twigsnapper

Good work, I have a feeling that it had more to do with experience then luck.

Here's my 2, I mean 10 cents: I don't now these two guys from Sunday but there are a few things that seem @$$ backwards with our system as a whole. Chances are these two don't have any assets to take so why fine them at all? If they truly did not have criminal intent then I think we can all agree that they have suffered more personal anguish and heartbreak for their actions then any monetary punishment can ever bring. Also, if you slap a big fine on them you do two things: One, put a huge amount of pressure on them financially which only hurts their landlords, finance companies, other people they owe, employers ect.. so if you fine them who really gets punished? Two, it gives the government more money to improperly spend. The best thing these guys can do is pull up there boots, go to work and try to create as much awareness for their mistake and make as much money as possible to increase their contributions(taxes) to help fix future problems. If the theory is true about the improper response time then we have to believe there is some truth to these guy's word, right? The only thing that doesn't add up for me is why the dogs were tied to the tree and did not go on the hike? Call me crazy but when I take Rugby(see this ones for the dogs) to the woods the last thing I do is tie him to a tree in camp while I go out looking for berries? Also, government agencies have no immediate accountability. We pay their salaries yet they tell us what to do, how to do it, and when to do it. Yet when they screw up it takes us forever if ever to get a resolution. If a government Official is held accountable for an "alleged" improper action/reaction they will long be retired and milking their fat pension paid for by who? Aw yes friends, you and me and the two fellas who "allegedly" started the blaze. Pissed off Hunter/Tax payer... Andy

I'm in. I like ESPN and I strongly vote for a pay league! People are more accountable in a pay league and we could donate the money to Coueswhitetail.com Say $20 entry, half goes to Coues and the other half to the champ! Also I say we do an autodraft if we have some fantasy football rookies. My 2 cents, either way I'm in!!!

It is not that I don't like it but I just am not in love with it and wanted to hear opinions on the other options.

I am new here and I know this is an old topic of discussion but I need some advice. I have Vortex Viper 15x50 and have used them for years and they have served me well, however, I just traded for a nice set of Docter Nobilem 15x60's which seem to be great. I sat next to my buddy last Sunday and his 15x56 SLC's did not appear any better then the Docters. My questions to all you experienced 15x bino owners is what would you do if you were me? Sell both my 15's and buy Kaibabs or SLC's? Keep the Docters? My biggest concern is service if I need it on the Docters. Any input is appreciated.

Thanks guys, I sold both my other pairs and found a used set of Kaibabs for a great deal. I will move up to the swaros as soon as the budget will allow. Now my next questions is what is you all's favorite tripod adapter. The Kaibabs come with the Jim White unidapter but I don't love it. Should I go with the outdoorsmans one or the Swarovski one. Thanks again!

We prefer to grill: steaks, pork chops, chicken breasts, burgers, brauts, We also boil veggies: corn, potatos Bagged salad is super tasty after a hard day in the field. We try to avoid doing dishes as much as possible. Dutch oven liners rock!!!!

Like these ideas. I Always take extra aluminum foil and put a double laying in the bottom of the pot or pan. No dishes. Love me some Dinty Moore stew!!!

I should be there. Here is a quick list of items I would take to sell. Ramsey 5000lb winch on portable hitch mount, Cargo box for quad, front hitch for 88-98 chevy, folding quad ramps, sure fire flashlight, cargo hitch rack, binos, broadheads, nice camos, carter release. How many sellers are there?

I have two: 1) I'm chasing Antelope with my brother about 10 years ago in Wyoming. A fresh blanket of snow had cover the ground and it was cold. Mid morning I had to go #2. My brother was driving so he pulls over. I'm leaning against the rear bumper(there are no bushes to hide behind only sage brush) doing my business, when my brother says, "Oh s%%%%% big goat grab your gun!" Kinda tough to grab your gun and wipe at the same time, let me tell ya. I could tell by the sound of his voice that he wasn't messing with me. I didn't even take the time to pull my red long-johns over my shoulders. I grabbed my 7mag and my back pack from the truck, laid down in the snow with no shirt and my red long-johns hanging out and shot the antelope! When I stood up to look back at my brother he had almost fallen out of the truck in laughter. To make the story even better I forgot to put the knives back in the truck from the day before and we had to use an old two blade broad-head to clean the antelope. 2) I had an archery bull tag in 2008 for 6a. My brother and I were sitting up high on some rocks eating lunch around noon. Across the canyon was a hunter who must have been practicing his Bugling cause he probably bugled for 20 minutes straight. Drove us nuts! The best part was, this other hunter was calling in a nice 6x6 the whole time and never knew it. We watched the bull come in silent across the hillside from a long-long ways off. After about 20 minutes the other hunter quits bugling and heads down the canyon. Not even two minutes later and the big 6x6 was sniffing the exact spot where the hunter had been sitting! I learned two things, we think we know way more about elk then we do, and you don't have to be a great caller to bring in nice elk.

Love it!!!!!

I have a 5000 Lb Ramsey winch mounted on a removable quick mount. This set up is $849 on Northern tool. Mine is a little older but in good working order and has not been abused. I Just can't mount a hitch I like on the front of my H3. Just like this one: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_808_808 $550 obo or trade for Kaibabs plus cash or a nice tent: Cabelas Guide Series or Kodiak Canvas Pics to come call text or email Andy 602-881-O61O

My crystal ball says: July 19 2:42pm AZ time

After getting you guys's advice I am sell my 15x60 Docters and my 15x50 Vipers. I am trying to move up to a set of Kaibabs or SLC 15's. The Docters are the Nobilem model. They are in very nice shape and come with Objective lens covers, ocular lens covers, tripod adapter, bino strap and Crooked Horn bino Shield. I also have a new set of Vipers in box with everything. I have never had them in the field. Docters-$650 obo Vipers-$390 I would trade them both for a set of Kaibabs straight across or a set of SLC's plus cash. call, text or email me if interested 602-881-0610

After many years of trying I finally convinced my Dad to make the trip from WY and come chase pigs with his bow. It had been a few years since we hunted together but we got on pigs opening morning. As we are creeping in on the pigs my Dad is in front of me but as all hunters new to pig hunting he was walking way to fast and he must have envisioned some huge oinkers because he was not seeing the heard standing still at maybe 20 yards. I tried the pissst, pissst, hey pops, whisper but he wouldn't stop walking. Opening day came and went as my Dad stomped by pig after pig. Finally at dinner I say "Dad, why don't you stop when I tell you to." His response "I can't hear sh@# anymore, and I never heard you" For the rest of the hunt I had to carry a pocket full of rocks and every time I needed him to slow down or stop I would reach into my pocket and pelt him in the back with a stone. The next time I saw him he was sporting a new set of hearing aids! My Mom road him for years and he never got em but one failed pig hunting trip was all it took.

My 2 year old goldendoodle Rugby is the best Dog I have ever had. Whether we are glassing elk/deer/sheep or working on the cars he is always right there. If he hears me pick up my keys he is sitting at the back door ready to go before I find my wallet and shades. And man does he get pissed if I leave the house before sun-up and he doesn't get to go! All dressed up Fixing broke shock:he told me it was a bad idea! Elk hunt last year: he packed out a backstrap First Scouting trip 10 weeks old