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That looks like a lot of fun. Good for you for taking Mom out to break in her new rifle. Love the trophy pics.

Cool post Jim. I'm glad you took pics to share with us.

I gotta say...you got me! I was rushing to open the thread!

Looks like you have found a good spot. Thanks for sharing!

As many of you with CCW permits know, it's a big pain in the rear to carry ALL THE TIME. Between finding the right firearm that's light and concealable to carry all day, to buying numerous holsters that make for comfortable and easy concealment. I'm sure we'll get a flurry of people begin to carry at first. Then, I believe, most will deter from it being an everyday thing. I would like to see firearm safety become more mainstream as well. This may make that a reality.

Welcome to the site! As far as the deer regs being available...Just keep coming back here, someone will post up when it happens I'm sure!

It's going to be a tough road ahead of us from here on out.

Just read through all the posts. Congratulations to all that drew. I'll be heading into next year with 10 BP for elk. I've been helping on a lot of hunts the past several years. I can't wait until it's my turn

I hate that this is the same song and dance. We have good men and women putting their lives on the line, trying to make a living, by protecting our borders. When illegals are caught, so what? They simply get processed, sent back, and they try again. Our system is so screwed up it isn't even funny. As long as the "fine for the crime" is laxed, people will still try to come in illegally, as many times as it takes. What I hate to see more than anything, is the "new generation" of individuals that are trying now. They have no issues with lying, cheating, and taking advantage of anything and everything that benefits them. No longer do we see the people with high morals and great work ethics that were honest, dependable, and trustworthy. I see Sheriff Joe parading around on TV pumping his chest as he raids restaurants and businesses where illegals work. Big freaking deal. Impress me by going out to the nightclubs and seedy establishments to get rid of the illegal SCUM first! The ones breaking the law by selling drugs, guns, contraband, stolen cars, kidnapping, and doing as they wish. The ones selling stolen identities and fake social security cards. We need a BIG change in the system. Now.

I find it interesting that people make that statement. Do you actually think criminals take the law into consideration? I'm for it. However, I do think people should pass an exam before they can breed. ...How would you feel if some ignorant person who has never shot a pistol decides to defend his life and accidently kills an innocent bystandard, perhaps someone you care about? I highlighted the important part. I think everyone should have the right to defend his/her life. I certainly don't need anyone in a business suit deciding what I can and cannot do in regards to protecting my life. We can go to town with the "what if's" it really doesn't get us anywhere. People do stupid things, like drive drunk, a bad thing can happen to me or someone I care about at anytime from negligence. Women who want to carry to defend themselves may now have the option to carry in their purse. I'm for that as well. I respect your decision. I'm simply answering the question asked.

Congrats on drawing a tag! Have fun and enjoy the great opportunity to be in the outdoors chasing game.

You are going to have a couple of tag fillers on your hands! Congrats to you.

Nice photographs as always Doug.

I find it interesting that people make that statement. Do you actually think criminals take the law into consideration? I'm for it. However, I do think people should pass an exam before they can breed.

That looks awesome! I love how tender everything comes out of a dutch oven. Plus being able to prepare many things at once is a winner for me. Thanks for sharing, this is the stuff I love to see. So much food, so little time! LOL

Hope you are having a great one!

Leeks cooking in butter. The local leek harvest has come and we always get a couple cases at work. They go very well with grilled rib-eye and t-bone steaks! ...can't forget the best part... Hope you all are enjoying the nice weather we've been having!

Congrats on the tag and success again. Nothing like re-living the hunt when the mounts gets back from the taxi.

If he is, it must not be too bad if he's cookin' steaks!

I like taking pics of the food I cook and and eat at different places. I get a lot of comments on them every time I see forum members in person. I'd like to see that happen more with more members contributing their own pics too. Thanks for the compliments! Amanda actually turned me on to Belgian ales several years ago. I had about twelve different ones to try and took notes on all of them. Flavor (hops, sweet, etc) roundness, cloudiness, lacing of the glass, finish, yup I get pretty crazy! To answer your question, Chimay has been made by the Trappist Monks of Chimay since 1862. I believe they also brew an ale that only THEY drink themselves. I would LOVE to taste that! Lark, too funny, you just can't get over me cooking that bear can you! The more you chew it, the bigger the piece gets! Ha Ha! You are right. A lot of quality drinks to be had. I actually pick up my corked bottle of Chimay at the local meat market where I buy my steaks, Von Hanson's. Brent, They are mild and sweet. Easy to get the flavor of a caramelized onion without the time and they don't need to cook down as much. Cooked in butter, I just absolutely love the aroma they give off. They are very dirty though, if you want to try them, cut the hard end off the stalk, cut in half lengthwise, slice, then wash in a sink full of water. (like a bath) They are as dirty as spinach when it comes to how much soil comes out of them. Phil, I thought of you as I was taking the pictures! Just so everyone knows...Phil sent me photos the other day from his cell as he was grilling some juicy steaks. Was the inspiration for this thread in the first place. We'll get together soon, hopefully at the ADA banquet!

Hit the nail on the head with this one. I enjoy all cuts of meat. Quality of the meat is what's important. Kobe beef and USDA Prime are tough to beat. Especially aged cuts. If I were to choose just one, my staple is the rib-eye. Seasoned exactly like Coues79 described, which is exactly how I prepared them last night. (think I'm gettin hungry again)

Wow, great job with the pictures Amanda. I didn't know they were blooming that hard already.

Congrats! I noticed the hat too, looked familiar.

That's cool! If I get a chance, I'll be sure and check it out.

Hope you are having a memorable one! Cheers!