Chuck Hawk's site lists it as having 15.8 ft lbs of recoil energy for a 150 grain bullet at 2800 fps.
Forum: Guns
10-31-2007, 09:26 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,657
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Help Me Choose a Caliber

Don't overlook that your choice has to have:
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-31-2007, 09:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 520
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: Deer stand placement

Pre-rut, I would look at trails leading to food sources and bedding routes. During the rut, you better be where the does are locatedor on travel routes that lead to where the does are located. Look...
Forum: Guns
10-31-2007, 08:53 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,657
Posted By Cruise J.D.

Help Me Choose a Caliber

Give me your ONE CHOICE for a caliber that has to meet all of the following elements:

(1) Lethal on whitetailup to 300 yards;
(2) Lots of factory loads available; and
(3) Recoil energy under...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-26-2007, 09:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,919
Posted By Cruise J.D.

RE: on the property lane and you see a big deer ten feet across it

90% of ethics is avoiding a problem situation before it occurs. I would not be hunting that close to a property line without permission to hunt the other side. No good is going to come out of hunting...
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