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Hello Cornfed, I've had the big birds act nervous around my blind a time or three, sure. But I don't think it is because of the blind -- I think it's the lack of decoy movement over a long time span (sometimes turkeys will hang around for, literally, hours!) Or, in the case of a jake, it may...

Hello, Geez, I think I got to typing too fast in the post above! The whitetail's 6th sense: the vomeronasal organ, is not on its tongue -- it's on the roof of its mouth! I've really got to ease up on the coffee some mornings! Also, I just did some checking and found out that coyotes also...

I've heard different folks say over the years that -- regarding both coyotes and deer -- that either can smell anywhere from 20-1000 times better than humans. Talk about a wide range of difference! Olfactory abilities appear to be difficult to research and no one really seems to know, I don’t...

Hello, There are no restrictions on logging (no clear cutting, of course) so long as it fits a reasonable forest management plan. Just get an aerial photo of the property from the county recorder's office. Take it to the assesor and they will be able to determine acreage via scale of the...

Hello, It can be a challenge to get great photos in the evening, after sundown, and especially in the dark! So much depends on so much: background light sources (such as the sky), your film speed, and the power of your flash systems, for example. I try to avoid taking pictures in the dark...

Hello, Good idea. Whitetails love red cedar for bedding and thermal protective cover during winter, especially. However, what you describe is a lot of work! And expensive if you must purchase stock of that size! You would find it much, much cheaper and much, much easier if you elected to...

Hello, Southern Iowa land is, generally, cheaper than that in northern Iowa because the soil is of poorer quality, in terms of it's crop production capabilities. Also, the economy in southern Iowa is less favorable. At least, those are a couple of reasons off the top of my head. Good...

Hello, The Undertaker from HS is a great tube at a great price. Good Hunting....Raven

Hello, I agree with muddy -- the boot blankets are a good idea when the mercury really plummets. At least, that's what they say. I got a pair for Christmas but haven't had the chance to try mine out yet. It was in the 70's here yesterday! I've always just "toughed it out". I've got a pair...

Hello, Just use a Shurz-A-Peep. They are all I've used on my compounds for the last decade. They work fantastic for me and I never have to worry about string twist and turned peeps I can't see through. In fact, I'd totally forgotten about string twist until you mentioned it! Good...

Hello and merry Christmas, Love to see someone getting started in bowhunting! It is great fun! I am like you. I come from a family in which no one hunts. I started bowhunting on my own at age 13 (21 years ago, ouch!) and learned via the school of hard knocks. I've hunted every minute of...

Wow, there's one rack that will stick up over the sides of a pickup bed! QDM does appear to be working! Great buck! Raven.... There are three kinds of people in the world: those that can count and those that can't.

Hello, A well respected gunsmith I know says TC stands behind their products better than any other and that TC's are very well made guns (the best, in his opinion). I dont' know what I'd say. I've had a TC Renegade for almost 20 years and it has been an excellent rifle. Shoots as good today...

Hello, The new Savage is, reportedly not in the same league as other front-stuffers. Though I have not shot it, the reports I've read are saying routine 1 inch and under 5 shot groupaccuracy at 100 yards and only 3.5 inches of bullet drop at 250 yards with some loads (all of this with...

QDM always pays! Congrat's on a great buck! Raven....

Jeez, Yeah, please delete my quote from what's her face. I just like quotes and grabbed that one out of a book and tossed it in there quick without paying much attention to who it was from! Dumb me! Didn't even really remember who Maya Angelou was at the time! (Don't pay much attention...

Hello, I think there is something to it -- though other variables, such as weather and hunting pressure, often override the moon's influence on whitetail movement patterns, in my opinion. I don't know of any research that supports it but it just may be the case that the November full moon...

Hello, "If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain." -Maya Angelou Just something to ponder...... Good Hunting....Raven

Hello, Just check with the Iowa DNR's website for application procedures (assuming you're a nonresident) Good Hunting...Raven

Major league buck! Great going! Raven....