DaveS

Sorry I didn't get back sooner. It was benched.

Good point!

What type of "small game" are you wanting to hunt? Fox, Coyote, bobcat and a few others are legal with centerfire during the deer gun season. Rabbits and squirrels are still a "no-no"!

It's not the fact of "eating" dogs. It's the fact that moderators keep closing threads about the shooting/hunting/killing of dogs. The OP has found a new subject matter ("Ever eaten Dog") to bring up the subject of dog killing again. He mentions it too many times in his posts. He specifically mentions shooting dogs, not buying them in the grocery store, which by the way, is not permitted in the United States. I could care less what you people eat, but keep in mind that we have children/young huntings reading these threads, That don't want to read about such things. People on this forum know my personal and professional stand on Dog Killing...I say Killing, because the OP has said nothing about eating one alive. Fact is, I think he said he has never ate it at all!

I used to do a lot of trapping years past. I never used snares though. I only know of their use through reading. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

I usualy proccess my own, and give meat away from here. I have been way to busy here lately to do much hunting of my own though.

WOW...Montgomery County doesn't have a deer place this year! I thought something looked funny about that building up the road.

From what little I can tell from the picture, they are the self locking type. Set them up and use them as with any snare. I've seen several good articles here lately about using snares. If I can find them again, I'll post a link.

I am out now....just had to get something off my chest. But you just can't fix STUPID.... I'm outta here....

Dude, people get ticketed every day and arrested every day for "unlawful killing of Domestic Animals" I know this first hand. Read BEFORE you shoot!! Some folks is just too damn stupid to read the laws! It's job security for me Brother!

Google has a lot of good info on using snares. Locations, trails and crossings. Also read up on liability issues.....Worth knowing!

Since it is against Tennessee law to Hunt/Shoot dogs in this state, this "Non-Hunting" related thread needs moved to General Discussion or a special recipe section....but in the mean time....here is a couple pictures for your dinning pleasure! This should be a "Happy Meal" to one of you out there!

I hit within a six inch circle of the "bull"at 100 yards. Either way, I hit the same. I've heard other people say the same thing, "got to shoot with the bayonet on". Oh well....

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I've shot my Nagant with and without the bayonet. Notice no differance. What should I be looking for?

Never a good thing..... I hope the man recovers. The shooter needs held resposible.

Welcome to the hood....

Most of my hunting arms (12 guage slug, 2 muzzleloaders, 308, 7mm-08, 22, 17 hmr) all contain either a Tasco or BSA 4x32 0r 3x9x32. I have found that those scopes have and do serve me well!

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"Back in the day", more than one man has had his @$$ peppered with birdshot (or worse) over another man's dogs!

Looking at it your way, what choice is there? Don't come on a public forum and seek forgiveness, permission or "poll" results on the legal or moral issue of dog killing. Some folks act like they take thorough satisfaction with killing a man's dog. That's why I guess my 247 acres is "off limits" and I take very few people hunting with me. There are "kill shelters" all over the place. If you want to see Fido doing the "dying cockroach"...go volunteer there and "kill for thrill" all you want. On a professional note....try to find the owners address...file a complaint with the owner (if you can find them). File a complaint with the TWRA and/or county Sherriff. CYA!!! Then do what's right.....

Alot of questions are coming up lately about hunting "Public Land". Well, here's how.....well sorta..... Based on Hunter success, I would like to offer the following advice on public land hunting. This is based solely on my experience and apparently has brought the great masses of hunters great success. 1. When entering the WMA, do so with your "High Beams" on, so as to alert other hunters of your presence. Those standing at their vehicles will appreciate the "Extra Bright Light" in readying their gear. 2. Quickly move out of the way, spinning your tires and slinging gravel all over everyone. Gravel dust really does make a good cover scent. Especially if you're hunting in a rock quarry or parking lot. 3. Park right beside the first vehicle you come to. After blinding the above hunters, strike up a conversation (between streams of tobacco juice)...."you fellers done any good?" Expect the following answer...."well it's only four thirty in the morning.....hell, we had three of on the ground by two thirty this morning......"just heading back in for a day light hunt now"....."have you done any good?" (while spitting out juice)....I almost hit one up yonder....standing in someone's yard. I might go back and kill it later"...... 4. Out of politeness, always "ask" the other hunters "where you fellers going to be set up at". This is very important....as you want to know exactly where to go "bee-bopping" through the woods at. You do not want to go in the woods where no one else is. After all, they spent all the time and money finding the deer for you. Just move right own in and sit down. 5. Once you "locate" another hunter, set up withing 40 yards. Don't forget to pee, take a dump and spit out tobacco juice. It really does attract deer. Other hunters are real easy to spot in daylight and darkness alike. In the dark, look for a flash light. During daylight, look for BRIGHT ORANGE....that might give you a clue as to a hunters location. GO TO IT AND TAKE A SEAT.....hell it's only a 40 acre tract....PLENTY OF ROOM!!! 6. Make sure your cell phone's ringer is turned up really loud. You want to alert all the hunters in the area that your girl friend is calling to tell you that your inbred 2nd cousin is pregnant. Speaker phones work well for this. 7. Do not bring more than 4 Budwiesers with you. Four cans don't make a neat piramid on the ground. Actualy 3 work well. 8. As soon as you hear another hunter shoot (remember, this is public land, the if it's brown it's down kind of thingie) get to that location as fast as you can. When you get within sight of the other hunter, announce your arrival by yelling as loud as you can (and in your best southern bubba voice)...Did ye git one???? The other hunter will surely appreciate your blood trailing skills....he doesn't really want to let the deer have time to expire before taking up the trail. 9. Upon leaving your public land hunting spot always remember to talk as loud as you can, slam doors, trunks and tailgates. This is also a good oportunity to clean all the trash , beer cans and "doobie" butts from your vehicle. Take your empty "bud" carton and hang it on a nearby bush (orange vests in the trees and woods in the backround are ok). Back off a few feet blast away! Public land is a really good place to "sight in" your rifle AFTER you hunt. If you are having scope issues, other nice hunters in the woods will most likely offer you some advide. 10. If you get a deer, there is no reason to tag it. You don't need to. After all, you only live in the "next holler" over. Field dressing right in the parking area is readily accepted. Other hunters truly enjoy stepping in your racid "gut shot" gut pile. 11. If you shoot a buck, be sure to hang his furry white sack on your truck antena. Looks manly as you drive down the road. 12. Most important of all...BE ALL YOU CAN BE.....YOU ARE THE "ONLY" ONE IN THE WOODS! DO NOT BE COURTEOUS TO NO ONE after all IT"S YOUR HUNTING SPOT!!!!!!!!!! I hope everyone had a good laugh at my experiences hunting "public" land. Part 2 coming soon!