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looks like Shroufe is a definite supporter of foul ideas. Maybe that was Fowl ideas? Definitley lots of bird work around the country. Ain't seen nothin he has done for big game though.

Well I see some of you have experienced a Michigan hunt. It just surprised me that most of the hunters admitted they did not clearly Identify the target and after they saw a their buck, it was a few seconds till they shot it. Lots were taken with bows, and shotguns and muzzleloaders. By the way, I said it was on PBS, and I think I made a mistake on that. It was on Detroit public television? Maybe it was a public access station? I started to understand why a relative who hunted AZ with me years ago complained it was so hard out here in the west. Glad to be home again!

Watching a show on PBS in Detroit tonight and saw some really nice bucks that were taken in 2005. several over 190" and the hunters had a chance to "tell the tale" at the awards ceremony. I was rather surprised that many of them took risky shots and did not have any idea how big the animal they shot at was. of them said things like " I saw him following a doe and he was moving pretty fast so I had to pull up and shoot real fast. I did not know it had 19 points, (eastern) till I found it dead." Not one of them said they knew how many points or guessed the size before shooting when most of them were shot under 50 yards, it seems a bit scarey. Wonder if that is why the have to wear orange? And more hunting accidents. Glad the CWT group is more into target identification than MI hunters.

I think I see it now. I will have to look it over again when I am back at my regular computer. Thanks for posting the challenge. Hmmm sounds like geese honking outside my window....

Casey In 2001, I was told by a GF officer that yes it would be self defense if the "story" added up with the evidence. In that case, I was stalked and almost munched by a lion in 6a while scouting for elk. I guarantee it was self defense for me, as I had no gun, and turned him away from me at 10 ft with a tree root. Them darn cats sure can be noisey, hissing growling and snarling... That is one experience I won't EVER forget. Congrats on your good day of varmint hunting kaffer62!

Josh, you definitely are blessed! The family that hunts sheds together, stays together...? Nice antler too. I tell you though, the most common browns I find in draws and washes are brown trout.

Pins and needles oh my....

"Gee Rocky, Watch me pull a rabbit (errr... Robot) out of my hat...." What a DOOFUS.

Jim Congratulations on your bid. I hope you have a good time on your hunt! Sounds like an expensive year! Maybe your wife will forgive you if you let her take trip to New York, San Fancisco or some other place for her shopping good tiime. Of course she might jsut make you sell your new toy to pay for the hunt!

Wow Scottyboy, I don't think anyone can top that story, (or would want to) but let's hear some second place efforts.

I would say she is well qualified! Ya know, We could sure stack the deck of nominations with some of the great folks from this forum. Definitely a great amount of outdoors experience in people here I am sure they all return a little bit of what teye get from the outdoor experience. Bill Quimby Josh Epperson Scott Adams Mike Fabritz Duwane Adams Stanley ? plus many others.... ( I hate naming names cause I am sure I will leave out so many)

I have hired probably 100 people over in my jobs, and I was always required to fill out an I-9 form that requires proof of citizenship. I also tried to have them picked up when they ran into my insured vehicle while driving their unisured car w/o a valid drivers license. I also had an aquaintance who died in a traffic accident caused by a drunk driving illegal alien with no drivers license, no insurance but they owned their car, and had money in a US bank. Its a sore spot for our country and especially those who live in border states. Fact is, legal immigrants generally agree, Illegal means illegal.

Maybe you need a pack mule... I volunteer

Well said, I agree, and whats more, with amnesty or "amnesty lite" programs being talked about in the news, the problem is even bigger. Open the floodgates cause that is the same effect. Too many prospective immigransts figure they will get the Ronald Reagan Deal if they are here in time for it. That amnesty deal is the worst decision that great president ever did in office! We must go after all employers who hire them and deport every illegal alien, immigrant or whatever is the UN PC name this week. canadian, south african, cuban, irish,russian, turkish, italian, french, or mexican. Makes no difference. Illegal, is Illegal. missed you at lunch this week.

AG You hit that one dead center. Gotta love it! I bet a few more actual father son hunting mishaps that would be great on that card could be recalled if we open up the podium!

Good luck on that Casey. We need all the BPs like you and Scottyboy that we can get. Just remember, your job will be to spot smugglers and Illegals, not Coues deer. Aw heck, I guess your can spot Coues on your Lunch breaks!

Good luck on that Casey. We need all the BPs like you and Scottyboy that we can get. Just remember, your job will be to spot smugglers and Illegals, not Coues deer. Aw heck, I guess your can spot Coues on your Lunch breaks!

Muskrat It looks like you landed on your feet as fast as you knew you had to. Best wishes on the new job! I am sure it will be different for you but that is not neccessarily a bad thing. One thing for sure, is change is coming for all of us in one way or another. I hope to handle whatever is thrown at me as well as you have. Deerslam I hope your new "thing" works out for you as well as your current gig has. 22 yrs is a long time, I have a few more yrs than that where I am now so I can imagine what you might be going through. I would guess you are good at your job if you have been doing it so long. Good help is hard to find so I am sure you will land on your feet when jou make the big jump. With all the trials and uncertainties going on, please allow me to ask... May God Bless everyone with change and adversity going on in their lives right now. Make us stronger in the face of uncertainty and remind each of us not to worry about the things we cannot change because You do have the master plan. Amen

I second, Third, Fourth that Scott. Great day to you and thanks for keeping us in the loop on your adventures with pictures and stories. Happy B'day

Pretty surprising. I wonder what that fisherman thought when he opened the fish up!

Josh If you have caught 10 and shot 7, what did you do with the other 3?

So how many of them lions have you got this year Josh? I cannot imagine a better year of lion hunting cept if I got one! Congratsto both hunters, Guides and Ol Hap.

Great time for amateur and pro photographers. Those are mighty fine, RR thanks

It's about time there was some prosecution going on. All the law enforcement typically do is look the other way unless there is a crime being committed. Well the crime of illegal entry into the US has already been committed but no one seems to care.

I agree with the "Bring it on" sentiment. A good soaking rain is needed for as long as nature can deal it out.