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I tried to keep a lookout for you, but didn't see any TGOers that I recognized. I don't think we got there until 1:30-1:45. And just as I figured, we missed the majority of the guest speakers. I showed up just in time to hear the long-winded fellow who was upset about a court case he was involved in. I was so cold from all the riding I had already done throughout the day, I REALLY couldn't wait to get home. I left The Outpost a little before 3:00 (IIRC), and didn't hit less that 80 the whole way. Had I put on an extra layer before leaving the house, it probably wouldn't have been so bad. A pair of gloves better suited for cooler weather is a must before I do that again.

Boy, it was a cold one. My fat is frozen solid. We didn't make it until well into the events, but it looked like there was a great turnout. I'm not sure how many people were actually buying, but the store was packed with people. Getting a spot at the counter was nearly impossible. Thank You to all those involved with organizing this event.

I am not a hunter, so I'm not up on all of the laws. But I thought this was pretty interesting. I could understand if you were poaching, but I didn't realize someone who legally hunted an animal couldn't sell it. Killing wild game isn't a crime, but selling it is | tennessean.com | The Tennessean Killing wild game isn't a crime, but selling it is Randy Charles Lindsey had planned to make his living this winter selling the wild game he hunted. But the sale of $400 worth of doves to an undercover agent last year has landed the Tennessee man in trouble with the federal government. When he sold the doves he shot, the hunter broke a federal law. As a result, Lindsey, 41, is now a convicted felon and could face jail time or probation for violating anti-poaching rules. John Rayfield, a special agent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, said the charges are relatively rare. Lindsey shot and sold 300 doves over the course of the investigation, agents said. But the number of doves had nothing to do with the federal charges. Selling one dove is against the law. The federal ban on selling birds was born almost a century ago, at a time when people decorated their hats with egret feathers and wrote with pelican-quill pens. Much has changed since then, but the need for the ban remains, federal authorities say. "Once you attach a price to it, you go back to the old market hunting days," said Rayfield, who helped the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency investigate Lindsey. Recently, investigators have caught poachers in Tennessee selling a variety of game. In a garage behind Rayfield's office, the feds are storing 2,000 pounds of mussel shells that are part of a poaching case. The mussels were among tens of thousands illegally harvested from Tennessee rivers and shipped to Japanese pearl-making operations. Earlier this month, Michael Ray Kirkland, 50, of Knoxville was charged with offering to sell a black bear rug and stuffed waterfowl to an undercover state wildlife agent at a flea market. It is legal to have ducks and geese stuffed as personal hunting trophies, but it's illegal to sell them. Trafficking in bear parts is also prohibited. "It can create a slippery slope if you allow (game) to be commercialized" and could eventually lead species to be hunted to the brink of extinction, U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance spokesman Greg Lawson said. The law is so strict, Nashville hunter and taxidermist Brian Brew isn't allowed to sell stuffed ducks if customers drop them off but never come back to get them. Though the rules seem harsh at times, Brew said, they are still needed today to keep sportsmen from targeting certain species. "I understand where these laws are coming from," Brew said. "It might sting my pocketbook sometimes … but they were made for a reason and they need to be kept for a reason." Restrictions date to 1918 Federal laws restricting the sale of wild game go back to 1918, when Congress first made it illegal to sell migratory birds. It is also against the law to sell their feathers, eggs or nests. In addition to those federal laws, state law makes the sale of other hunted animals — anything from bass to deer to bears — a misdemeanor punishable by no more than a year in jail. If the animal is sold for $500 or more, the charge is upgraded to a felony. "All environmental laws relate to quality of life and the ability of the government to protect all people and all creatures," U.S. Attorney Ed Yarbrough said. Yarbrough's office prosecutes everything from mail fraud to violent criminal offenses. By comparison, a dove salesman may seem relatively harmless, but prosecutors say the crime is serious. "If we allow people to poach and otherwise go unreined … it destroys the quality of life for the other Tennesseans that follow the rules," Assistant U.S. Attorney John Webb said. Last fall, a state wildlife agent posing as a caterer approached Lindsey about buying rabbits, according to federal court documents. In September 2008, that agent met Lindsey at his Nashville home to talk about the rabbits. While they were there, the men also allegedly discussed doves. Five days later, he sold the undercover agent about 150 mourning doves for $160. Lindsey sold almost 150 more doves to undercover agents in four more visits, according to court records. In all, he collected $394 for the birds. Convictions of violating federal laws barring the sale of migratory birds can carry prison sentences of up to 2 years. Under the terms of a plea agreement, prosecutors are recommending probation or a sentence of no more than six months behind bars for Lindsey. The federal charge will end his legal hunting career. Lindsey will be a convicted felon, meaning he will no longer be able to lawfully carry a gun. On Monday, Lindsey is scheduled to appear in state court on several additional charges stemming from the alleged illegal sale of whitetail deer and cottontail rabbits he shot in 2008. Those charges are misdemeanors. Through his attorney, Lindsey declined to comment on the case. Wildlife agents believe most hunters know the rules. "The vast majority of hunters out there are the most conscientious conservationists," he said. "They know the law."

If I were put in such a situation, I would choose not to drink. Better to be safe than sorry.

Does Wal-Mart sell long guns in your area? You can always make the short trip Hero-Gear in Winchester.

I heard Ronnie doing an interview with Phil Valentine an hour or two ago. I was waiting for a TGO mention, but he must have had other things on his mind.

Now we know douchebaggery is hereditary.

Not all of our trucks have GPS sytems, including the missing truck. This may be one of the reasons this truck was chosen, but all they have to do is cut the GPS wire. So, I'm not sure how much of a part that did or didn't play inot the theft. Unfortunately, the decal mode on MS had a little too much to drink that night. It wouldn't be uncommon for anyone to see other BPI trucks around Tennessee, but all of them should be pulling BPI trailers.

I had already committed to be present at the Operation: Can you hear us now? event in downtown, so I will be leaving that even early (1:00 pm) to head over to the Second or None event. Not an ideal situation, but I'd like to show support for both groups.

Where will the parking areas be? I plan on attending the event with at least a handful of other folks. Most of us will be riding motorcycles.

Awww...What's the fun in that? Hey! A review is a review.

I'm a Comcast user who's not experiencing any issues.

When I went to see Austrilian Pink Floyd, TPAC was posted.

I dunno, but IT would make a great start to a nice holster.

Still rockin' XP without any issues. I'm still waiting for this computer to the bed so I can buy a new one. I built this thing about 5 years ago, and it's far more than I really need. It's still fast enough that I couldn't imagine a computer being any faster. But, then again, I use it for little more than messing around on the Internet. If I were one of those gaymers, I'm sure I'd need/want something faster, but I'm still very happy with this machine for what I need it for.

I ordered some (don't recall the caliber) for a young man that Westwindmike was helping get into reloading. According to Mike, They seemed to be of decent quality.

Congrats and enjoy!

Denny Crane! And it wasn't just "the" foot. It was knee....right foot....left foot.

Been posted a few times before, but still entertaining.

I have no personal experiences with them, but I have seen their name mentioned on several forums. I can't say that I recall negative reviews.

I'm guessing the original stock should look something like this. Gustloff Werke KKW 22 caliber. Trainer : Single Shot at GunBroker.com

I was wondering is anyone has heard from RISC777 lately. I notice he has not been on TGO in a while, and emails have gone unanswered. Along with all other phone numbers, his was deleted from my phone when it went nuts. It's nothing important, just wanted to see how he was doing. Hope all is well.

OMG! WTF? Let's hope the inmates give all of them the death death sentence they so rightfully deserve.

Me and mine send our sincerest condolences to you and yours. If there is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to ask.

Our trucks are leased through Penske, but they never picked it up. We have visited all of the (very few) shops that do any work for us. Because another truck was tampered with, they are quite certain it's been stolen. Of course they have insurance, but it's still going to cost the company at least $10,000. And being an employee owned company, I don't like taking such a hit.