Jimmer Negamanee

Mr. Quimby, Two points to consider: 1. If you add up all the hunting you’ve done ( species hunted, location hunted, hours spent in the field, etc. ), I would bet that you’ve hunted more than 100 average hunters who lived to be 100 years old. 2. That place in Greer probably has a porch just perfect for a recliner. Either way, you win. Looking forward to the pictures of your spring gobbler. -Jimmer

Don't know who's it is but it has to be one of the most unique sticker sightings I've heard of. Thanks for taking the time to post it.

Could be leucistic. Here are selected quotes from the article link below (underscore added): What is Leucism? Leucism, or leukism, is an abnormal plumage condition caused by a genetic mutation that prevents pigment, particularly melanin, from being properly deposited on a bird’s feathers. As a result, the birds do not have the normal, classic plumage colors listed in field guides, and instead the plumage have several color changes, including: •White patches where the bird should not have any •Paler overall plumage that looks faint, diluted or bleached •Overall white plumage with little or no color discernable Leucistic and Albino Birds Albinism is another genetic condition that can turn a bird’s plumage pale, but there are distinct differences between albino and leucistic birds. Leucism affects only the bird’s feathers, and typically only those with melanin pigment – usually dark feathers. A leucistic bird with different colors may show some colors brightly, especially red, orange or yellow, while feathers that should be brown or black are instead pale or white. Some leucistic birds, however, can lose all the pigment in their feathers and may appear pure white. Albinism, on the other hand, affects all the pigments, and albino birds show no color whatsoever in their feathers. Furthermore, an albino mutation also affects the bird’s other pigments in the skin and eyes, and albino birds show pale pink or reddish eyes, legs, feet and a pale bill, while leucistic birds often have normally colored eyes, legs, feet and bills. Here's the link: http://birding.about.com/od/identifyingbirds/a/leucism.htm

Amen to that! That's what I tell my boy when we come back empty handed. At least you got out there. Thanks for the report. It helps those of us who are not out there to at least hear about it.

Great pictures! Thanks for posting.

Awesome trip! Thanks for the report and pictures!

Wow! What a day! Congratulations. Thanks for posting.

"Barkeep, I'll have what he's drinking!" My favorite line was "Not like a cricket, is it?" Makes me wonder what else they've been eating. This was hilarious. Thanks for posting.

+ 1!

Congratulations!

+ 1 Thanks for posting!

Wow! Great buck! Thanks for the write-up and pictures!

Awesome! Congrats on a well earned buck. He's a beauty. And welcome!

Beautiful pictures everyone! Here's doe at sunrise from a cheapo point and shoot camera. I should have covered the flash but didn't think of it at the time.

Awesome! Great pics. It's cool to see what's been making all the tracks you've been seeing. Thanks for posting.

Great write up! Thanks for sharing your story. Of course you wanted a buck but you have great perspective and clearly know what hunting's all about. (+ getting a coati is cool!) Thanks again.

Bump for a nice gun.

You're welcome Amanda! Thanks for all your hard work on this great site. The classified section is very handy and presents a great way to help support the site. It also allowed me to meet a very nice member and receive PMs from a couple more.

Maybe you remember. Those of us originally from the upper Midwest (and old enough) certainly do. She went down November 10, 1975.

Welcome! Those would be great binos but don't forget the tripod. With a good tripod you'll keep them stable and allow you to look for hours. Plus you can pan across the field of view and catch any movement. Depending on how far you'll be looking, you might consider a pair of 10X binos though.

Great story and pictures! Congrats to both of you! Thanks for posting.

Congratulations to your brother and your boy! The split G3 is really unique. Great bucks! Good luck on your hunt.

+ 1 Great pics. Thanks for posting. Now let's hear the story.

We've had good luck with E & J Home Services (Ernie Johnson). "Appliance Repair Specialists Since 1982" Their # is 480.345.8884. They're locate in Tempe and have always done good work at reasonable prices.

Sold. Donation made to CWT.com in appreciation for a great site (w/ a handy classified section) and a chance to meet another great member.