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Man, from what I'm seeing, Spot's knife would make one hell of a camp/utility knife! Dave S

[quote name='Pat' timestamp='1351984836' post='838521'] That's not... hunting, really... that's sitting and waiting. ^^; I mean, more power to them, but I see that actually seeking out and tracking your prey is much more rewarding and, and... prestigous, really. Another thing that irritates me is road hunting... drive around and look for deer, then hop out and blast one when you see it. Ehh. I mean, if all you care about is getting the meat, then everything goes... for the [i]sport[/i] of [i]hunting[/i], I don't think so. [/quote] Most folks don't bother to "hop out", they shoot from right inside the vehicle! Dave S

[quote name='robtattoo' timestamp='1351982182' post='838503'] I managed to shave chest hair off of a fat doe at 40yds at 8:45. Luckily she had company in the form of a button buck. He caught a ball through the shoulders at 86 paces. Go figure! I always miss the easy ones! [/quote] Me too Rob. Heck, he should be some fine eating! Dave S

[quote name='Garufa' timestamp='1351981937' post='838502'] Have you ever been to Texas? Those ol'e boys down there fill up massive hoppers with corn, sit in a "camouflaged" shed", and wait. That's hunting alright. [/quote] I hear ya buddy! Dave S

Well, my daughter and myself went to Rural King today to get some much needed farm supplies and observed the following: A Man, Woman and teenage Boy, all wearing camo, orange hats, vests and carrying hunting knives was standing in Rural King. The boy was holding a box of Muzzleloader bullets and what appeared to be a box of 209 primers. They all appeared as if they was getting ready for an afternoon deer hunt. As the boy and Woman stood there, the Man loaded 3 bags of "Deer Corn" onto a feed cart. So I think OK, they have chickens? But the Deer Corn was priced about 8 dollars more a bag than the feed corn which was just a few feet away. I feel a little baiting coming up! I'm sure the guy is teaching his son well. I'm a really good judge of charactor, and this guy was smell'n bad in my book! Dave S

I just don't DO SPIDERS very well...I'm outta here! Dave S

[quote name='Sniper23' timestamp='1351967149' post='838428'] I managed to come home with a 6 pt after sitting in the stand for less than an hour. It looked to be an 8 pt until i got right upon it. Oh well, he'll eat just the same. That's the shortest I've ever sat in the stand. [img]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/04/du4usata.jpg[/img] [/quote] Nice Buck....short, quick and to the point! Dave S

My family's prayers go out to you and Dana. We all pray things work out for the both of you. Dave S

[quote name='Pain103' timestamp='1351926008' post='838222'] Having worked many of deer crashes and avoiding them nightly my advice to anybody is be aware and look ahead. Look beyond the short distance immediately ahead of your vehicle. Sometimes you can't avoid it just slow and don't swerve off the road. [/quote] That's good advice! Thanks for sharing. Dave S

When I hike or fish, I like to OC. Don't worry too much about drawing fast on "scaled and furry foes", the one's you need to watch out for have actualy been walking upright for a couple million years now. My experiences while O/C outdoors is with TWRA/USFWS officers, and there is never a problem. I don't frequent state, city or county parks so I'm unhelpful there. Dave S

It's amazing the amount of damage these animals could do. Many years ago, when cars were made from "real metal" the only evidence who would have in hitting a deer would be a clump of hair in your grill. Now-a-days, you total a car when you hit one! Dave S

That's really good and sounds like it turned out positive for him. Tell him "get well soon"! Dave S

That's crazy right there! Dave S

[quote name='frankmako' timestamp='1351897526' post='837994'] if you see one there is a second one close by. slow down and or stop works. [/quote] Yes, it works very well!!! Dave S

I support the Fort Campbell Falcons, but all high school atheletes rate high in my book. It gives the kids something to do and a little hope for their futures! I hope everyone does well! Dave S

[quote name='gregintenn' timestamp='1351822664' post='837515'] ....to pick up my youngest son immediately. Here's what the problem was. [img]http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt209/gregintenn/1101121629a2.jpg[/img] As I understand it, he fell off some sort of playground equipment. We meet with an orthopedic surgeon tomorrow. At least it isn't baseball season! [/quote] OH....NOT GOOD!!!! I hope he recovers well. That's a bad break in anyones book! Poor guy. Best wishes to him! Dave S

I use 30 degree. Leaves a good edge on my field dressing and skinning knives. Dave S

Same to you! Good luck all! Dave S

I've been reading into too. I'm quite interested in the caliber myself. Dave S

Due to the Rut (breeding season), accidents involving deer are increasing at an alarming rate. I've posted some info provided by GEICO insurance company. Read on to learn the latest statistics and a few tips for making your drive through deer country as safe as possible. Deer Statistics Dawn and dusk are the times you are most likely to encounter deer along the roadside. Deer breeding season runs from October through early January, and during this time they are highly active and on the move. This is when deer-vehicle collisions are at their peak. Though deer may wander into suburban neighborhoods, they are most frequently found on the outskirts of town and in heavily wooded areas. As pack animals, deer almost never travel alone. If you see one deer, you can bet that there are others nearby. Preventive Techniques The two most important ways to avoid a deer-vehicle collision are: slow down and SLOW DOWN. If you are driving through an area known for high deer populations, slow down and observe the speed limit. The more conservative you are with your speed, the more time you will have to brake if an animal darts into your path. Always wear a seatbelt. The most severe injuries in deer-vehicle collisions usually result from failure to use a seatbelt. Watch for the shine of eyes along the roadside and immediately begin to slow. Use your high beams whenever the road is free of oncoming traffic. This will increase your visibility and give you more time to react. Deer can become mesmerized by steady, bright lights so if you see one frozen on the road, slow down and flash your lights. Some experts recommend one long blast of the horn to scare them out of the road, as well. Pay close attention to caution signs indicating deer or other large animals. These signs are specifically placed in high-traffic areas where road crossings are frequent. If you're on a multi-lane road, drive in the center lane to give as much space to grazing deer as possible. Encountering a Deer Never swerve to avoid a deer in the road. Swerving can confuse the deer on where to run. Swerving can also cause a head-on collision with oncoming vehicles, take you off the roadway into a tree or a ditch, and greatly increase the chances of serious injuries. Deer are unpredictable creatures, and one that is calmly standing by the side of the road may suddenly leap into the roadway without warning. Slowing down when you spot a deer is the best way to avoid a collision. However, if one does move into your path, maintain control and do your best to brake and give the deer time to get out of your way. Don't rely on hood whistles or other devices designed to scare off deer. These have not been proven to work. If you do collide with a deer (or large animal), call emergency services if injuries are involved, or the local police if no one is injured, but damage has been caused to your property or someone else's. Never touch an animal that is in the roadway. Report the incident to your insurance company as soon as possible. Unlike that fictional driver from the car commercial, knowing what to do when you encounter a large animal on or near the roadway can be a life-saver. Keeping calm and driving smart improve your chances of avoiding a collision and staying safe on the road. Safe traveling! In my experience, If I spot a deer with my "high beams" on, I go to "low beam" very quickly, and the deer seem to be more willing to move out of your way. Most importantly.......SLOW DOWN!!!! Dave S

I hope all works out for her. Dave S

Sadly, people do die from hitting deer and while avoiding hitting deer. I've seen deer come through the windshield of a car and kill the driver. Sad situation. A guy riding his Harley on Fort Campbell died after hitting a deer. People loose control of their vehicles to avoid hitting a deer and die from the resulting accident. Although human reaction is to "brake", most times you're better off to hit the deer than to loose control of your vehicle. The "Rut" is coming in...more deer on the road! I may write something up on the subject in the very near future. Ya'll drive safe! Dave S

Congradulations Sergeant Mayjor!!! Dave S

Glad she is OK...that's the main thing. Car, well, that's what insurance is for. It'll all work out, and meat in the freezer too. I do have to ask though, since it's only archery season, did you have a "Camaro" permit? Just a joke! Your Daughter probably feels bad about killing the deer. It happens all the time. She probably did all she could do to avoid it. Let her know that. Dave S

What he said! I think this boy has been doing a little sparring! Dave S