HorseHunter

Two hunting buddies are out in the field and one suffers a heart attack. His faithful friend and hunting partner assesses the situation and realized his friend could not make it back to the truck under his own power. So the friend pushes, pulls, and carries his pal to the I’ll truck and sets off for the hospital. Upon arrival to the ER the staff places the friend on a gurney as the driver jumps out and runs around the truck. Out of breath, he asks the doctor “Doc, will my friend make it?” The Doc replies, he might have if hadn’t field dressed him first”.

When learning how to tell the difference between a grizzly vs a black bear a novice hunter was told by his guide, “when you come face to face with one just climb a tree and if the bear follows you up the tree and eats you, it’s a black bear and if it pushes the tree over and eats you, it’s a griz”

Your ladies do some nice work there. Wish we didn’t need them but those are as cool as they get.

Cool you rescued that bike. Remember building jumps out of scrap wood stacked up or dirt daring a buddy to lay down as you attempt your best Evil Knievel jump? Do kids still do that stuff? I hope so!

The upside is that facia board was due for a scraping and a new coat of paint anyway. Like you said, it’ll be easy to blend. Biggest PITA will be that trailer skin and corner mounding. Don’t ask me why I ALWAYS shut my truck door when backing, even a short distance. Good judgement comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgment as they say.

Those are great pics! The overhead lighting achieves the dramatic look you were going for. That would be great for a go pro too! Heck of a deal. Where are you located? Interested in any trades?

Can you tell we all love talking about this stuff? After reading through the tread here are a few more thoughts from when I was looking for my 1 North American Hunting rife For your flinching install a Limbsaver recoil pad. https://limbsaver.com/products/classic-precision-fit-recoil-pad these are great! Cost $42 and a good trigger with a 3.5 -ish Pound trigger should take up most of the trigger creep (sometimes longer trigger travel gets you anticipating what comes next.) Cost $70 at a gun smith. and when you shoot off of a table have a trusted friend load one round at a time (While you are not looking) and leave you a random dry fire to check your flinch response. My fist “one gun” I purchased was a Winchester Model 70 300 win mag equipped with the BOSS system muzzle break (that also helps recoil). in the early 90’s guys were winning 1000 yard competitions with them but they were not doing that with a $300 3x9 scope. I remember zero-ing it in at Ben Avery in 1994 and I shot 15 rounds off a bench before any of the above mentioned mods and it kicked like a mule. I seemed to have tamed that because my boys love shooting it. I like shooting commonly used cartridges Incase you get in a pinch and need to buy a box at a local hardware store in any small town USA Now start saving for your scope!

Pretty sure that’s 22&u or old people.com or something like that. My wife wanted me to take that test, I’ve never cared for tests... Great looking dog though. Just enjoy him while you got him. The good ones go to quick.

At that point it’s all you can do to straighten it out. Way to keep a cool head and make it happen!

Yeah, I like to see my gooseneck in my side mirrors (not out my diver or passenger window). You probably gathered this but for others: Those chains on the brake axle on the trailer help create some drag when you lock those tires up to get trailer back in line. I’ve had to dial my brake controller gain up at the same time cause you need that trailer to slow down faster than your truck does. Great fun especially when the Mrs. is coming unglued in the passenger seat.

During my 20 years in Idaho, I’ve had good luck with the twisted chain with cam locks as memory serves, I seem to prefer to install in the dark, on a steep grade with a partially frozen, muddy road after I’ve slid sideways for 100 feet or more, and let’s not forget a 30 mile per hour wind. Without a flashlight of course. 😂 Now I keep a new tarp in my ride so I don’t have to hose off my Carhartt after and if I think I will need them I chain up on level ground before it gets too western. Don't forget chains for your trailer. They can help you avoid jackknifing when crawling down a steep grade (on your brake axle of course). Good luck on your purchase.

Here’s what is says, but I’m not sure what they are saying..... TIME CERTAIN AT 1:30 PM 14) Request to Approve a Notice of Rulemaking Docket Opening, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Amending Article 3. Taking and Handling of Wildlife. Presenter: Larry Phoenix, FOR3 Regional Supervisor. The Department will ask the Commission to vote to approve a Notice of Rulemaking Docket Opening, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Economic Impact Statement to December 4, 2020 Page 3 of 6 Commission Meeting Agenda initiate rulemaking to amend rules within Article 3. Taking and Handling of Wildlife, related to the use of game cameras.

I think it’s great that a hunter’s exploits are shared in the paper in a positive light. We should all work to keep hunting mainstream. When I was a kid, people in the Midwest would tie their bucks or does to the top of the trunk of their car to get home from their hunting spot. I remember honking and giving the thumbs up sign. Back there/then the deer opener was practically a holiday. Cheers to slow news days that helps get hunting in the papers! and while I’m at it... Cheers to the written word actually printed on paper!

Based on ammo prices today seems like this song is a bit prophetic.

Brings up why, as a buyer, would you not want the seller’s info in case it shows up on a data base at some point.

I have a belief I stand by that more animals have been taken by individuals wearing plaid than all types of camo combined. I have no empirical evidence to back up my claim. I guess it makes me think of how my Grandad hunted and that makes me happy. And I almost kicked a rabbit eating my alfalfa when I fed the ponies tonight and shocker, I am wearing plaid. Coincidence.....I think not.... It’s really not a coincidence because I wear plaid almost everyday.

I did not realize William Safire was in SI. I was giving a nod to his work as Spiro T. Agnew’s speech writer credited for the famous reference to the media as “nattering nabobs of negativism”.

I wonder if peterterry214 knows this guy is giving out his email address? 🤪

With the alliteration in the title it made me think William Safire penned the article instead of Robert Cantwell.

Awesome job!

Dad bought me my first deer rifle at Smitty’s on Shea and Tatum circa 1984. He used to chuckle about there selection from a loaf of bread and filling a prescription to dove and quail rounds. Awesome store.

Posted this in YouTube thread a few weeks ago. Same topic. Jonny in the morning was a blast, if you listen to the song that irate caller goes unhinged, it happened on air.

Thanks for sharing. This brings to mind the value of mentorship. I have always surrounded myself with people that know more than I do. Or maybe it’s just that most people know more than me. Whatever the case, my life has been greatly enriched by these individuals. I have subject matter specific mentors and often a few in each area. One helped me evolve my horsemanship skills and introduced me to packing. Many have helped me learn carpentry skills. Some have helped me keep my trucks on the road. While others have helped me develop my business acumen. Not to mention those who have showed me how to be a good husband, father, and friend. All of the above are works in progress and will continue to be until my race is run. Let’s not forget the many that teach us what not to do or how not to be. I would argue that those lessons are equally valuable. I look forward to hearing who influenced the influential Outdoor Writer!

North Phx My ‘03 Super Duty crew cab is getting a face lift. these are my take off parts SPF—Stock running boards -$40 OBO Going to flagstaff class 4 hitch $37.50 OBO Rear bumper - has cutouts for back up sensors -$Free -mirrors went to Oro Valley or trade for titled and running 4-wheeler, lever action carbine,Turret Swarovski scope with perfect glass for my magnum rifle, or other high value items that don’t eat. 6zero2 Five26478one

For sure! I noticed how the geometry was on that “bumper” tow point (unsupported) as apposed to the bed attachment points and scratched my head. Had visions of pulling a stump and lifting the rear of the bed like a pop top can. Any idea what grade bed bolts are? I ordered new ones Incase I could use them to install my 3/16” 2” and 2-1/2” square tube. I know what you are going to ask, and yes I am mounting 4 (not 3)of them perpendicular to the frame and bed channels for mounting purposes and after they are bolted to my p/u I will place the bed and secure it with some passes with 7018 rod. I may have to lay it out then go shopping for some Grade 8 bolts unless I reuse some of the hardware I took of the bed hitch that probably has a certain amount of unknown metal fatigue. I’m leaning toward all new bolts. Wish me luck!