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Until the demand drops considerably and the revenue from NR tags follows, I suggest we continue to generate as many $$ there as possible by controlling the supply and preserving the quality of the herd. No, I'm not against a resident increase, but I think there are proportionately more $$ to be...

I currently have a CVA, Traditions, and an Austin&Halleck, all in-lines. The two biggest differences between the "cheap" guns and more expensive ones is the rate of twist and the trigger. The rate of twist on CVA's and Traditions used to be 1:32 but they've been moving to 1:28 to match the other...

Thanks for clarifying Blind Sow, I thought that was the case, but was never certain about party-hunting vs. deer drives. I doubt you'll get this right away but be careful out there tomorrow, a lot of nuts out there. Thanks again.

It's a real "treat" to be in a major sporting goods retailer the day and night before opening shotgun season. You have people buying shotguns saying things like " well it should be sighted in close enough to kill a deer though, right?" and they buy a box of slugs and walk out. I loved the...

Shooting from Hwy 30 as much traffic as it carries? Either takes big nads or really small brains. I suspect it was the latter.

I've seen a lot more mature bucks and larger herds this year because of several mild winters that have deer spread out and harder for shotgun hunters to hunt. I think the numbers are about right. Who are all the farmers that are complaining? I've seen the end rows for the most part wiped out in...

Great point HBH. Increase NR licenses and do you think most NR hunters will be looking to shoot does? No, but if a smaller 8 point basket rack is good in your home state then he's probably going to get it sooner than later. We need to control does as these mild winters aren't helping. Issue...

I have to second bowmakers comments. Is an antelope, mulie, or elk a greater trophy? From the comments of nonresident members on this site, I'd say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Residents have been pushed for quite a few years to take does. Some like myself have done so with bow,shotgun...

Blind Sow, I'm sorry if I implied any fault on the part of the DNR. Let me qualify my statement. This call was made last year/2001 on a weekend evening during shotgun season around 7 or 8 maybe. I had heard the stories and knew they would be at it the following day again. I explained that they...

Unfortunately, we have guys up here who chase and run over deer and are guilty of all the things Blind Sow mentioned too. How many stories do you want to hear of holes in floorboards and tires from loaded guns, bent frames, pick-ups in ditches, broken grills, running deer into fences,etc.,etc. I...

You have my vote. Blind Sow has already provided a very welcome service to this site and it would be nice if it could continue with his own forum. Thank you.

From the topic, I thought maybe Blind Sow would have to pay you a visit and take your spotlight away. My brother is a firm believer in this and after cautiously observing the effects of the moon cycles over the past several years, I'm beginning to think there's something to it. Just don't...

The Little Sioux River Belt seems to hold some good deer up there. Sorry the Cherokee hunting thing didn't go thru for you guys. Doesn't sound to me like you need to join a hunting club. Just spend a few more dollars on gas and drive a little faster at dawn and dusk.

Good group of deer anywhere. I figured they just loaded them like that to stage the photo. Downtown IA City, this one offends the anti's, Northern WI, people gather to take photos.

I guess it's all a matter of perspective. Did the government subsidize that project you got the contract on, the school you teach in or that man-made reservoir you fish or that state forest you hunt? How about tax breaks,incentives,grants,loans, etc. for failed (or successful) small and large...

Helped my dad seed CRP 13 years ago and had 10 years of the best pheasant hunting, could limit out by 9-10AM and not put a dent in the population. Deer would bed right out in the middle of the brome in decent weather. We've lost a lot of it in this area, $145 cash rent vs. $75-85 CRP payment. My...

Most farmers don't brag about these subsidies, for most it's a matter of survival. You can pay thru tax $$ or you can pay at the store when there are 10 companies controlling food production, major corporations are already backing/financing some of the production. Don't think it can't happen...

Way to put the wood to 'em youngbuck, congratulations. It's great you can hunt with your grandpa. Thanks for the photos.

Try Thompson/Center 350grn Maxi-hunter conicals. They're pre-lubed and will probably shoot better out of slower twist barrel if it's 1:48 or even 1:32. They hit hard out to 100yds. You can try short sabots or Powerbelts, but the slower twist may not stabilize them. Conicals would probably be a...

There's no better set-up than the one you feel most comfortable and confident with.