Recent content by Darrin

The wife wasn’t impressed with my trapping skills. #fml

Very similar in color to my above ground pools over the years before I realized you actually have to maintain them. That was a satisfying video to watch.

There has been some research done on it. I'm not nerdy enough to read through the entire report, but they have a nice synopsis up front here - https://wildturkeylab.com/influence-of-weather-on-gobbling-activity-of-male-wild-turkeys/ They were gobbling off their rocker this morning where I was...

Truth

I was only deer and pheasant for the majority of my life. I tried turkey hunting a few times over the years, but when you don't know what you're doing, plus not hunting in an area with many turkeys, it's a miserable experience. YouTube, THP specifically, sparked my interest again 5 years ago. I...

Had some roosted last night. Got in there this morning way too early. They wore themselves out gobbling at everything on the limb. As I guessed they gave me exactly one [emoji867] gobble once they hit the ground. Was never able to catch up with them. Off to Casey’s to sulk in some breakfast...

I have no direct experience with them, but from what I’ve heard they’re fine. I would, however, recommend going to an actual archery shop before a big box store if you have the option. Especially if you’re close to Altoona or can make a road trip. Archery Field & Sports is top notch. I do all my...

I have no idea what's typical, but I paid 250 last year. 200 refunded if the dog didn't find it and I did within 48 hours.

I hit one back there only going in at the opposite angle a few years ago. Hit the femoral artery which supplies all the blood to the rear. Not ideal, but it does put them down quick.

I had plans to use one of the painted arrow stabilizer phone mounts this year until the magnet came off with the phone after a couple weeks. Wasn't thrilled with that. Might try a gopro next year. I would love to get impact confirmation. Amazing photo @BJohnson

I looked one up via UBT last year - https://www.unitedbloodtrackers.org/find-a-tracker/trackers-by-zip/?zip=burlington,+ia I had a relatively good experience in so much as he found the deer in short order, but couldn't make it out until more than 24 hours after the shot (I only called the next...

Dang, what an awesome deer. Love the story.

Great deer. Congratulations.

27 years. Bear Whitetail II, xx78 super slam fatties, pendulum sight, metal D loop. /smh

yeah, the hunting part doesn't irk me as much as the backyard views do though...