Pine Donkey

Casey, if Lark were still on this forum he would ask how an ugly guy like you ended up with such a beautiful bride? Congratulations to both of you. It sure is a beautiful setting for a wedding. Also congratulations on the pregnancy. I am sure you all will have a wonderful life together. So, in three years we can start reading about your step daughter on youth hunts and in ten about your son/daughter. Cherish every moment, they fly by so fast. Thanks for sharing your wedding with us.

Another youth hunter, another filled tag. I love this stuff. Congratulations Keelee on a great buck!

Go gutless!

I love these kids hunts! Congratulations on a great deer and a great shot.

In the first debate if you like Romney you think Romney won, if you like Obama you still think Romney won. This has given Romney a big momentum jump. Tonight, if you like Romney you think Romney won, if you lie Obama you think Obama won. If you were undecided, you probably still are. This debate was not the knock out punch that Romney wanted. Obama was not as pathetic as he was last time, but I don't think he did anything to reverse Romney's momentum. Looks like Obama will have to manufacture an October surprise. I think he tried this a few weeks go and it blew up in his face. Wonder what he will try next? Fake an assassination attempt? Bomb Iran on behalf of Isreal?

My bed has the same problem as your couch.

There goes Barry with the class warfare rhetoric .

That is hilarious! It is also very scary. These people live amongst us, they vote, and their vote counts as much as yours!

Hope you have a great one, that includes some time in the outdoors with your dogs all while being completely spoiled by you husband! Happy Birthday!

I have often made the drive to elk camp after a Friday night varsity game. It makes for a rough Saturday morning, but still a great time. Congratulations Tyler on a nice cow, and 458 yards...great shot!

I love it when a plan comes together!

Anybody can get turned around, even a very experienced hunter. One evening a friend and I were chasing bugles during the archery hunt. It was one of those magical evenings where the woods were crazy with bulls screaming in every direction. My friend shot a 6 point, about 20 minutes before dark. We waited a few, the started blood trailing it as a huge thunderstorm was moving in. Soon, it was dark, lots of lightning, we were soaked and the blood was washed away. We decided to go back to the truck and return in the morning. We knew we were about a mile from the road. After about half a mile of walking we came across a road, but it was red and cindered, our road was grey gravel. Luckily I had taken a good compass reading before leaving the truck (pre GPS days). We reestablished our bearings and hiked through the downpour back to our truck, now a mile and a half away. My point is this: anybody can get turned around, and the weather is never predictable. At a minimum everybody in the woods this time of year should have water, lighter, fuel tabs (I prefer a small can of stereo), gps, radio, extra batteries, light jacket, and an emergency poncho. Be prepared to take care of yourself.

A small backpack with GPS, radio, extra batteries, lighter, fuel tabs, water and light jacket does not weigh much. I am pretty sure it is less than the backpack he carries everyday at school. Some GPS functions get tricky to use, but the "mark" and "go to" features are pretty simple. Glad you were able to help him out. Karma will be smiling on you and your boy.

Doug, thanks again for sharing your talent.

Awesome, just awesome! A kid and the first buck is a great thing. Congratulations!

My son had a similar problem, but before we figured it out, it broke a spring in his bolt. Contact Winchester they will want to take care of you.

There will be some good eatin in your family his year! Congratulations to the boys.

Luck or not, great story. Congratulations Jared on a very nice buck.

Great buk, congratulations!

That's a great looking buck. As a dad who has taken lots of kids hunting for the 15 yers, I would gladly give up my tag if it meant I cold take a kid hunting. Congratulations Porter on a great deer!

I hate thieves. Hope they hammer oth of the scumbags.

One hunt one kill, that an impressive start! Congratulations!

Great video Jim! Thanks for always sharing your hunts with us.

Often times we send them over seas, or put agents on our boarder with the fire power they need, but we don't allow them to use it. Additionally, when they act to do their jobs in a horrific situations we put them under a legal and public microscope. Everyday I am thankful for those who serve to allow us to have the freedom and security we often take for granted. My condolences to your friends family, and thanks to Ryan for his service.

Our thoughts and prayers are with him and all your family. He sounds like he was a great guy.