slopoke36

I hope the beer gets its own inner tube. Wouldn't want anything to happen.

Looking for someone in the Tucson area that can mount a couple of ducks for me. Any help would be great.

Geocache?

Did some jump shooting over the weekend. I was going to check the trailcam and thought I would see if there were any ducks on the water hole. First time in a long time I had some real duck hunting action. I Jumped them right at shooting hours and within 10 minutes I almost had a limit. They wanted back into the pond. Never had that happen before. It was a good time with the dog.

I did! I used the Browning O/U to much this year.

Looking for some information on where I can launch a boat to do some duck hunting? Not looking for your honey hole. Just looking for some lakes that I can get my boat on and do some duck hunting that is all.

If you don't want to shoot it, let me know.

Got me a gun safe from the wife and mom and some camping gear.

Very well said.

I got these off the internet and they work great: http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userp...53&BINGSHOP

DANGIT....and here this whole time I thought I was hunting! slopoke36, although I completely disagree with what you are saying and how you're saying it, I respect your right to your opinions and thanks for sharing honestly with us To keep this reply short, I'll just add that there is a TON of aspects about long range hunting that you are not addressing in your statement. And ALL of those aspects are why it's considered hunting and not just shooting. No matter what weapon you are using and no matter what the distance is, as soon as you have that critter in your scope or behind a pin and your finger is on the trigger, you are about to become a "shooter"! The entire time leading up to that moment, all the planning, scouting, hiking, glassing and finally stalking...... you were a "hunter" and you were hunting. I've killed more critters with a bow than I have with a rifle and I grew up primarily hunting with a bow or a muzzeloader. I fully agree it takes a ton of skill and patience to be a good hunter if you are using a bow or a short range rifle. I also maintain that it takes a ton of skill and patience to be a good hunter with a long range weapon! The difference is in where that skill and patience is applied for each technique but both types of hunting require the same skills to learn about and find your trophy. Hunting is hunting, everyone reserves the right to decide which technique is right for them and as long as it's done with respect to the game, the laws, and other hunters, it's all good JIM> My point is: People seem to be more worried about "harvesting" then the experience. I got the gun and scope to shoot 600 yards. Would I try that shot? The answer is, no. Not because I couldn't make the shot (with practice) but because if I jacked it up somehow; I am not sure I could live with myself. You are right by saying it is a different type of hunting. I feel that you are adding additional variables that can be avoided. In October I lost a Canada Goose because I took a marginal shot (55 yards). I had goose loads in and proper choke but it was marginal. I had the equipment; it was in my range I below the shot. I would be lying if I said I didn’t feel sick to my stomach. My point: just because I could doesn’t mean I should have took the shot.

308nut: There use to be a time where 300 yards was the max anybody would dare. There might have been a hunter or two that can do longer shots but they were few and far between. It seems like everyone I run into in the field or on the range now, has the equipment to shoot at questionable ranges. There are just too many factors involved that worry me about making those shots. I don’t trust the average hunter to take in factors such as: human error, bullet energy, shot groupings, bullet expansion, using the proper scope, etc. You might have done your homework but will you bet your hunting rights that I have? This argument could go either way and you make excellent points.

16 foot flat bottom bass tracker and with a 40hp motor. I am willing to go anywhere.

Shotgun hulls are left on the ground to let you know that you are in a good spot. This is the first state I lived in that I religiously pick up my shells. Before it was if and when I remembered, now I go out of my way.

Jake "the wonder mutt".

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Coues 'n' Sheep: You make a very good point about legendary archery hunters making great shots but who can you name on this site that has done that? My point is: you are comparing the elite with "Joe" hunter. A long range shot at living animals is not hunting, it’s shooting. Only wannabe sniper knuckleheads pull these stunts. There is no fair chase and no challenge at shots well over 400 yards. There is no chance for the animal at all. There is always a way to get closer and pursue the animal the way it was intended. Real hunters with patience and ability get closer. I look at it like I look at sky busting for ducks and geese. Once in a while it works but most of time you just piss other people off.

Just because we are able and have the equipment doesn't mean we should be taking shots over 300 yards. Leave the LR shooting to the range or go find a prairie dog town. Show your true hunting skills by getting within 300 yards. This also applies to the bowhunter who takes a 70 yard shot.

Correct me if I am wrong but for the heavier bullet you would need the 1:9 and lighter bullet would take the 1:12. They way I understood it was 1 revolution per 12 inches or 9 inches.

A few off my camera in 35B. I had a few of some "moo" cows as well. I hope this rut picks up this year otherwise it is going to be tough. Good luck to everyone going out this weekend bowhunting.

Saturday day for me. Seen some WT's moving around my blind hope something good comes into range.

Nice job and great team work!

Outstanding thank you for sharing.

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