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I think the OP has a really good point. While I like to be optimistic and all, I'm in my late 40's. My wife and I have been planning for this a long time. We're in good shape, at least for the short-mid term. What I find a little scary is we keep talking about how we're going to be even more prepared the next time this happens. As if somehow things get back to normal, and can have the luxury of wiping our brow, and saying - now we get to really understand exactly what happens when a major catastrophe hits and how government and normal people react. I hope, truly hope, that this thing becomes one of those "If it doesn't kill you it makes you stronger" moments in our history. But I fear that it might be one of those things that won't offer a second chance.

Exactly - I was thinking the same thing. In Oklahoma our response to a nuclear war was identical to a tornado. Crawl under your desk, put your head between your knees (and kiss you a$$ goodbye).

Anyone remember this? "Repeat, this is a test. This is only a test of the emergency broadcast system. In the event of a real emergency....."

I know campgrounds are shut down - does this include the boat ramps? How about Indian Point? Thanks

Thanks for the info.

Not to mention, the whole intent of the OP is to illustrate the general hypocrisy of the members here for having what he perceives to be inconsistent reactions toward poachers. Meanwhile he's talking about his dislike of poachers and how they should all be punished equally out of one side his mouth, while bragging about how he's going to pay off a $20K fine for a convicted serial poacher. You seriously can't make this stuff up.

Dang ^^^ That's a stellar buck - congrats yotebuster!

Last I checked, Anderson lowers are still around $50 or less on gunbroker.

And, for what it's worth, most of the folks here really do care what Lance has to say because he's been extremely helpful to a lot of people here on this forum, sharing his knowledge and insight and making this place better because of his contributions. Can you say the same? Well except for providing comic relief. BTW, we're laughing at you, not with you.

That's twice now. Next time you get a ruler across the knuckles. You ridiculed another poster about spelling and grammar, and yet you still can't figure out to, two and too. But don't stop posting, please. It gives us all a little levity in hard times.

Just bagged this sucker. So, here's the question, I don't know how to skin/gut this thing. I'm thinking gutless but I can't find the backstraps. Second question, is there a category in Boone and Crockett? I'm trying to score the points - looks like a typical to me, pretty symmetrical. What if it's a hybrid? Man this is confusing. Gotta get to the power lines for a better picture. And no, i didn't shoot it with a rifle and stick an arrow in it - too cli·ché.

Knight Long Range Hunter, .50 cal. I think these are discontinued, but it's a really nice (but heavy) gun. Has the Green Mountain barrel. The scope is a Vortex Diamondback 3-9 x 40. I've killed a bull elk at 305 yards with it and 2 coues at 80 and 275 yards. Asking $650 $550 with the scope or $450 without. Also with the LRH comes a bunch of extras 56 Triple 7 50 grain pellets 51 Pyrodex 50 grain pellets 30 TC Shockwave Bullets (250 gr) 24 Hornady 250gr SST 10 TC Shockwave Bullets (200 gr) 5 Barnes 250 gr TMZ bullets 15 pre-primed plastic jackets Approx 100 unfired plastic jackets Powder tubes, loading tool & breech plug tool 20-30 once-fired plastic jackets if interested Next is a CVA Firebolt Ultramag. 50 Cal. Asking $100 obo. The scope in the picture is NOT included. I Might have the front sight somewhere, but I'm not sure. I will throw in the bases. Both guns well cared for and cleaned after each use, but show normal signs of wear. Additional details and photos available on request. If interested please PM me or text me at nine-two-eight two-four-two nine-three-five-zero. I will respond to questions in the order I receive them, so texting is recommended if you need a quick response. Both guns are in Lakeside. Thanks for looking.

I did a little snorkeling and spearfishing with a Hawaiian sling right off the rocks on Rocky Point. It took all day and a horrible sunburn but I ended up with a bunch of triggers. They turned out to be some of the best fish I'd ever had. We caught a few on light tackle in the surf but it's pretty hard rod and reel until you get out there with your mask and learn how they move. Once you do, squid on a weighted bobber as the water is pulling out, you can get good at hooking them. Just use a small circle hook.

I've hunted that area for antelope. I saw a few elk tracks, but never saw an actual elk. Obviously they are there at certain times, but they move a lot. IMO, one of the hardest obstacles is access. There's a ton of good country in there but lots of private and tribal land to navigate. I would recommend ONX maps and a sidearm + boot knife, neck knife, ankle gun... when you get in there you'll know what I mean.

IMO, there's 4 categories of hunters where law infraction is involved. 1. The folks who are ardently aware of all the laws all the time and live their entire lives hunting and fishing without ever breaking or bending ANY of them. 2. The folks who are in the category 1 that find themselves unknowingly breaking the law because of a lack of awareness and inadvertently break a law without intent. 3. The folks who knowingly bend the rules some times in regards to bag limits, boundaries, looking for technicalities in the law to achieve what they are after. 4: The ones who are blatant, repeat offenders who think anything they do is OK so long as they aren't caught. Poaching is a part of their lifestyle and they are never going to change. Personally I've lived in the first category all my life, until I fell into #2. I've never made that a secret - made it public here, but it still haunts me. Just my $.02

Did you mean "too bad", English teacher?

Yeah, and that media is owned by people with a clear agenda - and they are pulling out all the stops. People say "it's going to get worse before it gets better" and they are right, but we're not talking about the same thing.

^^^ That's an awesome photo. "Hey hon, could you keep an eye on my left tire?"

Nothing new here. I've been a social isolationist since way before it was cool. Pickin' up sheds, learning new spots, gonna chase turkeys. Working on the jeep project. I figure I'll just let the rest of the world panic while I go about life as usual - and that doesn't mean any contact with others - whether 'at risk' or not. The sad part is I've not been able to go to lunch with my parents for weeks now, because they are in the higher risk category. Getting out and hiking, fishing, scouting - all very healthy and good for our well being and none of those put others at risk if you're not in contact with others.

To, too and two - There, their and they're, the list goes on, 'I seen', using an apostrophe for plural (i seen too cat's with there tale's bobbed). We should start a new thread just for stringing together grammar faux-pas. To the OP, sorry this got derailed and thanks for the heads-up. Doubt you'll get your money back, but maybe someone else won't get burned.

WOW, this pandemic is at 300+ deaths across the country. How huge is that? That's 323 people out of a population of 329 MILLION people. Meaning so far, you're more likely to win the lotto, get struck by lightning and die of bee stings on the same day. Just kidding, that't my own stat. But the real stat is this - less than 1 person out of every 1 million people in the US have died so far, and of those who have were mostly in the category of being susceptible to dying from the normal flu, or just about anything else. Yet businesses are shutting down and laying off all their workers. Unemployment rates went through the roof. All of our 401K and other retirement savings took a massive nose dive. People in their late 60's and 70's finally able to retire, just watched their life savings evaporate. All schools, restaurants, bars - everything shut down. Not to mention we've all been wiping with cactus and eating gravel, pine cones and various animal scat since the outbreak. I know, when you do the math, 0.00009817629179331308 is a really scary number! At those odds we may as well just all suck on a tailpipe. Get a grip people.

Actually, depending on perspective, that could be completely reversed.

Here's hoping for a full and speedy recovery!

Meanwhile...I'm booking a flight to Cabo and all-inclusive stay. Some fishing, some empty beaches, when it's my time to go then it's my time. 26th wedding anniversary for pennies on the dollar.