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  1. retiredmurph

    Cross Bows in Iowa....? I hope not

    If everyone is so worried about "our delicate resource" why not shorten the season? Does it really take around 90 days of hunting to fill your tag? I'm not advocating shorting the season, but if we are so close to destroying the herd as some seem to think maybe it's time to consider it...
  2. retiredmurph

    Cross Bows in Iowa....? I hope not

    Digging for facts I found this article on the Bowhunting.com site. copy and paste this entire line. www.bowhunting.com/blog/2013/2/20/crossbow-impact-on-michigan-hunters
  3. retiredmurph

    Cross Bows in Iowa....? I hope not

    If the result of crossbow hunting is getting more people into hunting, I'm all for it. Do you realize we are losing numbers in the outdoor sports. So we get more hunters and lower the number of tags an individual can get. There is absolutely no reason to allow one person all those doe tags and...
  4. retiredmurph

    Cross Bows in Iowa....? I hope not

    Exactly right CR Archer, Most crossbow shooters I know have a 30 yard comfort zone. I getting on in years and it's a matter of crossbow or no bow season for me. And what makes it right for a compound bow user to harvest a mature buck but if a crossbow user does it it's a bad thing? Myself, I...
  5. retiredmurph

    Cross Bows in Iowa....? I hope not

    Well I think there is plenty of room for everyone. I have used a Mathews for the past ten years and I use a release, (which has a trigger) and I use a very good pin sight. I try to use the best equipment I can so as to give me the best chance at a good clean kill. If someone feels it takes a...
  6. retiredmurph

    Got the Boot

    Turkeyman what part of the state are you in?
  7. retiredmurph

    Dominic"s Deer

    My Brothers grandson came down again this year to hunt the youth season. And again this year he got an eight pointer. Yes the deer is tagged right behind the rifle stock photos upload Grandma and grandpa were pretty proud of their grandson. upload imagem
  8. retiredmurph

    A few more bucks

    Three decent bucks. Third and largest of the 3 is in the back under red arrow. image upload with preview I first thought I had a cow loose on my place with this big dude. online photo sharing
  9. retiredmurph

    Women advice

    Put your foot down and let her know who the boss is. I wear the pants in this house, of course the boss washes them.LOL.
  10. retiredmurph

    Allison's last Youth Turkey Season!

    Congrats Allison on a great hunt, awesome bird.
  11. retiredmurph

    Tanners Turkey

    Tanner has been coming down to hunt turkey for the past three years and this year he finally connected. He brings his own guide and camera man, He says that makes him a pro. free photo hosting Steve the camera man, Tanner and guide Roger image hosting 30 mb
  12. retiredmurph

    Take a Kid Hunting - Help

    BOONERZ I have had young hunters down to my place over the last 4 or 5 years. So far it has been sons and daughters of friends and relatives but I also would like to offer a chance for those who would like to try hunting but do not have the opportunity. I have 160 acres and 6 box blinds set up...
  13. retiredmurph

    DNR public ICN meetings

    Turn out for the meetings this year were much better than in the past. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to attend. As sportsmen and women this is another way to get our voices heard.
  14. retiredmurph

    DNR public ICN meetings

    How many going to Creston?
  15. retiredmurph

    DNR public ICN meetings

    Well said thank you.
  16. retiredmurph

    DNR public ICN meetings

    How many of you are planning on attending the ICN meeting in your area. I'm curious as to how many forum talkers we have compared to people willing to spend a couple of hours to try and make a difference.
  17. retiredmurph

    DNR public ICN meeting

    Ok people here is your chance to have your say. Last year we had a very POOR turn out at the Creston Meeting. Lets see what happens this year. DNR TO HOLD LISTENING SESSION ON FALL HUNTING AND TRAPPING REGULATIONS DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting public meetings...
  18. retiredmurph

    DNR public ICN meetings

    Ok people here is your chance to have your say. Last year we had a very POOR turn out at the Creston Meeting. Lets see what happens this year. DNR TO HOLD LISTENING SESSION ON FALL HUNTING AND TRAPPING REGULATIONS DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting public meetings...
  19. retiredmurph

    Did they pull another thread?

    I've lived almost 70 years and if I have learned anything it's that everyone has their own opinion and although I might not always agree with your opinion At the end of the day I'll shake your hand and call you friend. Every person is entitled to their opinion as well as respect for sharing it.
  20. retiredmurph

    Turkey hunts for disabled vets.

    I'm getting an early start this year lining up turkey hunts for disabled vets. I have 160 acres of timber in southern Iowa (union county) with plenty of turkeys. I have a wheel chair accessible blind 6 feet off the ground with a ramp and a few ground blinds as well. If anyone knows of a...
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