Swivelhead

I got to quit reading this thread or I may end up with a dog. Been a very long time since I had a gun dog in my life. Probably my fondest memory of having a gun dog is their reaction to movement. i.e, moving camping gear, firearms, shell vests, etc around the house. You basically cannot touch any of said gear without the dog going ape. Leaving the dog to go on a hunt that does not require a dog is a real heartbreaker. You literally have to sneak out of the house, all the while feeling guilty doing it.

Unless you keep the dog kenneled out in the yard, trust me, it's going to be a pet. A really good one.

Great advice. Spend the money on the front end, you'll likely avoid health issues that will cost $$$$$$ Paying to get your new buddy over an injury is way better than a dog with a long list of hereditary issues. Joining a club is a great way to learn how to train. A well bred dog will do most of it on it's own. Refinement is all that is needed on your part.

It's a pneumatic weapon and should be treated as such. The projectile is immaterial.

I've always enjoyed watching a dominant defense apply their craft. This was a great superbowl. Cam Newton will have his day, but not this day.

Glad to hear it was resolved. I don't hunt 10 but for those that do, gotta be a huge relief.

Well done! I'd bet he's got the fever big time.

Fantastic! Can't wait to see the videos.

New fee's notwithstanding, the real issue is ranch access for the "high demand" hunts. Hunt would be a fiasco outside the ranch at current tag levels.

If it is a dry spring, snow melt long gone, soils are powder dry, dry feed, etc. Birds will be feeding towards water soon after they are off the roost. 8 - 9 am seems to be when they'll show. Seems they like to loaf around water midday, often a wet drainage. Again they'll water in the afternoon on their foray back to the roost. A wet spring blows this pattern. Water everywhere, find the feed. Sitting water for a spring bird is effective when conditions are right but not much fun compared to calling.

You have not revealed what you'll be mounting on said tripod. Spotters definitely require a firm mount, especially in the wind. Binoculars are less affected by wind due to lower magnification. IMO, the only advantage carbon has over aluminum is sound, i.e. "ding" of objects hitting the legs. As a previous poster suggested, do an extensive search for tripod legs & heads @ BH Photo or Adorama. Get educated as to whats out there in your price range. The place to spend extra $$ is on the pan head (2-way video fluid is my preference). Average tripod legs with a great pan head are way better than excellent tripod legs with a lousy pan head. It's tempting to get a combo unit with legs & pan head. My experience is the pan head is substandard on most combo's.

No matter how any of us feel about trail cams, tree stands, blinds, etc. If it's not yours, leave them alone. End of story. The guy in the photos may be within his right (legally) but he's still a piece of work.

President Reagan brought honor to the office he faithfully served. As stated above, no man is perfect but Reagan had a steady hand and most of all, honor.

I was in the containment building of the #3 reactor at Palo Verde. A friend advised me, it was a solemn day to say the least.

Great post OP .......... site needs cannon fodder now & then.

A coworker recently purchased a system from Fry's Electronics for around $200 . Four cameras, motion activated, will ping your cell. Decent clarity.

Congrats to the young hunters!

Welcome to the site and thanks for your informative post.

Initially I had the same focus issue with my Zeiss. Discovered that IPD is somewhat critical with the Zeiss. Once I figured that out, no further issues. Sharper than my "old" Swaro 15 X 56. Swaro HD 15x56 is the top of the heap at this time. Something to consider. You're going to have these for a very long time, right?

You won't go wrong with either. If you've got the spare cash, go with the Swaro's. I've got the Zeiss and they are very good.

Seahawks drew up the blueprint for stomping the Cards 3 weeks ago. Packers almost got it done last week, Panthers GOT it done this week. I'm an NFC guy but would'nt mind seeing the Broncos spank the Panthers unlikely as that is. Palmer is not good when pressured, Cards need to get on with his replacement as he's already 36. I too have a problem with Rivera going for 2 late in the game, hope he stubs his little toe on a bar stool tonight,

I've thought about the landlock issue for a long time. Eminent domain could be used but every instance would be a long drawn out court battle. Probably the fastest, easiest fix would be to change the lease rates for inaccessible public land i.e. if the landowner who controls access does not allow free access to the public he pays a higher lease rate. Which in my mind he should as he has exclusive use of the land. Something to ponder. The legislature could act on this along with legalizing "corner hopping". Likely a lot of public land would become accessible with such a measure. Big Bo is within their rights as it stands. I'm OK with what they are doing, at least access is still available for a fee. The landlock issue is one that should be addressed however. All landowners should be able to access their property (without aircraft) public or private.

ChaaaaChing$$$$$

Very efficient predators that must be controlled. Therein lies the problem. Wolfers, aka eco-litigants will battle in court to keep them on the endangered list using OUR tax dollars. It is how they roll. Sucks that urban people control how rural folk live. It's BS.

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