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^thank you, well said @Iowa and 1983. This isn't remotely anti 2A and it's a straw man argument to say it is.

Banning semi or repeating style pistols would be a fair compromise I guess. I still stand by what I said about TC contenders in necked calibers. Those are 200++ yard guns with a bipod and steady finger.

Lol easy boys, hackles down. I didn't say (or even vote yay/nay on this likely irrelevant poll) that thermals should be banned. I don't think that's possible at this point. I would like to see some serious teeth with punishment after the fact and possibly pre-emptive laws. Is driving down the...

Just my opinion I guess, but because it's nearly impossible to actually bring charges. I'm sure there are some cases but you're right, we don't hear much. Charges have to be brought after the act has occurred, and to catch someone with enough proof to actually charge takes an act of god...

Agreed, none of them belong in late ML. If you've never seen what a TC Contender in a rifle caliber can do in the right hands...make late ML primitive again!

I talked with a CO recently and I brought up thermals. He said it's a major concern, not just at a trophy level but at a population level too in many areas (think western IA). He said he knows of way too many...individuals...who don't have a pot to piss in but they somehow afford multi-thousand...

Totally agree, this isn't discussed enough. It changes the game from "I need to make a QUICKLY lethal hit" to find the deer period, into "I just need to get some sort of EVENTUALLY lethal hit" into the deer and I can fly a drone and find it. It changes the ethics completely. If you make a poor...

I don't know for sure but I was told that in the event of an LLC with multiple names or trusts, there has to be a document article that states who gets the LOT. Maybe someone who has first hand experience can chime in.

Dang. Okay it could get better! I looked it up and NE has 62 active officers including administrative staff...it's no wonder I moved...

This is a great response. Regulation works in the hunting realm, look at the last 100-125 years of wildlife history and the adoption of the North American Model of Wildlife Management. It speaks for itself. Regulation is the only thing that saved many species. Yes there are dirtbags. Always...

If you cash out on Costa Rica and senoritas then yes (which sounds like a great plan honestly...) but if you use trusts correctly then no. Step up basis upon death and such.

Isn't that the truth...that's why it's best to avoid giving them as much as legally possible! If there's a system, play it. Your accountant will be able to point you in the right direction hopefully.

Someone smarter than me can chime in if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure it's just the % cut to Uncle Sam. If it makes more sense for you to cash out that farm and pay down others, I guess go for it!

I think thermals are the new spotlight and the wardens I've talked with in multiple states agree. It's a problem in that one scumbag can be very efficient. You are a good person, you don't get the satisfaction from poaching, but losers in the local bars sure do. I've heard many wardens say 1% of...

Exactly. There's blatant poachers, then there are the guys out coyote hunting, abiding by the letter of the law, until a booner shows up in the thermal...

I would venture 90% of "on the stalk" corn damage I've seen is racoons. Deer are just easier to blame.

I hope this link works. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AePw8AG73/?mibextid=wwXIfr "So you can hunt predators and hogs at night"...with a bow...

I've always seen a big difference in mowed vs standing corn. Will they eat it off the stalk? Some. But it's like a hog slop buffet the first few days after mowing, especially if timed right with weather. The preference is wildly noticeable.

Ahh that makes sense, I see now you said 100%. I would think a lot of PF chapters might still help with mid contract maintenance too. I know our chapter struggles to find local projects to support and would consider it. We don't get a lot of "asks" anymore from locals.

Talk to their local PF chapter! A lot of chapters will cover the extra cost of establishment.